Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21

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Loss Contingency Accrual

Mercado Libre Loss Contingency Accrual increased by 9.9% to $177.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.7%, from $157.00M to $177.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ2 2021

How to read this metric

An increase suggests rising legal or regulatory risks, while a decrease indicates the resolution or reduction of previously identified contingencies.

Detailed definition

This represents the amount of liabilities recorded on the balance sheet for legal or regulatory matters where a loss is...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for loss contingencies; peers disclose this in legal proceedings footnotes.

Metric ID: other_loss_contingency_accrual_at_carrying_value

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$10.18M$10.34M$12.77M$23.00M$26.00M$45.00M$62.00M$72.00M$72.00M$112.00M$100.00M$157.00M$153.00M$161.00M$177.00M
QoQ Change+1.6%+23.5%+80.1%+13.0%+73.1%+37.8%+16.1%+0.0%+55.6%-10.7%+57.0%-2.5%+5.2%+9.9%
YoY Change+155.4%+335.2%+169.6%+176.9%+60.0%+80.6%+38.9%+118.1%+36.6%+61.0%+12.7%
Range$10.18M$177.00M
CAGR+126.1%
Avg YoY Growth+113.2%
Median YoY Growth+80.6%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercado Libre's loss contingency accrual?
Mercado Libre (MELI) reported loss contingency accrual of $177.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Mercado Libre's loss contingency accrual changed year-over-year?
Mercado Libre's loss contingency accrual increased by 12.7% year-over-year, from $157.00M to $177.00M.
What does loss contingency accrual mean?
The amount of money the company has set aside on its balance sheet to cover probable legal or regulatory losses.