MercadoLibre에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 MercadoLibre의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

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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 as of the end of 2023. 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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매주, 벤징가의 스톡 위스퍼 지수(Benzinga&#39;s Stock Whisper Index)는 독점 데이터(proprietary data)와 패턴 인식의 조합을 사용하여 표면 바로 아래에서 주목을 받을 만한 주식 5종목을 소개한다.

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지난주 카멀라 해리스가 2024년 미국 대선에서 패배하면서 다음 10개의 대형 주식이 가장 저조한 성과를 보였다. 

카멀라 해리스 대선 패배 주간(11월 4~8일) 대폭 하락한 대형주 10종목

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이들 10개 대형주는 8월 최고의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요? 1. 어펌 홀딩스(NASDAQ:AFRM)의 주식은 8월에 66.58% 상승했다. 이는 강력한 4분기 실적과 긍정적인 1분기 가이던스를 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.

어펌, 쇼피파이 그리고 스타벅스는 8월 최고 성과를 보여준 10개 대형주 중 일부

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Javier Milei took office as the President of Argentina in December 2023 and took his trademark chainsaw to the country's economic policies. Interest in several Argentina-based stocks has been rising as his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42513867/elon-musk-praises-argentinas-31-spending-cuts-under-milei-but-what-about-the-recession">drastic reforms take hold. </a>
What To Know: Milei, a self-described anarcho-capitalist, has implemented significant economic reforms since he took office almost exactly one year ago. He cut spending on government programs, including healthcare, welfare, and education, substantially and dismissed more than 30,000 government employees. 
Argentina's monthly rate of inflation has come down from 25% in December 2023 to 2.4% in December 2024 and the country achieved a fiscal surplus for the first time in 15 years.&nbsp;
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While Milei&#8217;s policies have reduced inflation and boosted market performance, they have also led to increased poverty and unemployment rates, with significant challenges for the working class. However, a Gallup poll conducted at the one-year mark of Milei&#8217;s presidency shows his personal approval rating at 48%. 
Businesses in Argentina appear to be thriving under Milei's administration, with the country's stock market, as measured by the S&amp;P Mervel Index, up more than 175% in 2024.
The Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGT#NYSE">ARGT</a>), which invests in companies with exposure to Argentina and tracks the MSCI All Argentina 25/50 Index, has gained more than 65% year-to-date.&nbsp;
MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), a Latin American e-commerce company based in Argentina, is up 10% this year and shares of YPF SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YPF#NYSE">YPF</a>), an Argentina-based oil and gas company, have soared more than 150% in 2024.&nbsp;
Analysts at BBVA Research <a href="https://www.bbvaresearch.com/en/publicaciones/argentina-economic-outlook-december-2024/">said that after</a> a brief recession in 2024, fourth-quarter data showed improvements which are complemented by renewed confidence in Argentina's government.&nbsp;
BBVA Research sees a recovery for the economy in 2025 driven by private consumption and investment,&nbsp; "creating a positive outlook for 2025."
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on MercadoLibre.
Looking at options history for MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) we detected 16 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 12% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $667,602 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $371,196.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $1300.0 and $2020.0 for MercadoLibre, spanning the last three months.
<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 $1300.0 to $2020.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735064137_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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$58.0</td>
<td>$48.1</td>
<td>$48.1</td>
<td>$1300.00</td>
<td>$240.5K</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$467.7</td>
<td>$456.4</td>
<td>$459.56</td>
<td>$1400.00</td>
<td>$137.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$176.7</td>
<td>$161.7</td>
<td>$169.2</td>
<td>$1900.00</td>
<td>$84.5K</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$173.5</td>
<td>$162.3</td>
<td>$167.9</td>
<td>$1900.00</td>
<td>$83.9K</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$173.3</td>
<td>$162.4</td>
<td>$167.83</td>
<td>$1900.00</td>
<td>$83.9K</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
<td align="right">20</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 as of the end of 2023. 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>Current Position of MercadoLibre</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 104,409, the MELI's price is up by 0.78%, now at $1743.29. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 58 days.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on MercadoLibre</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $2450.0.
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Quantum Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>): Similar to D-Wave, Quantum Computing is one of the handful of stocks seeing increasingly more attention from readers thanks to soaring interest in the quantum computing space. The company recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42554980/whats-going-on-with-quantum-computing-qubt-stock">announced a prime contract </a>from NASA for imaging and data processing support that will use the company's Dirac-3 entropy quantum optimization machine. Quantum Computing said the contract could lead to additional deals if successful. The company has also announced a share offering to strengthen its financial position.
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MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): The Latin American e-commerce company saw strong interest from readers without any major news from the company. The stock may have fallen on concerns of Brazilian stocks due to lower valuations for its currency. The 2024 election and questions about international relations may also have sent shares of Latin American stocks lower in recent weeks. MercadoLibre reported third-quarter financial results in November with earnings per share missing analyst estimates and revenue beating analyst estimates for an eighth straight quarter. Several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/analyst-ratings">analysts maintained bullish </a>ratings on the stock, but lowered price targets after the recent financial results.
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Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>): The discount apparel retailer saw increased interest from readers during the week, which comes after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42193486/burlington-stores-faces-warm-weather-setback-q3-revenue-miss-raises-stakes-for-holiday-season">third-quarter financial results</a> were reported in late November. The company saw revenue up 11% year-over-year in the quarter, but the revenue figure missed analyst estimates. The company cited warmer weather as a reason for comparable sales being lower than expected. Management was optimistic that the fourth quarter would see strong growth. The majority of analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BURL/analyst-ratings">raised their price targets</a> on the stock after the quarterly financial report.
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
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<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
<td>68.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>20.4K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$86.7K</td>
<td>370</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>217</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5045.00</td>
<td>$66.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>96</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 102 contract(s) at a $450.00 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 $29.3K, with a price of $287.0 per contract. There were 19981 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 68190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 437 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $69.0 per contract. There were 20423 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 198 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 4388 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2577 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WEN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 360 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.7K, with a price of $241.0 per contract. There were 370 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $1825.0 per contract. There were 217 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $5045.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.9K, with a price of $22330.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5 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 put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $2000.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $31790.0 per contract. There were 96 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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7 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

