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Mercado Libre Secures Second Investment-Grade Rating With S&P Upgrade

S&P Global Ratings cited robust EBITDA growth with a conservative balance sheet supporting an integrated fintech ecosystem in assigning the stable BBB- rating.

Un centro de distribución de Mercado Libre en Basil, el 7 de abril de 2025. (Foto de Miguel SCHINCARIOL / AFP)
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Overview

  • S&P Global Ratings raised Mercado Libre’s long-term rating from BB+ to BBB- with a stable outlook on July 11, 2025
  • This upgrade follows Fitch Ratings’ investment-grade endorsement in October 2024, giving the company two such international ratings
  • The agency highlighted disciplined capital management and sustained improvements in operating performance and profitability
  • Mercado Libre’s integrated ecosystem spans its marketplace platform, MercadoEnvíos logistics, MercadoPago financial services and digital advertising, leading in Brazil and Mexico
  • CFO Martín de los Santos said the second investment-grade rating validates disciplined execution and consistent growth across the company’s platform