COURConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering Coursera, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $8 — +32.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (88): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Momentum (11): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on COUR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +32.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Upgrade | Neutral | $5.50 → $6.50 |
| 6 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $7.00 → $8.00 |
| 30 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $8.00 → $7.00 |
| 24 June 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 24 June 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 6 Feb 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 18 Dec 2025 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 18 Dec 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, Coursera, Inc. returned −47.1% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 96% of US stocks
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Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 36% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $1.7B and an enterprise value of $613.9M.
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.
Trailing P/E: −19.4×; forward P/E: 7.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Coursera, Inc. employs 1,307 people — $677K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research reports that Coursera (COUR) shares have begun gaining and may continue rising in the near term, based on solid earnings estimate revisions.
Why it matters — A COUR watcher would care because upward earnings estimate revisions are often viewed as a positive signal for the stock's near-term performance.
Coursera's CEO sold 46,069 shares in a transaction valued at approximately $266,279 as of August 15, 2026. The sale reduced the executive's direct equity holdings by 3%.
Why it matters — A COUR watcher would care because a reduction in the CEO's direct shareholding is an insider-trading signal worth monitoring for potential shifts in management's stake in the company.
Zacks Investment Research reports that the average of analysts' price targets for Coursera suggests a potential 44.3% upside, though it notes this metric alone is not reliably effective. However, the article adds that strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does point to a positive outlook.
Why it matters — A COUR watcher would care because the article highlights that analysts are collectively raising earnings estimates, which historically has been a more reliable indicator of potential upside than price targets alone.
Zacks Investment Research published an analysis comparing Coursera (COUR) and Nomura Research Institute (NRILY) as potential value options for investors in the Technology Services sector.
Why it matters — The piece positions Coursera among value-oriented stock comparisons, which could influence how value-focused investors perceive the company relative to peers.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Coursera (COUR) among business services stocks with growth potential, citing a rebound in U.S. services activity driven by robust demand and rising new orders. COUR was grouped alongside HURN, KFRC and KFY as names positioned in this improving environment.
Why it matters — A COUR watcher would note that the item frames Coursera as a business services stock well-positioned in a recovering U.S. services sector.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Coursera, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $8, with estimates ranging from $6.5 to $10. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Coursera, Inc. ranks 48 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 Revisions (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +32.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Coursera, Inc. 48 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $6.5 to $10 over the next 12 months.
Coursera, Inc. returned -47.1% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Coursera Inc. is a global online learning platform that partners with leading universities and companies to deliver courses, certificates, and degrees to learners worldwide.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 19 Aug 2026): "Why Coursera (COUR) Might be Well Poised for a Surge". Zacks Investment Research reports that Coursera (COUR) shares have begun gaining and may continue rising in the near term, based on solid earnings estimate revisions.
Coursera Inc. is a global online learning platform that partners with leading universities and companies to deliver courses, certificates, and degrees to learners worldwide. It operates through two primary segments: Consumer and Enterprise. The Consumer segment serves individual learners pursuing hands-on skills, professional certifications, and career advancement through accessible, affordable educational content. The Enterprise segment provides customizable solutions for businesses and institutions, integrating content, data, and technology into extensible platforms for workforce development and organizational training. Coursera Inc. covers diverse subjects including arts, chemistry, engineering, food and nutrition, health, humanities, law, medicine, and music, making high-quality education available anytime, anywhere. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, it plays a key role in the education technology sector by addressing the demand for lifelong learning and professional upskilling in a rapidly evolving job market.
CEO Mr. Gregory M. Hart · 1,307 employees · United States · https://www.coursera.org
