MercadoLibre stock set for a rough open after profit miss and margin squeeze hits MELI
MercadoLibre shares dropped over 6% in after-hours trading Tuesday after missing quarterly profit estimates, with net income at $559 million versus the $587 million expected. Heavy spending on credit and logistics squeezed margins, despite a 45% revenue jump to $8.8 billion. The company’s credit portfolio surged nearly 90% to $12.5 billion. Investors are watching for management’s outlook on margin recovery.