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Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) is currently trading at $14.40, below its 50-day SMA of $15.28 and 200-day SMA of $17.79, indicating a bearish short-term technical trend. Despite this, the company is projected to achieve significant revenue growth, with next year's estimates at +14.00% and a 5-year compound annual growth rate of 64%. Wall Street analysts are largely optimistic, with 18 analysts maintaining a 'Buy' consensus and a median price target of $24, implying a 66.7% upside potential. While the company's current profitability remains negative with a net profit margin of -2.16% and a negative EPS of -0.43, forward-looking estimates suggest a turnaround, with positive EPS projected for next year. The company's price-to-sales ratio of 0.74 is below the sector median of 1.9, and its revenue growth of 3.9% in the latest reported quarter, while lower than the sector median of 7.2%, is expected to accelerate. A significant factor to consider is the substantial insider selling, primarily driven by parent company SVF INVESTMENTS UK, LTD. Insiders are net sellers with $1.7B in total sales versus $174.1M in total purchases in recent filings. However, 97% of total selling ($1.6B) comes from parent/institutional stake reductions by SVF INVESTMENTS UK, LTD., a large holder reducing its stake rather than selling by company management. Actual officer/director selling totals $57.3M.
CPNG at a glance
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG): Buy, 72/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
TrendDown: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($15.28 and $17.79).
EarningsCPNG beat estimates in 1 of its last 3 quarters, yet fell the next day after every one of them.
InsidersInsiders sold $1.7B and bought $174.1M over the last 18 months.
As of October 15, 2026, Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) trades at $14.40. Wall Street's consensus target is $24.00 across 18 analysts. The 14-day RSI (daily closes) is 45, in neutral territory, and the price is below its 50-day simple moving average of $15.28.
Figures as of October 15, 2026.
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On price-to-sales, the yardstick used here in place of P/E, CPNG trades at 0.7363x, -61% versus the sector average of 1.90x.
CPNG Financial Performance
Revenue vs. Earnings
Annual
Quarterly
Earnings Reality Check
In the last 3 quarters, CPNG beat the analyst estimate 1 time; the stock fell in the first session after 1 of those beats.
CPNG earnings surprises and the stock's reaction
Report
EPS estimate
EPS actual
Surprise
First session
5 sessions
Aug 4, 2026
-$0.29
-$0.09
+68.97%
-4.65%
-1.67%
May 5, 2026
-$0.09
-$0.15
-66.67%
-13.82%
-23.41%
Feb 26, 2026
$0.05
-$0.01
-120.00%
+1.98%
+3.53%
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
As of October 15, 2026, CPNG has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 1 of its last 3 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after it; its latest report, on August 4, 2026, came in 68.97% above the estimate and the stock moved -4.65% in the first session.
CPNG Analysis
Company's Health3/5
12-Month Analyst Target+66.67% above price
Median of 18 analysts (12-month)
$24.00
AI Analyst Consensus ScoreBuy
Coupang (CPNG) is currently trading below its 50-day SMA of $15.28 and its 200-day SMA of $17.79, indicating a bearish trend over the medium to long term. The 14-day RSI is at 44.88, suggesting neutral momentum, while the MACD is slightly negative at -0.044. The stock's current price of $14.40 is also below its 20-day EMA of $14.72. The current price action suggests overhead resistance from the moving averages. Volume was below average in the latest reported period, with 15.18 million shares traded compared to an average of 19.13 million, indicating subdued investor interest. The overall technical picture points to caution, with the price action failing to break above key short-term and long-term averages.
ProTips
The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($15.28 and $17.79), suggesting potential for further short-term weakness until a clear break above these resistance levels occurs.
Key Catalysts
BullishPositive EPS Estimates for Next Year
Analysts project EPS to turn positive to $0.2725 in the next fiscal year, a significant improvement from the current year's estimated negative EPS, signaling a potential shift towards profitability.
Source: Wall Street Estimates
BullishAccelerating Revenue Growth Projections
Next year's revenue is estimated to grow by 14.00% to $42.1 billion, with a strong 5-year CAGR of 64%, indicating strong expansion potential.
The median analyst price target of $24 implies a 66.7% upside from the current stock price, reflecting strong conviction from the analyst community.
Source: Wall Street Estimates
NeutralParent Company Stake Reduction
SVF INVESTMENTS UK, LTD., the parent company, has been systematically reducing its stake, representing $1.6 billion in sales. This is classified as a corporate restructuring rather than a bearish signal from management.
Source: Insider Transactions
BearishCurrent Loss-Making Operations
Coupang continues to report negative EPS and profit margins, indicating ongoing operational losses that could pressure the stock if not addressed.
