MercadoLibre, Inc. $MELI Shares Purchased by Aberdeen Group plc

Aberdeen Group plc raised its holdings in MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) by 18.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 78,628 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 12,099 shares during the quarter. Aberdeen Group plc owned approximately 0.16% of MercadoLibre worth $185,859,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in MercadoLibre during the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. acquired a new stake in MercadoLibre in the third quarter worth approximately $35,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. boosted its stake in MercadoLibre by 100.0% during the 3rd quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 16 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. Curio Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of MercadoLibre by 1,400.0% in the 2nd quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 15 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Stone House Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of MercadoLibre in the second quarter valued at $39,000. 87.62% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

MercadoLibre Price Performance

Shares of MELI stock opened at $1,988.26 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $2,066.21 and a 200 day moving average price of $2,192.82. MercadoLibre, Inc. has a 52-week low of $1,723.90 and a 52-week high of $2,645.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.17. The firm has a market capitalization of $100.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.52, a P/E/G ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.44.

Insider Activity at MercadoLibre

In related news, Director Henrique Vasoncelos Dubugras sold 845 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2,028.14, for a total transaction of $1,713,778.30. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Stelleo Tolda sold 246 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $2,047.88, for a total value of $503,778.48. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 1,136 shares of company stock valued at $2,308,788 over the last quarter. 0.25% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

MercadoLibre News Roundup

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

MELI has been the subject of a number of research reports. Zacks Research upgraded shares of MercadoLibre from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Barclays upped their target price on MercadoLibre from $2,800.00 to $2,900.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Weiss Ratings downgraded MercadoLibre from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Benchmark decreased their target price on shares of MercadoLibre from $2,875.00 to $2,780.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Dbs Bank upgraded shares of MercadoLibre from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $2,886.25.

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.