Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) Cut to Hold at Nomura Securities

Nomura Securities cut shares of Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Monday morning,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on CPNG. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Coupang in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Nomura lowered shares of Coupang from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $22.00 price target for the company. in a research report on Monday. Arete Research initiated coverage on Coupang in a research report on Thursday, September 18th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. Bank of America lifted their price objective on Coupang from $36.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Mizuho upped their target price on shares of Coupang from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $32.86.

Coupang Stock Down 5.4%

NYSE CPNG opened at $20.79 on Monday. Coupang has a twelve month low of $19.02 and a twelve month high of $34.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 1.06. The stock has a market cap of $37.98 billion, a PE ratio of 99.02 and a beta of 1.20. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $25.45 and a 200 day simple moving average of $28.83.

Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $9.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.13 billion. Coupang had a return on equity of 6.95% and a net margin of 1.16%.Coupang’s quarterly revenue was up 17.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.06 earnings per share. On average, research analysts forecast that Coupang will post 0.17 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Coupang

In other Coupang news, VP Pranam Kolari sold 11,653 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.98, for a total transaction of $372,662.94. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 147,023 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,701,795.54. The trade was a 7.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CAO Jonathan D. Lee sold 2,679 shares of Coupang stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.62, for a total transaction of $63,277.98. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 122,096 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,883,907.52. This represents a 2.15% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 12.78% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coupang

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Coupang by 343.5% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 28,595,825 shares of the company’s stock valued at $920,786,000 after buying an additional 22,147,432 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Coupang in the 2nd quarter worth $587,186,000. Eminence Capital LP bought a new position in Coupang during the 2nd quarter worth about $204,840,000. Dodge & Cox raised its stake in shares of Coupang by 14.3% in the 2nd quarter. Dodge & Cox now owns 46,614,520 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,396,571,000 after purchasing an additional 5,829,600 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of Coupang by 198.8% in the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 5,510,247 shares of the company’s stock valued at $177,430,000 after purchasing an additional 3,666,227 shares in the last quarter. 83.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Coupang

Here are the key news stories impacting Coupang this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bullish investment thesis reminder — a recent feature frames Coupang as the “Amazon of Korea,” highlighting its scale, fast-delivery network and long-term growth potential, which could support recovery if legal/cyber issues are resolved. Coupang: The ‘Amazon’ Of Korea
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple plaintiff law firms have issued investor reminders and lead-plaintiff deadlines (Feb. 17, 2026). These are procedural notices that increase headline flow and legal costs risk but mainly formalize investor options rather than resolve liability. INVESTOR REMINDER: Berger Montague Notifies Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Deadline
• Negative Sentiment: Expanded securities class-action exposure — Hagens Berman and other firms report a second/expanded suit covering May 7–Dec 16, 2025, alleging issues tied to the massive data breach and disclosure timing; expanded class periods generally raise potential liability and uncertainty. Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Facing Securities Class Action Amid Massive Data Breach, Questions About Timely Disclosure, Executive Departure – Hagens Berman
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade — Nomura cut its rating (from strong-buy to hold/neutral), citing fallout from the data breach; downgrades can reduce demand from institutional holders and amplify selling pressure. Nomura Downgrades Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) to Neutral
• Negative Sentiment: Reputation, legal and valuation risk stories — coverage (Yahoo/other outlets) highlights cybersecurity lawsuits and reputational damage, which could materially affect valuation multiples given Coupang’s previously high P/E and growth premium. Coupang (CPNG) Valuation Check As Cybersecurity Lawsuits Raise New Legal And Reputation Risks

Coupang Company Profile

Coupang, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CPNG, is a South Korean e-commerce company headquartered in Seoul. Founded in 2010 by Bom Kim, the company grew rapidly by combining an online marketplace with a large direct-retail business model. Coupang completed a primary listing in the United States in 2021, and it has become one of South Korea’s leading online retailers by focusing on convenience, speed and a wide product assortment across consumer categories.

The company operates a vertically integrated e-commerce platform that includes a customer-facing marketplace and an extensive logistics and fulfillment network.