Source: Company Financials
Market Outlook
Coupang (CPNG) is expected to see a significant turnaround in profitability, with EPS estimates shifting from negative for the current year to positive at $0.2725 for next year. The company's revenue is projected to grow by 14.00% next year, reaching an estimated $42.1 billion, and analysts forecast a 5-year compound annual growth rate of 64%. The current price of $14.40, trading below key moving averages, presents a potential entry point for investors anticipating this growth and profitability expansion. Upside catalysts include continued market share gains in its key markets and successful execution of its growth strategy, which could drive revenue and earnings beyond current projections. Downside risks involve the company's ongoing negative profit margins, a leveraged balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89, and the potential for increased competition in the e-commerce space. Any failure to meet aggressive growth targets or a worsening of the current loss-making status could pressure the stock price.
Key Statistics
Market Cap
25.85B
P/E Ratio
N/A (Negative EPS)
EPS (TTM)
-0.4300
Dividend Yield
0.00%
52 Week High
32.35
52 Week Low
13.35
As of October 15, 2026, CPNG trades at $14.40, with a market value of $25.85B and no P/E ratio (its trailing earnings are negative).
Coupang (CPNG) exhibits a price-to-sales ratio of 0.74, which is below the sector median of 1.9, suggesting potential undervaluation on a sales basis. However, the company is currently loss-making, with a negative net profit margin of -2.16% and a negative EPS of -0.43, contrasting with the sector's median ROE of 12.4%. Despite current profitability challenges, forward-looking revenue growth estimates are strong, with next year's revenue projected to grow by 14.00% and a 5-year compound annual growth rate of 64%. This projected growth, coupled with a below-sector-median P/S ratio, forms the basis of Wall Street's optimistic outlook, even as current fundamentals reflect a company in a growth and investment phase rather than one generating consistent profits.
Earnings & Growth Analysis
Coupang (CPNG) most recently reported earnings on August 4, 2026, with an actual EPS of -0.09, significantly beating the estimated -0.29 by 68.97%. However, this positive surprise was followed by a price drop of -4.65%. Prior to this, the company missed earnings estimates in May 2026, with an actual EPS of -0.15 against an estimate of -0.09, resulting in a -66.67% surprise and a price decline of -13.82%. The earnings trend shows inconsistency, with a beat in the latest quarter following two consecutive misses, suggesting ongoing volatility in performance.
Key Risks
Coupang (CPNG) faces significant risks including its current loss-making status, with a negative net profit margin and EPS, which contrasts sharply with the sector's profitability. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89 is also a point of concern, exceeding the sector median. Also, substantial insider selling, although attributed to parent company divestitures, represents a large outflow of capital that warrants monitoring for any signs of underlying operational concerns.
Technical Indicators i
RSI (14-day)
44.88
MACD (12, 26)
-0.0444
SMA (50-day)
15.28
SMA (200-day)
17.79
Technical RatingBearish
RSI
Neutral
SMA Cross
Bearish
Price vs SMA
Bearish
MACD
Bearish
Moving averages show a lagging Death Cross (50-day: $15.28, 200-day: $17.79), price is trading below the 50-day SMA.
As of October 15, 2026, with CPNG at $14.40, its 14-day RSI is 44.9 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $15.28 and its 200-day is $17.79.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 15, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
Market Correlations
How this stock moves relative to other assets
Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.
S&P 500 (SPY)+0.40
Weak correlation
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)+0.38
Weak correlation
Bitcoin (BTC)+0.34
Weak correlation
Gold (XAU)+0.13
Weak correlation
As of October 15, 2026, CPNG's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.40 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.38 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.34 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.13 with gold (XAU).
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CPNG Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Low $12.00Median $24.00 (+66.7%)High $30.00
Ratings
Buy 14Hold 3Sell 13 months ago: 13 of 18 buy
Recent rating actions
Recent analyst rating actions on CPNG
Date
Firm
Action
Rating
Aug 6, 2026
B of A Securities
Maintains
Buy
Aug 6, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Upgrade
Buy
Jul 29, 2026
Mizuho
Maintains
Neutral
Jul 7, 2026
Barclays
Maintains
Overweight
Jun 25, 2026
B of A Securities
Maintains
Buy
Jun 15, 2026
CLSA
Initiates
Outperform
As of October 15, 2026, 18 Wall Street analysts cover CPNG: 14 rate it a buy or strong buy, 3 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $12.00 to $30.00, with a median of $24.00, 66.7% above the price of $14.40.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
CPNG Trade Plans
Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative2%Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
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Long entry pick an entry style
Conservative
$14.11
2% below current price (Pullback entry)
Lower risk, wait for pullback
Aggressive
$14.40
Buy at current price
Higher risk, immediate entry
Risk Management
STOP LOSS
$13.00
MAX LOSS
-7.9%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on RSI (44.9) and current market volatility
These levels come from CPNG's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Growth of $10,000
A $10,000 investment in CPNG in March 2021 would be worth about $2,924 today, compared with about $19,556 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark.
