Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

Company Performance - Coupang, Inc. closed at $23.59, reflecting a -2.24% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.74% [1] - Over the last month, Coupang's shares decreased by 9.66%, contrasting with the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 0.41% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report for Coupang is expected to show an EPS of $0.03, representing a 25% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted at $9.27 billion, which is a 16.42% increase compared to the prior-year quarter [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $0.16 per share, indicating a -27.27% change from the previous year, while revenue is estimated at $34.97 billion, reflecting a +15.54% increase [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions suggest positive near-term business trends, which may indicate a favorable business outlook [3] Analyst Ratings and Valuation - The Zacks Rank for Coupang is currently 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate decreasing by 3.92% in the past month [5] - Coupang's Forward P/E ratio stands at 147.74, significantly higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 18.89, indicating a premium valuation [5] Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, placing it in the top 34% of over 250 industries [6] - Research indicates that industries in the top 50% of Zacks Rank outperform those in the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]