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 15 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 40% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $314,161, and 11 were calls, valued at $683,455.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $1780.0 to $2220.0 for MercadoLibre over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into 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 $1780.0 to $2220.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>MercadoLibre Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734539429_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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$420.0</td>
<td>$417.7</td>
<td>$420.0</td>
<td>$2220.00</td>
<td>$210.0K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$99.5</td>
<td>$92.0</td>
<td>$97.19</td>
<td>$1810.00</td>
<td>$145.7K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$1900.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td align="right">700</td>
<td align="right">217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$196.8</td>
<td>$184.9</td>
<td>$189.9</td>
<td>$1840.00</td>
<td>$75.9K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$132.9</td>
<td>$122.8</td>
<td>$129.4</td>
<td>$1820.00</td>
<td>$64.7K</td>
<td align="right">9</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 as of the end of 2023. 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>Where Is MercadoLibre Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 114,860, the MELI's price is down by -0.06%, now at $1808.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About MercadoLibre</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $2450.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2450. 
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Shares of Brazilian stocks are trading lower amid a rise in borrowing costs and a depreciation of the Brazilian Real.

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in MELI often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for MercadoLibre. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 53% bullish and 30% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $110,400, and 12 calls, totaling $700,660.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $1580.0 to $2200.0 for MercadoLibre over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for MercadoLibre options trades today is 69.25 with a total volume of 258.00.
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 $1580.0 to $2200.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734020153_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>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$1960.00</td>
<td>$130.9K</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$98.9</td>
<td>$92.0</td>
<td>$92.0</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$110.4K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$118.0</td>
<td>$109.0</td>
<td>$118.0</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$94.4K</td>
<td align="right">94</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$1960.00</td>
<td>$87.5K</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
<td align="right">132</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$116.1</td>
<td>$110.0</td>
<td>$110.0</td>
<td>$1810.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">10</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 as of the end of 2023. 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>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 62,681, the price of MELI is up by 0.05%, reaching $1898.81.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 70 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for MercadoLibre</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $2300.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2150. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2450. 
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MercadoLibre Unusual Options Activity

