Operating
Interest received from investments
Mercado Libre Interest received from investments decreased by 58.5% to $68.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 46.5%, from $127.00M to $68.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Interest received from investments shows an upward trend with a 102.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher proceeds indicate better returns on idle cash or a larger investment balance.
Detailed definition
This captures cash inflows derived from interest earned on cash equivalents and short-term investments held as part of n...
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Commonly found in the operating section of the cash flow statement for companies with significant cash balances.
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operating_proceeds_from_other_operating_activitiesHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.00M | $8.00M | $12.00M | $26.00M | $28.00M | $30.00M | $39.00M | $55.00M | $69.00M | $89.00M | $42.00M | $85.00M | $53.00M | $32.00M | $59.00M | $127.00M | $93.00M | $200.00M | $164.00M | $68.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +33.3% | +50.0% | +116.7% | +7.7% | +7.1% | +30.0% | +41.0% | +25.5% | +29.0% | -52.8% | +102.4% | -37.6% | -39.6% | +84.4% | +115.3% | -26.8% | +115.1% | -18.0% | -58.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +366.7% | +275.0% | +225.0% | +111.5% | +146.4% | +196.7% | +7.7% | +54.5% | -23.2% | -64.0% | +40.5% | +49.4% | +75.5% | +525.0% | +178.0% | -46.5% |
Range$6.00M – $200.00M
CAGR+66.7%
Avg YoY Growth+132.4%
Median YoY Growth+93.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mercado Libre's interest received from investments?
- Mercado Libre (MELI) reported interest received from investments of $68.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Mercado Libre's interest received from investments changed year-over-year?
- Mercado Libre's interest received from investments decreased by 46.5% year-over-year, from $127.00M to $68.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Mercado Libre's interest received from investments?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Mercado Libre's interest received from investments has grown at a 102.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $35.00M to $584.00M.
- What does interest received from investments mean?
- Cash received as interest income from the company's investments.