MercadoLibre (MELI) Dividend History & Yield
MercadoLibre (MELI) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 0.04%. The most recent dividend was $0.1500/share on Jan 16, 2018, paid Quarterly.
MELI
Current Yield
0.04%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.60
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
0.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
6.59%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
Dividend health
Chowder score
6.6%
FCF payout ratio
0.0%
Net debt / EBITDA
-3.8x
Interest coverage
17.52x
ROIC (TTM)
14.1%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 0.0%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($212.50) covers dividend/share ($0.60).
No dividend cuts in 7 years
No dividend cuts in the available 7 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
7+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 7 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 0.0%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is -3.8x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (6.6%) ≤ EPS growth (46.0%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Dec 28, 2017
- Payment date
- Jan 16, 2018
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Sep 28, 2017
- Payment date
- Oct 16, 2017
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Jun 28, 2017
- Payment date
- Jul 17, 2017
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Mar 29, 2017
- Payment date
- Apr 17, 2017
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Dec 28, 2016
- Payment date
- Jan 16, 2017
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Sep 28, 2016
- Payment date
- Oct 14, 2016
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Jun 28, 2016
- Payment date
- Jul 15, 2016
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Mar 29, 2016
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2016
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Dec 29, 2015
- Payment date
- Jan 15, 2016
- Dividend
- $0.1030
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1030
Ex-date Sep 28, 2015
- Payment date
- Oct 15, 2015
- Dividend
- $0.1030
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1030
Ex-date Jun 26, 2015
- Payment date
- Jul 15, 2015
- Dividend
- $0.1030
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1030
Ex-date Mar 27, 2015
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2015
- Dividend
- $0.1030
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1030
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2017 | Jan 16, 2018 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Oct 16, 2017 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Apr 17, 2017 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | Jan 16, 2017 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Jul 15, 2016 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Mar 29, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Dec 29, 2015 | Jan 15, 2016 | $0.1030 | $0.1030 |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 | $0.1030 | $0.1030 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Jul 15, 2015 | $0.1030 | $0.1030 |
| Mar 27, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 | $0.1030 | $0.1030 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 4 year-over-year increases across 7 calendar years of data (2011–2017).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $0.4120 | $0.6000 | +45.6% |
| 2015 | $0.6640 | $0.4120 | -38.0% |
| 2014 | $0.5720 | $0.6640 | +16.1% |
| 2013 | $0.4360 | $0.5720 | +31.2% |
| 2012 | $0.3200 | $0.4360 | +36.3% |
| 2011 | — | $0.3200 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for MercadoLibre (MELI) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$0
YoY change
N/A
5Y CAGR
-100.0%
Peak year (2014)
$28.30M
Latest annual
$0
Cash dividends paid over time for MercadoLibre (MELI)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for MercadoLibre (MELI)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2024 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2023 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2021 | $0 | -100.0% | -$356,000 | ||
| 2020 | $356,000 | — | +$356,000 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | -100.0% | -$6.62M | ||
| 2018 | $6.62M | -75.0% | -$19.87M | ||
| 2017 | $26.50M | +8.5% | +$2.08M | ||
| 2016 | $24.42M | +16.4% | +$3.44M | ||
| 2015 | $20.97M | -25.9% | -$7.33M | ||
| 2014 | $28.30M | +19.1% | +$4.55M | ||
| 2013 | $23.75M | +32.2% | +$5.79M | ||
| 2012 | $17.97M | +69.6% | +$7.37M | ||
| 2011 | $10.59M | — | +$10.59M | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, MercadoLibre (MELI) reported dividends paid of $0.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), MercadoLibre dividends paid delivered a -100.0% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Between 2014 and 2025, MercadoLibre dividends paid plunged 100.0%, falling from $28.30M to $0.
The highest annual dividends paid of $28.30M was reported in 2014. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2002.
MercadoLibre (MELI) sits 6th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.24B.
MercadoLibre Dividends Paid 2025: $0
MercadoLibre dividends paid in 2025 was $0.
MercadoLibre Dividends Paid 2024: $0
MercadoLibre dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
MercadoLibre Dividends Paid 2023: $0
MercadoLibre dividends paid in 2023 was $0.
MercadoLibre Dividends Paid 2022: $0
MercadoLibre dividends paid in 2022 was $0.
MercadoLibre Dividends Paid 2021: $0
MercadoLibre dividends paid in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for MercadoLibre (MELI).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as MercadoLibre, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba (BABA) | $29.31B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Home Depot (HD) | $9.15B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's (MCD) | $5.12B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies (LOW) | $2.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| TJX Companies (TJX) | $1.84B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon (AMZN) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
Does MercadoLibre pay dividends?
Yes, MercadoLibre (MELI) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.60 per share annually, yielding 0.04%.
What is MercadoLibre's dividend yield?
MercadoLibre (MELI) has a current dividend yield of 0.04%.
Is MercadoLibre's dividend safe?
MercadoLibre (MELI) passes 7 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has MercadoLibre increased its dividend?
MercadoLibre (MELI) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is MercadoLibre's dividend payout ratio?
MercadoLibre (MELI) has a dividend payout ratio of 0.0%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).
What is MercadoLibre's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for MercadoLibre (MELI) is $0 (period ending March 31, 2026).
What is the long-term growth rate of MercadoLibre dividends paid?
MercadoLibre (MELI) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -100.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did MercadoLibre dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
MercadoLibre dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $28.30M in 2014.
What was MercadoLibre dividends paid in 2024?
MercadoLibre (MELI) dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
What was MercadoLibre dividends paid in 2025?
MercadoLibre (MELI) dividends paid in 2025 was $0.
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