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 8 extraordinary options activities for MercadoLibre. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 0% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $185,708, and 4 are calls, amounting to $146,115.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $1800.0 to $2260.0 for MercadoLibre over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of MercadoLibre stands at 51.43, with a total volume reaching 35.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in MercadoLibre, situated within the strike price corridor from $1800.0 to $2260.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733424414_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>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$139.4</td>
<td>$127.4</td>
<td>$135.0</td>
<td>$2090.00</td>
<td>$67.5K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$134.0</td>
<td>$120.2</td>
<td>$127.0</td>
<td>$2090.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$456.0</td>
<td>$438.0</td>
<td>$446.95</td>
<td>$1800.00</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td align="right">164</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$92.7</td>
<td>$86.9</td>
<td>$86.9</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$159.4</td>
<td>$150.7</td>
<td>$155.15</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
<td align="right">4</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 as of the end of 2023. 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>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 161,173, the price of MELI is down -0.22% at $1983.02. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On MercadoLibre</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $2320.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2200. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG persists with their Buy rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2200. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2450. 
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MercadoLibre's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

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 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 66% of traders were bullish, while 11% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $184,010, and 6 were calls, valued at $268,120.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $1500.0 to $2400.0 for MercadoLibre over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 $1500.0 to $2400.0, over the past month.
<h3>MercadoLibre 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732891579_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>01/17/25</td>
<td>$426.8</td>
<td>$410.1</td>
<td>$412.7</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
<td>$123.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$685.0</td>
<td>$670.0</td>
<td>$685.0</td>
<td>$1580.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.1</td>
<td>$105.0</td>
<td>$105.0</td>
<td>$2100.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td align="right">161</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$500.0</td>
<td>$496.0</td>
<td>$500.0</td>
<td>$1940.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$444.0</td>
<td>$442.4</td>
<td>$444.0</td>
<td>$1520.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td align="right">1</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 as of the end of 2023. 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>Current Position of MercadoLibre</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 29,092, the MELI's price is down by -2.87%, now at $1986.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About MercadoLibre</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $2260.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2300. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG persists with their Buy rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2200. 
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A Closer Look at MercadoLibre's Options Market Dynamics

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 often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>61.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td>29.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>29.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>18.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SKY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$291.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$235.0K</td>
<td>916</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>571</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>432</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$2010.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>209</td>
<td>19</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 put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 82 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $411.0 per contract. There were 12190 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61507 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 sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 207 contract(s) at a $205.00 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 $28.0K, with a price of $134.0 per contract. There were 23246 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29498 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 51 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 29876 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1794 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 151 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 18356 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SKY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKY#NYSE">SKY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 971 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $291.3K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 3002 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1549 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 387 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $235.0K, with a price of $1175.0 per contract. There were 916 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.0K, with a price of $142.0 per contract. There were 4209 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 571 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 779 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 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 $43.6K, with a price of $438.0 per contract. There were 5745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 432 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 51 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 72 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 3327 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $2010.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $7601.0 per contract. There were 209 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Throughout the last three months, 15 analysts have evaluated MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions 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">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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">1</td>
<td align="right">3</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">2</td>
<td align="right">2</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">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated MercadoLibre and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $2422.67, accompanied by a high estimate of $2800.00 and a low estimate of $2150.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 2.67% increase from the previous average price target of $2359.58.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732640428_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive MercadoLibre is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of 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>Tobias Stingelin</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2450.00</td>
<td>$2480.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marcelo Santos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2150.00</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Ruben</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2450.00</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marvin Fong</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$2250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobias Stingelin</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2480.00</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gonzalo Lopez</td>
<td>Redburn Atlantic</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2800.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marcelo Santos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Beck</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$2350.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Ruben</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ford</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to MercadoLibre. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of MercadoLibre compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of MercadoLibre's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of MercadoLibre's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on MercadoLibre analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>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 as of the end of 2023. 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>Financial Insights: MercadoLibre</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining MercadoLibre's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 35.27% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in 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: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 7.47%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): MercadoLibre's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 10.37%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.86%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.58.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
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What Analysts Are Saying About MercadoLibre Stock