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CPNG Drawdowns & Recovery
Worst fall, last 6 years
-80.4%
March 2021 to May 2022
Recovery
Not yet
still 70.8% below the March 2021 peak
From the 6-year high
-70.8%
highest close, March 2021
1-year holds that gained
52%
of every 1-year window
As of October 15, 2026, CPNG's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 6 years was -80.4% (March 2021 to May 2022); it is still 70.8% below that peak, and 52% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in CPNG today could grow to about $4,626 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $35,092 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $610. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
CPNG Stock Price Prediction: 2030
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $10.58 for CPNG by 2030 in the base case, from $14.40 today (0.7x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $2.94. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on CPNG's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
CPNG simulated price paths by year
Year
10th percentile
Base case
90th percentile
2027
$7.02
$13.33
$25.30
2028
$4.99
$12.34
$30.55
2029
$3.77
$11.43
$34.67
2030
$2.94
$10.58
$38.11
2031
$2.34
$9.79
$41.04
Method: a lognormal simulation of CPNG's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
As of October 15, 2026, CPNG insiders reported 22 open-market sales worth $1.7B and 2 open-market purchases worth $174.1M over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
Recent insider transactions in CPNG
Date
Insider
Type
Shares
Value
Oct 2, 2026
LEE JONATHAN D
Officer
Sell
5.5K
$75.3K
Aug 10, 2026
ROGERS HAROLD
General Counsel
Sell
192.1K
$3.1M
Aug 10, 2026
LEE JONATHAN D
Officer
Sell
5.5K
$88.9K
Jun 11, 2026
CHILD JASON E
Director
Grant
21.3K
-
Jun 11, 2026
FRANCESCHI PEDRO
Director
Grant
18.0K
-
Jun 11, 2026
MEHTA NEIL
Director
Grant
17.4K
-
Jun 11, 2026
SHARMA ASHA RANI
Director
Grant
18.0K
-
Jun 11, 2026
SUN BENJAMIN
Director
Grant
19.3K
-
Jun 11, 2026
TOUBASSY AMBEREEN
Director
Grant
19.6K
-
May 14, 2026
TOUBASSY AMBEREEN
Director
Grant
69
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coupang's (CPNG) long-term outlook?
Coupang's (CPNG) long-term outlook is supported by projected revenue growth of 14.00% next year and a 5-year compound annual growth rate of 64%. Analysts anticipate a turnaround to profitability, with positive EPS estimates for next year, suggesting a positive trajectory beyond the current short-term technical headwinds.
What are the key growth drivers for Coupang (CPNG)?
The primary growth driver for Coupang (CPNG) is its expected acceleration in revenue, with next year's estimates at +14.00% and a strong 5-year CAGR of 64%. The company's expansion in its core markets and potential for increased market share are key factors contributing to this optimistic growth forecast.
How does Coupang's (CPNG) valuation compare to its peers?
Coupang (CPNG) has a price-to-sales ratio of 0.74, which is below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.9. This suggests that the company may be undervalued relative to its sales compared to its peers, especially considering its projected revenue growth.
What is the consensus rating for Coupang (CPNG) stock?
The consensus rating for Coupang (CPNG) stock among 18 Wall Street analysts is 'Buy', with 4 Strong Buys, 10 Buys, and 3 Holds.
What are the main risks facing Coupang (CPNG)?
Key risks for Coupang (CPNG) include its current status as a loss-making company with negative profit margins and EPS, a higher-than-sector-median debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89, and significant insider selling, primarily from its parent company, which warrants close observation.
Is CPNG in an uptrend?
No. Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) trades at $14.40, below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($15.28 and $17.79). Its 14-day RSI on daily closes is 44.9, in neutral territory.
How does CPNG stock react to earnings?
Of its last 3 reports, CPNG beat the estimate once, and the shares still fell the next day after 1 of those beats. Most recently, on Aug 4, 2026, earnings came in 69.0% above the estimate and the stock moved -4.7% the next day.
Are insiders buying or selling CPNG?
Selling, on balance. In the last 18 months, CPNG's officers, directors and large holders reported 22 sales worth $1.7B and 2 open-market purchases worth $174.1M. Grants and option exercises are not counted as buying.
What is the analyst price target for CPNG?
As of October 15, 2026, the 18 Wall Street analysts covering CPNG have 12-month targets from $12.00 to $30.00, with a median of $24.00, 66.7% above the current price of $14.40. 14 rate it a buy or strong buy, 3 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Three months ago 13 of 18 rated it a buy.
What is CPNG's biggest drop in the last 6 years?
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 6 years was -80.4%, from March 2021 to May 2022. It has not regained that peak yet and is still 70.8% below it. Over the same period, 52% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
