5 Best NYSE Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts

2. Coupang Inc. (NYSE:CPNG)

Average Upside Potential: 73.59%

Coupang Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) is one of the best NYSE stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. On May 5, Coupang reported Q1 2026 net revenues of $8.5 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year. While the Product Commerce segment grew 4% to $7.2 billion, the Developing Offerings segment saw a more robust 28% increase, reaching $1.3 billion. Despite the revenue growth, the company transitioned to a consolidated net loss of $266 million, down from a net income of $114 million in the prior year, resulting in a diluted loss per share of $0.15.

The company’s Product Commerce segment reached 23.9 million active customers, though its adjusted EBITDA declined 35% to $358 million. Simultaneously, the Developing Offerings segment recorded an adjusted EBITDA loss of $329 million as the company continues to invest in expansion. Gross profit margin for the quarter contracted by 228 basis points to 27.0%, while adjusted EBITDA fell significantly to $29 million.

As part of its capital allocation strategy, Coupang Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) repurchased 20.4 million shares for $391 million during the quarter. The Board of Directors also approved an additional $1 billion for the stock repurchase program. Operating cash flow for the trailing twelve months stood at $1.6 billion, while free cash flow decreased to $301 million, reflecting increased investments and lower year-over-year profitability.

Coupang Inc. (NYSE:CPNG) provides retail, restaurant delivery, video streaming, and fintech services to customers around the world.