Cibc World Market Inc. Purchases 405 Shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. $MELI

Cibc World Market Inc. increased its position in shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) by 10.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,412 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 405 shares during the period. Cibc World Market Inc.’s holdings in MercadoLibre were worth $10,311,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Jennison Associates LLC increased its holdings in MercadoLibre by 7.0% in the 2nd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 1,235,240 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,228,460,000 after buying an additional 81,124 shares during the period. Lavaca Capital LLC increased its stake in MercadoLibre by 140,201.3% in the second quarter. Lavaca Capital LLC now owns 1,066,290 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,786,888,000 after acquiring an additional 1,065,530 shares during the period. Schroder Investment Management Group raised its position in MercadoLibre by 16.6% in the second quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group now owns 521,833 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,363,878,000 after purchasing an additional 74,201 shares in the last quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in MercadoLibre by 0.4% during the third quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 497,518 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,244,447,000 after purchasing an additional 1,833 shares during the period. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its stake in MercadoLibre by 3.6% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 271,202 shares of the company’s stock worth $709,535,000 after purchasing an additional 9,474 shares during the period. 87.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about MercadoLibre

Here are the key news stories impacting MercadoLibre this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgraded MELI to overweight and raised its price target to $2,800, citing easing competition and a steadier outlook — a clear analyst catalyst that can support upside. JPMorgan Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Partnership with Brazilian food retailer Assaí to sell and store products on MercadoLibre’s platform strengthens marketplace assortment and logistics monetization in Brazil — supportive for revenue and fulfillment scale. Assaí Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Buy-side conviction: Loomis Sayles highlighted MELI as trading at a discount in its Q4 letter, signaling institutional interest that can underpin longer-term demand. Loomis Sayles Letter
• Neutral Sentiment: MercadoLibre set Q4 2025 earnings release and webcast for Feb 24 — this is the immediate catalyst that could drive volatility depending on results and guidance. Earnings Release Notice
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and valuation pieces (Zacks, Yahoo, The Globe & Mail) debate whether MELI’s multiple (P/E and PEG) fairly prices fintech and logistics growth versus near-term credit headwinds — keeps investor views split. Valuation Discussion
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of insider selling and heavy investment spending are weighing on market confidence; investors worry about return on capital and near-term dilution of margins. Insider Selling Report
• Negative Sentiment: Credit trends: coverage notes rising bad-loan expenses in Mercado Crédito and slower fintech growth as one reason for recent share underperformance, a direct risk to profitability and investor sentiment. Credit/Fintech Concerns

MercadoLibre Stock Down 0.9%

Shares of NASDAQ MELI opened at $1,988.26 on Friday. MercadoLibre, Inc. has a 12-month low of $1,723.90 and a 12-month high of $2,645.22. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $2,066.21 and its 200 day simple moving average is $2,194.16. The company has a quick ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55. The company has a market cap of $100.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.44.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

MELI has been the topic of several analyst reports. Zacks Research upgraded MercadoLibre from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Weiss Ratings lowered MercadoLibre from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded MercadoLibre from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $2,650.00 to $2,800.00 in a research note on Thursday. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and set a $2,750.00 price objective on shares of MercadoLibre in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of MercadoLibre from $3,000.00 to $2,900.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $2,886.25.

Insider Transactions at MercadoLibre

In other MercadoLibre news, Director Emiliano Calemzuk sold 45 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $2,027.37, for a total transaction of $91,231.65. Following the transaction, the director owned 257 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $521,034.09. This represents a 14.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Henrique Vasoncelos Dubugras sold 845 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2,028.14, for a total value of $1,713,778.30. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 1,136 shares of company stock worth $2,308,788. Corporate insiders own 0.25% of the company’s stock.

About MercadoLibre

MercadoLibre, Inc operates an integrated e-commerce and fintech ecosystem serving consumers and businesses across Latin America. The company provides an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers for a wide range of goods and services, supported by tools for merchants, advertising, and classifieds. Over time MercadoLibre has expanded beyond its marketplace roots into complementary areas that support digital commerce end to end.

Key offerings include its marketplace platform and a suite of logistics and payment services.