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    Earnings call· Dec 2025(Q4 FY25)

    Coupang Q4 FY25 earnings call CPNG

    Feb 26, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Coupang Q4 FY25 — Data Incident Impacts Growth, Taiwan Hyper-Growth Continues

    Coupang's Q4 FY25 performance was significantly impacted by a data incident, leading to a slowdown in Product Commerce revenue growth and a slight decline in active customers, though trends are stabilizing. Despite these headwinds, the company continues aggressive investments in Developing Offerings, particularly Taiwan, which is experiencing hyper-growth and expanding its last-mile logistics, reflecting a long-term strategy focused on customer experience and scalability.

    Highlights

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    • Taiwan revenue grew triple digits year-over-year, with 70% of geography covered by next-day delivery and 75% of volume delivered next day.

    • WOW members' Q4 spend increased double digits year-over-year, with churn and new sign-ups returning to historical stable levels post-incident.

    • Product Commerce gross profit margin improved 85 basis points year-over-year (adjusted for fire insurance gain) due to operational efficiencies and growth in margin-accretive offerings.

    • Farfetch generated positive year-over-year revenue growth and positive overall economics in its first quarter post-acquisition.

    Concerns

    4

    • Product Commerce net revenue growth decelerated to 8% (12% constant currency) in Q4 FY25, down from 18% constant currency in Q3 FY25, primarily due to a data incident.

    • Active customers for Product Commerce decreased slightly quarter-over-quarter from 24.7 million to 24.6 million, attributed to the data incident.

    • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA decreased 37% year-over-year to $267 million, with margin contracting over 220 basis points, driven by data incident impacts and increased investments in Developing Offerings.

    • Developing Offerings generated $183 million in gross profit, down 24% year-over-year, with full-year adjusted EBITDA losses reaching $995 million.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Consolidated constant currency revenues
    5% to 10% range
    high materiality
    High
    Full year growth guidance
    to be provided in coming quarters
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Consolidated EBITDA margin expansion
    disrupted this year
    high materiality
    High
    Developing Offerings adjusted EBITDA losses
    $950 million and $1 billion
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Product Commerce
    Growth rate was several points lower than 18% constant currency in Q3, primarily due to data incident slowdown in December and minor Chuseok holiday timing impact. Gross profit growth was 5% YoY (9% constant currency), or 15% constant currency excluding fire insurance gain. Gross profit margin contracted 80bps YoY, but improved 85bps YoY adjusted for fire insurance gain. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 18bps YoY.
    Active Customers: 24.6 millionActive Customers YoY Growth: 8%WOW Members: slight decrease YoYWOW Member Spend YoY Growth: double digits
    		$7.4 billion8% (reported), 12% (constant currency)—31.9% (gross profit margin), 7.7% (adjusted EBITDA margin)
    Developing Offerings
    Growth led by triple-digit growth in Taiwan. Gross profit down 24% YoY due to investments. Total segment adjusted EBITDA losses slightly up QoQ, with full-year losses of $995 million. Eats offerings in Korea and Japan are self-sustaining on a combined basis.
    Taiwan Revenue Growth: triple digits YoY
    		$1.4 billion32% (reported), 31% (constant currency)—$183 million (gross profit), -$300 million (adjusted EBITDA loss)

    Operational metrics

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    Gross profit margin
    28.8%down over 100 bps YoY (adjusted for fire insurance gain), decreasing over 50 bps QoQ
    Q4 FY25

    Consolidated gross profit margin. The quarter-over-quarter decrease is primarily related to the short-term change in demand as well as the increased level of investments in Developing Offerings.

    Product Commerce Gross profit margin
    31.9%contracting over 80 bps YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Adjusted for the fire insurance gain last year, gross profit margins improved 85 basis points over last year as we continue to generate further operational efficiencies and benefit from growth of our margin-accretive categories and offerings.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $267 million37% decrease versus last year
    Q4 FY25

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA. Decreases primarily due to increased level of investments in Developing Offerings and recent impacts of the data incident.

    Adjusted EBITDA margin
    3%decreasing over 220 basis points over last year and over 140 basis points over last quarter
    Q4 FY25

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin. Decreases primarily due to increased level of investments in Developing Offerings and recent impacts of the data incident.

    Effective tax rate
    64%
    FY25

    Full year effective tax rate, consistent with guided range. Expected to normalize to 25% long-term.

    Share repurchase
    5.9 million shares
    Q4 FY25

    Part of existing authorization. Significant capacity remaining.

    Cash and investments balance
    Over $6 billion
    Q4 FY25

    Strong balance sheet maintained.

    Product Commerce constant currency growth
    16%
    3 months prior to December

    Growth rate before the slowdown in December due to the data incident.

    Product Commerce constant currency growth
    4%
    January

    Estimated lowest level of growth, adjusted for Lunar New Year holiday timing. Improving trends seen in February.

