EBITDA for MercadoLibre (MELI)
According to MercadoLibre's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $3.41B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
MELI
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$3.41B
YoY change
+10.8%
5Y CAGR
+64.8%
Peak year (2025)
$3.56B
Cumulative EBITDA
$12.75B
EBITDA history chart for MercadoLibre (MELI) from 2002 to 2025
EBITDA history table for MercadoLibre (MELI) from 2002 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.56B | +10.8% | ||
| 2024 | $3.21B | +42.8% | ||
| 2023 | $2.25B | +70.8% | ||
| 2022 | $1.32B | +95.5% | ||
| 2021 | $674.00M | +130.0% | ||
| 2020 | $293.00M | +817.1% | ||
| 2019 | $31.95M | -12.7% | ||
| 2018 | $36.59M | -69.9% | ||
| 2017 | $121.46M | -49.4% | ||
| 2016 | $239.96M | +23.6% | ||
| 2015 | $194.09M | +29.0% | ||
| 2014 | $150.40M | -15.2% | ||
| 2013 | $177.34M | +18.0% | ||
| 2012 | $150.32M | +25.9% | ||
| 2011 | $119.37M | +41.5% | ||
| 2010 | $84.39M | +40.7% | ||
| 2009 | $59.96M | +45.5% | ||
| 2008 | $41.22M | +111.8% | ||
| 2007 | $19.47M | +162.5% | ||
| 2006 | $7.41M | +211.0% | ||
| 2005 | $2.38M | -81.2% | ||
| 2004 | $12.66M | -569.0% | ||
| 2003 | -$2.70M | +12.5% | ||
| 2002 | -$2.40M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from MercadoLibre's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
MercadoLibre (MELI) most recent annual EBITDA stands at $3.56B (2025) – grew 10.8% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, MercadoLibre EBITDA compounded at +64.8% per year, sustaining 6 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak EBITDA at $3.56B, with the historical low of -$2.70M recorded in 2003.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, MercadoLibre (MELI) ranks 9th; the peer median for EBITDA is $19.46B.
MercadoLibre EBITDA by Year
MercadoLibre EBITDA 2025: $3.56B
MercadoLibre EBITDA in 2025 was $3.56B, grew 10.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
MercadoLibre EBITDA 2024: $3.21B
MercadoLibre EBITDA in 2024 was $3.21B, surged 42.8% from 2023.
MercadoLibre EBITDA 2023: $2.25B
MercadoLibre EBITDA in 2023 was $2.25B, surged 70.8% from 2022.
MercadoLibre EBITDA 2022: $1.32B
MercadoLibre EBITDA in 2022 was $1.32B, surged 95.5% from 2021.
MercadoLibre EBITDA 2021: $674.00M
MercadoLibre EBITDA in 2021 was $674.00M.
See more financial history for MercadoLibre (MELI).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as MercadoLibre, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $182.67B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $165.34B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $92.05B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $24.29B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $14.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $11.76B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $9.22B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $8.55B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is MercadoLibre's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for MercadoLibre (MELI) is $3.41B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has MercadoLibre EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- MercadoLibre (MELI) EBITDA changed +10.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of MercadoLibre EBITDA?
- MercadoLibre (MELI) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +64.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did MercadoLibre EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- MercadoLibre EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $3.56B in 2025.
What was MercadoLibre EBITDA in 2024?
- MercadoLibre (MELI) EBITDA in 2024 was $3.21B.
What was MercadoLibre EBITDA in 2025?
- MercadoLibre (MELI) EBITDA in 2025 was $3.56B.
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