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MercadoLibre's Revenue Soars 39%, Growth Spending Impacts Profit

10/30/2025

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On October 29, 2025, MercadoLibre reported third-quarter revenue of about $7.41 billion, up 39% year-on-year, beating estimates.
Net income was $421 million, below analyst expectations.
Profit margins declined to 9.8% due to significant spending on growth initiatives, including free-shipping promotions in Brazil.
Unique buyers in Brazil rose 29%, the highest growth since early 2021.
Management remains optimistic about long-term profitability, emphasizing that current investments are intentional short-term trade-offs.

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Story summary

On October 29, 2025, MercadoLibre reported third-quarter revenue of about $7.41 billion, up 39% year-on-year, beating estimates.
Net income was $421 million, below analyst expectations.
Profit margins declined to 9.8% due to significant spending on growth initiatives, including free-shipping promotions in Brazil.
Unique buyers in Brazil rose 29%, the highest growth since early 2021.
Management remains optimistic about long-term profitability, emphasizing that current investments are intentional short-term trade-offs.