MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$1,720.36 +54.36 (+3.26%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:40 PM ET)

MercadoLibre - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
15

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for MercadoLibre in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MELI.

Consensus Price Target

$2,267.67
31.81% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for MercadoLibre, the average price target is $2,267.67. The highest price target for MELI is $2,800.00, while the lowest price target for MELI is $1,685.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.81% from the current price of $1,720.36.

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MELI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	1 Month Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	3 Months Ago 9/25/23 to 9/24/24	1 Year Ago 12/24/22 to 12/24/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$2,267.67	$2,269.67	$2,207.31	$1,706.07
Forecasted Upside	31.81% Upside	13.20% Upside	4.56% Upside	7.36% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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MELI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MELI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

MercadoLibre Stock vs. The Competition

Type	MercadoLibre	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.94	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	31.81% Upside	28.29% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MELI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/26/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$2,480.00 ➝ $2,450.00	+14.98%
11/13/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$2,400.00 ➝ $2,150.00	+10.19%
11/12/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$2,500.00 ➝ $2,200.00	+11.86%
11/11/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$2,500.00 ➝ $2,450.00	+30.88%
11/7/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$2,250.00 ➝ $2,200.00	+24.96%
11/7/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$2,000.00 ➝ $2,200.00	+21.44%
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11/7/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Mathivanan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$2,530.00 ➝ $2,300.00	+26.64%
10/11/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Lopez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$2,800.00	+37.22%
9/27/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$2,350.00	+11.89%
9/12/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$2,250.00 ➝ $2,500.00	+17.68%
8/28/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$2,300.00 ➝ $2,350.00	+16.14%
8/8/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$2,180.00 ➝ $2,480.00	+32.07%
7/11/2024	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Mittal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/24/2024	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Datta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
5/20/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$1,400.00 ➝ $2,100.00	+18.78%
4/23/2024	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$1,685.00	+23.15%
4/17/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$1,900.00 ➝ $1,800.00	+28.77%
7/31/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$1,730.00 ➝ $1,760.00	+43.67%
7/10/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$1,700.00 ➝ $1,400.00	+21.34%

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Should I Buy MercadoLibre Stock? MELI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these MercadoLibre pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MercadoLibre
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in MercadoLibre, Inc.:

The stock has a current price of $1,947.18, which reflects a significant market capitalization of $98.72 billion, indicating strong investor interest and confidence in the company's growth potential.
MercadoLibre, Inc. has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a price target averaging around $2,267.67, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
Institutional investors hold a substantial 87.62% of the company's stock, which often indicates confidence in the company's long-term prospects and stability.
Recent transactions by institutional investors, such as the Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquiring a new stake valued at approximately $114 million, highlight growing institutional interest in the company.
The company has shown resilience with a P/E ratio of 68.71, which, while high, can be justified by strong growth expectations in the e-commerce sector.

MercadoLibre
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in MercadoLibre, Inc. for these reasons:

The stock has recently experienced a decline of 1.9%, which may indicate volatility and potential challenges in maintaining its market position.
Analysts have issued mixed ratings, with some lowering their price targets, such as JPMorgan Chase reducing their target from $2,400.00 to $2,150.00, which could signal concerns about future performance.
Corporate insiders own only 0.06% of the company's stock, suggesting limited confidence from those within the company regarding its future performance.
The company's high P/E ratio of 68.71 may indicate that the stock is overvalued, which could lead to a price correction if growth expectations are not met.
Market fluctuations and economic conditions can impact e-commerce growth, and with a beta of 1.57, the stock is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for investors.

MELI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for MercadoLibre is $2,267.67, with a high forecast of $2,800.00 and a low forecast of $1,685.00.
: 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MercadoLibre in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MELI shares.
: According to analysts, MercadoLibre's stock has a predicted upside of 31.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, MercadoLibre's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: MercadoLibre has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BTIG Research, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, Redburn Atlantic, and Wedbush in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like MercadoLibre more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for MercadoLibre is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MELI compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:MELI) was last updated on 12/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Forecast & Price Target