There's no question the bull market is alive and well. The S&P 500 jumped more than 50% over the two-year period of 2023-24, the first time it's done that since the dot-com era, and stocks are off to a hot start in 2025 as well. Through Jan. 22, the broad-market index is up 3%, and it just hit another all-time high.While pretty much any investor should be happy with the kind of returns the S&P 500 has delivered over the last two years, there are opportunities for more growth. Keep reading to see two stocks ...

In the latest trading session, Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) closed at $22.19, marking a +0.59% move from the previous day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.88%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.24%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.65%.Heading into today, shares of the company had lost 3.25% over the past month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 0.92% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.17% in that time.The investment community will be closely moni ...

Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) closed at $21.97 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.78% move from the prior day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.12%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.52%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.23%.The the stock of company has fallen by 7.63% in the past month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 4.43% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.45%.The upcoming earnings release of Coupang, Inc. will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that ...

Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG ) stock, termed “the Amazon of South Korea,” dropped today along with most South Korean stocks. The declaration of martial law (now in doubt ) by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, evenDriven by the need to uncover what everyone else is overlooking, bet on it, and be right. I tend to look for contrarian, under-appreciated and misunderstood stocks with characteristics of value or growth at a reasonable price. My personal investment strategies employ individual stocks, stock optio ...

Anyone who purchased Coupang (NYSE: CPNG ) near the time of its Initial Public Offering ("IPO") on March 10, 2021 has likely been highly disappointed in the stock's performance and regretted the day they bought it. The stock is down nearly 50% since theI have been a Merchant Seaman that has traveled the world for over 30 years. Within the last 15 years, I developed a very intense interest in investing. I learned a lot of what I know about investing from The MF. Also because I have a engineering background, ...

Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Shares of this company have returned -6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.3% change. The Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, to which Coupang belongs, has gained 6.4% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?While media ...

This company is touted to be the next Amazon.In today's video, I will talk about Coupang's (CPNG -12.05%) third-quarter earnings report. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Nov. 5, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 5, 2024. ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____ to _____ Commission File No. 001-40115 COUPANG, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 27-2810505 (State or other jur ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics - Constant currency revenues grew 32% YoY, or 25% excluding Farfetch, marking another quarter of at least 20% growth [7] - Active customers in Product Commerce grew 11% YoY, driven by increased spend from existing customers [7] - Gross profit reached $2.3 billion, a 45% YoY increase, with a gross profit margin of 28.8% [16] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $343 million, with a margin of 4.4% [19] - Net income attributable to Coupang stockholders was $70 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.04 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - Product Commerce segment revenues grew 16% YoY, or 20% in constant currency [14] - Developing Offerings segment revenues grew nearly 350% YoY, or over 350% in constant currency [16] - FLC (Fulfillment and Logistics by Coupang) saw growth in units, sellers, and overall volumes, each growing over 130% YoY [10] Market Data and Key Metrics - Total retail spend in Korea was relatively flat YoY, while Coupang's Product Commerce segment grew revenues at 16% YoY [14] - Eats Taiwan and Farfetch showed strong momentum, with Farfetch achieving near break-even profitability [11][24] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company focuses on breaking trade-offs between selection and service, aiming to provide the best customer experience [5][9] - Investments in technology and infrastructure are being made to build a stronger foundation for future scalability [17][29] - The company sees a massive runway for growth in Korea, as it represents a small portion of the total commerce spend [14] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized the importance of customer WOW and operational excellence in capturing future opportunities [12] - The company expects to generate leverage on technology investments, leading to declining OG&A as a percentage of revenue over time [17][29] - Long-term margin guidance for adjusted EBITDA is over 10%, with confidence in expanding margins annually [19][32] Other Important Information - The company launched R.Lux, a luxury offering, providing customers with access to in-demand luxury beauty brands [9] - WOW membership program continues to drive higher engagement, with WOW members spending 2.5x more than new members [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Developing Offerings Loss Trend and Farfetch Profitability [22][23] - The loss in Developing Offerings decreased due to improvements in Eats and Farfetch, with Farfetch achieving near break-even profitability [24] - Synergies between Coupang and Farfetch will be assessed next year [24] Question: OG&A Cost and FLC Growth [27][28] - The increase in OG&A cost is due to timing of technology and infrastructure investments, not a structural change [29] - FLC growth in units, sellers, and volumes each grew over 130% YoY [30] Question: Product Commerce Margin and Developing Offerings Loss Guidance [31] - Product Commerce margin saw quarterly fluctuations but long-term margin guidance remains over 10% [32] - More updates on Developing Offerings loss guidance for 2025 will be shared in the upcoming quarter [33] Question: Technology Investments and Ad Take Rate [34][36] - Technology investments are not capitalized, and the company expects to generate leverage on these investments over time [35] - Ad take rate continues to be an important area of investment, though it remains a small percentage of overall transaction volume [38] Question: Eats Efficiency and Taiwan Market Progress [40] - Eats saw improved losses due to increased efficiency, with a focus on providing more choice and service [41] - Taiwan market progress is still early, with momentum and operational efficiencies being leveraged from Korea [42]