MercadoLibre Rises 47% YTD: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
From Nasdaq: 2025-05-26 10:43:00
- MercadoLibre’s stock (MELI) has outperformed the Retail-Wholesale sector and Internet-Commerce industry with a 47.4% return YTD, driven by strong earnings and revenue growth. However, caution is advised due to headwinds faced by the company.
- MELI expands its advertising reach with the Mercado Play app on smart TVs, offering free content to engage new audiences and benefit content studios and advertisers.
- Earnings estimates for MELI show an upward trend, with Q2 2025 expected to see growth in both earnings and revenues.
- Despite strong performance, MELI’s stock is considered overvalued with a premium valuation compared to the industry, signaling high growth expectations.
- MELI faces challenges in its credit business due to a decline in profitability and structural issues, impacting margins and overall performance.
- Intense competition in the e-commerce space from global players like Amazon, Walmart, and Alibaba threatens MELI’s market share and profitability.
- While MercadoLibre remains a dominant player, growing headwinds and structural challenges suggest a cautious outlook for investors, with the stock currently rated as a Hold by Zacks.
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