NYSE$CPNG

Coupang Inc. · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Coupang's Q4 2023 performance was marked by revenue growth and increased customer engagement.

Coupang reported strong Q4 2023 results with a 23% YoY increase in net revenues to $6.6 billion and a 32% YoY increase in gross profit to $1.7 billion. The company's active customers surpassed 21 million, demonstrating substantial growth and customer engagement.

  • Net revenues increased by 23% year-over-year to $6.6 billion.
  • Gross profit grew by 32% year-over-year to $1.7 billion, with a gross profit margin of 25.6%.
  • Net income reached $1.0 billion, or $0.57 per diluted share.
  • Active customers increased by 16% year-over-year, surpassing 21 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$6.56B

Previous: $5.33B+23.2%
EPS (adj)

$0.08

Previous: $0.06+33.3%
Active Customers

21.0M

Previous: 18.1K+115826.0%
Net Revenue per Active Customer

$312.00

Previous: $294.00+6.1%
Capital Expenditures

-$230M

Previous: $121M-289.6%
Net Income

$1.03B

Previous: $102M+911.1%
Operating Income

$130M

Previous: $83.4M+55.9%
Gross Profit

$1.68B

Previous: $1.28B+31.5%
Stock-Based Comp

$85.9M

Previous: $70.7M+21.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Coupang · Revenue · Quarterly

$6.56B

Q4 2023+23.2%vs Q4 2022
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Coupang · $6.18B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Product Commerce
    $5.97B+20.6%
  • Developing Offerings
    $218M+41.1%

Forward guidance

While the report doesn't explicitly include forward guidance, the CEO and CFO comments suggest a positive outlook for 2024, focusing on continued customer delight and long-term shareholder value.

Tailwinds

  • Continued focus on customer satisfaction and creating 'wow' experiences.
  • Commitment to investing in more savings and benefits for customers.
  • Significant opportunity for growth in the Korean and Taiwanese retail markets.
  • Confidence in the teams' ability to drive long-term shareholder value.
  • Record $3 billion in benefits and savings provided to WOW members.

Headwinds

  • Developing Offerings segment adjusted EBITDA was negative $150 million, compared to negative $55 million in the prior year.
  • No specific financial guidance provided for future periods.
  • Potential risks associated with managing growth and expansion into new markets.
  • Impact of the global economy, including inflation and foreign currency exchange rates.
  • Competition in the retail industry.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

-0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

-2.1%

Avg return

5 days after

-4.0%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

12 / 25 earnings

Positive

+14.0%

Q3 2022

Best reaction

-17.0%

Q4 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.5%-16.2%-18.4%
Q4 2025+2.1%+2.1%-3.3%
Q3 2025-5.9%-10.0%-15.6%
Q1 2025+10.8%+8.9%+18.5%
Q4 2024+3.5%-1.5%-7.5%
Q3 2024-6.6%-6.0%-6.5%
Q2 2024+4.2%+11.0%+14.6%
Q1 2024-8.1%-3.6%-6.2%
Q4 2023+11.3%+15.6%+8.5%
Q3 2023-7.9%-8.3%-8.0%
Q2 2023+7.2%+7.3%+2.9%
Q1 2023-6.6%-9.7%-9.9%
Q4 2022-3.6%-4.2%+3.2%
Q3 2022+14.0%+3.3%+3.5%
Q2 2022-1.5%-4.6%-4.5%
Q1 2022+8.3%+19.4%+8.7%
Q4 2019-17.0%-19.2%-27.7%
Q4 2021+0.0%-22.5%-27.8%
Q3 2020-3.6%-2.9%-8.3%
Q3 2021-3.6%-2.9%-8.3%
Q2 2020-0.7%-7.6%-13.2%
Q2 2021-7.0%-9.5%-18.3%
Q1 2020+3.1%+5.4%+9.3%
Q4 2020+3.1%+5.4%+9.3%
Q1 2021-11.6%-3.0%+6.5%

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