Business Segments · Direct Contribution

Other Countries — Direct Contribution

Mercado Libre Other Countries — Direct Contribution increased by 39.5% to $60.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 50.0%, from $40.00M to $60.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Other Countries — Direct Contribution shows an upward trend with a 23.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals improved regional profitability and successful market maturity, while a decrease indicates potential headwinds or increased competitive pressure.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profit generated by the 'Other Countries' segment after deducting direct costs and expenses fro...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment-level operating income or contribution margin metrics used by diversified multinational corporations.

Metric ID: meli_segment_other_countries_direct_contribution

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value36.3M18.3M3.6M4M7M-2M17M15M13M7M23M21M26M30M40M45M28M43M60M
QoQ Change-49.4%-80.2%+10.0%+75.0%-128.6%+950.0%-11.8%-13.3%-46.2%+228.6%-8.7%+23.8%+15.4%+33.3%+12.5%-37.8%+53.6%+39.5%
YoY Change-80.7%-110.9%+367.5%+275.0%+85.7%+450.0%+35.3%+40.0%+100.0%+328.6%+73.9%+114.3%+7.7%+43.3%+50.0%
Range-2M60M
CAGR+11.8%
Avg YoY Growth+118.7%
Median YoY Growth+73.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercado Libre's other countries — direct contribution?
Mercado Libre (MELI) reported other countries — direct contribution of $60.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Mercado Libre's other countries — direct contribution changed year-over-year?
Mercado Libre's other countries — direct contribution increased by 50.0% year-over-year, from $40.00M to $60.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Mercado Libre's other countries — direct contribution?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Mercado Libre's other countries — direct contribution has grown at a 23.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $75.91M to $176.00M.
What does other countries — direct contribution mean?
The profit earned from the company's secondary geographic markets after accounting for direct operating costs.