NASDAQ$MELI

MercadoLibre Inc · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

MercadoLibre's Q1 2024 results showcased strong growth in revenue, driven by commerce and fintech, with net income increasing significantly.

MercadoLibre reported a strong first quarter in 2024, marked by substantial growth in both its Commerce and Fintech segments. The company's net revenue reached $4.3 billion, representing a 36% year-over-year increase. Net income also saw a significant rise, up 71% year-over-year to $344 million. These results were primarily fueled by strong performances in Brazil and Mexico.

  • Revenue reached $4.3 billion, a 36% increase year-over-year.
  • Total Payment Volume was $40.7 billion, up 35% year-over-year.
  • Gross Merchandise Volume reached $11.4 billion, a 20% increase year-over-year.
  • Net income increased by 71% year-over-year, reaching $344 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$4.33B

Previous: $3.04B+42.7%
EPS

$6.78

Previous: $3.97+70.8%
Gross Merchandise Volume

$11.4B

Previous: $9.43B+20.5%
Total Payment Volume

$40.7B

Previous: $37B+10.1%
Items Sold

385.0M

Previous: 309.0M+24.6%
Payment Transactions

2.4B

Previous: 1.9B+29.0%
Unique Active Buyers

53.0M

Previous: 101.0M-47.5%
Capital Expenditures

-$146M

Previous: -$89M-64.0%
Free Cash Flow

$198M

Previous: $112M+76.8%
Net Income

$344M

Previous: $201M+71.1%
Operating Income

$528M

Previous: $340M+55.3%
Gross Profit

$2.02B

Previous: $1.54B+31.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$2.58B

Previous: $2.14B+20.3%
Total Assets

$19.1B

Previous: $14.2B+34.2%
R&D Expense

$458M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

MercadoLibre · Revenue · Quarterly

$4.33B

Q1 2024+42.7%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 12 of 15 quarters(80%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Mercado Libre is optimistic about its growth potential and long-term profitability, aiming to capture secular growth opportunities through technology investments and innovation.

Tailwinds

  • Plenty of opportunity for more buyers.
  • More frequency of purchase expected.
  • More retail to shift online.
  • Substantial demand for better and simpler financial services.
  • Trend of digitalization of cash is expected to continue.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

+4.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+4.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+4.5%

Avg return

30 days after

63%

44 / 70 earnings

Positive

+26.2%

Q2 2012

Best reaction

-15.1%

Q3 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-12.7%-16.5%
Q4 2025-4.6%-7.6%-16.8%
Q3 2025+4.5%+0.4%-9.8%
Q2 2025-3.8%-4.8%+0.4%
Q1 2025+6.4%+11.2%+9.7%
Q4 2024+7.1%+4.1%-0.7%
Q3 2024-15.1%-6.2%-6.8%
Q2 2024+6.4%+8.5%+23.5%
Q1 2024+11.9%+15.9%+18.5%
Q4 2023-6.2%-7.5%-9.5%
Q3 2023+6.3%+10.8%+33.1%
Q2 2023+9.3%+12.3%+17.5%
Q1 2023-3.4%+2.3%+1.2%
Q4 2022+3.5%+9.1%+6.2%
Q3 2022+10.3%+10.1%+11.0%
Q2 2022+23.5%+22.3%+2.2%
Q1 2022-9.3%-24.3%-22.9%
Q4 2021-1.8%+18.6%+31.9%
Q3 2021+6.4%+11.6%-31.3%
Q2 2021+13.4%+11.4%+23.5%
Q1 2021-5.3%-9.3%-13.2%
Q4 2020+0.3%-10.2%-10.1%
Q3 2020+16.5%+7.8%+26.2%
Q2 2020-7.9%-3.1%-11.4%
Q1 2020+22.3%+29.2%+38.3%
Q4 2019+0.9%+13.8%-14.8%
Q3 2019-11.1%-12.0%+5.4%
Q2 2019+14.5%+3.8%-0.5%
Q1 2019+19.4%+11.3%+17.7%
Q4 2018+19.1%+20.4%+32.5%
Q3 2018+9.2%+3.6%+8.5%
Q2 2018+10.6%+3.3%-6.0%
Q1 2018-5.0%-10.5%-13.4%
Q4 2017+3.7%+0.6%-7.7%
Q3 2017+11.9%+11.1%+14.2%
Q2 2017-9.1%-12.1%-12.1%
Q1 2017+17.1%+19.9%+19.3%
Q4 2016+3.7%+5.2%+5.2%
Q3 2016+0.2%+4.8%-8.4%
Q2 2016+14.3%+12.5%+23.1%
Q1 2016+3.0%
Q4 2015-5.4%
Q3 2015+11.7%
Q2 2015-6.3%
Q1 2015-2.7%
Q4 2014-1.1%
Q3 2014+19.7%
Q2 2014+13.9%
Q1 2014+0.5%
Q4 2013+10.9%
Q3 2013-11.3%
Q2 2013+9.3%
Q1 2013+17.8%
Q4 2012-1.3%
Q3 2012+2.9%
Q2 2012+26.2%
Q1 2012-0.3%
Q1 2009-5.3%
Q4 2011-5.3%
Q3 2011+5.6%
Q2 2011+7.2%
Q1 2010-0.2%
Q1 2011-0.2%
Q4 2008-2.0%
Q4 2010-2.0%
Q3 2010+5.6%
Q3 2009+5.6%
Q2 2009+6.0%
Q4 2009+6.0%
Q2 2010+6.0%

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