MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $1700 Calls at the Ask: 7 vs 20 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $1700 Calls at the Ask: 7 @ $715.0 vs 20 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$2103.665

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Fri $2000 Calls at the Bid: 75 vs 283 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close 

MercadoLibre Option Alert: Fri $2000 Calls at the Bid: 75 @ $128.0 vs 283 OI; Earnings 2/20 After Close Ref=$2082.19

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) 株価情報

MercadoLibre

MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.

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MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) has been analyzed by 10 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $2687.0, a high estimate of $3100.00, and a low estimate of $2300.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 11.44% increase from the previous average price target of $2411.11.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746734481_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive MercadoLibre. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$3100.00</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
<td>$3000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fawne Jiang</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Ruben</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2560.00</td>
<td>$2650.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Irma Sgarz</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2750.00</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marcelo Santos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
<td>$1950.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$3000.00</td>
<td>$2150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$2760.00</td>
<td>$2350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ford</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$3000.00</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to MercadoLibre. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of MercadoLibre compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for MercadoLibre's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of MercadoLibre's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on MercadoLibre analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know MercadoLibre Better</h2>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
<h3>MercadoLibre: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, MercadoLibre showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 37.42% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: MercadoLibre's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 10.55%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): MercadoLibre's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 15.3% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): MercadoLibre's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.67%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57, MercadoLibre faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Where MercadoLibre Stands With Analysts

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MELI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 121 extraordinary options activities for MercadoLibre. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 31% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 19 are puts, totaling $1,016,536, and 102 are calls, amounting to $18,549,592.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $1020.0 to $3100.0 for MercadoLibre over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for MercadoLibre's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of MercadoLibre's whale trades within a strike price range from $1020.0 to $3100.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>MercadoLibre Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746730849_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$747.5</td>
<td>$746.0</td>
<td>$746.0</td>
<td>$1800.00</td>
<td>$1.4M</td>
<td align="right">165</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$174.0</td>
<td>$168.1</td>
<td>$168.1</td>
<td>$2250.00</td>
<td>$235.3K</td>
<td align="right">127</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$310.6</td>
<td>$305.7</td>
<td>$305.7</td>
<td>$2190.00</td>
<td>$183.4K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$225.9</td>
<td>$210.0</td>
<td>$217.55</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$108.8K</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$207.0</td>
<td>$192.0</td>
<td>$200.1</td>
<td>$2700.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
In light of the recent options history for MercadoLibre, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of MercadoLibre</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 669,375, the price of MELI is up 6.2% at $2402.26. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 84 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on MercadoLibre</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $2640.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2560. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Benchmark lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $2500. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2400. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $3100. 
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Barclays analyst Trevor Young maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $2500 to $3100.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on MercadoLibre, Raises Price Target to $3100

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MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions. 
Today, at 10:06 AM on May 7th, a significant trading signal occurred for MercadoLibre Inc. (AMZN) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $2231.55. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in MELI&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in MELI&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025, including transactions that may have been perfectly timed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> during a market dip.</a>
Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in early May.
What Happened: Greene was ranked as the 24th best-performing member of Congress based on their trades in 2024. The Congresswoman gained 30.2% for the year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">outperforming the S&amp;P 500 </a>gain of 24.9%.
With new trades placed throughout the early months of 2025, Greene could see huge returns again during the year.
Here are her most recent trades made on May 5, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent050725">Benzinga Government Trades page</a>. All purchases made were listed as between $1,001 to $15,000 unless otherwise indicated.
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<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>)</li>
<li>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</li>
<li>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</li>
<li>BHP Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>)</li>
<li>BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>)</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cardinal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</li>
<li>Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
<li>Cummins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>)</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</li>
<li>Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>)</li>
<li>Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</li>
<li>Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</li>
<li>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
<li>Frontline PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>)</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</li>
<li>Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
<li>Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Merck Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</li>
<li>Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>)</li>
<li>Impinj Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</li>
<li>Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</li>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</li>
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In total, that's more than 50 different stocks bought and disclosed by Greene in the latest filing. Based on the purchase range of $1,001 to $15,000, this would make the transaction range over $50,000 and up to more than $800,000.
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Why It's Important: Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks as long as they properly disclose the transaction.
The process has drawn scrutiny from the public and retail investors as members of Congress could have inside information and time their trades accordingly. Committee assignments in particular, often draw red flags from investors.
Greene serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Homeland Security with several subcommittee appointments. The congresswoman's past trade in technology and cybersecurity stocks has drawn attention with her role within Homeland Security.
Greene&#8217;s past trades of Palantir Technologies and a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order"> Bitcoin ETF </a>have drawn criticism along with the timing of her trades, as she is a close ally to President Donald Trump. 
When asked previously about buying stocks earlier this year that soared days later after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, Greene<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> brushed aside the criticism.</a>
&#8220;I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades,&#8221; Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip <a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared </a>by Unusual Whales. The congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t place my buys and sells," Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. &#8220;He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that&#8217;s what anybody that has financial sense does."
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn&#8217;t a secret.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at the congresswoman and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).  
&#8220;Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents,&#8221; Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-pelosi-act-to-ban-congress-from-trading-stocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. &#8220;Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public.&#8221;
Hawley said the bill will help &#8220;restore Americans&#8217; trust in our nation&#8217;s legislative body.&#8221;
Hawley&#8217;s bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
&#8220;Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it,&#8221; Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it&#8217;s important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;it is both Republican</a>&nbsp;and Democratic members of Congress who are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office, with some trades coming with questionable timing or having a connection to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Goes Stock Shopping Again: Here Are 50+ Stocks The Congresswoman Bought

MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) shares are rising in extended trading on Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45267551/mercado-libre-builds-on-2024-momentum-with-strong-q1-2025-results-reporting-5-9-billion-revenue-an">for the first quarter</a>.
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<li>Q1 Revenue: $5.93 billion, versus <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/meli/estimates">estimates</a> of $5.51 billion</li>
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<li>Q1 EPS: $9.74, versus estimates of $8.03</li>
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Total revenue increased 37% on a year-over-year basis, boosted by continued strategic investments. Commerce revenue climbed 32% year-over-year, Financial revenue increased 37% and Fintech revenue from Mercado Pago jumped 43%. 
The Latin America e-commerce and fintech platform company said brand preference reached all-time highs in key markets during the quarter, including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile. 
&#8220;Mercado Libre started 2025 with exceptional momentum, driven by strong operational performance across both commerce and fintech,&#8221; said Martin de los Santos, CFO of MercadoLibre.
&#8220;This quarter highlights our continued commitment to sustainable, profitable growth as we capture the many opportunities ahead. We remain a key force in accelerating the shift from traditional retail to e-commerce, supported by ongoing investments aimed at delivering a seamless user experience.&#8221;
MELI Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/meli">MercadoLibre shares</a> were up 1.48% in Wednesday&#8217;s after-hours session, trading at $2,262.09 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Universal Technical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTI#NYSE">UTI</a>) stock rose 9.7% to $32.5 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.7 billion. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) shares increased by 9.63% to $2480.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $125.7 billion. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) stock moved upwards by 8.24% to $63.0. The company's market cap stands at $2.1 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Groupon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRPN#NASDAQ">GRPN</a>) stock moved upwards by 7.77% to $18.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $728.5 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>LiveWire Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVWR#NYSE">LVWR</a>) stock increased by 5.66% to $1.12. The company's market cap stands at $227.8 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>Jiade (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JDZG#NASDAQ">JDZG</a>) stock increased by 5.22% to $0.56. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.6 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>QVC Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVCGA#NASDAQ">QVCGA</a>) stock fell 28.4% to $0.14 during Wednesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $56.4 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Netclass Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTCL#NASDAQ">NTCL</a>) stock fell 13.79% to $28.03. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $499.7 million. </li>
<li>QVC Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVCGP#NASDAQ">QVCGP</a>) stock decreased by 12.94% to $24.1. </li>
<li>A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) stock fell 11.35% to $21.17. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $487.3 million. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECDA#NASDAQ">ECDA</a>) stock declined by 9.63% to $0.36. The company's market cap stands at $12.7 million. </li>
<li>Lixiang Education Hldg (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LXEH#NASDAQ">LXEH</a>) stock fell 9.19% to $2.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.2 million. 
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MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $9.74 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $8.03 by 21.3 percent. This is a 43.66 percent increase over earnings of $6.78 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.93 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.51 billion by 7.70 percent. This is a 36.97 percent increase over sales of $4.33 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For May 7, 2025

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-05-07. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that MercadoLibre will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $8.27. 
Investors in MercadoLibre are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $5.05, leading to a 7.09% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at MercadoLibre's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>7.56</td>
<td>10.59</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>12.61</td>
<td>7.83</td>
<td>10.48</td>
<td>6.78</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-16.0%</td>
<td>11.0%</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
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<h3>Market Performance of MercadoLibre's Stock</h3>
Shares of MercadoLibre were trading at $2246.54 as of May 05. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 30.55%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on MercadoLibre</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on MercadoLibre.
The consensus rating for MercadoLibre is Outperform, derived from 9 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $2641.11 implies a potential 17.56% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and MercadoLibre, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<h3>Snapshot: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for and MercadoLibre, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MercadoLibre</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>37.42%</td>
<td>$2.75B</td>
<td>15.30%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
MercadoLibre is positioned at the top for Revenue Growth with a strong 37.42%. It is also leading in Gross Profit at $2.75B. However, it is in the middle for Return on Equity at 15.30%. Overall, MercadoLibre is performing well compared to its peers in terms of revenue growth and gross profit.
<h3>All You Need to Know About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: MercadoLibre's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 37.42%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 10.55%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 15.3%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): MercadoLibre's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.67%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: MercadoLibre's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.57, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/earnings">To track all earnings releases for MercadoLibre visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Uncovering Potential: MercadoLibre's Earnings Preview

