What is MercadoLibre Inc.'s average annual return?

Since 2008, MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) has returned about 24.8% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 39.3%.

What were MercadoLibre Inc.'s best and worst years?

Over 2008–2026, the best year was 2009 (+216.1%) and the worst was 2008 (-77.8%).

How often is MercadoLibre Inc. up in a year?

12 of the 18 full years since 2008 were positive — about 67% of the time.

MELI

MercadoLibre Inc.Stock · Consumer Discretionary · Nasdaq-100 0.5%

$1,827.02−$1.27 (-0.07%)as of market close, Aug 13, 2026

☾ After hours:$1,828.25+0.00%3:59 PM ET

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MELI returns by year

MercadoLibre Inc. has returned +24.8% annually (CAGR) since 2008. Calendar-year, monthly and weekly total returns for MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) below, through August 13, 2026 — the most recent year is year-to-date.

Annualized (CAGR)

+24.8%

2008–2026

Average year

+39.3%

18 full years

Best year

+216.1%

2009

Worst year

-77.8%

2008

Positive years

12/18

67% up

MercadoLibre Inc. returns by year (2008–2026)#

Calendar-year returns with each year's path and its dividend contribution (dividend return = total minus price return).

MercadoLibre Inc. annual returns by year
Year	Start price	End price	Dividend	Total return
2026YTD	$2,014	$1,827	+0.0%	-9.3%
2025	$1,700	$2,014	+0.0%	+18.5%
2024	$1,572	$1,700	+0.0%	+8.2%
2023	$846.24	$1,572	+0.0%	+85.7%
2022	$1,348	$846.24	+0.0%	-37.2%
2021	$1,675	$1,348	+0.0%	-19.5%
2020	$571.94	$1,675	+0.0%	+192.9%
2019	$292.85	$571.94	+0.0%	+95.3%
2018	$314.66	$292.85	+0.0%	-6.9%
2017	$156.14	$314.66	+0.5%	+102.0%
2016	$114.34	$156.14	+0.6%	+37.1%
2015	$127.67	$114.34	+0.3%	-10.1%
2014	$107.79	$127.67	+0.8%	+19.2%
2013	$78.55	$107.79	+0.3%	+37.6%
2012	$79.54	$78.55	+0.0%	-1.2%
2011	$66.64	$79.54	+0.0%	+19.4%
2010	$51.87	$66.64	+0.0%	+28.5%
2009	$16.41	$51.87	+0.0%	+216.1%
2008	$73.88	$16.41	+0.0%	-77.8%

Total return by period

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Methodology#

Returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from MELI's split- and dividend-adjusted closes. The bar chart switches between annual and monthly periods. Annualized return is the compound annual growth rate over the full period. The current year is year-to-date. See also the periodic table of returns. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.

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FAQ#

What is MercadoLibre Inc.'s average annual return?: Since 2008, MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) has returned about 24.8% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 39.3%.
What were MercadoLibre Inc.'s best and worst years?: Over 2008–2026, the best year was 2009 (+216.1%) and the worst was 2008 (-77.8%).
How often is MercadoLibre Inc. up in a year?: 12 of the 18 full years since 2008 were positive — about 67% of the time.