Should I buy or sell Coupang stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Coupang in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CPNG shares. View CPNG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Coupang's stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Coupang's shares. Their CPNG share price targets range from $18.50 to $26.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $22.42 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CPNG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have CPNG shares performed in 2024?

Coupang's stock was trading at $16.19 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CPNG stock has increased by 37.8% and is now trading at $22.31. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Coupang?

Coupang saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 30,130,000 shares, an increase of 26.3% from the February 29th total of 23,850,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 11,720,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.6 days. Approximately 2.6% of the company's stock are short sold. View Coupang's Short Interest .

When is Coupang's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our CPNG earnings forecast .

How were Coupang's earnings last quarter?

Coupang, Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.03. The business earned $6.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.40 billion. Coupang had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.04% and a net margin of 5.57%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 23.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.06 EPS.

What ETFs hold Coupang's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) stock in their portfolio include FMQQ The Next Frontier Internet & Ecommerce ETF (FMQQ) , ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX) , ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN) , Global X Emerging Markets Internet & E-commerce ETF (EWEB) , Davis Select International ETF (DINT) , KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEMQ) , Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ) and Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) .

When did Coupang IPO?

Coupang (CPNG) raised $3.4 billion in an IPO on Thursday, March 11th 2021. The company issued 120,000,000 shares at $27.00-$30.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, Allen & Co., J.P.Morgan and Citigroup served as the underwriters for the IPO and HSBC, Deutsche Bank Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Mizuho Securities and CLSA were co-managers.

Who are Coupang's major shareholders?

Coupang's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Deepwater Asset Management LLC (0.04%), FCF Advisors LLC (0.01%), Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC (0.01%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.01%), Matthews International Capital Management LLC (0.00%) and 180 Wealth Advisors LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Benjamin Sun , Gaurav Anand , Greenoaks Capital Partners Llc, Hanseung Kang , Harold Rogers, Kevin M Warsh , Michael Parker , Neil Mehta, Pedro Franceschi , Pranam Kolari , Svf Investments (Uk) Ltd, Tae Jung Kim and Thuan Pham . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Coupang?

Shares of CPNG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

NYSE:CPNG

Coupang (CPNG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$22.31

-0.32 (-1.41%)

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$22.56
50-Day Range: $14.47
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$22.63
52-Week Range: $13.51
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$22.89

Volume: 13.42 million shs
Average Volume: 13.38 million shs
Market Capitalization: $40.01 billion

P/E Ratio: 29.75
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $22.42

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Coupang MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 0.5% Upside
$22.42 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.47% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.78
Based on 29 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$633.44 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 109.38%
From $0.32 to $0.67 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.53 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

125th out of 198 stocks

Catalog & Mail - Order Houses Industry

12th out of 25 stocks

1.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Coupang has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Coupang has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

4.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.47% of the float of Coupang has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Coupang has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Coupang has recently decreased by 4.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Coupang does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Coupang does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for CPNG.

3.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Coupang has a news sentiment score of 0.78. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 29 news articles for Coupang this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
43 people have searched for CPNG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 2% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 12 people have added Coupang to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Coupang insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $633,443,979.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
14.90% of the stock of Coupang is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
83.72% of the stock of Coupang is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Coupang are expected to grow by 109.38% in the coming year, from $0.32 to $0.67 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Coupang is 29.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.80.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Coupang is 29.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.47.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Coupang has a P/B Ratio of 9.79. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Coupang Stock (NYSE:CPNG)

Coupang, Inc., together with its subsidiaries owns and operates retail business through its mobile applications and Internet websites primarily in South Korea. The company operates through Product Commerce and Developing Offerings segments. It sells various products and services in the categories of home goods and décor products, apparel, beauty products, fresh food and groceries, sporting goods, electronics, and everyday consumables, as well as travel, and restaurant order and delivery services. In addition, the company offers Rocket Fresh, which offers fresh groceries; Coupang Eats, a restaurant ordering and delivery services; and Coupang Play, an online content streaming services, as well as advertising products. It also performs operations and support services in the United States, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, China, Japan, and India. Coupang, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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CPNG Stock News Headlines

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Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) Upgraded by Citigroup to "Buy"

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/27/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/14/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Industry: Catalog & mail - order houses
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:CPNG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1834584
Web: www.coupang.com
Phone: 12063333839
Fax: N/A
Employees: 78,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $22.42
High Stock Price Target: $26.00
Low Stock Price Target: $18.50
Potential Upside/Downside: +0.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.75
Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.75
Forward P/E Ratio: 69.72
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $1.36 billion
Net Margins: 5.57%
Pretax Margin: 2.40%
Return on Equity: 15.04%
Return on Assets: 4.10%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.13
Current Ratio: 1.14
Quick Ratio: 0.90

