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SEC filingCoupang's Q3 2025 revenue grew 18% YoY to $9.27B, driven by Product Commerce, while Developing Offerings losses narrowed overall profitability.
Coupang reported strong Q3 2025 results with total net revenues of $9.27B, up 18% YoY (20% constant currency), driven by broad-based growth. Gross profit increased 20% to $2.72B, with gross margin improving 60bps to 29.4% as cost of sales fell from 71.2% to 70.6% of revenue. Operating income rose 49% to $162M, reflecting operating leverage, while net income grew 48% to $95M from $64M in the prior year. Net income margin improved to 1.0% from 0.8%. Free cash flow swung from -$42M to $442M, driven by higher operating cash flow of $792M.
Product Commerce, the core retail and marketplace segment, delivered $7.98B in revenue (+16% reported, +18% constant currency). Growth was fueled by a 10% increase in active customers to 24.7M and a 7% constant currency rise in net revenues per customer, reflecting deeper engagement. Segment gross profit surged 24% to $2.56B, outpacing revenue growth due to mix shift toward higher-margin offerings like Fulfillment and Logistics by Coupang (FLC) and supply chain optimization. Product Commerce adjusted EBITDA jumped 50% to $705M, with margin expanding.
Developing Offerings, including Eats, Play, fintech, Taiwan, and Farfetch, grew revenue 32% to $1.29B (31% constant currency), driven by increased customer engagement in early-stage initiatives. However, segment gross profit fell 22% to $156M as lower-margin growth dragged profitability. Adjusted EBITDA loss widened 130% to $292M, reflecting increased investments in Taiwan and other new offerings. Management attributed the elevated spend to infrastructure and technology costs to support future scale.
Looking ahead, Coupang expects continued significant investment in its Developing Offerings segment and overall fulfillment and technology infrastructure, with capital expenditures commitments of $365M remaining as of September 2025. The company has a new $1B stock repurchase program authorized in May 2025, with $81M executed in Q3. Liquidity remains strong with $7.3B in cash and $1.1B available under revolving credit facilities. The OBBBA tax reform enacted in July 2025 resulted in an immaterial positive impact on the tax provision. No specific quantitative guidance was provided for future periods.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at $7.2B at September 30, 2025, up from $5.9B at year-end 2024, driven by strong operating cash flow of $1.7B. Restricted cash remained modest at $95M. Total debt increased to $2.0B from $1.5B, reflecting new borrowings under a $1.5B revolving credit facility and a $449M term loan, partially offset by the redemption of $392M in Farfetch term loans. The company remains in compliance with all debt covenants. Shareholders' equity grew to $4.7B from $4.1B, supported by net income and equity-based compensation.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Coupang entered into new unrecognized long-term contractual commitments totaling $483M, primarily for technology services, fulfillment center construction, content, and software licenses. These commitments extend through 2033. Additionally, the company has operating lease obligations of $2.96B (current and non-current) and supplier financing arrangements of $541M included in accounts payable. The KFTC administrative fine of $121M is being paid in installments through June 2026.
In May 2025, Coupang's Board authorized a $1B stock repurchase program. Through September 30, the company repurchased 2.8 million Class A shares for $81M, leaving $919M remaining. No dividends were declared. Capital expenditures totaled $891M (3.5% of revenue) for the nine months, primarily for fulfillment and technology infrastructure. Net debt increased by $456M, with $2.2B in new borrowings and $1.8B in repayments, including refinancing of existing facilities.
Coupang reports two segments: Product Commerce (Korean retail and marketplace) and Developing Offerings (Eats, Play, fintech, Taiwan, Farfetch). For Q3 2025, Product Commerce generated $7.98B in revenue (+15.8% YoY) and Segment Adjusted EBITDA of $705M, reflecting strong core operations. Developing Offerings revenue rose 32.0% to $1.29B, but Segment Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $292M, widening from a $127M loss last year due to investments in nascent businesses. Geographic breakdown is not disclosed beyond Korea and Taiwan implicitly. Farfetch contributed $439M in revenue and a net loss of $44M in Q3 2024 (pre-acquisition).
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Coupang generated $1.691B in operating cash flow, significantly exceeding net income of $240M, indicating strong cash conversion. The primary driver was a large increase in accounts payable ($935M) and non-cash charges (depreciation, equity-based compensation, etc.).
Capital expenditures rose to $891M from $665M, reflecting continued investment in infrastructure. This represents a capex-to-CFO ratio of 53%, indicating moderate reinvestment needs.
Share repurchases of $81M were modest compared to CFO, and no dividends were paid. The company also raised net debt of $365M ($2.182B proceeds less $1.817B repayments), using proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Inventory built up by $408M and other assets increased by $405M, partially offset by strong payables growth. These swings are typical for a growing retail business. Overall, cash flow quality appears healthy, with sustainable operations funding expansion.