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Coursera, Inc.
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COUR Coursera, Inc.

Coursera, Inc. · NYSE
Market Closed
5.22
▼ ⁦-0.19%⁩ (-0.01)
Market Cap$958.5M
Beta1.23
52w Low52w High
5.0012.32
Last Week
⁦-15.53%⁩
Last Month
⁦-10.15%⁩
Last 3 Months
⁦-1.88%⁩
Last Year
⁦-53.14%⁩
EL7 Factor Analysis
How we score this
Overall24
Poor — bottom quartile of the marketValue TrapF 5/9Better than 24% of Market stocks, per EL7's model
FactorScoreDistributionValueAvgRank
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Valuation
85
—17.8xTop tier
▸
Growth
74
22.7%▲7.1%Top tier
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Quality
34
-18.0%▼4.5%Bottom tier
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Safety
85
—2.6xTop tier
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Capital Return
41
—2.12%Around median
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Momentum
14
-46.4%▼2.9%Bottom tier
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Sentiment
63
8▲3Around median
Fair Value
Low confidenceCurrent price$5.22
Analyst target · 2 analysts
$7.00
⁦+34%⁩
See it clearly undervalued
Range ⁦$6.50–$10⁩
vs
DCF (estimate)
$8.97
⁦+72%⁩
Sees it clearly undervalued
⁦9.8⁩% discount · ⁦12⁩% growth
Bottom lineThe two methods broadly agree — estimate range ⁦$7.00–$8.97⁩.

Estimates — analyst targets and a simplified DCF, not investment advice.

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Analyst Consensus

This section combines price targets, revision history, analyst coverage changes, and an AI summary of what changed on the Street.

Price Target· 2 analysts setting price target
$7.60
⁦+45.6%⁩
Current Price $5.22·Median $7.00
Low
$6.50
High
$10.00
Current price
$5.22
Average target
$7.60
Street summary

Stable targets despite a decline in the number of analysts

Coursera’s overall price targets did not change over 1, 7, or 30 days; consensus remained at 7.6, while the range is between 6.5 and 10, with the median at 7.0. However, the number of analysts fell from 3 to 2 in the latest two snapshots, reducing the coverage base and warranting greater caution when interpreting the consensus, even though the current price of 5.22 is below all these target levels.

As of 2026-09-11
Revisions momentum · 30d
⁦0.0%⁩
Average rating
★ 3.91
Buy
Analyst coverage
11
Buy conviction
64%
Mixed
Target dispersion
67%
Wide
Analyst ratings over time11 analysts rating
3
4
4
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
Rating trend — last 12 months3.75 → 3.91
Recent analyst moves
  • ⬆ Upgrade2026-08-03
    Goldman Sachs
    SellNeutral
  • = Reiterate2026-07-30
    BMO Capital
    Outperform
  • = Reiterate2026-07-06
    BMO Capital
    Outperform
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Key Financials

Ten ratios that matter, each compared against its sector median and average — so you can see whether a number is rich or cheap relative to peers in the same sector.

StockSector medianSector averagetypical sector range
MetricValuePosition within sectorVerdict
  • P/E (TTM)
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    —
  • Forward P/E
    7.11x
    3.86x30.86x
    Very cheap
  • EV / EBITDA
    —
    —
  • FCF Yield
    3.2%
    -37.4%14.9%
    Strong
  • Revenue Growth YoY
    22.7%
    -16.7%29.2%
    Strong
  • EPS Growth YoY
    -121.9%
    -135.4%136.3%
    Weak
  • Gross Margin
    55.9%
    9.2%67.5%
    Strong
  • ROIC
    -18.0%
    -29.3%20.8%
    Below average
  • Net Debt / EBITDA
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Stock Analysis

AI-generated
Based on 2026-07-29 data

Company Overview

Coursera operates a digital learning platform that connects individual and enterprise learners with universities, companies, and instructors, generating revenue primarily from subscriptions in its Consumer and Enterprise segments. Following the completion of the Udemy transaction on May 11, 2026, the combined ecosystem comprises more than 300 million registered learners, 12,107 enterprise customers, more than 100 thousand instructors, and over 400 university and industry partners. In Q2 fiscal 2026, more than 85% of total revenue came from recurring subscriptions, making subscriber growth, enterprise customer retention, and content economics the most important drivers of the business model.

