Coursera, Inc. (COUR) Stock Price & Analysis
Coursera, Inc. (COUR) closed at USD 5.07 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.01% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 4.97; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 4.96–5.15 on volume of 6,954,799 shares. Market capitalization is $1.45B, with a 52-week range of USD 4.53–10.72 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (COUR)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $885M, net income -$136M (-15.4% margin), free cash flow $33.4M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold COUR (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.09 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 7.94 (range 6–10).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -52.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -84.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 0.18, revenue estimate $369M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (COUR)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $415M | $524M | $636M | $695M | $758M | $885M |
| Gross profit | $249M | $331M | $330M | $371M | $413M | — |
| Operating income | -$143M | -$177M | -$146M | -$113M | -$77.4M | -$158M |
| Net income | -$145M | -$175M | -$117M | -$79.5M | -$51.0M | -$136M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$1.28 | -$1.21 | -$0.77 | -$0.51 | -$0.31 | — |
| Free cash flow | $192K | -$39.6M | $28.6M | $93.8M | $107M | $33.4M |
| Gross margin | 60.1% | 63.3% | 51.9% | 53.5% | 54.6% | — |
| Operating margin | -34.4% | -33.9% | -22.9% | -16.3% | -10.2% | -17.8% |
| Net margin | -35.0% | -33.5% | -18.3% | -11.4% | -6.7% | -15.4% |
| Revenue growth | +41.5% | +26.1% | +21.4% | +9.3% | +9.0% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $822M | $780M | $722M | $726M | $793M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (COUR)
P/S 1.6x · P/FCF 43.5x · P/B 1.2x · FCF yield 2.30% · Earnings yield -9.39%
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (COUR)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold COUR. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.01% | $6.0M | New position |
Analysts (COUR)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.09 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 7.94 (low 6, high 10).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | BMO Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $8 → $6 |
| 2026-08-03 | Goldman Sachs | Upgrade | Sell → Neutral | $5.5 → $6.5 |
| 2026-07-06 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $7 → $8 |
| 2026-06-30 | B of A Securities | Target lowered | Neutral | $8 → $7 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (COUR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -52.0% | -84.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -52.1% | -31.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 57.4% | 53.6% |
| Max drawdown | -56.1% (Oct 2025→Sep 2026) | -86.0% (Nov 2021→Oct 2026) |
COUR analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.18 | $0.19 | -4.8% | $368.6M | 10 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.19 | $0.21 | -8.9% | $373.0M | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.63 | $0.60 | +6.1% | $1.24B | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.82 | $0.85 | -3.0% | $1.51B | 10 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 5.07 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.01% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 4.97 |
| Open | USD 4.9 |
| Day Range | USD 4.96 – 5.15 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 4.53 – 10.72 |
| Volume | 6,954,799 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.45B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (COUR)
Nexqual's technical model rates COUR "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.63 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 5.41) |
| MACD | -0.09 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (COUR)
Wall Street analysts rate COUR "Buy" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 7.94 (range USD 6–10), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 7.94 |
| High Target | USD 10 |
| Low Target | USD 6 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (COUR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.18 |
| Revenue Estimate | $368.57M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.11 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.08 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.1 vs est 0.08 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (COUR)
| Total Revenue | $885.40M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +59.60% |
| Gross Margin | +55.90% |
| Operating Margin | -1.64% |
| Profit Margin | -15.39% |
| ROE | -15.20% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 |
| Current Ratio | 1.59 |
| Total Cash | $982.20M |
| Total Debt | $9.70M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $33.40M (3.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (COUR)
Nexqual rates Coursera, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 56%, operating -2% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $982M cash vs $10M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $33M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 3.8% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -15%, ROA -2.4% |
Ownership (COUR)
| Insider Ownership | +3.35% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +90.35% |
| Shares Outstanding | 286.36M |
| Float | 226.72M |
| Short % of Float | +10.49% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (COUR)
Coursera, Inc. is led by Gregory M. Hart, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Gregory M. Hart |
|---|---|
| Co-Founder & Chairman | Andrew Y. Ng |
| CFO, Senior VP, Treasurer & Principal Accounting Officer | Michael D. Foley |
| Senior VP & CTO | Mustafa Furniturewala |
| Senior VP & Chief Product Officer | Patrick Supanc |
Major Backers & Investors (COUR)
Notable institutional backers of Coursera, Inc. include Pale Fire Capital SE, Caledonia (Private) Investments Pty Ltd, Baillie Gifford, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Pale Fire Capital SE | 7.73% |
| Caledonia (Private) Investments Pty Ltd | 7.71% |
| Baillie Gifford | 5.83% |
| NEA Management Company, LLC | 4.87% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 4.29% |
| Insight Holdings Group, LLC | 3.38% |
| Westerly Capital Management, LLC | 2.3% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.61% |
| BlackRock | 7.8% |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 1.12% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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