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on MercadoLibre. Our analysis of options history for MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) revealed 15 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 26% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $1,056,140, and 8 were calls, valued at $493,289.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $1920.0 to $2400.0 for MercadoLibre over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in MercadoLibre's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to MercadoLibre's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $1920.0 to $2400.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746453729_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$71.4</td>
<td>$67.4</td>
<td>$67.4</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$316.7K</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
<td align="right">154</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$68.0</td>
<td>$53.3</td>
<td>$62.0</td>
<td>$2175.00</td>
<td>$229.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$67.3</td>
<td>$63.6</td>
<td>$63.6</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$171.7K</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$67.0</td>
<td>$57.5</td>
<td>$67.0</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$140.7K</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
<td align="right">94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$65.5</td>
<td>$65.5</td>
<td>$65.6</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$131.2K</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with MercadoLibre, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of MercadoLibre</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 27,603, the price of MELI is down -1.15% at $2254.49. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 2 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About MercadoLibre</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $2486.67.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2560. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Benchmark lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $2500. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2400. 
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Nutanix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>): The software company continues to see strong interest from readers and after several weeks of consideration as a stock to highlight makes this week's list. The company is scheduled to report third-quarter financial results on May 28, which is several weeks away. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share and revenue in each of the last eight straight quarters. Investors may be paying attention ahead of the financial results in a company that has shown impressive growth.
"During our second quarter we delivered outperformance across our guided metrics. Our results are benefitting from the strength of the Nutanix Cloud Platform," Nutanix CEO Rajiv Ramaswami <a href="https://ir.nutanix.com/news-releases/news-release-details/nutanix-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-2025-financial-results">said </a>after second-quarter results.
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MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): The Latin American e-commerce giant saw increased interest during the week, which could be related to comments made by the company's CEO. MercadoLibre CEO Marcos Galperin said Latin America companies could be winners in a U.S.-China trade war. Galperin said Mexico and other countries could benefit, comments that could make the e-commerce company more attractive to investors. MercadoLibre is set to report first-quarter financial results on May 7. Analysts expect the company to report first-quarter earnings per share of $8.30, up from $6.78 in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in three of the last four quarters and eight of the last 10 quarters overall. Analyst expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $5.51 billion, up from $4.33 billion in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in more than 10 straight quarters. Another strong quarter could see shares continue to trade near 52-week highs.
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Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>): The natural gas company saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes as analysts have provided mixed commentary ahead of first-quarter financial results. Some analysts raised price targets, while others lowered<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNG/analyst-ratings"> their price targets</a> ahead of Q1 results set for May 8. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $2.70 versus $2.13 in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in three straight quarters and eight of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $4.91 billion, up from $4.25 billion in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters overall. Another strong quarter and investors looking for energy stocks that could benefit from the current White House administration could make the stock a winner.
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The inquiry marks a possible turning point in the long-standing diplomatic standoff between Washington and Beijing.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Markets Cheer Diplomatic Hopes</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 Index jumped 1.5% to 5,685 points, on the way to its ninth straight day of gains and returning to levels last seen in late March.
Since hitting a short-term bottom in April, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) has rallied 17.5%, showcasing the index's strong recovery and renewed investor confidence.
The Nasdaq 100 rose even more aggressively during Friday trading, climbing 1.7% and above 20,100 points, driven by surging tech stocks. The index now trades at highs last seen on March 26.
Small caps staged an even sharper rebound. The Russell 2000 index – tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) – rallied 2.3% to 2,020 points, erasing losses incurred after the April 2 tariff announcements. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Beijing's Strategy: Leverage Fentanyl To Reset Trade Talks?</h3>
According to people familiar with the matter, China is exploring the possibility of sending Wang Xiaohong to the U.S. or arranging a high-level meeting with U.S. officials in a neutral location. 
The talks are described as fluid, but one consistent thread is that Beijing is seeking reciprocal movement from Washington on tariffs, WSJ reports.
The gesture could open the door to wider negotiations. On Friday, China's Commerce Ministry shifted its tone, stating that it was considering beginning discussions with the U.S. to halt the ongoing trade war. 
This marked a notable departure from its earlier stance, where it demanded that the U.S. first roll back tariffs as a precondition for any dialogue.
The thaw in rhetoric comes at a critical moment for China's economy, which is grappling with a prolonged real estate slump, falling prices and subdued business sentiment. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech Stocks Lead Friday&#8217;s Rally</h3>
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<li>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>) climbed 5.84% to $159.35</li>
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<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), slipping 4% to $204.78</li>
<li>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), falling 2.53% to $276.59</li>
<li>MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), down 1.46% to $2,261.06</li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MELI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 30 uncommon options trades for MercadoLibre.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 23% bullish and 63%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $280,646, and 25 are calls, for a total amount of $6,713,738.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $1290.0 to $2600.0 for MercadoLibre during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for MercadoLibre's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across MercadoLibre's significant trades, within a strike price range of $1290.0 to $2600.0, over the past month.
<h3>MercadoLibre Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746122517_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$676.0</td>
<td>$656.0</td>
<td>$673.0</td>
<td>$2210.00</td>
<td>$4.9M</td>
<td align="right">327</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$677.9</td>
<td>$674.0</td>
<td>$674.0</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$269.6K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$74.8</td>
<td>$73.0</td>
<td>$74.8</td>
<td>$2260.00</td>
<td>$149.2K</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$680.0</td>
<td>$674.0</td>
<td>$675.0</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$680.0</td>
<td>$673.0</td>
<td>$674.0</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$134.8K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with MercadoLibre, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 179,168, the price of MELI is down -1.2% at $2302.99. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for MercadoLibre</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $2486.67.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $2500. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2560. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald persists with their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2400. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for MercadoLibre with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Looking At MercadoLibre's Recent Unusual Options Activity

