MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jul 18 $2390 Puts Sweep (4) near the Bid: 200 vs 5 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jul 18 $2390 Puts Sweep (4) near the Bid: 200 @ $43.175 vs 5 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2379.47

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Fri $2415 Puts Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 200 vs 338 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Fri $2415 Puts Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 200 @ $35.835 vs 338 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2379.47

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jul 18 $2440 Puts at the Bid: 135 vs 195 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jul 18 $2440 Puts at the Bid: 135 @ $53.5 vs 195 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2412.15

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls at the Bid: 15 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls at the Bid: 15 @ $714.36 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2477.38

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 20 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 20 @ $708.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2474.5

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 15 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 15 @ $710.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2475.57

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 10 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 10 @ $710.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2478.005

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (10) near the Ask: 40 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (10) near the Ask: 40 @ $710.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2478.005

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 10 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 10 @ $705.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2479.66

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (7) near the Ask: 25 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (7) near the Ask: 25 @ $705.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2464.64

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 11 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 11 @ $702.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2466.26

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 22 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 22 @ $705.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2465.77

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 9 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 9 @ $715.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2471.91

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 20 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 20 @ $715.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2471.91

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls at the Bid: 30 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls at the Bid: 30 @ $720.0 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2472.96

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (16) near the Bid: 30 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $2210 Calls Sweep (16) near the Bid: 30 @ $720.002 vs 312 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2475.01

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Dec 19 $2100 Puts Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 68 vs 0 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Dec 19 $2100 Puts Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 68 @ $87.0 vs 0 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$2463.71

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) Stock

MercadoLibre

MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.

The alert signaled an end to early weakness and a reversal to the upside for MELI
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MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions. 
Today, at 11:02 AM on July 8th, a significant trading signal occurred for MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $2443.25. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in MELI's stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in MELI's stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock's overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $2443.25. The returns on the High price ($2476.60) and Close price ($2476.60) after the Power Inflow are respectively 1.4% and 1.4%. 
Past performance is not indicative of future results

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MELI

MercadoLibre Shares Up 1.4% After Key Trading Signal

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MELI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 30 extraordinary options activities for MercadoLibre. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 36% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $299,010, and 23 are calls, amounting to $2,366,198.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $2050.0 to $3000.0 for MercadoLibre during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in MercadoLibre's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to MercadoLibre's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $2050.0 to $3000.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751911288_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
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<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$768.0</td>
<td>$750.0</td>
<td>$760.0</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
<td>$760.0K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
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<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$232.0</td>
<td>$220.4</td>
<td>$226.18</td>
<td>$2350.00</td>
<td>$384.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
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<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$232.0</td>
<td>$216.9</td>
<td>$224.92</td>
<td>$2350.00</td>
<td>$337.3K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
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<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$213.5</td>
<td>$196.0</td>
<td>$203.0</td>
<td>$2390.00</td>
<td>$101.5K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
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<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$136.9</td>
<td>$131.4</td>
<td>$136.9</td>
<td>$2510.00</td>
<td>$95.8K</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
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<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
Having examined the options trading patterns of MercadoLibre, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 156,492, the MELI's price is down by 0.0%, now at $2514.05. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 24 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On MercadoLibre</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $2837.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2700. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2975. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for MercadoLibre, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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This Is What Whales Are Betting On MercadoLibre

MercadoLibre's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NYSE">MELI</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 736 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.95 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MercadoLibre Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751637625_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MercadoLibre has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MercadoLibre's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MercadoLibre's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 11.16%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About MercadoLibre?

