Jefferies Downgrades MercadoLibre (MELI) to ‘Hold’, Hikes Price Target to $2,800

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-05 16:10:00

Jefferies downgraded MercadoLibre (MELI) to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy’ and increased price target to $2,800 citing improved profitability and cash flow prospects for 2029. The analysts noted MercadoLibre’s impressive 50% plus gain in 2025 prompting the adjustment, reflecting the company’s robust performance and growth opportunities in various segments.

MercadoLibre delivered first-quarter 2025 results that exceeded consensus estimates on earnings and revenues, with significant gains in Argentina and strong growth in Brazil and Argentina. The company operates an e-commerce platform and fintech ecosystem, offering online buying, selling, advertising, and payment solutions to millions of sellers.

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