China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. Acquires 881 Shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. $MELI

China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) by 44.8% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 2,848 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 881 shares during the quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in MercadoLibre were worth $4,913,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in MercadoLibre during the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,246,015,000. Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its stake in MercadoLibre by 1.7% in the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 614,238 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,062,019,000 after purchasing an additional 10,142 shares during the period. Linonia Partnership LP increased its stake in MercadoLibre by 325.1% in the 2nd quarter. Linonia Partnership LP now owns 553,788 shares of the company’s stock worth $939,994,000 after purchasing an additional 423,527 shares during the period. Jupiter Topco LLC bought a new stake in MercadoLibre in the second quarter valued at approximately $917,123,000. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its position in MercadoLibre by 7.9% in the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 533,816 shares of the company’s stock valued at $906,094,000 after purchasing an additional 38,871 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.62% of the company’s stock.

MercadoLibre Price Performance

Shares of MercadoLibre stock opened at $1,660.13 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The company has a market cap of $84.17 billion, a PE ratio of 45.15, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.31. The business has a 50 day moving average of $1,846.59 and a 200 day moving average of $1,818.52. MercadoLibre, Inc. has a 52 week low of $1,495.00 and a 52 week high of $2,428.00.

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $9.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $8.65 by $0.54. The business had revenue of $10.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.79 billion. MercadoLibre had a net margin of 5.30% and a return on equity of 26.54%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 49.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $10.31 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that MercadoLibre, Inc. will post 38.09 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting MercadoLibre

Here are the key news stories impacting MercadoLibre this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup upgraded MELI to Buy, providing a potentially supportive analyst signal and suggesting the recent weakness has improved the stock’s risk-reward profile. MercadoLibre Raised to Buy at Citigroup
• Positive Sentiment: Mercado Ads remains a growth opportunity. Management discussed the advertising unit’s strategy, competitive position and expansion opportunities, including a planned Netflix partnership, which could diversify revenue and improve monetization across MercadoLibre’s ecosystem. MercadoLibre Stock Could Look Pricey Despite Fresh Advertising Expansion News
• Neutral Sentiment: MercadoLibre will report third-quarter 2026 results on November 4. The announcement gives investors a near-term catalyst; expectations for revenue growth, operating margins, credit performance and guidance are likely to drive the next major move. MercadoLibre to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: MercadoLibre’s new Argentina center signals continued investment in its Latin American operations, although the articles provide no details on the facility’s expected financial contribution. Mercado Libre Opens Argentina Center
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a key concern. Commentary says MELI may look expensive relative to the profits currently supporting its share price, even with rapid e-commerce, fintech and advertising growth. MercadoLibre Valuation Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks warned that MercadoLibre does not have the ideal combination of factors for a likely earnings beat, increasing caution before the November 4 report. MercadoLibre Earnings Expected to Grow

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MELI has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. New Street Research initiated coverage on MercadoLibre in a research note on Wednesday, September 23rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $2,450.00 price objective for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of MercadoLibre from $1,900.00 to $2,150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Susquehanna upped their price target on shares of MercadoLibre to $2,400.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of MercadoLibre in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of MercadoLibre from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $2,248.75.

MercadoLibre Profile

MercadoLibre, Inc is a technology company that operates an online commerce and financial services ecosystem across Latin America. Founded in 1999 by Marcos Galperin, the company initially developed an online marketplace and has expanded into a broad platform connecting buyers and sellers with businesses and consumers.

Its commerce operations include the MercadoLibre marketplace, where users can purchase and sell products across numerous categories. The company also offers supporting services such as Mercado Envíos for shipping and logistics, Mercado Ads for digital advertising, and tools for merchants to manage their online businesses.

MercadoLibre’s financial technology business is centered on Mercado Pago, which provides digital payment processing, online checkout, money transfer and account services.