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$1,807.83 -1.55 (-0.09%)
Closing price 07/9/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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MELI vs. ABNB, AMZN, EBAY, GOOG, and NVDA

Should you buy MercadoLibre stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares MercadoLibre with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with MercadoLibre include Airbnb (ABNB), Amazon.com (AMZN), eBay (EBAY), Alphabet (GOOG), and NVIDIA (NVDA).

How does MercadoLibre compare to Airbnb?

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) and Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, Airbnb had 15 more articles in the media than MercadoLibre. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Airbnb and 27 mentions for MercadoLibre. Airbnb's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat MercadoLibre's score of 0.77 indicating that Airbnb is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MercadoLibre
13 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Airbnb
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Airbnb has lower revenue, but higher earnings than MercadoLibre. Airbnb is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MercadoLibre, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MercadoLibre$31.80B2.88$2.00B$37.8947.71
Airbnb$12.24B7.23$2.51B$4.0636.18

MercadoLibre presently has a consensus target price of $2,255.33, suggesting a potential upside of 24.75%. Airbnb has a consensus target price of $158.36, suggesting a potential upside of 7.81%. Given MercadoLibre's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MercadoLibre is more favorable than Airbnb.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MercadoLibre
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Airbnb
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

87.6% of MercadoLibre shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Airbnb shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of MercadoLibre shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 27.2% of Airbnb shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

MercadoLibre has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Airbnb has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

Airbnb has a net margin of 19.90% compared to MercadoLibre's net margin of 6.04%. Airbnb's return on equity of 31.24% beat MercadoLibre's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MercadoLibre6.04% 29.58% 4.82%
Airbnb 19.90%31.24%10.16%

Summary

Airbnb beats MercadoLibre on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MercadoLibre compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends.

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than MercadoLibre. Amazon.com is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MercadoLibre, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com$716.92B3.71$77.67B$8.3629.55
MercadoLibre$31.80B2.88$2.00B$37.8947.71

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MercadoLibre has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of MercadoLibre shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of MercadoLibre shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Amazon.com has a net margin of 12.22% compared to MercadoLibre's net margin of 6.04%. MercadoLibre's return on equity of 29.58% beat Amazon.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amazon.com12.22% 19.92% 9.86%
MercadoLibre 6.04%29.58%4.82%

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 219 more articles in the media than MercadoLibre. MarketBeat recorded 246 mentions for Amazon.com and 27 mentions for MercadoLibre. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat MercadoLibre's score of 0.77 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com
147 Very Positive mention(s)
34 Positive mention(s)
36 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MercadoLibre
13 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Amazon.com presently has a consensus price target of $312.79, suggesting a potential upside of 26.62%. MercadoLibre has a consensus price target of $2,255.33, suggesting a potential upside of 24.75%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than MercadoLibre.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
MercadoLibre
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Amazon.com beats MercadoLibre on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MercadoLibre compare to eBay?

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) and MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

eBay currently has a consensus price target of $108.65, indicating a potential downside of 7.40%. MercadoLibre has a consensus price target of $2,255.33, indicating a potential upside of 24.75%. Given MercadoLibre's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe MercadoLibre is more favorable than eBay.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
eBay
1 Sell rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
MercadoLibre
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, MercadoLibre had 2 more articles in the media than eBay. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for MercadoLibre and 25 mentions for eBay. eBay's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat MercadoLibre's score of 0.77 indicating that eBay is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
eBay
16 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MercadoLibre
13 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

eBay pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. MercadoLibre pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. eBay pays out 28.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MercadoLibre pays out 1.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. eBay has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. eBay is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

eBay has higher earnings, but lower revenue than MercadoLibre. eBay is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MercadoLibre, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
eBay$11.10B4.69$2.03B$4.4126.61
MercadoLibre$31.80B2.88$2.00B$37.8947.71

eBay has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MercadoLibre has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

eBay has a net margin of 17.58% compared to MercadoLibre's net margin of 6.04%. eBay's return on equity of 46.11% beat MercadoLibre's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
eBay17.58% 46.11% 11.97%
MercadoLibre 6.04%29.58%4.82%

87.5% of eBay shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of MercadoLibre shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of eBay shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of MercadoLibre shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

eBay beats MercadoLibre on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MercadoLibre compare to Alphabet?

