Key Points
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MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) has a market cap of $110 billion, indicating substantial growth potential.
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The Latin American e-commerce market is expected to reach $3.26 trillion by 2030.
MercadoLibre has seen significant growth since its IPO in August 2007, where shares began trading at $18 and have increased 120-fold. With a current revenue of nearly $20 billion for the first nine months of 2025—growing 37% year-over-year—analysts project a 38% revenue growth for 2025 and 29% for 2026.
Despite its growth, analysts caution that investing smaller amounts may not yield life-altering returns due to its already large market cap. However, the company still holds promise for substantial investment benefits as it continues to navigate the expanding $3.26 trillion Latin American market, of which it is a leading player.