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/11/25/final-trades-dominos-vertiv-mercado-libre-and-the-cowz.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington of Requisite Capital Management named Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (CBOE: COWZ) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COWZ">her final trade</a>.
Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management picked Domino&#8217;s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>).
A 13F filing from Nov. 14 showed that Berkshire Hathaway added a new stake. Buffett bought 1,277,256 shares of Ann Arbor, Michigan-based pizza chain Domino's Pizza. On Monday, TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles maintained Domino&#8217;s Pizza with a Buy and raised the price target from&nbsp;$475&nbsp;to&nbsp;$515.
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Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners named Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) as his final trade.
On Oct. 23, Vertiv Holdings reported third-quarter results. Net sales rose 19% year-over-year to $2.074 billion, beating the consensus of $1.977 billion. Organic orders (excluding foreign exchange) rose 17%.
Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners picked MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>).
On Nov. 6, MercadoLibre reported quarterly earnings of $7.83 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $10.78 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.312 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.267 billion.
Price Action:
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<li>Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF gained 0.9% on Monday.</li>
<li>Domino&#8217;s shares were up 3.5% to settle at $469.18 during Monday's session.</li>
<li>Vertiv shares fell by 5.8% to close at $132.03 during Monday's session.</li>
<li>MercadoLibre gained by 4.7% to settle at $2,099.95 during the session.</li>
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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://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 27 uncommon options trades for MercadoLibre.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $244,520, and 22 are calls, for a total amount of $1,039,606.
<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 $1640.0 to $3200.0 for MercadoLibre during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 $1640.0 to $3200.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>MercadoLibre Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732550421_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>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$644.0</td>
<td>$626.1</td>
<td>$635.0</td>
<td>$1800.00</td>
<td>$190.5K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$206.0</td>
<td>$200.0</td>
<td>$200.0</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$71.0</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$3200.00</td>
<td>$84.5K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$738.0</td>
<td>$724.0</td>
<td>$730.4</td>
<td>$1640.00</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$612.0</td>
<td>$594.0</td>
<td>$594.0</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$59.4K</td>
<td align="right">6</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 as of the end of 2023. 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>Where Is MercadoLibre Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 124,578, the price of MELI is up 3.33% at $2071.68. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 87 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for MercadoLibre</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $2260.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2150. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald persists with their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG persists with their Buy rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2200. 
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Behind the Scenes of MercadoLibre's Latest Options Trends

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://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for MercadoLibre.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 45%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $339,915, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $268,232.
<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 $1600.0 to $2500.0 for MercadoLibre over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of MercadoLibre stands at 60.88, with a total volume reaching 71.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in MercadoLibre, situated within the strike price corridor from $1600.0 to $2500.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732038362_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>12/20/24</td>
<td>$97.5</td>
<td>$80.0</td>
<td>$84.88</td>
<td>$1860.00</td>
<td>$84.8K</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$704.0</td>
<td>$686.0</td>
<td>$693.2</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$69.3K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$34.3</td>
<td>$34.3</td>
<td>$1885.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$27.91</td>
<td>$1810.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$66.2</td>
<td>$62.3</td>
<td>$66.2</td>
<td>$1905.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">10</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 as of the end of 2023. 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>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 98,928, the MELI's price is down by -0.66%, now at $1903.39. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 93 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On MercadoLibre</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $2260.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2200. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald persists with their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2300. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BTIG keeps a Buy rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2150. 
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JP Morgan analyst Marcelo Santos maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $2400 to $2150.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on MercadoLibre, Lowers Price Target to $2150

Barclays analyst Trevor Young 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 $2500 to $2200.

