Coupang Past Earnings Performance
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Coupang has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 63%, while the Multiline Retail industry saw earnings growing at 20% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 20.7% per year. Coupang's return on equity is 1.6%, and it has net margins of 0.5%.
Key information
63.0%
Earnings growth rate
119.4%
EPS growth rate
| Multiline Retail Industry Growth | 12.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 20.7% |
| Return on equity | 1.6% |
| Net Margin | 0.5% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Is Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) A Risky Investment?
Apr 01
Coupang, Inc.'s (NYSE:CPNG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 34% Above Its Share Price
Mar 09Coupang Needs To Deliver Rapid Growth At Current Valuation
Feb 05Subdued Growth No Barrier To Coupang, Inc.'s (NYSE:CPNG) Price
Jan 27Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Jan 14
CPNG Market Outlook
Jan 13Naver:Naver is South Korea's largest search engine and one of the biggest competitors to Coupang in the e-commerce space. Naver operates a robust online shopping platform called Naver Shopping, whichDoes Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 18Is There Now An Opportunity In Coupang, Inc. (NYSE:CPNG)?
Dec 04Coupang's Emerging Opportunities: A Compelling Case For Investment
Dec 03Coupang Earnings: There's A Lot To Like Here
Nov 06Coupang, Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Oct 22Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Oct 09We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) Passed With Ease
Sep 12Coupang: Growth In South Korea To Decelerate
Sep 03These 4 Measures Indicate That Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Aug 29
Eco-Bag Initiative And Marketplace Expansion Drive Profit And Growth Amid Challenges
Aug 20 Coupang's eco-bag initiative and emphasis on marketplace and fulfillment logistics highlight a strategic focus on reducing costs and enhancing revenue through commissions.Coupang Earnings: Core And More, So Much Under The Hood
Aug 07Coupang: A Tepid Buy At Nosebleed Valuation
Jul 30Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Coupang, Inc. (NYSE:CPNG)?
Jul 29Coupang Is An E-Commerce Bargain
Jul 11Coupang: Sell Options On This Compelling Value For A Robust Annualized Cash Yield
Jun 20This Is Why Coupang, Inc.'s (NYSE:CPNG) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate
Jun 08Coupang: eCommerce Dominance With Room To Grow
May 13Investors Appear Satisfied With Coupang, Inc.'s (NYSE:CPNG) Prospects As Shares Rocket 29%
Apr 28Are Investors Undervaluing Coupang, Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) By 30%?
Apr 25Coupang's Leap: Rocket Delivery And Farfetch Deal Fuel E-Commerce Surge
Apr 09Coupang Q4 2023 Earnings: Healthy Top-Line Growth, Intensifying Competition, A Big Question On The Recent Acquisition
Mar 303 Key Reasons Coupang Now Appears Compelling
Feb 29Coupang: The Turn To Profit
Feb 23South Korea's E-Commerce Giant Turning Into A Luxury Powerhouse: Coupang
Jan 31Significant Margin Upside: Why I See Coupang 2x From Current Levels
Jan 24Coupang: Value When Farfetch Is Unlocked
Jan 16Coupang: 2 Reasons For An Upside Revaluation In 2024
Dec 28Coupang: 2024 Growth Potential
Dec 11Coupang: Increasing Consumer Surplus Through Autonomy
Nov 22Coupang Q3 Earnings: Overcoming Challenges And Innovating For Growth
Nov 09Coupang: A Leading E-Commerce Player With Expanding TAM And Improving Profitability
Oct 19Coupang's Strategic Focus: Customer Expansion And Profitability
Oct 02Coupang: Cautiously Optimistic Prospects
Sep 12Coupang: Exceptional, Disciplined Capital Allocation
Aug 31Coupang: The Future Of Retail, Thanks To AI
Aug 09Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Coupang makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 24 | 30,268 | 154 | 8,268 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 28,864 | 1,031 | 7,680 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 27,182 | 1,052 | 7,007 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 25,696 | 1,274 | 6,235 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 24,383 | 1,360 | 5,717 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 23,149 | 429 | 5,363 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 22,066 | 429 | 5,041 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 21,267 | 208 | 4,886 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 20,583 | -92 | 4,822 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 20,333 | -599 | 4,828 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 19,876 | -1,014 | 4,741 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 19,316 | -1,457 | 4,556 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 18,406 | -1,543 | 4,307 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 17,133 | -1,220 | 3,886 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 15,625 | -1,069 | 3,499 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 13,761 | -711 | 2,998 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 11,967 | -556 | 2,502 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 6,273 | -768 | 1,675 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 4,054 | -1,098 | 1,258 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CPNG has a large one-off loss of $127.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st December, 2024.
Growing Profit Margin: CPNG's current net profit margins (0.5%) are lower than last year (5.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CPNG has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 63% per year.
Accelerating Growth: CPNG's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: CPNG had negative earnings growth (-88.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Multiline Retail industry average (10.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CPNG's Return on Equity (1.6%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/04/07 23:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Coupang, Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Jiong Shao | Barclays |
| Ahyung Cho | BofA Global Research |