Coupang Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Coupang has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 55.9%, while the Multiline Retail industry saw earnings growing at 11.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 18% per year. Coupang's return on equity is 4.6%, and it has net margins of 0.6%.
Key information
55.88%
Earnings growth rate
92.47%
EPS growth rate
| Multiline Retail Industry Growth | 12.60% |
| Revenue growth rate | 17.96% |
| Return on equity | 4.63% |
| Net Margin | 0.60% |
| Next Earnings Update | 05 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
CPNG: Regulatory Scrutiny After Data Breach Will Limit Future Multiple Expansion
The analyst price target for Coupang is updated higher by about $0.61 per share, with analysts pointing to stabilizing regulatory risk, recovering operating metrics in Korea, and steady progress in Taiwan, along with revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Coupang reflects a mix of cautious adjustments and pockets of optimism, with several bearish analysts reworking their models following the data breach and the latest Q4 report.Coupang: Mounting Costs And Slowing Growth Weigh On Margins
Apr 26CPNG: Regulatory Probes After Data Breach Will Restrain Future Margin Recovery
Coupang's updated analyst price target has shifted to $17.01, reflecting a mixed research backdrop where several firms cut targets into a $24 to $29 range. At the same time, analysts highlight easing regulatory concerns after the data breach, recovering operating metrics in Korea, and progress in Taiwan, alongside recalibrated long term profitability expectations and a slightly higher assumed future P/E of about 34.4x.
CPNG: Korea And Taiwan Recovery Will Eventually Surmount Data Breach Headwinds
Narrative Update on Coupang The analyst price target for Coupang is revised slightly lower as the fair value estimate moves from $27.45 to $27.27. This reflects updated views on regulatory risk after the data breach, mixed target changes across firms between about $22 and $29, and ongoing recovery signs in Korea and Taiwan cited by analysts.CPNG: Data Breach Fallout And Korea Recovery Will Shape Future Margin Path
The analyst fair value estimate for Coupang has been reset from about $28 to roughly $17, as analysts factor in lower projected revenue growth and profit margins alongside higher regulatory and data breach related risks, even while pointing to recovering operating trends in Korea and progress in Taiwan. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Coupang reflects a mixed backdrop, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and reassessing risk following the November 2025 data breach and subsequent regulatory focus in Korea.CPNG: Korea And Taiwan Execution Will Eventually Surmount Data Breach Fallout
The updated analyst price target for Coupang decreases from $31.09 to $27.45, reflecting a wave of recent Street revisions that factor in ongoing regulatory effects from the data breach, along with recovering operating metrics in Korea and early progress in Taiwan. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Coupang reflects a mix of optimism around operational recovery and caution around regulatory and earnings risks.CPNG: Korea Unit Economics Will Outweigh Data Breach Regulatory Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Coupang from about $36.23 to roughly $31.09. This reflects updated views on growth, profitability, regulatory risk after the data breach, and a higher assumed future P/E of about 54x.Coupang, Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) Shares Slammed 29% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Feb 06
CPNG: Regulatory Outcomes On Data Breach Will Shape Path To US$40
Analysts are keeping their fair value estimate for Coupang at US$40, with only minor tweaks to growth, margin and P/E assumptions as they balance more constructive views from recent research against concerns tied to the data breach and potential regulatory costs. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Coupang shows a split tape, with some firms turning more cautious after the data breach while others lean into a more constructive stance on execution and earnings power.CPNG: Data Breach Resolution And Margin Execution Will Support US$40 Upside
Analysts have kept their Coupang fair value estimate steady at US$40.00, but updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E reflect a mix of regulatory risk after the data breach and continued confidence from recent price target moves, such as Barclays' lift to US$40 and a more constructive stance from Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a split view, with some firms cautious after the data breach and others more constructive on Coupang's ability to execute and support a higher valuation.CPNG Margin Expansion And Earnings Outlook Will Drive Bullish Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Coupang from $22.80 to $28.00 per share, citing increased confidence in the company’s margin expansion and earnings outlook following updated post Q3 forecasts that are reflected in higher Street price targets. Analyst Commentary While some on the Street have become more constructive following the Q3 report, bearish analysts continue to flag several risks that could limit upside to the shares despite higher price targets in parts of the coverage universe.CPNG $40 Upside Will Be Driven By Expanding Profit Margins
Analysts have raised their price target on Coupang to $40 from $36, citing revised post-Q3 estimates that balance slightly lower growth expectations with improving profit margins and a more conservative future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlighted that the revised $40 price target reflects growing confidence in Coupang's ability to translate scale into sustainable profitability, despite slightly tempered near term growth assumptions.CPNG: Korea Unit Economics Will Drive Future Share Price Momentum
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Coupang modestly higher to about $36 per share from roughly $36 previously, reflecting revised post Q3 growth and profitability assumptions and reinforced by recent $40 Street price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary has generally skewed positive, with multiple firms lifting or initiating price targets around $40.CPNG: Taiwan Market Expansion Will Drive Share Price Momentum Forward
Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for Coupang to $35.99 from $35.75. They cite recent positive price target revisions and sustained optimism following the company's quarterly results.CPNG: International Expansion Will Drive Performance Amid Stable Regional Competition
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Coupang to $35.75, up from $34.52. They cite improved profit margin forecasts and continued international expansion as reasons for the increase.AI And Automation Will Expand Horizons In Korea And Taiwan
Coupang's consensus price target saw a modest increase to $34.52, as stronger revenue growth expectations outweighed a slight decline in net profit margin. What's in the News Coupang completed no share repurchases and spent $0 million under its latest buyback program.AI And Automation Will Expand Horizons In Korea And Taiwan
With Coupang’s future P/E and net profit margin both remaining essentially unchanged, analyst sentiment appears stable, resulting in no meaningful shift to the consensus price target, which holds at $32.99. What's in the News Coupang completed no share repurchases, with 0 shares bought back for $0 million under the most recent buyback program.These 4 Measures Indicate That Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) Is Using Debt Safely
Jul 16Are Investors Undervaluing Coupang, Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) By 31%?
Jul 03Market Participants Recognise Coupang, Inc.'s (NYSE:CPNG) Revenues Pushing Shares 35% Higher
May 08As The South Korean Market Crumbles, Coupang Is Worth Watching
Apr 12Coupang Needs To Deliver Rapid Growth At Current Valuation
Feb 05CPNG Market Outlook
Naver: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, whichCoupang's Emerging Opportunities: A Compelling Case For Investment
Dec 03Coupang Earnings: There's A Lot To Like Here
Nov 06Coupang: Growth In South Korea To Decelerate
Sep 03
Eco-Bag Initiative And Marketplace Expansion Drive Profit And Growth Amid Challenges
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 30Coupang Is An E-Commerce Bargain
Jul 11Coupang: Sell Options On This Compelling Value For A Robust Annualized Cash Yield
Jun 20Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & 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 |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 34,534 | 208 | 9,643 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 33,664 | 390 | 9,244 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 32,263 | 365 | 8,838 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 31,062 | 256 | 8,614 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 30,268 | 154 | 8,327 | 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 high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CPNG's current net profit margins (0.6%) are higher than last year (0.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CPNG has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 55.9% per year.
Accelerating Growth: CPNG's earnings growth over the past year (35.1%) is below its 5-year average (55.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CPNG earnings growth over the past year (35.1%) exceeded the Multiline Retail industry 1.3%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: CPNG's Return on Equity (4.6%) 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 | 2026/04/30 10:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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 23 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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| Zixiao Yang | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Jiong Shao | Barclays |
| Min-joo Kang | Bernstein |