MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) Shareholders & Insider Trades
MercadoLibre shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of MercadoLibre stock is Galperin Trust, with 3.4 million shares (6.71% of the company), worth about $6.58 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 38.5%.
In Q2 2026, 1,529 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $65.50 billion.
Insiders reported 16 transactions in the last two years: 4 sales worth $2.41 million and 3 purchases. The newest one on file is from June 12, 2026 (Aguzin Alejandro Nicolas, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through June 12, 2026.
MercadoLibre, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest MercadoLibre shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galperin Trust | 3.4 million | 6.71% | $6.6B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 3.1 million | 6.19% | $6.1B |
| Baillie Gifford & Co. | 3.0 million | 6.00% | $5.9B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) | 1.9 million | 3.69% | $3.6B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 1.8 million | 3.50% | $3.4B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 1.5 million | 2.95% | $2.9B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 1.5 million | 2.90% | $2.8B |
| Eagle Capital Management LLC | 1.4 million | 2.77% | $2.7B |
| T. Rowe Price International Ltd. | 1.1 million | 2.26% | $2.2B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 761,371 | 1.50% | $1.5B |
As of September 25, 2026.
MercadoLibre institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,529 | – | $65.5B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,533 | 39.3 million | $67.7B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,619 | 40.1 million | $80.7B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,596 | 41.6 million | $97.3B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,618 | 40.4 million | $106.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,495 | 40.4 million | $79.5B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,400 | 40.0 million | $67.8B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,389 | 42.3 million | $86.1B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
MercadoLibre insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguzin Alejandro Nicolas | Jun 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Sanders Richard A | Jun 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lawson Martin R | Jun 12, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Melamud Marcelo | Jun 11, 2026 | Officer | Purchase at price 1604.62 per share. | $200,000 |
| Tolda Stelleo Passos | Jun 10, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Aguzin Alejandro Nicolas | May 22, 2026 | Director | Purchase at price 1655.01 - 1656.10 per share. | $993,556 |
| Melamud Marcelo | Feb 27, 2026 | Officer | Purchase at price 1755.77 per share. | $100,079 |
| Dubugras Henrique Vasoncelos | Dec 12, 2025 | Director | Sale at price 2028.14 per share. | $1.7M |
| Calemzuk Emiliano | Dec 11, 2025 | Director | Sale at price 2027.37 per share. | $91,232 |
| Tolda Stelleo Passos | Dec 9, 2025 | Director | Sale at price 2047.88 per share. | $503,778 |
| Sanders Richard A | Aug 7, 2025 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lawson Martin R | Aug 7, 2025 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 16 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most MercadoLibre stock?
Galperin Trust, with 6.71% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) (6.19%) and Baillie Gifford & Co. (6.00%).
How many institutions own MercadoLibre stock?
1,529 institutional holdings reports listed MercadoLibre shares in Q2 2026 worth $65.50 billion.
Are MercadoLibre insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 4 sales and 3 purchases (16 transactions in all); the newest on file is from June 12, 2026.
