Is Mercado Pago a Growth Engine or a Hidden Risk in 2026?

2026-02-24 18:25:00 ET

For years, investors viewed MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) primarily as an e-commerce story. That framing is likely outdated.

Today, Mercado Pago is just as important as the marketplace, and arguably more consequential for the company's future.

So the question heading into the future isn't whether fintech is growing. It's whether that growth strengthens the business or introduces a new layer of risk.

Continue reading