Nomura Slashes Coupang (CPNG) 2026 EPS Forecast Following $900M Fine and Regulatory Pressure

Coupang Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) is one of the best US stocks to buy and hold in 2026. On January 12, Nomura downgraded Coupang to Neutral from Buy, with a price target of $22, down from $30. While the November 30 data breach was initially expected to cause only a brief decline in share price, the company is now contending with intensifying regulatory pressure in South Korea. Nomura warned that the country’s FTC has signaled aggressive administrative action, leading the firm to slash its 2026 EPS forecast by 95%, ...