Business Segments · Total Costs & Expenses

Other Countries — Total Costs & Expenses

Mercado Libre Other Countries — Total Costs & Expenses increased by 33.6% to $354.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 54.6%, from $229.00M to $354.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Other Countries — Total Costs & Expenses shows an upward trend with a 30.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue indicates margin compression, while a decrease relative to revenue suggests improved operational efficiency.

Detailed definition

This metric aggregates all operating costs, including cost of revenue and operating expenses, attributable to the 'Other...

Peer comparison

Similar to total segment operating costs reported by global retailers to measure regional profitability margins.

Metric ID: meli_segment_other_countries_costs_and_expenses

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$121.00M$121.00M$121.00M$121.00M$153.75M$153.75M$153.75M$153.75M$155.00M$197.00M$191.00M$229.00M$204.00M$256.00M$265.00M$354.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+27.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.8%+27.1%-3.0%+19.9%-10.9%+25.5%+3.5%+33.6%
YoY Change+27.1%+27.1%+27.1%+27.1%+0.8%+28.1%+24.2%+48.9%+31.6%+29.9%+38.7%+54.6%
Range$121.00M$354.00M
CAGR+33.1%
Avg YoY Growth+30.4%
Median YoY Growth+27.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercado Libre's other countries — total costs & expenses?
Mercado Libre (MELI) reported other countries — total costs & expenses of $354.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Mercado Libre's other countries — total costs & expenses changed year-over-year?
Mercado Libre's other countries — total costs & expenses increased by 54.6% year-over-year, from $229.00M to $354.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Mercado Libre's other countries — total costs & expenses?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Mercado Libre's other countries — total costs & expenses has grown at a 30.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $484.00M to $1.08B.
What does other countries — total costs & expenses mean?
The total cost of doing business within the company's secondary geographic markets.