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MercadoLibre

MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions as of the end of 2023. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.

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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in MELI often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for MercadoLibre. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 53% bullish and 30% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $110,400, and 12 calls, totaling $700,660.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $1580.0 to $2200.0 for MercadoLibre over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for MercadoLibre options trades today is 69.25 with a total volume of 258.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for MercadoLibre's big money trades within a strike price range of $1580.0 to $2200.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734020153_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$1960.00</td>
<td>$130.9K</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$98.9</td>
<td>$92.0</td>
<td>$92.0</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$110.4K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$118.0</td>
<td>$109.0</td>
<td>$118.0</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$94.4K</td>
<td align="right">94</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$1960.00</td>
<td>$87.5K</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
<td align="right">132</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$116.1</td>
<td>$110.0</td>
<td>$110.0</td>
<td>$1810.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions as of the end of 2023. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
In light of the recent options history for MercadoLibre, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 62,681, the price of MELI is up by 0.05%, reaching $1898.81.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 70 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for MercadoLibre</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $2300.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2150. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2450. 
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MercadoLibre Unusual Options Activity

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MELI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for MercadoLibre. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 0% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $185,708, and 4 are calls, amounting to $146,115.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $1800.0 to $2260.0 for MercadoLibre over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of MercadoLibre stands at 51.43, with a total volume reaching 35.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in MercadoLibre, situated within the strike price corridor from $1800.0 to $2260.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733424414_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$139.4</td>
<td>$127.4</td>
<td>$135.0</td>
<td>$2090.00</td>
<td>$67.5K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$134.0</td>
<td>$120.2</td>
<td>$127.0</td>
<td>$2090.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$456.0</td>
<td>$438.0</td>
<td>$446.95</td>
<td>$1800.00</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td align="right">164</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$92.7</td>
<td>$86.9</td>
<td>$86.9</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$159.4</td>
<td>$150.7</td>
<td>$155.15</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions as of the end of 2023. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding MercadoLibre, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 161,173, the price of MELI is down -0.22% at $1983.02. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On MercadoLibre</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $2320.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2200. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG persists with their Buy rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2200. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2450. 
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MercadoLibre's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on MercadoLibre. Our analysis of options history for MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 66% of traders were bullish, while 11% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $184,010, and 6 were calls, valued at $268,120.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $1500.0 to $2400.0 for MercadoLibre over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for MercadoLibre's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across MercadoLibre's significant trades, within a strike price range of $1500.0 to $2400.0, over the past month.
<h3>MercadoLibre 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732891579_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$426.8</td>
<td>$410.1</td>
<td>$412.7</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
<td>$123.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$685.0</td>
<td>$670.0</td>
<td>$685.0</td>
<td>$1580.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.1</td>
<td>$105.0</td>
<td>$105.0</td>
<td>$2100.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td align="right">161</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$500.0</td>
<td>$496.0</td>
<td>$500.0</td>
<td>$1940.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$444.0</td>
<td>$442.4</td>
<td>$444.0</td>
<td>$1520.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions as of the end of 2023. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with MercadoLibre, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of MercadoLibre</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 29,092, the MELI's price is down by -2.87%, now at $1986.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About MercadoLibre</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $2260.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2300. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG persists with their Buy rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2200. 
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A Closer Look at MercadoLibre's Options Market Dynamics

