What Happened?
Shares of latin American e-commerce and fintech company MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) jumped 2.7% in the afternoon session after the company announced a commercial agreement with Agility Robotics to deploy humanoid robots in one of its U.S. facilities.
This partnership involved integrating Agility Robotics' humanoid robot, named Digit, into Mercado Libre's facility in San Antonio, Texas. The initial purpose for Digit was to handle tasks related to commerce fulfillment. The two companies also planned to explore other ways the AI-powered humanoids could enhance logistics operations across Mercado Libre's warehouses in Latin America.
After the initial pop the shares cooled down to $2,021, up 2.6% from previous close.
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What Is The Market Telling Us
MercadoLibre’s shares are somewhat volatile and have had 14 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.
The previous big move we wrote about was 9 days ago when the stock gained 4.1% on the news that the company reported record sales volumes during the major shopping event, El Buen Fin.
This event was driven by promotional offers and early deals. At its peak, the company processed more than 3,000 purchases per minute. The most popular product categories were technology, fashion, and home goods. MercadoLibre also delivered half of all orders in less than 24 hours, showcasing its logistical strength.
Adding to the sales momentum, the company's payment division, Mercado Pago, expanded credit lines and interest-free installment options for shoppers. The positive sales news came as some viewed the stock as a good opportunity, noting it traded below its previous highs while being a dominant player in Latin American e-commerce and financial technology.
MercadoLibre is up 14.5% since the beginning of the year, but at $2,021 per share, it is still trading 22.7% below its 52-week high of $2,614 from June 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MercadoLibre’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,258.
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