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MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $10.77B

The free cash flow (FCF) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) is $10.77B. It is above its 12-month average by 20.83% ($8.92B).

MELI Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

MELI Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$10.77B+52.64% 1Y
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MELI Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

MELI Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

MELI Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$10.77B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$8.92B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$6.24B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$4.37B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$2.47B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.72B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$1.32B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+20.83%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+72.73%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+146.35%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+336.48%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+524.85%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+717.05%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$10.77B

FCF Yield

12.87%

Price/FCF

7.8

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

MercadoLibre, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

MercadoLibre, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for MELI stock is $10.77B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for MELI stock is $8.92B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MELI stock is $6.24B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MELI stock is $4.37B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MELI stock is $2.47B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MELI stock is $1.72B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MELI stock is $1.32B.

MercadoLibre, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$10.77B
2024-12-31$7.06B
2023-12-31$4.63B
2022-12-31$2.48B
2021-12-31$355.55M
2020-12-31$935.41M
2019-12-31$314.22M
2018-12-31$133.15M
2017-12-31$194.13M
2016-12-31$112.89M
2015-12-31$157.09M
2014-12-31$161.51M
2013-12-31$28.30M
2012-12-31$121.75M
2011-12-31$70.22M
2010-12-31$54.27M
2009-12-31$44.95M
2008-12-31$49.58M
2007-12-31$3.68M
2006-12-31$3.71M
2005-12-31$1.43M
2004-12-31$-3.42M
2003-12-31$-900000.00
2002-12-31$0.00

About MercadoLibre, Inc.

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates as a prominent provider of digital commerce platforms throughout Latin America. Its primary service, the Mercado Libre Marketplace, is an automated online system allowing businesses, independent vendors, and private individuals to list merchandise and finalize sales. Supporting this, the Mercado Pago FinTech platform offers a financial technology solution, facilitating transactions both on and off its e-commerce sites by enabling users to securely send and receive online payments and transfer funds via web and mobile applications. The company further expands its financial offerings through Mercado Fondo, a service that permits users to invest balances held in their Mercado Pago accounts, and Mercado Credito, which extends credit options to qualified merchants and consumers. For logistics, Mercado Envios provides a comprehensive solution, empowering sellers on its platform to utilize third-party delivery services and other logistical partners, including warehousing and fulfillment capabilities. Beyond these core services, MercadoLibre also runs Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classifieds platform for motor vehicles, real estate, and professional services. Mercado Libre Ads serves as an advertising platform, assisting major retailers and brands in promoting their products and services across the internet. Lastly, Mercado Shops offers a solution for users to establish, manage, and market their personalized online storefronts. Founded in 1999, MercadoLibre, Inc. is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Montevideo
84,207 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail
CEO
Ariel Szarfsztejn