Coursera, Inc.

NYSE:COUR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.0b

Coursera Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Coursera has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 16.9%, while the Consumer Services industry saw earnings growing at 26% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 15.4% per year.

Key information

16.93%

Earnings growth rate

32.32%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Services Industry Growth20.27%
Revenue growth rate15.37%
Return on equity-10.08%
Net Margin-8.23%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Coursera: A Merger With Udemy Cannot Offset AI Concerns

Apr 20

COUR: Margin Execution And New CFO Appointment Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have trimmed Coursera's price target by a few dollars to reflect more cautious revenue growth assumptions and updated discount rate inputs, even as profit margin and future P/E expectations remain broadly aligned with prior views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cluster of modest price target cuts on Coursera, with JPMorgan trimming its target by US$2 and several other banks making similar US$2 to US$3 adjustments.

COUR: Recent Price Cuts And Guidance Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook

The analyst price target for Coursera has been reduced by approximately $3, as analysts incorporate updated assumptions on fair value, expected profitability and future P/E multiples following a series of recent target cuts from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of price target cuts on Coursera, with reductions of around $2 to $3 from several banks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.

COUR: Reset Earnings Power Assumptions As Margin Execution Will Support Long-Term Upside

Coursera's analyst price target has been reduced by a few dollars, reflecting a more cautious stance from several firms that recently trimmed their price objectives while still incorporating updated assumptions around discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates from firms including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs point to a more measured stance on Coursera, with several analysts trimming their price targets by US$2 to US$3 while refreshing assumptions around discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E.

COUR: Reset Sector Risk Assumptions Will Support Long-Term Earnings Power

The analyst price target for Coursera has been reduced by several dollars per share to reflect updated sector views and stock specific risk assumptions, while analysts continue to model similar fair value, margins and P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on recalibrating Coursera's price targets by a few dollars per share, rather than rewriting the core thesis.

COUR: Reset Expectations Will Support Long-Term Earnings Power And Margin Expansion

The analyst price target for Coursera has been reduced by about $1.18, as analysts reflect updated assumptions around fair value, discount rates, growth, margins, and a lower future P/E multiple following a series of recent target cuts across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a cluster of price target cuts on Coursera, including reductions of $2 to $3 from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and several other firms.

COUR: AI Partnerships And Margin Expansion Will Support Long-Term Earnings Power

Coursera's analyst price target has been trimmed by a few dollars to reflect slightly lower profit margin expectations and updated discount rate assumptions, even as some analysts continue to apply a higher future P/E multiple in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates have focused on fine tuning valuation frameworks for Coursera, with several firms trimming their price targets by US$2 to US$3 while keeping an eye on how execution and profitability evolve from here.

COUR: AI Partnerships And New Finance Leadership Will Support Long-Term Earnings Power

Analysts have kept their price target on Coursera broadly steady, pointing to only minor tweaks in the discount rate, revenue growth and future P/E inputs rather than any major shift in their outlook. What's in the News Coursera partnered with Anthropic to launch two new AI Specializations, Building with the Claude API and Real-World AI for Everyone, focused on practical AI skills for developers and professionals.

COUR: AI Education Expansion And New Leadership Will Support Long-Term Earnings Power

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Coursera slightly lower from US$11.64 to US$11.45, reflecting modest adjustments to assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Coursera launched two Anthropic powered Specializations, Building with the Claude API and Real-World AI for Everyone, aimed at helping developers and professionals use Claude for workflows, writing, analysis, and communication while emphasizing safe and inclusive AI use (Key Developments).

COUR: AI Partnerships And ChatGPT Integration Will Drive Long-Term Earnings Power

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Coursera to approximately $11.64 from about $12.23, citing slightly higher discount rates despite improved long term revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower projected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Coursera launches two new AI Specializations with Anthropic and Advancing Women in Technology, focusing on building with the Claude API and real world AI skills for professionals, with an emphasis on safe and inclusive AI adoption (Key Developments).

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) As Shares Slide 30%

Oct 30
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) As Shares Slide 30%

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) P/S Ratio

Aug 29
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) P/S Ratio

At US$8.09, Is Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jul 13
At US$8.09, Is Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) Worth Looking At Closely?

A Look At The Fair Value Of Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR)

Jun 16
A Look At The Fair Value Of Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR)

Coursera: Great Momentum With Content Expansion

Apr 26

Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Apr 21
Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
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AI Integration And University Partnerships Will Expand Global Reach

Expanding partnerships and AI integration could drive growth in enrollments and revenue through technology-driven learning solutions and operational efficiencies.

Coursera: Guiding For A Decline In Its Most Promising Segment

Mar 07

If Online Education Has A Future, Coursera Is Positioned To Be In It

Jan 30

Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 74% Above Its Share Price

Dec 18
Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 74% Above Its Share Price

Coursera: Massive Cash Position, Some Growth, GAAP Unprofitable - A Step By Step Strategy

Nov 29

What Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) P/S Is Not Telling You

Nov 10
What Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) P/S Is Not Telling You

You Don't Have To Be An Optimist To Like Coursera

Oct 25

Is Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) Trading At A 36% Discount?

Sep 18
Is Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) Trading At A 36% Discount?

Coursera: The AI Revolution Hasn't Truly Started Yet

Sep 18

Is It Time To Consider Buying Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR)?

Aug 23
Is It Time To Consider Buying Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR)?

Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) Shares Climb 65% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up

Jul 27
Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) Shares Climb 65% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up

Coursera: A Good Contrarian Buy

Jun 18

Coursera: Likely An Overreaction From Temporary Headwinds

May 13

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) Shares

Apr 21
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Coursera, Inc.'s (NYSE:COUR) Shares

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Coursera makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:COUR Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 26774-64377123
31 Dec 25758-51358122
30 Sep 25740-46349121
30 Jun 25722-51343123
31 Mar 25705-66343127
31 Dec 24695-79340132
30 Sep 24684-78334137
30 Jun 24674-97333143
31 Mar 24657-105322151
31 Dec 23636-117321160
30 Sep 23609-148331166
30 Jun 23580-152331169
31 Mar 23551-169333171
31 Dec 22524-175327165
30 Sep 22497-171319161
30 Jun 22470-168300154
31 Mar 22447-165286151
31 Dec 21415-145257135
30 Sep 21384-124223120
30 Jun 21356-104194106
31 Mar 21328-7116283
31 Dec 20294-6714477
31 Dec 19184-478756

Quality Earnings: COUR is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: COUR is currently unprofitable.

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: COUR is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 16.9% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare COUR's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: COUR is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Consumer Services industry (15%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: COUR has a negative Return on Equity (-10.08%), as it is currently unprofitable.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/01 21:21
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/01 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Coursera, Inc. is covered by 21 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Phillip LeytesBerenberg
Brett KnoblauchBerenberg
Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital Markets Equity Research