Chegg, Inc.

NYSE:CHGG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$129.9m

Chegg Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

Chegg's CEO is Dan Rosensweig, appointed in Oct 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $4.93M, comprised of 17.2% salary and 82.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 6.85% of the company’s shares, worth $8.89M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.6 years and 4.7 years respectively.

Key information

Dan Rosensweig

Chief executive officer

US$4.9m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage17.23%
CEO tenureless than a year
CEO ownership6.8%
Management average tenure2.6yrs
Board average tenure4.7yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Apr 21

Chegg: Despite Activist Investor, Don't Count On A Successful Spinoff

Summary Chegg has rebounded sharply on activist interest, but I remain skeptical about sustained upside. Activist Galloway Capital's push for a business split has reignited hopes for strategic alternatives and potential value unlock. My aggressive sum-of-the-parts analysis suggests a theoretical 3.3x upside, but real-world pitfalls likely erode this value. I upgrade CHGG to "Neutral," citing activist support as a near-term floor, but see little turnaround potential amid AI disruption. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Feb 03

Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 25% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

The Chegg, Inc. ( NYSE:CHGG ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 25%. The...
Analysis Article Sep 05

Chegg, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHGG) Shares Bounce 29% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry

Chegg, Inc. ( NYSE:CHGG ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...
Analysis Article Jun 26

Health Check: How Prudently Does Chegg (NYSE:CHGG) Use Debt?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article May 15

Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price

As you might know, Chegg, Inc. ( NYSE:CHGG ) just kicked off its latest first-quarter results with some very strong...
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New Narrative Apr 26

AI Integration And TikTok Campaigns Will Drive Institutional Partnerships

Strategic alternatives like acquisition or privatization could stabilize Chegg's revenue amidst challenges from AI-driven competition.
Analysis Article Mar 24

Revenues Working Against Chegg, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHGG) Share Price Following 50% Dive

Chegg, Inc. ( NYSE:CHGG ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 50...
Seeking Alpha Feb 28

Chegg: Escalating Crisis Mode

Summary Chegg, Inc. faces a crisis due to AI, with revenues down 24% YOY. The online tutoring platform has promising AI tools, but generative AI and Google AIO are reducing the need for Chegg's subscription services, impacting traffic and revenue. Chegg's financials are deteriorating, with a significant decline in subscribers and revenue, and potential cash burn if the trend continues. CHGG stock has a minimal market cap, but Chegg remains a value trap until the business turns around. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 21

Chegg: Risk Aplenty, But The Stock's Crash Is Likely Overdone In The Near Term

Summary Chegg's stock has plummeted over 80% due to AI competition, but its subscription revenue still generates positive EBITDA and free cash flow. Despite significant subscriber losses, Chegg's retention rates are improving, indicating a more loyal customer base valuing its educational focus. The valuation is extremely low, trading at just 1.1x EV/FY25 adjusted EBITDA, reflecting operational risks but also potential for stabilization. Chegg is worth monitoring for short-term trading, with upcoming Q4 earnings potentially showcasing its ability to generate profits despite a shrinking revenue base. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 19

Chegg Stock: Crisis Mode Opportunity

Summary Chegg, Inc. faces an existential crisis due to AI impacts, with declining revenues and subscribers, despite attempts at restructuring and AI integration. The company reported Q3 '24 revenues down 13% YoY, with 3.8 million subscribers, but saw a 79% increase in questions asked due to AI capabilities. Management's restructuring plans aim to save $100-$120 million annually, but reduced R&D and marketing spending raises concerns about future growth and alignment with AI trends. Chegg stock is undervalued, but CHGG may be a value trap until new management can effectively grow the business and overcome AI challenges. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 01

Chegg Is Now A Deep Value Candidate, Following 98% Price Implosion

Summary Chegg's stock has plummeted 98% from its peak, despite relatively stable sales, cash flow, and non-GAAP earnings. Current fundamental valuation metrics place Chegg at a 90-95% discount to decade averages, with a market cap of $182 million vs. $683 million in annual sales. Hedge funds are bearish, but Wall Street analysts appear more optimistic, with management targeting $100 million in annual free cash flow generation. I feel shares are worth a small gamble, with the understanding open AI search queries for free could eventually run Chegg out of business. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Sep 26

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Chegg, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHGG) 29% Share Price Plunge

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Chegg, Inc. ( NYSE:CHGG ) shares are down a considerable 29% in the last month...
Seeking Alpha Aug 06

Chegg: AI Turnaround In The Works

Summary Chegg continues struggling to transition post-COVID, with the stock plummeting despite solid cash flow potential. The ed-tech company beat Q2 estimates, but Chegg cut Q3 estimates by up to $10 million. The AI-enhanced platform shows promise in increasing student engagement, potential for growth and higher subscriber retention. The stock trades at only 0.5x sales targets and 1x historical EBITDA, while AI could provide a tailwind here soon. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jul 24

Is Chegg (NYSE:CHGG) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jun 19

Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 38% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Chegg, Inc. ( NYSE:CHGG ) share price has dived 38% in the last thirty days...
Analysis Article Jun 14

Should You Investigate Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG) At US$3.04?