In Q2 fiscal 2026, reported revenue was $299 million, up 60% year over year due to the inclusion of Udemy’s results since the transaction closed, but it declined 1% on a combined basis that assumes Udemy had been included since the beginning of the year. The Enterprise segment generated $140 million in revenue and a gross margin of 79%, while the Consumer segment generated $159 million in revenue and a gross margin of 65%; consumers therefore represented approximately 53% of revenue and enterprises approximately 47%. Adjusted gross profit was $186 million at a margin of 62%, adjusted net income was $40 million at a margin of 13.5%, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization were approximately $43 million at a margin of 14.3%.

The latest available EDGAR data show a different trajectory under GAAP accounting: Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue was approximately $195.7 million and gross profit was $108.6 million, compared with a net loss of $20.5 million and a loss per share of $0.12. On a trailing twelve-month basis in fiscal 2026, revenue reached $773.9 million and gross profit reached $424.1 million, but the net loss remained elevated at $63.7 million; therefore, a distinction should be made between the strong adjusted profitability reported on the Q2 call and the GAAP loss shown in EDGAR.

What's Driving the Stock

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Automated analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice.

Coursera raised and narrowed its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $1.22 billion to $1.245 billion, driven by the Enterprise segment and Consumer subscriptions, and also raised its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization margin target to approximately 14% from 13% in its June 2026 outlook.
  • The number of paid subscribers increased 44% year over year to more than 1.65 million in Q2 fiscal 2026, and Consumer subscription revenue reached approximately $122 million, representing more than 75% of the segment’s $159 million in revenue.
  • Management expects to achieve at least $85 million in net annual recurring savings by the end of fiscal 2026, up from $80 million in its June 2026 forecast, while targeting an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization margin exceeding 16% in Q4 fiscal 2026.
  • The combination with Udemy expands the breadth of demand for artificial intelligence education; the two platforms offer approximately 10 thousand generative artificial intelligence courses, and the enrollment rate in them increased during 2026 to more than 45 enrollments per minute, compared with 25 enrollments per minute during 2025.
  • Coursera is advancing its products through Role Play, available in more than 2,300 courses; the Ollie app, launched in June 2026 for Coursera Plus subscribers; and Coursera Connector for Claude, in addition to a strategic investment of $100 million that gives it approximately one-third ownership in LearnVector.
  • The balance sheet provides flexibility to execute the integration, invest, and return capital; the company ended Q2 fiscal 2026 with approximately $982 million in unrestricted cash and liquid investments and no debt, and repurchased approximately $140 million of shares under a total authorization of $500 million.
  • Buying & Selling Case

    ▲ Buying Case4 pts

    • +Coursera and Udemy together have a base of more than 300 million registered learners and more than 12 thousand enterprise customers, while approximately 80% of their customers do not overlap, creating tangible cross-selling potential before the unified platform is launched in phases during the first half of 2027.
    • +Improved content economics and the subscription mix increased adjusted gross margin to 62% in Q2 fiscal 2026, an increase of 620 reported basis points and approximately 200 basis points on a combined basis, alongside an increase in the annual adjusted margin target to approximately 14%.
    • +The subscription model provides greater revenue visibility; more than 85% of total revenue is now recurring, the number of paid subscribers exceeded 1.65 million, and Consumer subscriptions accounted for more than three-quarters of that segment’s revenue.
    • +The balance of $982 million in cash and liquid investments, together with no debt, gives the company the ability to fund the Udemy integration, develop the unified platform, invest in LearnVector, and continue repurchasing shares without any stated reliance on debt financing.

