UBS Remains Bullish on MercadoLibre (MELI), Cites Continued Momentum in Fintech Arm

Group 1 - Man GLG holds $28.29 million worth of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) shares, representing 0.05% of its 13-F portfolio as of Q2 2025, and the company is included in Man GLG's list of 10 stock picks with the highest upside potential [1] - UBS reaffirmed its "Buy" rating on MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) with a $3,000 price target, despite a 20% decline in share prices following changes to its free-shipping policy [2] - UBS noted that the decline in share prices reflects market skepticism over potential margin pressure from the free-shipping policy and higher spending on the platform [2][3] Group 2 - UBS highlighted increasing competition and economic volatility in Argentina as factors impacting margins, but pointed to continued momentum in MercadoLibre's fintech arm supporting robust performance [3] - The stock's underperformance already incorporates consensus expectations of a nearly 160-basis-point quarter-over-quarter margin decline [3] - MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) is trading at roughly 33 times its expected 2026 earnings, which is about 20% below its one-year average, making the stock relatively cheaper compared to its previous valuations [4] Group 3 - MercadoLibre, Inc. offers marketplace, payments, and logistics solutions through its leading e-commerce and fintech platforms, operating across Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina [4]