On April 24, 2025, iShares MSCI Argentina and Global Exposure ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGT#NYSE">ARGT</a>) dashed ahead of leading indices, making even the S&amp;P 500 and the popular iShares MSCI Emerging Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEM#NYSE">EEM</a>) nervously trying to catch up.
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As reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/eric-balchunas">Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas</a>, ARGT closed at $42.35, a steep 3.5% daily advance from its earlier close of $40.90. In comparison, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose just 0.5% to $498.12, and the Emerging Markets ETF, a broader indicator of emerging countries, managed a 1.2% gain, closing at $43.70.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">TIL The Argentina ETF has been absolutely destroying <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPY&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPY</a> and EM (altho that isn&#39;t that hard).. wow <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ARGT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ARGT</a> <a href="https://t.co/S7GBs64yrS">pic.twitter.com/S7GBs64yrS</a>
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So, what&#8217;s driving this Latin rally? Argentina&#8217;s recent move to relax long-standing currency controls has ignited investor enthusiasm. The government&#8217;s action was an appreciated tango step toward liberalization, drawing capital inflows and prompting a surge in equity demand, Blockchain News <a href="https://blockchain.news/flashnews/argentina-etf-outperforms-spy-and-emerging-markets-a-trading-analysis">said</a>. 
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ARGT Vs EEM: Apples And Empanadas
While EEM provides diversified exposure across nations such as China, India, Brazil and South Korea, ARGT is far more focused, following the MSCI All Argentina 25/50 Index, which concentrates on the top 20 Argentine firms. That makes ARGT riskier but also more responsive to domestic economic reform, a risk and an opportunity. ARGT places a heavy weight on local players like MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), YPF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YPF#NYSE">YPF</a>), and Grupo Financiero Galicia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGAL#NASDAQ">GGAL</a>), giving it a high beta.
EEM, on the other hand, leans toward Chinese tech giants like Tencent (OTCPK: TCEHY) and Alibaba (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), as well as those from South Korea and India. This insulates the fund from country-specific shocks. But as a tradeoff, the upside is less explosive when a single market surges.
Additionally, ARGT levies a bit higher fee of 59 basis points compared to EEM&#8217;s 68 bps but provides a more focused bet on a single recovering market.
For those with a taste for measured risk and a preference for macro-fueled momentum, ARGT may be the spicier dish to try. As EEM continues to offer a well-balanced, globally diversified option, ARGT&#8217;s high-conviction exposure to Argentina&#8217;s liberalizing economy offers a high-reward option, along with a side of risk. As Buenos Aires opens the throttle and investor enthusiasm warms up, ARGT may remain a popular choice.
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MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 21.59% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.33%. Currently, MercadoLibre has a market capitalization of $108.49 billion. 
Buying $100 In MELI: If an investor had bought $100 of MELI stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $1,563.70 today based on a price of $2139.92 for MELI at the time of writing.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:08 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$1700.00	Jan 15, 2027	614	0	7	0	20	TRADE	BULLISH
12:44 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$2000.00	Feb 21, 2025	-79	109	75	39	283	TRADE	NEUTRAL