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<li>Honda Motor Company, Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) stock tumbled 11.46% on a decline in the first-half profit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41781952" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and reduced annual profit forecast</a>.</li>
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The e-commerce industry is booming due to the continuous expansion of internet services, rising demand for online platforms, and advanced technologies like AI. Also, considering the holiday season, it could be wise to consider quality e-commerce stocks Shopify (SHOP), MercadoLibre (MELI), and Carvana (CVNA). Continue reading... Rising reliance on online platforms among consumers has fueled demand for efficient internet services and has propelled the e-commerce industry's outlook. In addition, the holiday season shopping surge is likely to create numerous opportunities for the industry players.
Given the industry's rosy growth prospects, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound tech stocks Shopify Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SHOP/">SHOP</a>), MercadoLibre, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MELI/">MELI</a>), and Carvana Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CVNA/">CVNA</a>) for substantial returns before the end of the year.
Rising internet penetration and easy access to facilities online have changed the market's landscape, creating a major buzz around e-commerce. Customers are increasingly preferring online shopping platforms over traditional in-store purchases. Thanks to this trend, today, from essential items like food and medicines to car purchases are available on a mobile tap.
Amid the holiday season, e-commerce sales are expected to skyrocket. Further, factors like trending social media trends, convenience, wider alternatives, and competitive pricing are reinforcing a positive outlook for the e-commerce market. FTI consulting projects U.S. online retail sales to total $1.20 trillion in 2024, <a href="https://www.fticonsulting.com/insights/reports/2024-online-retail-report">indicating an increase of $108 billion</a>, or 9.8%, from the prior year.
Also, U.S. e-commerce market share is expected to grow to 22.7% by the year-end, compared to 21.6% at the end of 2023. In the forthcoming years, the e-commerce market is poised to see significant growth. The <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-ecommerce-market">e-commerce market</a> is estimated to reach $18.81 trillion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 15.8%, driven by increasing smartphone users, reduced costs, and changing consumer behavior.
Moreover, to enhance the online shopping experience and improve overall customer experience, industry leaders are enthusiastically adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the e-commerce market. The AI in the e-commerce market is projected to grow to $14.07 billion by 2028 at a <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/artificial-intelligence-in-e-commerce-global-market-report">CAGR of 14.9%</a>.
Given the industry's robust outlook, investing in fundamentally strong e-commerce stocks SHOP, MELI, and CVNA could be wise before the year's end.
Let's discuss the fundamentals of these stocks in detail:
Shopify Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SHOP/">SHOP</a>)
Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, SHOP is a commerce company that provides a commerce platform and services internationally. The company's platform allows merchants to display, manage, market, and sell its products through various sales channels.
On December 3, SHOP announced that its merchants achieved record sales of $11.50 billion during the Black Friday-Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend, reflecting a 24% increase from the last year. It also experienced strong sales momentum leading up to the weekend.
In the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, SHOP's revenues increased 26.1% year-over-year to $2.16 billion. Its gross profit grew 24.1% year-over-year to $1.12 billion. The company's operating income of $283 million reflects a 132% increase year-over-year.
Furthermore, the company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> amounted to $828 million, indicating growth of 15.3% from the prior-year quarter.
Street expects SHOP's revenue to increase 27.3% year-over-year to $2.73 billion for the fourth quarter ending December 2024. The company's EPS is expected to grow 26.1% year-over-year to $0.43 for the same period. Moreover, SHOP topped the consensus revenue estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is remarkable.
SHOP's stock gained 70.7% over the past six months and 42.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $109.70.
SHOP's bright outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has an A grade for Sentiment and a B for Momentum. SHOP is ranked #16 out of 24 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet-services/">Internet - Services</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SHOP/">Click here</a> to access additional SHOP ratings for Stability, Growth, Value, and Quality.
MercadoLibre, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MELI/">MELI</a>)
Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, MELI operates online commerce platforms in the United States. It operates the Mercado Libre Marketplace and Mercado Pago FinTech platform. It also offers Mercado Fondo, Mercado Credito, and Mercado Envios logistics solutions.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBIT margin, MELI's 11.43% is 42% higher than the 8.05% industry average. Its 7.77% trailing-12-month net income margin is 82.4% higher than the 4.26% industry average. Further, the stock's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 52.46% is 39.5% higher than the industry average of 37.60%.
