Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) Downgraded by Nomura Securities to Hold

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

A number of other brokerages have also issued reports on CPNG. Zacks Research raised Coupang from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Coupang in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Barclays increased their target price on Coupang from $36.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Bank of America lifted their target price on Coupang from $36.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Arete Research initiated coverage on shares of Coupang in a research note on Thursday, September 18th. They set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $32.86.

Coupang Stock Down 2.5%

Shares of NYSE:CPNG opened at $22.17 on Monday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $25.84 and a 200 day moving average price of $28.95. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market capitalization of $40.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 105.58 and a beta of 1.20. Coupang has a 12-month low of $19.02 and a 12-month high of $34.08.

Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $9.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.13 billion. Coupang had a net margin of 1.16% and a return on equity of 6.95%. Coupang’s revenue was up 17.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.06 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that Coupang will post 0.17 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, CAO Jonathan D. Lee sold 2,679 shares of Coupang stock in a transaction dated 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 owned 122,096 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,883,907.52. The trade was a 2.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, VP Pranam Kolari sold 11,653 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.98, for a total value 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 $4,701,795.54. The trade was a 7.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 12.78% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Coupang

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Focus Partners Wealth purchased a new position in shares of Coupang during the first quarter worth approximately $1,855,000. Voya Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in Coupang by 5.2% during the 1st quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 593,615 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,018,000 after purchasing an additional 29,436 shares during the period. Triumph Capital Management grew its position in Coupang by 251.3% during the 2nd quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 34,556 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,035,000 after purchasing an additional 24,718 shares during the last quarter. Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Coupang by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 134,314 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,024,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pallas Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Coupang in the second quarter valued at $447,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.72% of the company’s stock.

More Coupang News

Here are the key news stories impacting Coupang this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some sell‑side commentary still frames CPNG as a buy, which could support demand if investors focus on analyst conviction rather than legal noise. Wall Street Analysts See Coupang (CPNG) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
• Negative Sentiment: Rosen Law Firm urges Coupang investors to secure counsel and notes a Feb. 17, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline covering purchases between Aug. 6 and Dec. 16, 2025 — more litigation publicity and potential damages exposure. ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Coupang, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – CPNG
• Negative Sentiment: Hagens Berman says a second securities class action expands the class period to May 7–Dec. 16, 2025; expanded class periods can increase potential liability and investor uncertainty. Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Class Period Expanded in Pending Investor Securities Lawsuit – Hagens Berman
• Negative Sentiment: Johnson Fistel is investigating whether Coupang’s disclosures around a reported data breach (and related stock drops) violated securities laws — potential regulatory scrutiny and remediation costs could be material. Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG): Johnson Fistel Investigates Data Breach Disclosures Following Multiple Stock Drops
• Negative Sentiment: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman notes a class action filed for purchasers from May 7–Dec. 16, 2025 seeking damages for alleged federal securities law violations — another suit adding to legal risk and headline volume. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Coupang, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
• Negative Sentiment: Portnoy Law Firm announced a class action for August 6–Dec. 16, 2025 purchasers and highlights the Feb. 17 lead‑plaintiff deadline — additional recruitment notices can amplify downward pressure on the stock. Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Coupang, Inc Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Bernstein Liebhard and Berger Montague each issued shareholder alerts about filed securities suits covering similar class periods—multiple firms pursuing claims increases publicity, legal costs, and investor uncertainty. SHAREHOLDER ALERT Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Coupang Inc ATTENTION CPNG INVESTORS: Contact Berger Montague About a Coupang, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: Nomura downgraded CPNG from Buy to Neutral and set a $22 price target — a broker downgrade reduces buy‑side momentum and can trigger short‑term selling. Finviz / Nomura downgrade The Fly: Nomura gets more bearish on Coupang; downgrades shares

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.