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $24.38 billion
Price / Sales: 1.64
Cash Flow: $0.41 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 54.48
Book Value: $2.28 per share
Price / Book: 9.79

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,793,320,000
Free Float: 1,526,114,000
Market Cap: $40.01 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.32

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Key Executives

Mr. Bom Suk Kim (Age 45)
Founder, CEO & Chairman
Comp: $1.93M
Mr. Gaurav Anand (Age 48)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $1.44M
Mr. Harold L. Rogers (Age 47)
General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer
Comp: $1.13M
Mr. Jonathan Lee (Age 46)
Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Michael Parker
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Alex Wong
Head of Public Affairs
Ms. Emily Tabak Epstein (Age 45)
Corporate Secretary
Dr. Pranam Kolari
Vice President of Search & Recommendations

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Should I Buy Coupang Stock? CPNG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Coupang, Inc.:

Coupang, Inc. operates in the e-commerce sector, which has shown significant growth potential in recent years, especially with the shift towards online shopping.
The company offers a wide range of products and services, including fresh groceries, electronics, and everyday consumables, catering to diverse consumer needs.
With operations in multiple countries, Coupang has a broad market reach, providing opportunities for expansion and revenue growth.
Recent positive ratings and reviews from analysts and financial institutions like Citigroup Inc. indicate confidence in the company's performance and potential for investors.
Investors may find the current stock price of Coupang, Inc. attractive for potential gains based on market trends and company performance.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Coupang, Inc. for these reasons:

While the e-commerce sector is growing, it also faces intense competition, which could impact Coupang's market share and profitability.
Fluctuations in consumer preferences and economic conditions can influence consumer spending behavior, affecting Coupang's sales and revenue.
Investing in retail businesses like Coupang carries inherent risks related to inventory management, supply chain disruptions, and changing market trends.
Market volatility and external factors such as regulatory changes or geopolitical events can impact Coupang's stock performance and investor returns.
Investors should carefully consider the company's financial terms, such as revenue growth, profit margins, and debt levels, to make informed investment decisions.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Coupang pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CPNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Coupang stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Coupang in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CPNG shares.
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What is Coupang's stock price target for 2024?: 4 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Coupang's shares. Their CPNG share price targets range from $18.50 to $26.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $22.42 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have CPNG shares performed in 2024?: Coupang's stock was trading at $16.19 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CPNG stock has increased by 37.8% and is now trading at $22.31.
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Are investors shorting Coupang?: Coupang saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 30,130,000 shares, an increase of 26.3% from the February 29th total of 23,850,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 11,720,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.6 days. Approximately 2.6% of the company's stock are short sold.
View Coupang's Short Interest.
When is Coupang's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024.
View our CPNG earnings forecast.
How were Coupang's earnings last quarter?: Coupang, Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.03. The business earned $6.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.40 billion. Coupang had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.04% and a net margin of 5.57%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 23.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.06 EPS.

What ETFs hold Coupang's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) stock in their portfolio include FMQQ The Next Frontier Internet & Ecommerce ETF (FMQQ), ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX), ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN), Global X Emerging Markets Internet & E-commerce ETF (EWEB), Davis Select International ETF (DINT), KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEMQ), Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ) and Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY).
When did Coupang IPO?: Coupang (CPNG) raised $3.4 billion in an IPO on Thursday, March 11th 2021. The company issued 120,000,000 shares at $27.00-$30.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, Allen & Co., J.P.Morgan and Citigroup served as the underwriters for the IPO and HSBC, Deutsche Bank Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Mizuho Securities and CLSA were co-managers.
Who are Coupang's major shareholders?: Coupang's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Deepwater Asset Management LLC (0.04%), FCF Advisors LLC (0.01%), Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC (0.01%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.01%), Matthews International Capital Management LLC (0.00%) and 180 Wealth Advisors LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Benjamin Sun, Gaurav Anand, Greenoaks Capital Partners Llc, Hanseung Kang, Harold Rogers, Kevin M Warsh, Michael Parker, Neil Mehta, Pedro Franceschi, Pranam Kolari, Svf Investments (Uk) Ltd, Tae Jung Kim and Thuan Pham.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Coupang?: Shares of CPNG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:CPNG) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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