Zacks Investment Research
24 Sept 2026, 22:51 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score MELI −0.60 across four claims — strongly bearish.
−0.60strongly bearish
More negative than 78% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
4 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 4 priced in
MercadoLibre currently holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Priced inanalysis of current rank
So whatThe stagnant EPS estimate over the last month suggests no catalyst to move the stock out of this Sell rating before the next earnings print.
More negative than 86% of claims this week
MercadoLibre's Forward P/E ratio of 46 is significantly higher than its industry average of 15.58.
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Priced inanalysis of current valuation
So whatThe stock trades at nearly 3x the industry multiple, leaving little room for error in the upcoming quarterly EPS of $9.42.
More negative than 78% of claims this week
Consensus estimates project quarterly revenue of $10.64 billion, a 43.61% increase year-over-year.
Priced inconsensus estimates
So whatMaintaining this growth rate would put FY2026 revenue on track to exceed the $41.78 billion annual estimate.
More positive than 64% of claims this week
Annual earnings per share are anticipated to be $39.11, representing a -0.74% decrease from last year.
Priced inconsensus estimates
So whatThe contrast between 44.59% revenue growth and flat EPS suggests significant margin compression for the full year.
More negative than 70% of claims this week
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More negative than 78% of ticker scores this week
The stock has underperformed the S&P 500, recently declined in price, and currently holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
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MELI hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $1754.13 (Sep 24); the reaction starts at the next open.
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