MercadoLibre Inc. experienced an 8.3% increase in stock price over the past week.
MercadoLibre Inc. saw its stock price rise by 8.3% this week, closing at US$1850.03. This performance stands out against its year-to-date decline of 5.11% and a 1-month decrease of 5.34%. The stock is currently positioned within 38% of its 52-week range of US$1495.00 to US$2428.00 as the company navigates challenges in the e-commerce sector.
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MercadoLibre Inc.
MELI.US
MELI.US
MercadoLibre Inc.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$94.19B
P/E
46.1x
52W high
$2428.00
52W low
$1495.00
1W change
+8.35%
Beta
1.31
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 26 analysts covering MELI · as of Oct 8, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast MELI stock price to rise 21.4% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Strong Buy4.50 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$2273.78
+21.4% Upside
Previously C$2269.94 on Oct 5, 2026
Current Price
C$1872.78
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (26 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on MELI's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
38.0%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
37.3%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-0.2%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$1871.13
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$1872.23 | C$1642.11 – C$2134.60 |
| 60 trading days | C$1871.68 | C$1554.82 – C$2253.11 |
| 90 trading days | C$1871.13 | C$1490.91 – C$2348.32 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Investor takeaway: Investors should monitor MercadoLibre's performance as it continues to adjust to market conditions.
MercadoLibre's Stock Volume at 111,141 Shares This Week
This week's trading volume of 111,141 shares was significantly lower than the 20-day average of 706,503 shares, indicating reduced trading activity despite the price increase.
Bull case
The rise in stock price this week may signal growing investor confidence in MercadoLibre's long-term prospects in the e-commerce market.
Bear case
Even with this week's gains, MercadoLibre's stock has shown volatility and remains down over the past month, suggesting ongoing market challenges.
Stock Price Increase
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MercadoLibre's stock price increased by 8.3% this week, closing at US$1850.03. This rise contrasts with the company's year-to-date decline of 5.11% and a 1-month drop of 5.34%. The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of US$1862.21 by 0.7% and above its 200-day moving average of US$1836.96 by 0.7%. With its current position, MercadoLibre's stock is within 38% of its 52-week range, which spans from US$1495.00 to US$2428.00.
Trading Volume Insights
The trading volume for MercadoLibre this week was 111,141 shares, significantly lower than the 20-day average volume of 706,503 shares. This represents a trading activity ratio of 0.61x, indicating that the price increase occurred with less trading activity than usual. The lower volume may imply that fewer investors are actively trading the stock, even as the price has risen, which could affect future volatility.
Market Context and Future Outlook
Despite the positive movement this week, MercadoLibre's stock remains down 5.34% over the past month. The company's P/E ratio stands at 46.07, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to earnings. Analysts have set an average target price of US$2273.78, suggesting an implied upside of 22.9% from the current price. Investors should keep an eye on upcoming earnings reports and any shifts in market dynamics that could impact e-commerce trends.
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