MercadoLibre Inc shares climbed 1.8% in late trading Tuesday after the Latin American e-commerce leader reported fourth-quarter revenue of $8.76 billion, beating market projections of $8.41 billion. The stock's modest gain reflects investor focus on the company's strong top-line growth and expanding fintech operations, despite a bottom-line miss.

The company reported earnings per share of $11.03, falling $0.62 short of the $11.65 consensus estimate. However, fintech operations remained a primary growth engine, with the total credit portfolio reaching $12.5 billion by year-end. Profitability metrics showed some pressure from continued investments, with the quarterly EBIT margin landing at 10.1%.

During the earnings call, management addressed regional geopolitical concerns, specifically regarding recent volatility in northern markets. An executive noted that Venezuela operations showed little change in recent months, suggesting the company's diversified regional presence continues to provide stability. The results underscore MercadoLibre's position as a dominant player in Latin America's digital economy, where its dual e-commerce and fintech model continues to drive expansion despite macroeconomic headwinds.