    Taiwan last-mile logistics coverage
    70%
    Q4 FY25

    Covers nearly 70% of the geography in Taiwan.

    Taiwan last-mile logistics volume delivered next day
    75%
    December

    75% of volume delivered next day through own last-mile logistics network with consistent service and no significant increase in variable unit costs.

    Customer compensation program
    $1.2 billion
    Q4 FY25

    Vouchers issued to customers notified of the data incident, redeemable from January 15.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Segment revenue mixProduct Commerce: $7.4 billion; Developing Offerings: $1.4 billionUSD
    Third party seller mixfaster growth in our marketplace offering, including FLC relative to our 1P offering
    Regional market performancetriple digits%
    Subscription membership programvast majority retained
    Fulfillment shipping cost economics75%%
    Operating income EBIT and adjusted EBITDAConsolidated Adjusted EBITDA: $267 millionUSD

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Farfetchacquisition

    First quarter since acquisition, combining Farfetch's vast assortment with a white glove shipping and returns experience.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Data Incident ImpactQ4 FY25 and early Q1 FY26, diminishing over the course of the year

    Product Commerce revenue growth decelerated from 18% (Q3 constant currency) to 12% (Q4 constant currency); active customers down from 24.7M to 24.6M QoQ; Jan Product Commerce constant currency growth estimated at 4%.

    Mitigation: Remediation of access method, $1.2 billion customer compensation program, cooperation with government investigations, strengthening systems and safeguards.

    Investment in Developing OfferingsFull year 2026

    Full year adjusted EBITDA losses for Developing Offerings expected between $950 million and $1 billion in 2026.

    Mitigation: Rigorous analysis, operational excellence, and disciplined capital allocation; focus on long-term cash flow generation.

    Elevated Effective Tax RateFull year 2025, expected to normalize long-term

    Full year effective tax rate of 64%.

    Mitigation: Expectation to normalize to an effective tax rate closer to 25% over the long term.

    Q&A highlights

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    What was the estimated negative financial impact of the data breach in Q4 on revenue and EBITDA? Also, update on key consumer metrics (active users, GMV, per person spending) post-stabilization of WOW membership.

    Gaurav Anand stated that Product Commerce growth softened, reaching lowest levels in January (4% constant currency, adjusted for Lunar New Year), but improving since February. Active customers and WOW membership churn have stabilized and returned to historical levels. No specific financial impact quantification was provided.

    “Product Commerce was delivering strong revenue growth of 16% in constant currency... softening of those growth rates reached the lowest levels in Jan with an estimated 4% constant currency growth rate... And we have seen improving trends since then.”

    asked by Stanley Yang · answered by Gaurav Anand

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Data Incident Impact and Response

    A data incident in late 2025 affected over 33 million user accounts, with data from approximately 3,000 Korean and 1 Taiwanese account retained by a former employee. Forensic investigations by Mandiant and Palo Alto Networks confirmed no highly sensitive data (financial, passwords, government IDs) was compromised. The method of access was remediated in November 2025, and there's no evidence of data misuse. Coupang issued $1.2 billion in customer vouchers and is cooperating with ongoing government investigations.

    02

    Taiwan Hyper-Growth and Logistics Expansion

    Taiwan's Developing Offerings segment continues to achieve triple-digit revenue growth, driven by expanding selection and improving fulfillment. The company has rapidly built out its own last-mile logistics, now covering nearly 70% of Taiwan's geography, with 75% of December's volume delivered next day without significant variable unit cost increases. This expansion is crucial for matching demand and ensuring long-term scalability.

    03

    Product Commerce Performance and Stabilization

    Product Commerce revenue growth decelerated in Q4 FY25 to 12% constant currency, down from 18% in Q3, primarily due to the data incident and a minor impact from the Chuseok holiday timing. Active customers slightly declined quarter-over-quarter. However, trends are stabilizing, with customer reactivations and WOW membership churn returning to historical levels, indicating a recovery post-incident.

    04

    Investment in Developing Offerings

    Coupang maintains deep conviction in its early-stage initiatives, particularly Taiwan, Eats (Korea/Japan), and Farfetch. These investments are anchored by rigorous analysis and disciplined capital allocation, aiming for long-term meaningful cash flow generation. Farfetch, post-acquisition, showed positive year-over-year revenue growth and overall economics in its first quarter.

    05

    AI and Operational Efficiency

    Management views AI as a powerful tool to enhance selection, service, and savings for customers. They believe AI will amplify value delivery across their retail, infrastructure, and logistics operations, helping to provide the best experience at the lowest cost. The company intends to make strong efforts to capture these AI-driven opportunities in the coming years.

    06

    Share Repurchase Program

    As of Q4 FY25, Coupang repurchased 5.9 million shares, utilizing $243 million of its $1 billion authorization. The company views share repurchases as an important component of its capital allocation framework and will continue to be disciplined and opportunistic, evaluating buybacks alongside other strategic priorities.

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