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 99 more articles in the media than MercadoLibre. MarketBeat recorded 126 mentions for Alphabet and 27 mentions for MercadoLibre. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat MercadoLibre's score of 0.77 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MercadoLibre
13 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
85 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

87.6% of MercadoLibre shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of MercadoLibre shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than MercadoLibre. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MercadoLibre, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MercadoLibre$31.80B2.88$2.00B$37.8947.71
Alphabet$402.84B10.71$132.17B$13.1127.17

MercadoLibre has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

MercadoLibre pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. MercadoLibre pays out 1.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Alphabet is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

MercadoLibre currently has a consensus target price of $2,255.33, suggesting a potential upside of 24.75%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $376.19, suggesting a potential upside of 5.60%. Given MercadoLibre's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe MercadoLibre is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MercadoLibre
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to MercadoLibre's net margin of 6.04%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat MercadoLibre's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MercadoLibre6.04% 29.58% 4.82%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

Summary

Alphabet beats MercadoLibre on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MercadoLibre compare to NVIDIA?

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

NVIDIA has a beta of 2.21, suggesting that its share price is 121% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MercadoLibre has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

NVIDIA pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. MercadoLibre pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. NVIDIA pays out 15.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MercadoLibre pays out 1.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. NVIDIA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. NVIDIA is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

NVIDIA currently has a consensus target price of $303.84, suggesting a potential upside of 49.84%. MercadoLibre has a consensus target price of $2,255.33, suggesting a potential upside of 24.75%. Given NVIDIA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe NVIDIA is more favorable than MercadoLibre.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NVIDIA
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
48 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
MercadoLibre
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

NVIDIA has higher revenue and earnings than MercadoLibre. NVIDIA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MercadoLibre, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NVIDIA$215.94B22.73$120.07B$6.5331.05
MercadoLibre$31.80B2.88$2.00B$37.8947.71

NVIDIA has a net margin of 62.97% compared to MercadoLibre's net margin of 6.04%. NVIDIA's return on equity of 96.94% beat MercadoLibre's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NVIDIA62.97% 96.94% 72.16%
MercadoLibre 6.04%29.58%4.82%

In the previous week, NVIDIA had 275 more articles in the media than MercadoLibre. MarketBeat recorded 302 mentions for NVIDIA and 27 mentions for MercadoLibre. MercadoLibre's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat NVIDIA's score of 0.67 indicating that MercadoLibre is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NVIDIA
156 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
63 Neutral mention(s)
37 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MercadoLibre
13 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

65.3% of NVIDIA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of MercadoLibre shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of NVIDIA shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of MercadoLibre shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

NVIDIA beats MercadoLibre on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MELI vs. The Competition

MetricMercadoLibreINTERNET COMMERCE IndustryRetail SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$91.73B$72.31B$26.94B$12.49B
Dividend YieldN/A1.72%175.42%7.79%
P/E Ratio47.7118.0720.6724.61
Price / Sales2.8810.453.52113.75
Price / Cash32.5921.2817.5059.17
Price / Book13.585.116.366.46
Net Income$2.00B$2.46B$951.26M$331.60M
7 Day Performance2.52%-1.68%-1.84%0.30%
1 Month Performance13.82%-0.80%0.57%2.49%
1 Year Performance-24.74%-20.91%-5.13%21.59%

MercadoLibre Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MELI
MercadoLibre
4.9427 of 5 stars
$1,807.83
-0.1%
$2,255.33
+24.8%
-27.0%$91.73B$31.80B47.7120,347
ABNB
Airbnb
4.2835 of 5 stars
$148.26
+3.6%
$158.36
+6.8%
+7.3%$89.37B$12.24B36.528,200
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.8573 of 5 stars
$244.10
+2.4%
$312.78
+28.1%
+11.0%$2.63T$716.92B29.231,576,000
EBAY
eBay
3.6291 of 5 stars
$112.19
+0.4%
$108.61
-3.2%
+53.7%$49.81B$11.10B25.4412,300
GOOG
Alphabet
4.0331 of 5 stars
$356.63
+0.9%
$376.78
+5.7%
+100.5%$4.32T$402.84B27.17190,200

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This page (NASDAQ:MELI) was last updated on 7/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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