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Coursera Inc (COUR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/17/2025: COUR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $9.69
1 Year Target Price $9.69
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 8.31% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.39B 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 07/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.76 - 11.74 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 | ||
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 2025-07-23 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.0863 | 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 24.88 | Enterprise Value 615702000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.98 |
Enterprise Value 615702000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.98 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.87 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -7.45 | Shares Outstanding 161400000 | Shares Floating 139451214 |
Shares Outstanding 161400000 | Shares Floating 139451214 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.09 | Percent Institutions 79.59 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Coursera Inc
Company Overview
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.
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 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
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
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
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.
Peer Comparison
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 | Website https://www.coursera.org |
Full time employees 1260 | Website https://www.coursera.org | ||
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.
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