NASDAQ$MELI
MercadoLibre Inc · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MercadoLibre's performance was driven by the pandemic-induced shift to e-commerce and online payments, resulting in substantial year-over-year growth across key metrics.
MercadoLibre reported strong Q2 2020 results, with net revenues of $878.4 million, a 61.1% increase year-over-year, and a net income of $55.9 million, or $1.11 per share. The company saw significant growth in GMV, TPV, and unique active users, driven by the accelerated adoption of e-commerce and online payments in Latin America.
- Net revenues increased by 61.1% year-over-year, reaching $878.4 million.
- Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) grew by 48.5% year-over-year, totaling $5.0 billion.
- Total Payment Volume (TPV) increased by 72.1% year-over-year, reaching $11.2 billion.
- Unique active users grew by 45.2% year-over-year, reaching 51.5 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MercadoLibre · Revenue · Quarterly
$878M
Forward guidance
MercadoLibre did not provide specific forward guidance in its Q2 2020 earnings report. However, the company's commentary suggests a positive outlook based on the continued growth of e-commerce and online payments in Latin America.
Tailwinds
- Strong growth in key metrics such as revenue, GMV, and TPV.
- Increase in unique active users, indicating growing customer engagement.
- Successful navigation of operational challenges during the pandemic.
- Expansion of mobile wallet and MPOS solutions.
- Strategic partnerships, such as with PayPal, to enhance payment options.
Headwinds
- Increased financial expenses due to loans entered into during the quarter.
- Higher income tax expense in Brazil and Argentina.
- Allowance for doubtful accounts on receivables from a Mercado Pago collection agent.
- Lower interest rates impacting interest income.
- No specific forward guidance provided.
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 Q2 2020
+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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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