Operating Lease ROU Assets
Mercado Libre Operating Lease ROU Assets increased by 9.1% to $2.4B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 90.3%, from $1.26B to $2.4B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Operating Lease ROU Assets shows an upward trend with a 48.7% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates an expansion of the leased footprint, while a decrease suggests a reduction in leased space or the expiration of long-term lease contracts.
Detailed definition
This represents the capitalized value of the right to use leased assets, such as warehouses or office space, over the le...
Peer comparison
Standard under IFRS 16/ASC 842 accounting; comparable across all companies that lease significant real estate or equipment.
non_current_assets_operating_lease_right_of_use_assetHistorical Data
| 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 | $396.25M | $389.81M | $461M | $542M | $525M | $587M | $656M | $697M | $779M | $796M | $899M | $872M | $775M | $968M | $1.1B | $1.26B | $1.66B | $2.04B | $2.2B | $2.4B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.6% | +18.3% | +17.6% | -3.1% | +11.8% | +11.8% | +6.3% | +11.8% | +2.2% | +12.9% | -3.0% | -11.1% | +24.9% | +13.4% | +14.9% | +31.9% | +22.7% | +7.8% | +9.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +32.5% | +50.6% | +42.3% | +28.6% | +48.4% | +35.6% | +37.0% | +25.1% | -0.5% | +21.6% | +22.1% | +44.7% | +114.7% | +111.0% | +100.5% | +90.3% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $335M | $421M | $500M | $550M | $766M | $988M | $1.1B | $1.19B |
| Brazil | $330M | $437M | $479M | $593M | $782M | $860M | $878M | $967M |
| Argentina | $43M | $38M | $40M | $40M | $37M | $92M | $109M | $126M |
| All Other Countries | $771M | $964M | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $775M | $968M | $1.1B | $1.26B | $1.66B | $2.04B | $2.2B | $2.4B |
All Other Countries was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Geographic Breakdown — Other countries
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other countries | $63M | $68M | $76M | $76M | $76M | $99M | $107M | $121M |
| Total | $775M | $968M | $1.1B | $1.26B | $1.66B | $2.04B | $2.2B | $2.4B |
Operating Lease ROU Assets at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mercado Libre's operating lease rou assets?
- Mercado Libre (MELI) reported operating lease rou assets of $2.4B in Q1 2026.
- How has Mercado Libre's operating lease rou assets changed year-over-year?
- Mercado Libre's operating lease rou assets increased by 90.3% year-over-year, from $1.26B to $2.4B.
- What is the long-term trend for Mercado Libre's operating lease rou assets?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Mercado Libre's operating lease rou assets has grown at a 48.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $303.21M to $2.2B.
- What does operating lease rou assets mean?
- The value of the company's right to use leased property over the duration of the lease agreements.