Coursera Inc (COUR)

Coursera's stock price has declined by 29.48% over the last 12 months. As of May 7, 2026, the share price was $6.27, a significant drop from $8.91 on May 8, 2025, and hit a new 52-week low of $5.00 in April 2026. A major event was the announcement in December 2025 of its intention to acquire Udemy in an all-stock merger. In Q1 CY2026, Coursera met revenue expectations but missed EPS estimates, leading to a stock drop. Analysts have given Coursera a consensus "Hold" rating.

While Coursera offers courses on demand analytics and acknowledges seasonality as a general factor, specific detailed information regarding the seasonal trends for Coursera's own products and services is not explicitly provided. General statements indicate that the demand for online learning on Coursera continued to outpace pre-pandemic levels as of September 2021.

Coursera, Inc. is an online learning platform that collaborates with universities and organizations to deliver educational content and credentials. It operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Education & Training Services industry. The company provides an online platform connecting learners, educators, and institutions with educational content. Its major products and services are categorized into Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees segments, offering courses, specializations, certificate programs, guided projects, and degree programs.

Coursera has a significant global presence, operating in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. Over 80% of its learners are from outside the U.S., with key user bases including the United States, India, Mexico, Brazil, and China. Coursera has also expanded its engineering footprint internationally with an office in Toronto, Canada. Other countries with notable growth in Coursera users include Paraguay, Lebanon, the Philippines, Guyana, and Indonesia.

Coursera's brand reputation has been shaped by its B Corporation certification and operation as a Public Benefit Corporation. A change in its free course access policy, replacing the "audit" option with a limited "Preview Mode," generated negative sentiment among some users. However, Coursera has been recognized as a leader in Technology Skills Development Platforms by Forrester and has seen robust consumer segment growth, driven by expanding AI content. Enrollments in generative AI courses have significantly increased, and Coursera's AI-powered features have received high learner satisfaction ratings.

Coursera, Inc. has a diverse ownership structure. Institutional investors hold approximately 89.55% of the stock, with major holders including Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock, Inc., and Baillie Gifford & Co. Individual investors and public companies also hold a portion of the stock, with insiders owning approximately 15.77%. Scott Sandell owns the most shares among individuals.