    ▼ Selling Case6 pts

    • −Underlying growth remains weak despite the reported increase resulting from the Udemy transaction; combined revenue declined 1% year over year in Q2 fiscal 2026, while reported revenue increased 60% due to the inclusion of Udemy’s results since May 11, 2026.
    • −The Enterprise segment faces pressure on retention and spending; net revenue retention was 91%, and management cited continued pressure on learning and development budgets and uneven demand across customer segments, regions, and use cases.
    • −Consumer revenue declined 5% on a combined basis in Q2 fiscal 2026 because subscription growth did not offset pressure on transaction-based offerings and individual programs, while the company pursued a more disciplined approach to paid marketing.
    • −GAAP profitability remains unachieved; EDGAR data recorded a net loss of $63.7 million during the trailing twelve months of fiscal 2026, compared with a net loss of $51 million in fiscal 2025, and no positive price-to-earnings multiple is available as a basis for valuation.
    • −The Udemy integration and development of the unified platform carry execution and cash flow risks; the company used $33 million of free cash flow in Q2 fiscal 2026, including $39 million in merger and integration costs and $18 million in other transaction-related payments.
    • −The $100 million investment in LearnVector entails capital allocation and conflict-of-interest risks because Andrew Ng chairs Coursera and leads LearnVector, although a special committee of the board negotiated the transaction’s terms and valuation, and because the investment is not consolidated in the income statement and will remain an asset on the balance sheet unless circumstances arise that require its revaluation.

    Valuation

    The average analyst price target is $7.6, within a range of $6.5 to $10, with a consensus rating of “Buy.” The average target is approximately 52% above the 52-week range low of $5, but approximately 38% below its high of $12.32, reflecting caution relative to the historical peak within the range. The absence of a positive price-to-earnings multiple remains understandable given the trailing twelve-month net loss of $63.7 million, while the 1% decline in combined revenue and integration risks limit the significance of the positive consensus on its own.

    BuyAnalyst target: $7.6(+45.6%)

    Figures in the text are as of 2026-09-02; the live price is shown at the top of the page.

    FAQ

    What changed at Coursera following the Udemy transaction?

    Coursera completed the transaction with Udemy on May 11, 2026, so the Q2 fiscal 2026 results included Udemy’s contribution only from the closing date. The combined entity now serves more than 300 million registered learners and 12,107 enterprise customers, supported by more than 100 thousand instructors and more than 400 university and industry partners. Reported revenue was $299 million, up 60%, but the combined comparison showed a decline of 1%, which is the more meaningful measure of the underlying trend after neutralizing the timing of the transaction.

    Did Coursera become profitable in fiscal 2026?

    The company reported adjusted net income of $40 million and a margin of 13.5% in Q2 fiscal 2026, while adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization were approximately $43 million. By contrast, EDGAR data show a GAAP net loss of $20.5 million in Q1 fiscal 2026 and a loss of $63.7 million during the trailing twelve months. Therefore, the adjusted profitability profile has clearly improved, but the company has not yet achieved positive GAAP profitability according to the latest EDGAR data filed.

    What were the main revenue drivers for COUR in Q2 fiscal 2026?

    More than 85% of total revenue came from recurring subscriptions in the Enterprise and Consumer segments. Consumer generated $159 million in revenue, including approximately $122 million from subscriptions, and the number of paid subscribers increased 44% to more than 1.65 million. The Enterprise segment generated $140 million with 12,107 customers, although net revenue retention was 91% amid pressure on learning and development budgets.

    How does Coursera use artificial intelligence in its products?

    Coursera made Role Play available in more than 2,300 courses and added real-time voice simulations with feedback, while Udemy developed broader personalization and artificial intelligence-powered avatars. Coursera launched the Ollie app in June 2026 for Coursera Plus subscribers and also announced Coursera Connector for Claude to connect learning with enterprise workflows. Alongside internal development, the company invested $100 million for approximately one-third ownership in LearnVector to accelerate personalized learning experiences powered by agentic artificial intelligence.

    What is Coursera’s outlook for fiscal 2026?

    Management expects reported revenue of between $1.22 billion and $1.245 billion in fiscal 2026 after raising and narrowing the range compared with its June 2026 outlook. It is also targeting an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization margin of approximately 14% for fiscal 2026 and more than 16% in Q4 fiscal 2026. The company is also targeting at least $85 million in net annual recurring savings by the end of fiscal 2026, while merger and integration costs continue during the implementation period.

    What are the key risks of investing in COUR?

    Combined revenue declined 1% in Q2 fiscal 2026, and combined Consumer revenue declined 5%, showing that subscription growth has not yet resolved the weakness in transaction-based activities. In Enterprise, net revenue retention was 91% amid continued pressure on learning and development budgets, while management said that commercial activity had not changed materially since the transaction closed. The company also used $33 million of free cash flow during the quarter, and EDGAR data recorded a net loss of $63.7 million during the trailing twelve months of fiscal 2026.