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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

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026

How to read this metric

Significant deviations from the reported tax provision can signal changes in tax strategy or the utilization of carryforwards.

Detailed definition

The total cash payments made to tax jurisdictions for income-based taxes, net of any refunds received. This metric provi...

Peer comparison

Standard cash flow metric found in the operating activities section of the cash flow statement for all companies.

Metric ID: other_income_taxes_paid

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$282.11M$437.00M$651.00M$1.05B$1.01B
YoY Change+54.9%+49.0%+61.6%-3.7%
Range$282.11M$1.05B
CAGR+37.7%
Avg YoY Growth+40.4%
Median YoY Growth+51.9%

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 net cash paid for income taxes during the period.