Coursera Inc (COUR)

Over the past six months, Coursera's stock experienced several notable events. Coursera last reported earnings on February 5, 2026, for Q4 and full-year 2025, reporting $0.06 EPS for the quarter, meeting consensus estimates, and revenue of $196.90 million, a 9.9% increase year-over-year. As of April 9, 2026, Coursera's shares hit a new 52-week low of $5.47. On October 3, 2025, Coursera announced the resignation of its Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, Kenneth R. Hahn, effective October 29, 2025. As of April 9, 2026, analysts have a consensus "Hold" rating for Coursera, with an average target price of $10.62. In February 2026, SVP Alan B. Cardenas sold 9,710 shares of Coursera's stock.

While specific seasonal data for Coursera's own product demand is not explicitly detailed, the nature of online education and Coursera's own content on demand forecasting suggest that seasonality is a factor influencing demand. Demand can often be influenced by academic calendars, with potential increases in enrollment during traditional academic breaks or at the beginning of new academic terms. The 2021 Impact Report noted that the demand for online learning on Coursera continued to outpace pre-pandemic levels, suggesting a sustained high demand.

Coursera, Inc. is an American for-profit online university and global learning platform founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. It operates in the e-learning, educational and training services, software & services, and internet software and services sectors. Coursera's offerings are categorized into Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, providing a range of learning content and credentials, including online degrees. The platform features entry-level Professional Certificates from major companies and incorporates generative AI-powered features to enhance learning.

Coursera has a significant international presence, with over 80% of its learners from outside the U.S. As of 2024, Coursera had 168 million users globally. Key user bases include the United States, India, Mexico, Brazil and China. The company's revenue breakdown by region includes the U.S., Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific. Coursera expanded its international footprint with its first engineering office outside the U.S. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 2019.

Coursera maintains a strong brand reputation, built on its mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. In 2021, the company achieved B Corporation certification and transitioned into a Public Benefit Corporation. Over the past year, Coursera has continued to be a trusted platform for individuals and institutions globally. The company's platform innovations, including generative AI-powered features, also contribute to its standing as a leader in scalable and personalized learning.

Coursera's ownership structure includes institutional, insider, and public/individual investors. Approximately 65.68% of the company's stock is owned by institutional investors, including Vanguard Group Inc and BlackRock, Inc. Insiders own approximately 15.54% of the company's stock, with Scott Sandell owning the most shares. Public companies and individual investors collectively own about 18.78% of the stock.