NASDAQ$MELI

MercadoLibre Inc · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

MercadoLibre's Q4 2023 results showcased strong revenue growth, increased user engagement, and advancements in both commerce and fintech sectors, despite one-off expenses impacting operating income.

MercadoLibre reported a strong Q4 2023 with revenue reaching $4.261 billion, a 42% year-over-year increase. The company saw growth in Brazil and Mexico, driven by both commerce and fintech services. Net income was reported at $165 million, with income from operations at $240 million, though these figures were impacted by one-off expenses related to prior periods.

  • Revenue grew by 42% year-over-year, reaching $4.261 billion, driven by strong performance in Brazil and Mexico.
  • Total Payment Volume increased to $56.5 billion, up 57.2% year-over-year.
  • Gross Merchandise Volume reached $13.5 billion, a 39.9% year-over-year increase.
  • The number of items sold grew by 29% year-over-year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$4.26B

Previous: $3B+41.9%
EPS (adj)

$3.25

Previous: $3.25+0.0%
Gross Merchandise Volume

$13.5B

Previous: $9.62B+39.9%
Total Payment Volume

$56.5B

Previous: $36B+57.0%
Items Sold

413.0M

No prior period
Payment Transactions

3.0B

Previous: 1.7B+76.2%
Unique Active Buyers

145.0M

Previous: 97.0M+49.5%
Capital Expenditures

-$90.8M

Previous: $112M-181.1%
Net Income

$165M

Previous: $165M+0.0%
Operating Income

$240M

Previous: $349M-31.2%
Gross Profit

$1.96B

Previous: $1.46B+34.1%
R&D Expense

$686M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

MercadoLibre · Revenue · Quarterly

$4.26B

Q4 2023+41.9%vs Q4 2022
Beat estimate in 12 of 15 quarters(80%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

MercadoLibre is focused on offering the best user experience and value proposition, with teams working towards executing strategic goals. The company is confident in its ability to combine growth, scale, cost efficiency, and operating leverage to drive margins higher. They are optimistic about growth opportunities and their mission of democratizing commerce and financial services in Latin America.

Tailwinds

  • Continued focus on improving user experience and value proposition.
  • Commitment to executing strategic goals with excellence.
  • Confidence in replicating the combination of growth, scale, cost efficiency, and operating leverage.
  • Optimism about growth opportunities in democratizing commerce and financial services in Latin America.
  • Belief that the best is yet to come for the company.

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 Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

+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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