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>61.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td>29.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>29.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>18.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SKY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$291.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$235.0K</td>
<td>916</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>571</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>432</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$2010.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>209</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 82 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $411.0 per contract. There were 12190 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61507 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 207 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $134.0 per contract. There were 23246 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29498 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 51 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 29876 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1794 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 151 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 18356 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SKY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKY#NYSE">SKY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 971 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $291.3K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 3002 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1549 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 387 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $235.0K, with a price of $1175.0 per contract. There were 916 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.0K, with a price of $142.0 per contract. There were 4209 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 571 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 779 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.6K, with a price of $438.0 per contract. There were 5745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 432 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 51 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 72 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 3327 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $2010.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $7601.0 per contract. There were 209 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Throughout the last three months, 15 analysts have evaluated MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated MercadoLibre and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $2422.67, accompanied by a high estimate of $2800.00 and a low estimate of $2150.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 2.67% increase from the previous average price target of $2359.58.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732640428_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive MercadoLibre is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tobias Stingelin</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2450.00</td>
<td>$2480.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marcelo Santos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2150.00</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Ruben</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2450.00</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marvin Fong</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$2250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobias Stingelin</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2480.00</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gonzalo Lopez</td>
<td>Redburn Atlantic</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2800.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marcelo Santos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Beck</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$2350.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Ruben</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ford</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to MercadoLibre. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of MercadoLibre compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of MercadoLibre's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of MercadoLibre's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on MercadoLibre analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About MercadoLibre</h2>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions as of the end of 2023. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
<h3>Financial Insights: MercadoLibre</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining MercadoLibre's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 35.27% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 7.47%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): MercadoLibre's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 10.37%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.86%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.58.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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On Oct. 23, Vertiv Holdings reported third-quarter results. Net sales rose 19% year-over-year to $2.074 billion, beating the consensus of $1.977 billion. Organic orders (excluding foreign exchange) rose 17%.
Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners picked MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>).
On Nov. 6, MercadoLibre reported quarterly earnings of $7.83 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $10.78 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.312 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.267 billion.
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<li>Vertiv shares fell by 5.8% to close at $132.03 during Monday's session.</li>
<li>MercadoLibre gained by 4.7% to settle at $2,099.95 during the session.</li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MELI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 27 uncommon options trades for MercadoLibre.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $244,520, and 22 are calls, for a total amount of $1,039,606.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $1640.0 to $3200.0 for MercadoLibre during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for MercadoLibre's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of MercadoLibre's whale trades within a strike price range from $1640.0 to $3200.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>MercadoLibre Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732550421_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$644.0</td>
<td>$626.1</td>
<td>$635.0</td>
<td>$1800.00</td>
<td>$190.5K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$206.0</td>
<td>$200.0</td>
<td>$200.0</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$71.0</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$3200.00</td>
<td>$84.5K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$738.0</td>
<td>$724.0</td>
<td>$730.4</td>
<td>$1640.00</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$612.0</td>
<td>$594.0</td>
<td>$594.0</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$59.4K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions as of the end of 2023. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
<h3>Where Is MercadoLibre Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 124,578, the price of MELI is up 3.33% at $2071.68. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 87 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for MercadoLibre</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $2260.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2150. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald persists with their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG persists with their Buy rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2200. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MELI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for MercadoLibre.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 45%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $339,915, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $268,232.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $1600.0 to $2500.0 for MercadoLibre over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of MercadoLibre stands at 60.88, with a total volume reaching 71.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in MercadoLibre, situated within the strike price corridor from $1600.0 to $2500.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>MercadoLibre 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732038362_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$97.5</td>
<td>$80.0</td>
<td>$84.88</td>
<td>$1860.00</td>
<td>$84.8K</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$704.0</td>
<td>$686.0</td>
<td>$693.2</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$69.3K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$34.3</td>
<td>$34.3</td>
<td>$1885.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$27.91</td>
<td>$1810.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$66.2</td>
<td>$62.3</td>
<td>$66.2</td>
<td>$1905.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions as of the end of 2023. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
In light of the recent options history for MercadoLibre, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 98,928, the MELI's price is down by -0.66%, now at $1903.39. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 93 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On MercadoLibre</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $2260.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2200. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $2450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald persists with their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $2300. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BTIG keeps a Buy rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2150. 
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JP Morgan analyst Marcelo Santos maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $2400 to $2150.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on MercadoLibre, Lowers Price Target to $2150

Barclays analyst Trevor Young maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $2500 to $2200.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on MercadoLibre, Lowers Price Target to $2200

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<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) shares dipped 12.53% last week despite a third-quarter earnings beat due to a weak vaccine demand slowdown. Several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41854205" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts lowered their price forecast</a> on the stock.</li>
<li>Honda Motor Company, Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) stock tumbled 11.46% on a decline in the first-half profit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41781952" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and reduced annual profit forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAM#NASDAQ">AKAM</a>) shares declined 10.67% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41823455" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised its FY24 guidance</a>.</li>
<li>Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) stock fell 10.53% after it reported worse-than-expected second-quarter results and cut its FY25 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41839671" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">net sales outlook</a>.</li>
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MercadoLibre shares are trading higher. Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on the stock.