In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) in comparison to its major competitors within the Broadline Retail industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.
<h3>MercadoLibre Background</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
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<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>60.81</td>
<td>25.05</td>
<td>5.60</td>
<td>10.56%</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>36.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>35.82</td>
<td>7.63</td>
<td>3.64</td>
<td>5.79%</td>
<td>$36.48</td>
<td>$78.69</td>
<td>8.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>14.80</td>
<td>1.87</td>
<td>1.92</td>
<td>1.23%</td>
<td>$21.8</td>
<td>$90.83</td>
<td>6.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>11.12</td>
<td>3.21</td>
<td>2.74</td>
<td>4.59%</td>
<td>$16.09</td>
<td>$54.73</td>
<td>10.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>214.50</td>
<td>12.47</td>
<td>1.77</td>
<td>2.53%</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>11.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>7.89</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>0.30</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
<td>$14.27</td>
<td>$47.85</td>
<td>15.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>18.22</td>
<td>7.06</td>
<td>3.60</td>
<td>9.95%</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>1.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>40.04</td>
<td>4.61</td>
<td>3.44</td>
<td>2.78%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>13.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>7.77</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>4.85%</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$6.08</td>
<td>-4.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>12.47</td>
<td>3.79</td>
<td>1.10</td>
<td>8.97%</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>-1.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>16.46</td>
<td>3.73</td>
<td>2.28</td>
<td>3.98%</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>18.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>6.30</td>
<td>0.76</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>-4.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>77.71</td>
<td>4.08</td>
<td>1.16</td>
<td>-1.13%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>8.44</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>-4.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>154</td>
<td>9.31</td>
<td>0.39</td>
<td>11.93%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>4.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>44.68</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>1.65</td>
<td>4.32%</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$20.63</td>
<td>5.7%</td>
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 </style>Upon closer analysis of MercadoLibre, the following trends become apparent: 
<ul>
<li>
The Price to Earnings ratio of 60.81 for this company is 1.36x above the industry average, indicating a premium valuation associated with the stock.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 25.05 relative to the industry average by 5.69x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 5.6, which is 3.39x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 10.56% is 6.24% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $920 Million, which is 0.14x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower profitability or financial challenges.
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With lower gross profit of $2.77 Billion, which indicates 0.13x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
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With a revenue growth of 36.97%, which surpasses the industry average of 5.7%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751555564_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When comparing MercadoLibre with its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be observed:
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Among its top 4 peers, MercadoLibre is placed in the middle with a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54.
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This implies a balanced financial structure, with a reasonable proportion of debt and equity.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For MercadoLibre, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating potentially overvalued stock. On the other hand, the high ROE and revenue growth suggest strong performance and growth potential. However, the low EBITDA and gross profit may raise concerns about operational efficiency and profitability compared to industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Understanding MercadoLibre's Position In Broadline Retail Industry Compared To Competitors