For the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, MELI's net revenues and financial income grew 35.3% year-over-year to $5.31 billion. Its gross profit increased 16.4% from the year-ago value to $2.44 billion. Also, the company's net income and EPS came in at $397 million and $7.83, indicating growth of 10.6% and 9.4% over the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect MELI's EPS for the first quarter (ending March 2025) to increase 9.7% year-over-year to $7.44, and its revenue for the same quarter is expected to grow 26.9% year-over-year to $5.50 billion. Also, the company topped the consensus revenue estimates in all of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of MELI have gained 9.1% over the past six months and 6% over the past year to close the last trading session at $1716.38.
MELI's POWR Ratings reflect its promising prospects. The stock has a B grade for Quality and Momentum. MELI is ranked #35 out of 50 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry.
To access additional MELI ratings for Growth, Stability, Value, and Sentiment, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MELI/">click here</a>.
Carvana Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CVNA/">CVNA</a>)
CVNA operates an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars. Its platform allows customers to research and identify a vehicle, inspect it using the company's 360-degree vehicle imaging technology, obtain financing and warranty coverage, purchase vehicles, and schedule delivery or pick-up from their desktop or mobile devices.
On November 13, CVNA expanded its same-day vehicle delivery services to the greater Las Vegas, Nevada area. Select Las Vegas area residents can now take delivery of a vehicle purchased on the same day they place an order on Carvana.com. The quick services offer convenience to the local customers and will favor CVNA's operations.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, CVNA's total revenues increased 31.8% year-over-year to $3.65 billion. The company's operating income grew 602.1% from the year-ago value to $337 million. Its net income came in at $148 million for the quarter. In addition, CVNA's adjusted EBITDA was $429 million, up 189.9% year-over-year.
Analysts expect CVNA's revenue and EPS for the first quarter (ending March 2025) to increase 19.3% and 114.8% year-over-year to $3.65 billion and $0.49, respectively. Moreover, the company has surpassed the consensus EPS estimate in each of the trailing four quarters.
CVNA's shares have surged 110.3% over the past six months and 318.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $233.02.
CVNA's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an A grade for Growth. Within the A-rated Internet industry, CVNA is ranked #43 of 50 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings I've just highlighted, you can see CVNA's ratings for Quality, Sentiment, Value, Stability, and Momentum <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CVNA/">here</a>.
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SHOP shares were trading at $107.61 per share on Thursday afternoon, down $2.09 (-1.91%). Year-to-date, SHOP has gained 38.14%, versus a 25.25% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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Expanding connectivity, affordable technology, diverse payment options, and rising digital adoption in emerging markets make the e-commerce sector a high-growth investment opportunity globally. Therefore, investing in strong e-commerce stocks like Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), MercadoLibre (MELI), and Sea (SE), which dominate these markets, could be a smart move now. Keep reading... E-commerce platforms are experiencing rapid growth, fueled by expanding internet access in emerging markets like Latin America and Southeast Asia. Affordable smartphones and 4G/5G networks are boosting connectivity, making emerging markets prime for e-commerce growth and investor interest.
In this promising landscape, investors may want to explore leading e-commerce stocks, including Alibaba Group Holding Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">BABA</a>), MercadoLibre, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MELI/">MELI</a>), and Sea Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SE/">SE</a>), which dominate these markets.
Expanding connectivity, digital platforms, and infrastructure investments drive e-commerce growth in emerging markets. Likewise, diverse payment options like cash-on-delivery and digital wallets make e-commerce accessible to all, including the unbanked. As a result, the global e-commerce market is projected to exceed $75.12 trillion by 2034, growing at a <a href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/e-commerce-market">14.9% CAGR</a>.
Furthermore, online gaming and eSports are emerging as key drivers of e-commerce growth, fueled by immersive gaming experiences and rising consumer interest. The popularity of competitive gaming further boosts sales of gaming accessories and subscriptions. With the global eServices market expected to reach nearly <a href="https://www.statista.com/topics/11069/entertainment-e-commerce/#topicOverview">$470 billion by 2027</a>, its expanding role underscores the dynamic evolution of e-commerce.
Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the fundamentals of the three above-mentioned e-commerce stocks.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">BABA</a>)