Morgan Stanley analyst Andrew Ruben maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $2500 to $2450.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on MercadoLibre, Lowers Price Target to $2450

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>217.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>732</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SONY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$18.50</td>
<td>$47.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>871</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>201</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$1820.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3800.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 197 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $131.0 per contract. There were 14389 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 217024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 162 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 732 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3637 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $13.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.4K, with a price of $82.0 per contract. There were 6444 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SONY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 160 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 725 contract(s) at a $18.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.1K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 1895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1720 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 105 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 119 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.4K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 871 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CROX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 315 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $1790.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 280 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $2670.0 per contract. There were 201 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $1820.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $5300.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 798 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $8556.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 434 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 3 contract(s) at a $3800.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.7K, with a price of $13930.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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BTIG analyst Marvin Fong maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $2250 to $2200.

BTIG Maintains Buy on MercadoLibre, Lowers Price Target to $2200

After Wednesday&#8217;s &#8220;everything rally&#8221; spurred by the election results, investors took a less euphoric approach on Thursday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing them to a range of 4.5%-4.75%, following a previous 50-basis-point cut in September.
Yet, all eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s comments at 2:30 p.m. ET regarding the potential for future rate hikes and his views on inflation risks. Concerns from the market center on the possibility of a policy U-turn driven by higher fiscal deficits and price pressures from trade tariffs under a Trump administration.
Tech stocks led gains, with the Nasdaq 100 extending its record-breaking levels, surpassing 21,000 points and eyeing a third consecutive positive session. The S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones posted more modest gains, while the Russell 2000 paused after Wednesday&#8217;s 5.8% leap.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) remained a top performer among mega-cap stocks, bolstered by expectations of Elon Musk&#8216;s influence in the upcoming administration.
Treasury yields reversed a substantial portion of Wednesday's post-election increase, while the U.S. dollar dipped by 0.7%.
Metal commodities rebounded after Wednesday&#8217;s sharp losses, with gold rising 1.3%, silver up 2% and copper rallying over 4%.
Oil prices strengthened by 1%, with West Texas Intermediate trading around $72 per barrel.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 0.8%, reaching $76,000 to extend its record highs, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) outperformed with a gain of over 4%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,050.78</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,968.27</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,748.20</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,389.10</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.7% to $594.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;stalled at $437.25.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) soared 1.3% to $512.38.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.3% to $236.67.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, rising 1.3%. The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Some relevant reactions to earnings reports are:
<ul>
<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), up 0.1%, </li>
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MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) has been analyzed by 14 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $2427.86, along with a high estimate of $2800.00 and a low estimate of $2200.00. Marking an increase of 8.96%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $2228.18. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731002426_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of MercadoLibre's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobias Stingelin</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2480.00</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gonzalo Lopez</td>
<td>Redburn Atlantic</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2800.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marcelo Santos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
<td>$2400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Beck</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$2350.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Ruben</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ford</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$2250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$2530.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$2350.00</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marvin Fong</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2250.00</td>
<td>$2025.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$2300.00</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobias Stingelin</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to MercadoLibre. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of MercadoLibre compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for MercadoLibre's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of MercadoLibre's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on MercadoLibre analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know MercadoLibre Better</h2>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions as of the end of 2023. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
<h3>Financial Milestones: MercadoLibre's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: MercadoLibre's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 41.51%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 10.47%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): MercadoLibre's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 15.07%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.72%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.48.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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