Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Ascends But Remains Behind Market: Some Facts to Note

Company Performance - Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) closed at $25.52, with a slight increase of +0.04% compared to the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.24 [1] - Over the past month, shares of Coupang have increased by 14.96%, significantly outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 5.98% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.37% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings report for Coupang is scheduled for February 25, 2025, with an expected EPS of -$ 0.01, indicating a 112.5% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $8.08 billion, reflecting a 23.17% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Coupang are crucial, as positive revisions often indicate a favorable business outlook [3] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 15.88% in the past month, and Coupang currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Coupang has a Forward P/E ratio of 53.52, which is significantly higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 22.2 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 52.99, compared to the Internet - Commerce industry's average PEG ratio of 1.15 [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 77, placing it in the top 31% of over 250 industries [8]