Key Facts

—Fintech first. Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence expect Mercado Pago’s revenue to grow more than 30% in 2026 and close to 40% in 2027, outpacing the online store.

—Scale. Mercado Pago reached 82.9 million monthly users in the first quarter, up 29% in a year, with a credit book of $14.6 billion.

—Beyond its own walls. More than 60% of the payment volume it handles now happens away from its own marketplace.

—A rough year for holders. The Nasdaq-listed shares are down about 16% in 2026, closing near $1,693.