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.27% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.81%. Currently, MercadoLibre has a market capitalization of $126.08 billion. 
Buying $100 In MELI: If an investor had bought $100 of MELI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $249.72 today based on a price of $2487.01 for MELI at the time of writing.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751470247_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/06/30/final-trades-applied-materials-unitedhealth-mercado-libre.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Jim Lebenthal at Cerity Partners named Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT/analyst-ratings">as his final trade.</a>
Supporting his view, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco maintained an Overweight rating for Applied Materials on June 24, raising the price target from $200 to $220.
Stephen Weiss, chief investment officer and managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, picked UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>).
Lending support to his choice, JP Morgan analyst Lisa Gill maintained a UnitedHealth Group rating of Overweight on June 20 and raised the price target from $405 to $418.
Don't forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
Joseph M. Terranova is a senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, named MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) as his final trade.
Supporting his choice, Susquehanna analyst James Friedman, on June 26, maintained a Positive rating for MercadoLibre and raised the price target from $ 2,840 to $ 2,975.
Price Action:
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<li>Applied Materials shares fell 0.1% to close at $183.07 on Monday.</li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group rose 0.9% to settle at $311.97 during the session.</li>
<li>MercadoLibre shares gained 2.1% to settle at $2,613.63 on Monday.</li>
</ul>
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Time Magazine&#8217;s annual 100 Most Influential Companies list for 2025 includes many companies investors are familiar with, with numerous names originating from the growing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence sector.</a>
The <a href="https://time.com/7297630/time-reveals-the-2025-time100-most-influential-companies-in-the-world/">list</a> seeks to honor the top businesses that are helping "chart an essential path forward."
"No single data point or financial metric makes a TIME100 Company. Instead, we looked at a mosaic of qualities, studying impact, innovation, ambition, and success, each in the forms that take shape today. And as we say for all TIME100 projects: influence comes in many forms, for better and for worse," Time editors said of the list.
 The Public Companies: Similar to the list of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44854679/time-100-most-influential-people-includes-elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-alex-karp-and-more-public-company-ceos">Most Influential People</a> that Time published earlier this year, the list of influential companies includes top tech, AI, crypto, and healthcare names that are experiencing impressive growth and bringing life-changing technology to consumers or other companies.
Here is the list of publicly traded companies or those that are part of a publicly traded company. It is broken down by the key groups used by Time: Innovators, Disruptors, Leaders, Titans and Pioneers.
Innovators
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<li>On Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>): footwear</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>): Chinese e-commerce</li>
<li>Nintendo Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTDOY#OTC">NTDOY</a>): video games</li>
<li>BYD Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>): electric vehicles</li>
<li>Gap, unit of Gap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>): apparel</li>
<li>Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>): sports and outdoor retailer</li>
<li>EssilorLuxottica (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLOY#OTC">ESLOY</a>): sunglasses, optical wear</li>
</ul>
Disruptors
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<li>Waymo, unit of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</li>
<li>Life Time Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTH#NYSE">LTH</a>): fitness centers</li>
<li>Elf Beauty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>): beauty products</li>
<li>Poppi, unit of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): beverages</li>
<li>UFC, unit of TKO Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>): fighting sports league</li>
<li>Pop Mart (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMRTY#OTC">PMRTY</a>): pop culture retailer</li>
<li>Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): cryptocurrency trading platform</li>
<li>SharkNinja Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>): home appliances</li>
</ul>
Leaders
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<li>Engie (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENGIY#OTC">ENGIY</a>): energy company</li>
<li>Prologis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>): industrial and logistics real estate</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NASDAQ">NET</a>): a software company</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): biotechnology, healthcare</li>
<li>Duolingo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>): mobile learning</li>
<li>BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): financials</li>
<li>Hyundai Motor (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>): automotives</li>
<li>LinkedIn, unit of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): social networking</li>
<li>Coursera Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COUR#NYSE">COUR</a>): online learning</li>
</ul>
Titans
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<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>): conglomerate</li>
<li>Comcast, NBC Universal, units of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): media and entertainment</li>
<li>L'Oreal (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRLCY#OTC">LRLCY</a>): beauty company</li>
<li>DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>): food delivery</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): social networking</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>): a software company</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): e-commerce</li>
<li>Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>): semiconductors</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): consumer products</li>
<li>Fiserv Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): financial technology</li>
<li>MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): Latin American e-commerce</li>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>): retailer</li>
<li>Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): streaming</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>): semiconductors</li>
<li>Universal Music Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNVGY#OTC">UNVGY</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMGNF#OTC">UMGNF</a>): music publishing</li>
</ul>
Pioneers
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<li>ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>): semiconductors</li>
<li>Equinor ASA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQNR#NYSE">EQNR</a>): oil and gas</li>
<li>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>): medical devices</li>
<li>Softbank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>): telecom and e-commerce conglomerate</li>
<li>CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRSP#NASDAQ">CRSP</a>): gene editing</li>
</ul>
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Why It's Important: Nearly half of this year's list includes companies that are publicly traded or part of publicly traded companies. This means investors can get exposure to what Time considers some of the most influential companies in the world.
Some of the companies are newer to the public market, which could mean that the 50+ companies that are not yet public could be among IPOs to watch for in the second half of 2025 and beyond.
Some of the most recognizable private companies on this year's list include OpenAI, Polymarket, Anthropic, Anduril, Beast Industries and SpaceX.
When seeking companies that can drive revenue growth and gain customer and consumer adoption, the most influential lists can be a valuable starting point for investors.
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Across the recent three months, 10 analysts have shared their insights on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $2688.5, a high estimate of $3100.00, and a low estimate of $2250.00. This current average reflects an increase of 2.83% from the previous average price target of $2614.44. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750971687_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive MercadoLibre. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$2975.00</td>
<td>$2840.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2700.00</td>
<td>$2900.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Wright</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$2800.00</td>
<td>$2450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marcelo Santos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2600.00</td>
<td>$2250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Irma Sgarz</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$3000.00</td>
<td>$2640.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$3100.00</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
<td>$3000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fawne Jiang</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Ruben</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2560.00</td>
<td>$2650.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marcelo Santos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2250.00</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to MercadoLibre. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of MercadoLibre compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into MercadoLibre's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on MercadoLibre analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About MercadoLibre</h2>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
<h3>MercadoLibre: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: MercadoLibre's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 36.97%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: MercadoLibre's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.32%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): MercadoLibre's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.56% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): MercadoLibre's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.87%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54, MercadoLibre faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What 10 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About MercadoLibre

