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Coursera Inc (COUR)

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$8.75
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/27/2025: COUR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Below Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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15 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $9.69

Year Target Price $9.69

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$9.69Target price
Low$5.76
Current$8.75
high$11.74

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 8.31%
Avg. Invested days 51
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.41B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.69
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.69
Volume (30-day avg) 15
Beta 1.38
52 Weeks Range 5.76 - 11.74
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.76 - 11.74
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.42

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -9.37%
Operating Margin (TTM) -8.53%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -6%
Return on Equity (TTM) -10.83%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 25.84
Enterprise Value 667350000
Price to Sales(TTM) 2
Enterprise Value 667350000
Price to Sales(TTM) 2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.95
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -7.45
Shares Outstanding 161400000
Shares Floating 139451214
Shares Outstanding 161400000
Shares Floating 139451214
Percent Insiders 7.09
Percent Institutions 79.61

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 9.69
Buy 3
Strong Buy 5
Buy 3
Strong Buy 5
Hold 5
Sell 2
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Coursera Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Coursera Inc. was founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. It began by offering free online courses and has evolved into a leading platform for online education and training, partnering with universities and institutions worldwide. Coursera went public in March 2021.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Degrees: Offers fully online bachelor's and master's degree programs in various fields, partnering with universities to deliver accredited degrees.
  • Professional Certificates: Provides job-relevant skills training and certifications in specific industries, often in partnership with companies like Google and IBM.
  • Guided Projects: Offers short, hands-on projects that allow learners to develop specific skills quickly.
  • Coursera Plus: A subscription service that provides unlimited access to a selection of courses, Specializations, and Professional Certificates.
  • Coursera for Business: Provides enterprise learning solutions for companies to upskill and reskill their workforce.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Jeff Maggioncalda serves as the CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments focusing on engineering, product development, marketing, and sales.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Degrees: Accredited degree programs in high-demand fields. Market share is growing but fragmented across various specializations. Competitors include 2U (TWOU) and universities offering online programs directly.
  • Professional Certificates: Job-relevant certifications developed in partnership with industry leaders. Competitors include edX (acquired by 2U), Udacity, and LinkedIn Learning (MSFT). Revenue generation is significant but not publicly broken out as standalone.
  • Coursera for Business: Enterprise learning platform; competes with LinkedIn Learning (MSFT), Pluralsight (acquired by Vista Equity Partners), and Skillsoft.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The online education market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing demand for flexible learning options and skills-based training. It is becoming more personalized and focused on job outcomes.

Positioning

Coursera is a leading platform offering a wide range of educational content, from individual courses to full degrees, and is differentiated by its university partnerships and focus on high-quality content.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global online education market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Coursera is positioned to capture a significant share by focusing on enterprise solutions and high-quality accredited programs.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition and reputation
  • Extensive partnerships with leading universities and institutions
  • Diverse range of course offerings
  • Focus on job-relevant skills and certifications
  • Large user base

Weaknesses

  • High marketing and sales expenses
  • Competition from other online learning platforms
  • Dependence on university partnerships
  • Relatively high price point for some courses and programs
  • Profitability concerns.

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Developing new course offerings in emerging fields
  • Increasing focus on enterprise learning solutions
  • Leveraging AI and machine learning to personalize learning experiences
  • Acquiring smaller educational platforms

Threats

  • Increasing competition from other online learning platforms
  • Economic downturns impacting educational spending
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Technological disruptions in the education sector
  • Security breaches and data privacy concerns

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • 2U (TWOU)
  • Udemy (UDMY)
  • Skillsoft (SKIL)

Competitive Landscape

Coursera is well-positioned due to its brand and university partnerships. However, other players like Udemy and Skillsoft have different strengths and target markets.

Major Acquisitions

LearnQuest

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 35
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded enterprise training offerings and increased Coursera's presence in the professional training market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Coursera has experienced significant growth in users and revenue since its founding.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth, driven by increasing demand for online education and expansion into new markets.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include partnerships with new universities and institutions, expansion of the Coursera for Business platform, and the launch of new degree programs.

Summary

Coursera is a leading online education platform with strong university partnerships and a wide range of course offerings. It faces stiff competition and profitability challenges. The company's revenue is growing, but it needs to address its losses to sustain its growth trajectory.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Reports
  • Company Website

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and analyst estimates. It is not financial advice.

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About Coursera Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Mountain View, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-03-31
CEO, President & Director Mr. Gregory M. Hart
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Education & Training Services
Full time employees 1260
Full time employees 1260

Coursera, Inc. provides online educational services in the United States, Europe, Africa, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees. The company offers guided projects, courses, and specializations, as well as online degrees; and certificates for entry-level professional, non-entry level professional, university, and MasterTrack. It offers its products to individuals, enterprise, business, campus, and government. The company was formerly known as Dkandu, Inc. and changed its name to Coursera, Inc. in April 2012. Coursera, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.