Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Taxes Paid
Mercado Libre Taxes Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $253.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.7%, from $263.00M to $253.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Taxes Paid shows an upward trend with a 37.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Significant divergence from income statement tax expense can signal timing differences, tax credits, or the impact of international tax strategies.
Detailed definition
The actual amount of cash disbursed to tax authorities for corporate income taxes during the period, as opposed to the a...
Peer comparison
Global corporations often have complex cash tax profiles due to varying international tax jurisdictions and repatriation activities.
income_taxes_paidHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $282.11M | $437.00M | $651.00M | $1.05B | $1.01B |
| YoY Change | — | +54.9% | +49.0% | +61.6% | -3.7% |
Taxes Paid at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mercado Libre's taxes paid?
- Mercado Libre (MELI) reported taxes paid of $253.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Mercado Libre's taxes paid changed year-over-year?
- Mercado Libre's taxes paid decreased by 3.7% year-over-year, from $263.00M to $253.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Mercado Libre's taxes paid?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Mercado Libre's taxes paid has grown at a 37.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $282.11M to $1.01B.
- What does taxes paid mean?
- The actual amount of cash the company sent to the government for taxes this year.