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MELI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for MercadoLibre.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 16%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $425,091, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $1,209,870.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $1000.0 to $3800.0 for MercadoLibre during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for MercadoLibre's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of MercadoLibre's whale activity within a strike price range from $1000.0 to $3800.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>MercadoLibre 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750964451_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$212.0</td>
<td>$197.5</td>
<td>$209.0</td>
<td>$2800.00</td>
<td>$940.5K</td>
<td align="right">128</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$1644.0</td>
<td>$1634.0</td>
<td>$1634.0</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$163.4K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$74.4</td>
<td>$66.9</td>
<td>$70.0</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.6</td>
<td>$93.5</td>
<td>$97.05</td>
<td>$2380.00</td>
<td>$97.0K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$520.5</td>
<td>$517.2</td>
<td>$517.2</td>
<td>$3000.00</td>
<td>$51.7K</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with MercadoLibre, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 218,329, with MELI's price up by 0.37%, positioned at $2550.0.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About MercadoLibre</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $2825.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2700. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Jefferies lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $2800. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Positive rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2975. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for MercadoLibre, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

MercadoLibre Unusual Options Activity For June 26

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>18.2K</td>
<td>93.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>31.2K</td>
<td>50.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$96.6K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HSAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>965</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$90.1K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>707</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$182.5K</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>607</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2800.00</td>
<td>$940.5K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 101 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.3K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 18260 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 93841 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.8K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 31250 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 2597 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.6K, with a price of $37.0 per contract. There were 12103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2949 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 151 contract(s) at a $61.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $209.0 per contract. There were 3057 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2187 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HSAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $299.0 per contract. There were 1224 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 965 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 204 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.1K, with a price of $6010.0 per contract. There were 3558 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 707 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 267 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $27.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $182.5K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 465 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 607 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 204 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.7K, with a price of $5075.0 per contract. There were 212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 81 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 568 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 204 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $2800.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $940.5K, with a price of $20900.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $2840 to $2975.

Price Target

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on MercadoLibre, Raises Price Target to $2975

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MELI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for MercadoLibre.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 62% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $223,078, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $206,780.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $2440.0 to $2555.0 for MercadoLibre over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for MercadoLibre options trades today is 4.0 with a total volume of 20.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for MercadoLibre's big money trades within a strike price range of $2440.0 to $2555.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750172465_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$360.9</td>
<td>$350.7</td>
<td>$360.9</td>
<td>$2440.00</td>
<td>$72.1K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$673.0</td>
<td>$662.0</td>
<td>$673.0</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$67.3K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$673.0</td>
<td>$660.0</td>
<td>$673.0</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$67.3K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$533.9</td>
<td>$514.1</td>
<td>$525.98</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$122.2</td>
<td>$121.0</td>
<td>$122.2</td>
<td>$2555.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with MercadoLibre, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 110,262, the price of MELI is down -0.73% at $2436.78. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About MercadoLibre</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $2700.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2600. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2700. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Jefferies downgraded its rating to Hold, setting a price target of $2800. 
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A Closer Look at MercadoLibre's Options Market Dynamics

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Now listed on the Nasdaq, KMLI is the newest single-stock leveraged ETF of KraneShares&#8217; expanding lineup. The company has already launched funds tracking China tech stalwarts such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and PDD Holdings Inc &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), and now is focusing on Latin America&#8217;s digital crown jewel.
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But those interested in jumping into KMLI should understand this is not a classic buy-and-hold trade. As with all leveraged ETFs, KMLI daily resets, which means its performance compounds differently over the long run, particularly in volatile markets. Translation: this is a tactical asset, not an investment for the long run.
With its 1.26% expense ratio, KMLI is targeted squarely at seasoned traders who are bullish on Mercado Libre — and who have the stomach for heightened swings. For when you crank up the exposure, you also crank up the risk.
So if Mercado Libre rockets, KMLI might soar higher. But if it falters? You can expect a bumpy ride. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on MercadoLibre. Our analysis of options history for MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 25% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $363,550, and 3 were calls, valued at $245,640.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $840.0 to $2600.0 for MercadoLibre over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for MercadoLibre's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of MercadoLibre's whale trades within a strike price range from $840.0 to $2600.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>MercadoLibre 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749830710_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1559.6</td>
<td>$1546.0</td>
<td>$1546.0</td>
<td>$840.00</td>
<td>$154.6K</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$98.3</td>
<td>$92.0</td>
<td>$95.15</td>
<td>$2470.00</td>
<td>$152.2K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$176.0</td>
<td>$163.7</td>
<td>$169.58</td>
<td>$2540.00</td>
<td>$84.7K</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$643.9</td>
<td>$635.0</td>
<td>$635.0</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$205.8</td>
<td>$201.8</td>
<td>$201.8</td>
<td>$2480.00</td>
<td>$60.5K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding MercadoLibre, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is MercadoLibre Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 128,311, the MELI's price is up by 0.18%, now at $2373.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on MercadoLibre</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $2700.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2700. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Jefferies lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $2800. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2600. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest MercadoLibre options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.

