MercadoLibre and Meta Platforms Potential Stock Splits Spark Interest
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Stock Split Trend: MercadoLibre and Meta Platforms may consider stock splits in 2026, although no plans are currently indicated; such moves could attract more retail investors and increase market interest.
- Market Leadership: MercadoLibre, as a leader in Latin American e-commerce and fintech, boasts a market cap of $101 billion, with its stock price soaring over 70 times since its 2007 IPO, reflecting robust market performance.
- Advertising Revenue Potential: Meta Platforms anticipates generating around $200 billion in advertising revenue this year, accounting for approximately 97% of total revenue, highlighting its strong influence and profitability in the digital advertising market.
- AI Investment Outlook: Meta is heavily investing in artificial intelligence technology, particularly in the development of superintelligence, with CEO Zuckerberg stating that achieving this technology is now within sight, potentially providing new growth momentum for the company.
MELI
$1997.61+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on MELI
Wall Street analysts forecast MELI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MELI is 2811 USD with a low forecast of 2500 USD and a high forecast of 3000 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 1964.460
Low
2500
Averages
2811
High
3000
Current: 1964.460
Low
2500
Averages
2811
High
3000
About MELI
MercadoLibre Inc is a Uruguay-based e-commerce business facilitator of Argentinian origins. The e-commerce products enable retail and wholesale via Internet platforms designed to provide users with a portfolio of services to facilitate commercial transactions. The Company's geographic coverage includes 18 countries of Latin America. The primary offer is an ecosystem of six integrated e-commerce services: the Mercado Libre Marketplace, the Mercado Libre Classifieds service, the Mercado Pago payments solution, the Mercado Credito financial solutions, the Mercado Envios logistic solutions including shipping, the Mercado Ads advertising platform and the Mercado Shops digital storefront solution.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
