Mercado Libre, Inc
MELIMercado Libre, Inc. is a leading e-commerce and fintech company in Latin America, founded in 1999. It operates online marketplaces, offering a platform for buying and selling a wide range of goods, as well as providing digital payment services through Mercado Pago. The company serves multiple countries across the region, focusing on enabling commerce and financial inclusion.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2018 | $0.15 | 2017-12-28 | 2017-12-31 |
| October 16, 2017 | $0.15 | 2017-09-28 | 2017-09-30 |
| July 17, 2017 | $0.15 | 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-30 |
| April 17, 2017 | $0.15 | 2017-03-29 | 2017-03-31 |
| January 16, 2017 | $0.15 | 2016-12-28 | 2016-12-31 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Mercado Libre, Inc has rewarded shareholders with 28 dividend payments over the past 7 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held MELI shares during this period received a total of $3.60 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.15/share was paid 2929 days ago, on January 16, 2018.
- Yield & Schedule: MELI currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.03%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2011, the dividend payout has grown by 87.5%, from $0.08 to $0.15.
- Dividend Reliability: MELI has maintained or increased its dividend for 12 consecutive payments.
Company News
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