MercadoLibre Impresses Operationally – but Investors Punish the Stock

MercadoLibre reported strong numbers in the second quarter of 2025, impressively solidifying its position as the leading e-commerce and fintech platform in Latin America. Revenue increased by over 30% compared to the previous year, and the operating profit reached a new high of $825 million. CFO Martin de los Santos emphasized the strategic progress in the areas of commerce, finance, and advertising. Brazil particularly remained in focus: there, MercadoLibre lowered the threshold for free shipping for the third time in five years to further shift...