MercadoLibre Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 15.97% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.88%. Currently, MercadoLibre has a market capitalization of $119.44 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MELI: If an investor had bought $1000 of MELI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $38,992.92 today based on a price of $2356.00 for MELI at the time of writing.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749771013_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In MercadoLibre 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

MercadoLibre's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NYSE">MELI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 696 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.22 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MercadoLibre Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749733233_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MercadoLibre has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MercadoLibre's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MercadoLibre's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into MercadoLibre's Recent Short Interest

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on MercadoLibre. Our analysis of options history for MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) revealed 27 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 29% of traders were bullish, while 48% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $794,342, and 19 were calls, valued at $1,012,540.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $1020.0 to $3800.0 for MercadoLibre during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for MercadoLibre's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across MercadoLibre's significant trades, within a strike price range of $1020.0 to $3800.0, over the past month.
<h3>MercadoLibre Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749672178_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$58.7</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
<td>$270.0K</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$2350.00</td>
<td>$153.0K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$1466.0</td>
<td>$1448.0</td>
<td>$1466.0</td>
<td>$3800.00</td>
<td>$146.6K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1366.0</td>
<td>$1352.0</td>
<td>$1352.0</td>
<td>$1020.00</td>
<td>$135.2K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$404.0</td>
<td>$380.0</td>
<td>$380.0</td>
<td>$1990.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
In light of the recent options history for MercadoLibre, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of MercadoLibre</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 362,337, with MELI's price up by 0.33%, positioned at $2404.38.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on MercadoLibre</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $2775.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2600. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2700. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Jefferies lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $2800. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Buy rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $3000. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest MercadoLibre options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With MELI

Looking into the current session, MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) shares are trading at $2393.34, after a 0.13% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 6.66%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 51.43%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749664846_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at MercadoLibre P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
MercadoLibre has a better P/E ratio of 58.95 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 41.98 of the Broadline Retail industry. Ideally, one might believe that MercadoLibre Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749664846_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: MercadoLibre

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Deepak Mathivanan maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $2900 to $2700.

Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight on MercadoLibre, Lowers Price Target to $2700

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Mercado Libre delivers stellar Q4 2024 with net revenue of $6.1 billion and net income of $639 million

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Mercado Pago's First Employee Paula Arregui, Senior VP of Acquiring, Talks Fintech's Growth in Latin America and Winning Acquiring on Inside Mercado Libre

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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:37 PMJul 11, 2025	PUT	$2390.00	Jul 18, 2025	2	205	200	4100	5	SWEEP	BULLISH
02:37 PMJul 11, 2025	PUT	$2415.00	Jul 11, 2025	-5	202	200	60	338	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
03:02 PMJul 10, 2025	PUT	$2440.00	Jul 18, 2025	2	186	135	95	195	TRADE	BULLISH
10:54 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	282	15	90	312	TRADE	NEUTRAL
10:49 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	241	20	77	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:47 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	241	15	77	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:44 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	226	10	72	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:43 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	216	40	69	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:40 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	175	10	56	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:39 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	165	25	53	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:30 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	132	11	42	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:28 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	113	22	36	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:25 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	90	9	29	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:25 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	81	20	26	312	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:24 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	60	30	19	312	TRADE	BEARISH
10:23 AMJul 09, 2025	CALL	$2210.00	Jun 17, 2027	701	30	30	10	312	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:58 PMJul 08, 2025	PUT	$2100.00	Dec 19, 2025	156	0	68	NaN	0	SWEEP	NEUTRAL