Operating
Loss Contingency Accrual Provision
Mercado Libre Loss Contingency Accrual Provision increased by 11.4% to $39.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 69.6%, from $23.00M to $39.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests rising legal or regulatory risks, while a decrease may indicate a reduction in potential liabilities.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense recognized in the income statement for estimated future liabilities related to lega...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for companies facing litigation or environmental remediation obligations.
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operating_loss_contingency_accrual_provisionHistorical 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $16.00M | $83.75M | $83.75M | $83.75M | $83.75M | $16.00M | $21.00M | $74.00M | $65.00M | $23.00M | $28.00M | $20.00M | $35.00M | $39.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +423.4% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -80.9% | +31.3% | +252.4% | -12.2% | -64.6% | +21.7% | -28.6% | +75.0% | +11.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +423.4% | -80.9% | -74.9% | -11.6% | -22.4% | +43.8% | +33.3% | -73.0% | -46.2% | +69.6% |
Range$0.00 – $83.75M
Avg YoY Growth+26.1%
Median YoY Growth-17.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mercado Libre's loss contingency accrual provision?
- Mercado Libre (MELI) reported loss contingency accrual provision of $39.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Mercado Libre's loss contingency accrual provision changed year-over-year?
- Mercado Libre's loss contingency accrual provision increased by 69.6% year-over-year, from $23.00M to $39.00M.
- What does loss contingency accrual provision mean?
- The amount set aside as an expense for expected future legal or regulatory costs.