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COUR Stock Forecast: Coursera, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$4.84
−2.62% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Coursera, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $7 — +44.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$1.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
47 / 100
Median analyst target
$7.00
Analysts covering
11
Revenue$298.6M+59.6% y/y
Operating income−$4.9M
Net income−$80.4M
Free cash flow−$27.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.3%
1M
−10.7%
YTD
−34.2%
1Y
−52.6%
From 52W high
−54.9%
From 52W low
+4.3%
$5
$11
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

COUR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Coursera, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
47 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
85
Revisions
74
Accruals
58
Growth
53
Volatility
48
Quality
46
Size
40
Issuance
32
Momentum
9

Value (85): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (9): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

COUR stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on COUR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$4$6$8$10$12Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26COURHigh $10.00Median $7.00Low $6.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says11 analysts
7 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $6.00Median $7.00High $10.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +44.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Oct 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$8.00 → $6.00
3 Aug 2026Goldman SachsUpgradeNeutral—
3 Aug 2026Goldman SachsUpgradeNeutral$5.50 → $6.50
6 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
6 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$7.00 → $8.00
30 June 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
30 June 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$8.00 → $7.00
24 June 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
24 June 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
27 Apr 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
24 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
24 Apr 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
9 Feb 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
6 Feb 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
6 Feb 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
6 Feb 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
6 Feb 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsOutperform—
30 Jan 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsOutperform—
5 Jan 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
18 Dec 2025RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. COUR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

COUR vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Coursera, Inc. returned −52.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

COUR vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26COURS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

COUR analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+6.1%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Coursera, Inc. (COUR) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−15.6×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.4×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 66% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−8.3×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
59.6%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
59.6%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Gross margin
58.1%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Operating margin
−1.6%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Net margin
−15.4%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−15.2%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Return on assets
−2.4%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Coursera, Inc. (COUR) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Coursera, Inc. has a market value of $1.4B and an enterprise value of $307.2M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $885.4M. The latest quarter grew 59.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$136.3M, a −15.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.67.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $10.6M, after $22.8M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 274.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: −15.6×; forward P/E: 5.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Coursera, Inc. employs 1,307 people — $677K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

COUR vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEducation & Training Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
COURCoursera, Inc.$1.4B
47
AFYAAfya Ltd.$1.3B
85
UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.$1.1B
17
STRAStrategic Education, Inc.$1.8B
95
APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.$890.2M
97
PXEDPhoenix Education Partners, Inc.$857.6M
57
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corp.$2.1B
94

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Coursera, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest COUR news & analysis

US Ranks Eighth Globally for AI Preparedness in Coursera's New AI-Human Skills Synergy Index

Business Wire · 29 Sept 2026neutral

Coursera released the eighth edition of its Global Skills Report, introducing a new AI-Human Skills Synergy Index. The report ranks the United States eighth globally, noting the US leads in AI policy, infrastructure, and technology readiness but ranks 27th for learner proficiency and behavior.

Why it matters — The new Index showcases Coursera's analytical and research capabilities, offering insights into global AI skill development that could be relevant to how the platform positions its offerings.

Coursera vs. Chegg: Which EdTech Stock is the Better Buy Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks compares Coursera (COUR) and Chegg (CHGG) as both EdTech companies reshape their platforms around AI and employability. The article highlights differing growth, cash flow, and valuation trends between the two companies.

Why it matters — A COUR watcher would care because the comparison shows how the company's AI and employability-focused repositioning stacks against a direct competitor across key financial metrics.

Coursera Announces Legal Leadership Transition

Business Wire · 21 Sept 2026neutral

Coursera announced a transition in its legal leadership, based in Mountain View, California. The announcement was made via Business Wire.

Why it matters — A legal leadership transition is a notable organizational change that COUR watchers may track for implications on governance and leadership stability.

Can Coursera Convert 44% Subscriber Growth Into Bigger Profits Ahead?

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026positive

Coursera reported 44% subscriber growth, which is boosting its recurring revenues and margins. However, pressure in its transactional offerings continues to pose a challenge for the company.

Why it matters — A COUR watcher would care because the subscriber growth signals strengthening recurring revenue even as the company navigates ongoing weakness in its transactional business.

Coursera, Inc. (COUR) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Coursera, Inc. released a prepared-remarks transcript from its shareholder/analyst call, published by Seeking Alpha. The transcript contains the company's prepared remarks from the call.

Why it matters — A Coursera watcher would care because the transcript offers direct insight into the company's own commentary and positioning as conveyed to shareholders and analysts.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about COUR stock

What is the COUR stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Coursera, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $7, with estimates ranging from $6 to $10. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is COUR stock a buy right now?

Of the 11 analysts covering Coursera, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Coursera, Inc. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank COUR?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Coursera, Inc. ranks 47 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (85 of 100).

Will COUR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +44.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Coursera, Inc. 47 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the COUR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Coursera, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for COUR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $6 to $10 over the next 12 months.

How has COUR stock performed over the past year?

Coursera, Inc. returned -52.6% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Coursera, Inc. do?

Coursera, Inc. is an online learning platform that provides education and skills training for individuals, businesses, universities, and government organizations.

What is the latest news on COUR?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 29 Sept 2026): "US Ranks Eighth Globally for AI Preparedness in Coursera's New AI-Human Skills Synergy Index". Coursera released the eighth edition of its Global Skills Report, introducing a new AI-Human Skills Synergy Index. The report ranks the United States eighth globally, noting the US leads in AI policy, infrastructure, and technology readiness but ranks 27th for learner proficiency and behavior.

Company

About Coursera, Inc.

Coursera, Inc. is an online learning platform that provides education and skills training for individuals, businesses, universities, and government organizations. Coursera offers guided projects, courses, specializations, professional certificates, online bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and postgraduate diplomas across areas such as business, computer science, technology, data science, health, and other professional fields. The company serves learners and institutions through products including Coursera Plus, Coursera for Enterprise, Coursera for Business, Coursera for Campus, and Coursera for Government. Coursera’s platform is designed to connect learners, educators, and organizations with flexible digital education content and credential programs that support career development, workforce training, and academic learning. Based in Mountain View, California, Coursera plays a significant role in the global online education market by combining course content, credential pathways, and enterprise learning solutions in one platform.

CEO Mr. Gregory M. Hart · 1,307 employees · United States · https://www.coursera.org