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Market Comparison: Amazon vs. MercadoLibre
As of the first half of 2025, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) holds a market cap of nearly $2.5 trillion, while MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) stands at approximately $127 billion, making it less than 5% of Amazon’s size. Amazon reported a revenue of $323 billion, growing 11% year-over-year, with a net income increase of 48% to $35 billion. MercadoLibre, conversely, had a revenue of $13 billion, a 35% rise from the previous year, but a net income decline of almost 2% to $523 million.
Amazon has produced higher profit growth this year, benefiting from diverse ventures like AWS, which contributes significantly to its operating income. On the other hand, MercadoLibre’s growth has been fueled by innovations like Mercado Pago and Mercado Envios, addressing the unique challenges of the Latin American market. Despite MercadoLibre’s rising operating expenses, its stock price has surged nearly 50% this year.
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