Based in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, BABA provides technology infrastructure and marketing reach to help merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses engage with their users and customers internationally. The company operates through seven segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others.
On December 5, 2024, BABA launched Pic Copilot, an AI-driven e-commerce design tool in the U.S., tailored for SMEs to reduce photography and design costs while boosting sales. It features advanced tools like virtual try-ons, generating significant savings and enhanced marketing performance during its successful Black Friday trial.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBITDA margin, BABA's 18.16% is 59.2% higher than the 11.41% industry average. Its 8.75% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/levered-free-cash-flow.asp">levered FCF</a> margin is 94.3% higher than the 4.50% industry average. Similarly, the stock's 4.90% trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets is 22.9% higher than the 3.98% industry average.
For the second quarter ended September 30, 2024, BABA's revenue increased by 5.2% year-over-year to RMB236.50 billion ($32.38 billion), and its income from operations was RMB35.25 billion ($4.83 billion), up 4.9% year-over-year.
BABA's non-GAAP net income and EPS were RMB36.52 billion ($5 billion) and RMB1.88 for the quarter, respectively. Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was RMB47.33 billion ($6.48 billion).
For the quarter ending December 31, 2024, BABA's EPS and revenue are expected to increase 3.9% and 5.4% year-over-year to $2.74 and $38.14 billion, respectively. Over the past nine months, BABA's stock has gained 19.3% to close the last trading session at $86.08.
BABA's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this optimistic outlook. It has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
It has a B grade for Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality. It is ranked #9 out of 43 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/china/">China</a> industry. To get additional grades of BABA for Value and Stability, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">click here</a>.
MercadoLibre, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MELI/">MELI</a>)
Headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, MELI operates online commerce platforms in Latin America. It operates in two segments: Mercado Libre Marketplace and Mercado Pago FinTech platform. The company offers an automated online marketplace for buying and selling, as well as a financial technology platform for online transactions and payments.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, MELI's 52.46% is 39.3% higher than the 37.66% industry average. Its 3.95% trailing-12-month Capex / Sales is 35.1% higher than the 2.93% industry average. Also, the stock's 6.35% trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets is 59.4% higher than the 3.98% industry average.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, MELI's net revenues and financial income increased 35.3% year-over-year to $5.31 billion. The company's gross profit rose 16.4% over the prior-year quarter to $2.44 billion. For the same quarter, its net income and EPS increased 10.6% and 9.4% from the year-ago values to $397 million and $7.83, respectively.
Street expects MELI's revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 38.5% year-over-year to $5.90 billion. Its EPS for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, is expected to grow 9.7% year-over-year to $7.44. It surpassed the EPS  estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past nine months, the stock has gained 10.2% to close the last trading session at $1,732.76.
MELI's POWR Ratings reflect its strong fundamentals. MELI has a B grade for Momentum and Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry, it is ranked #32 out of 49 stocks. To see MELI's ratings for Growth, Value, Stability, and Sentiment, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MELI/">click here</a>.
Sea Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SE/">SE</a>)
SE and its subsidiaries engage in digital entertainment, e-commerce, and digital financial services internationally. It offers the Garena digital entertainment platform, allowing users to access mobile and PC online games, and promotes eSports operations.
In terms of its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin, SE's 11.08% is 24.3% higher than the 8.91% industry average. Likewise, the stock's 0.78x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 58.6% higher than the 0.49x industry average.
SE's revenues for the third quarter, which ended on September 30, 2024, increased 30.8% year-over-year to $4.33 billion. Its gross profit rose 29.1% over the prior-year quarter to $82.89 million. SE's net income and EPS were $153.32 million and $0.24, compared to a net loss and loss per share of $143.98 million and $0.26, respectively.
Analysts expect SE's EPS for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to rise significantly year-over-year to $0.70. Its revenue for the same quarter is expected to increase 27.3% year-over-year to $4.60 billion. Over the past year, SHOP's stock has gained 184.2% to close the last trading session at $109.65.
SE's POWR Ratings reflect this optimistic outlook. It has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Momentum and Quality. SE is ranked #21 in the Internet industry. To access the additional grades of SE for Value, Stability, and Sentiment, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SE/">click here</a>.
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