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StocksMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 4 November 2026•Updated 5 November 2026•
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MercadoLibre Q3 Revenue Hits $10.75 Billion as Operating Margins Face Pressure

Key Facts

1MercadoLibre reported 45% revenue growth, but currency-neutral growth slowed for a fourth consecutive quarter.
2Increased spending on shipping, marketing, and credit pushed the company's operating margin lower again.

MercadoLibre generated $10.75 billion in revenue during the third quarter of 2026. The Motley Fool reported that the company's income from operations reached $676 million, resulting in an operating margin of 6.3% for the period.

MELI closed at $1,662.16 on November 3, 2026, as profitability was impacted by increased spending on shipping, marketing, and credit operations. These figures come as currency-neutral growth slowed for a fourth consecutive quarter despite expansion in fulfillment capacity.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: MercadoLibre reported Q3 2026 earnings per share of $8.83, missing analyst estimates by 4.7%. The results highlight a contraction in operating margins, which fell from 9.8% recorded in the same period last year.

  2. Notable·

    Update: MercadoLibre's credit-loss provisions reached $1.34 billion on November 4, 2026. This figure represents twice the company's operating income, providing further context for the pressure on operating margins during the third quarter.

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