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Interest Paid

Mercado Libre Interest Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $152.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 34.0%, from $114.00M to $152.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Interest Paid shows an upward trend with a 80.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026

How to read this metric

Increasing interest payments relative to debt levels may signal rising interest rates or a higher cost of borrowing.

Detailed definition

The total cash outflow for interest payments on debt obligations during the period. This metric highlights the cash cost...

Peer comparison

Used to compare the cost of debt and interest coverage ratios against industry peers.

Metric ID: interest_paid

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$58.00M$247.00M$608.00M$456.00M$611.00M
YoY Change+325.9%+146.2%-25.0%+34.0%
Range$58.00M$611.00M
CAGR+80.2%
Avg YoY Growth+120.3%
Median YoY Growth+90.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercado Libre's interest paid?
Mercado Libre (MELI) reported interest paid of $152.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Mercado Libre's interest paid changed year-over-year?
Mercado Libre's interest paid increased by 34.0% year-over-year, from $114.00M to $152.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Mercado Libre's interest paid?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Mercado Libre's interest paid has grown at a 80.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $58.00M to $611.00M.
What does interest paid mean?
The total cash paid for interest on debt.