While Chegg, Inc. ( NYSE:CHGG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...
Seeking Alpha May 15

Chegg: Stay Conservative Until It Reports Positive Subscriber Growth

Summary Hold rating for Chegg due to uncertain near-term outlook. Positive outlook for AI products to drive subscriber growth and retention. Concerns about decline in subscription revenue and uncertainty in international markets and pricing testing in the US. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Apr 23

Falling Behind: Chegg's Strategic Blunders In The AI Race

Summary Chegg's stock price has plummeted by 94% in the past three years due to challenges in adapting to AI trends and a drop in subscriptions. The company's implementation of AI into their services was poorly planned and executed, failing to impress or retain subscribers. Chegg's unique value lies in their ability to provide quality, human-written expert answers, but they need to heavily market themselves as real expert answers to differentiate from AI-driven solutions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Apr 05

Does Chegg (NYSE:CHGG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Seeking Alpha Feb 06

The Steep Learning Curve Chegg Is Trying To Climb

Summary Chegg, an online education company, has seen a significant decline in its stock price, down 57.3% since August 2022. The company's financial results for Q4 of the 2023 fiscal year showed a drop in revenue and missed earnings forecasts. Chegg's management is not optimistic about the near-term outlook, with lower revenue and negative net profits expected for Q1 of the 2024 fiscal year. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 19

Pinning Down Chegg, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHGG) P/S Is Difficult Right Now

There wouldn't be many who think Chegg, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CHGG ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.6x is worth a mention...
Seeking Alpha Nov 01

Chegg's Cheap Valuation Is Deceiving

Summary ChatGPT and the rise of generative AI have made life difficult for some companies. I am, however, a strong believer that some of these companies have what it takes to survive. Chegg, Inc. is one such company that has been facing a direct impact from the rise of ChatGPT, and management has made no attempt to hide this from investors. An evaluation of Chegg's recent strategic decisions suggests Chegg is moving in the right direction, but this alone is not a good enough reason to invest in its stock. Chegg seems very cheaply valued in the market, but as I highlight in this analysis, looks can be deceiving. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Oct 31

When Should You Buy Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG)?

While Chegg, Inc. ( NYSE:CHGG ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share price...
Seeking Alpha Oct 05

Chegg, Inc: Concerning Business Outlook And Uncertain AI Prospects

Summary Chegg's financial results remain weak due to waning consumer demand and increased market competition. The company's management has revised revenue forecasts downward for the next quarter, indicating a lack of confidence in the business outlook. While Chegg's exploration into artificial intelligence holds potential, its impact on near-term revenue remains uncertain. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Sep 21

Does Chegg (NYSE:CHGG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Dan Rosensweig's remuneration changed compared to Chegg's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$86m

Dec 31 2025US$5mUS$850k

-US$103m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$77m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$272m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$853m

Dec 31 2024US$2mUS$954k

-US$837m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$821m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$627m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$15m

Dec 31 2023US$5mUS$1m

US$18m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$10m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$280m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$263m

Dec 31 2022US$12mUS$1m

US$267m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$289m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$44m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$69m

Dec 31 2021US$21mUS$1m

-US$1m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$279k

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$44m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$66m

Dec 31 2020US$10mUS$1m

-US$6m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$24m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$2m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$11m

Dec 31 2019US$9mUS$1m

-US$10m

Compensation vs Market: Dan's total compensation ($USD4.93M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD622.91K).

Compensation vs Earnings: Dan's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.


CEO

Dan Rosensweig (63 yo)

less than a year
Tenure
US$4,934,000
Compensation

Mr. Daniel Lee Rosensweig, also known as Dan, serves as an Independent Director since May 12, 2025 at Rent the Runway, Inc. He serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of upGrad Education Private Li...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Daniel Rosensweig
Executive Chairmanless than a yearUS$4.93m6.85%
$ 8.9m
David Longo
CFO, Principal Financial & Accounting Officer4.4yrsUS$3.47m0.42%
$ 542.7k
Rahul Desai
Chief Technology Officer1.3yrsno datano data
Tracey Ford
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Deena Bahri
Chief Marketing Officer2.2yrsno datano data
Debra Thompson
Acting Chief People Officer6.2yrsno datano data
Colin Coggins
Senior Vice President of Chegg Skills3yrsno datano data
2.6yrs
Average Tenure

Experienced Management: CHGG's management team is considered experienced (2.6 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Daniel Rosensweig
Executive Chairman16.2yrsUS$4.93m6.85%
$ 8.9m
Theodore Schlein
Independent Director17.4yrsUS$246.19k0.24%
$ 317.9k
Ann Kirschner
Member of Academic Advisory Board4.6yrsno datano data
Renee Budig
Independent Director10.5yrsUS$256.19k0.077%
$ 99.5k
Marne Levine
Lead Independent Director13yrsUS$251.57k0.16%
$ 203.4k
Dana Born
Member of Academic Advisory Board4.6yrsno datano data
Paul LeBlanc
Chair of Academic Advisory Board4.6yrsUS$242.93kno data
Marcela Martin
Independent Director4.7yrsUS$251.19k0.078%
$ 101.5k
Paul Kim
Member of Academic Advisory Board4.6yrsno datano data
4.7yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: CHGG's board of directors are considered experienced (4.7 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 14:51
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Chegg, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Brett KnoblauchBerenberg
Sami KassabBNP Paribas
David AmiraBofA Global Research