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MercadoLibre's fourth-quarter net profit beats forecast, shares jump

MercadoLibre, a leading e-commerce platform in Latin America, reported a significant increase in its fourth-quarter net profit, surpassing market expectations. The company's net income for the quarter ending December 31 was $165 million, a stark contrast to a $21.6 million loss in the same period the previous year. This performance was driven by a 42% year-over-year increase in total revenue, reaching $4.25 billion, fueled by robust growth in its commerce and fintech sectors. The company's gross merchandise volume (GMV) rose by 59.3% to $13.4 billion, while its total payment volume (TPV) increased by 121% to $56.5 billion. Additionally, MercadoLibre's operating income more than doubled to $329 million, with an operating margin expansion to 7.7%. These results reflect the company's successful expansion and operational efficiency improvements across its key markets in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/mercadolibres-fourth-quarter-net-profit-beats-forecast-2025-02-20/ ]