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Coursera (COUR)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Coursera.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for COUR.

Coursera Enters Merger Agreement with Udemy
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M&A
Board Change
  • Coursera, Inc. entered into a Merger Agreement with Udemy, Inc. on December 17, 2025, under which Chess Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Coursera, will merge with and into Udemy, with Udemy surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Coursera.
  • Each share of Udemy Common Stock will be converted into the right to receive 0.800 shares of Coursera Common Stock.
  • Coursera's Board of Directors unanimously approved the merger, the issuance of Coursera Common Stock, and an amendment to increase authorized shares, recommending stockholder approval.
  • Following the merger, the combined company's Board will comprise nine directors, with six from Coursera and three from Udemy. Coursera's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will maintain their roles.
  • The merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including stockholder and regulatory approvals, and has a termination date of December 17, 2026, with potential extensions for regulatory approvals until March 17, 2027, or June 17, 2027.
Dec 17, 2025, 10:17 PM
Coursera to Combine with Udemy in All-Stock Transaction
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M&A
Share Buyback
New Projects/Investments
  • Coursera has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Udemy in an all-stock transaction. Upon closing, existing Coursera shareholders are expected to own approximately 59% and Udemy shareholders approximately 41% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. The transaction is expected to close by the second half of 2026.
  • The combined company is projected to have a pro forma annual revenue exceeding $1.5 billion over the last 12 months, with a gross margin of just over 60% and Adjusted EBITDA of more than $150 million, representing a 10% Adjusted EBITDA margin.
  • $115 million of annualized run rate cost synergies have been identified, expected to be fully realized within 24 months of closing. The combined entity will hold nearly $1.2 billion in cash as of the third quarter 2025, and Coursera anticipates executing a sizable share repurchase program following the close.
  • Strategically, the combination aims to create a leading technology platform for skills, accelerating AI-native innovation, enhancing global reach, and leveraging complementary strengths in consumer (Coursera's 191 million learners) and enterprise (Udemy's 17,000+ enterprise customers and $525 million of annual recurring revenue) segments.
Dec 17, 2025, 1:00 PM
Coursera Announces Combination with Udemy
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Coursera has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Udemy in an all-stock transaction.
  • Upon closing, existing Coursera shareholders are expected to own approximately 59% of the combined company, and Udemy shareholders approximately 41% on a fully diluted basis.
  • The combined pro forma annual revenue exceeds $1.5 billion over the last 12 months, with a trailing 12-month gross margin of just over 60% and more than $150 million of adjusted EBITDA, representing a 10% adjusted EBITDA margin.
  • The companies expect to realize $115 million of annualized run rate cost synergies within 24 months of closing.
  • The transaction is expected to close by the second half of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Dec 17, 2025, 1:00 PM
Coursera Announces Combination with Udemy
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • Coursera has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Udemy, aiming to create a leading technology platform for skills discovery, development, and mastery.
  • The combined pro forma annual revenue exceeds $1.5 billion over the last 12 months, with a gross margin of just over 60% and more than $150 million of Adjusted EBITDA.
  • The all-stock transaction will result in existing Coursera shareholders owning approximately 59% and Udemy shareholders approximately 41% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.
  • The companies have identified $115 million of annualized run rate cost synergies, expected to be fully realized within 24 months of closing.
  • The transaction is expected to close by the second half of 2026, and the combined entity will eventually operate under the Coursera brand.
Dec 17, 2025, 1:00 PM
Coursera and Udemy Announce Business Combination
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M&A
Share Buyback
  • Coursera and Udemy announced a proposed tax-free, stock-for-stock business combination where each Udemy share will be exchanged for 0.800 Coursera shares.
  • The transaction is anticipated to close by the second half of 2026 and will result in pro-forma ownership of approximately 59% for Coursera shareholders and 41% for Udemy shareholders.
  • The combined company, which will retain the name Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), expects to generate anticipated annual run-rate cost synergies of $115 million within 24 months of closing.
  • Based on reported financial results for October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, the combined entity would have had $1,536 million in total revenue and a combined cash balance of $1.2 billion as of Q3 2025.
Dec 17, 2025, 1:00 PM
Coursera Announces Combination with Udemy
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M&A
Share Buyback
New Projects/Investments
  • Coursera, Inc. (COUR) and Udemy, Inc. (UDMY) have entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement, with the combined company having an implied equity value of approximately $2.5 billion based on closing prices on December 16, 2025.
  • Udemy stockholders will receive 0.800 shares of Coursera common stock for each Udemy share, resulting in existing Coursera stockholders owning approximately 59% and Udemy stockholders approximately 41% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.
  • The combined entity is projected to achieve pro forma annual revenue of more than $1.5 billion and anticipates annual run-rate cost synergies of $115 million within 24 months of closing.
  • The transaction is expected to close by the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, and Coursera anticipates executing a sizable share repurchase program following the close.
Dec 17, 2025, 12:57 PM
Coursera and Udemy Announce Merger
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
Share Buyback
  • Coursera and Udemy have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction.
  • The implied equity value of the combined company is approximately $2.5 billion, based on closing prices on December 16, 2025.
  • The merger is expected to generate anticipated annual run-rate cost synergies of $115 million within 24 months of closing.
  • Upon the closing of the transaction, existing Coursera stockholders are expected to own approximately 59% and existing Udemy stockholders approximately 41% of the combined company.
  • The transaction is expected to close by the second half of 2026, subject to required regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Dec 17, 2025, 12:30 PM
Coursera's European MOOC Market Positioned for Substantial Growth
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Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
New Projects/Investments
  • The European Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) market is projected to grow significantly, from an estimated USD 5.22 billion in 2025 to USD 25.46 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 37.3%.
  • Coursera is identified as a key player in the moderately consolidated European MOOC market.
  • IE University has surpassed one million enrollments on Coursera, highlighting growing engagement with MOOCs in Europe.
  • This market expansion is driven by factors such as the increasing adoption of AI and machine learning technologies, and accelerated MOOC adoption post-COVID-19, despite challenges like high course creation costs.
Dec 10, 2025, 9:07 AM
Coursera Updates Financial Guidance and Details Strategic AI and Enterprise Initiatives
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CFO Change
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Coursera is managing a CFO transition, with Mike Foley serving as interim CFO after Ken's departure in late October, while the search for a permanent, experienced public company CFO is ongoing.
  • The company has raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $750 million-$754 million (8%-9% year-over-year growth) and its annual EBITDA margin guidance to 8%, driven by 10% year-over-year revenue growth in both Q2 and Q3.
  • The consumer segment demonstrated strong growth, with 10% year-over-year growth in Q2 and 13% in Q3, and recorded 7.7 million new registered learners in Q3.
  • Coursera is actively pursuing an AI strategy, evidenced by 14 enrollments per minute in GenAI-related content and new partnerships with OpenAI for content integration and Anthropic for AI learning content.
  • In the enterprise segment, Net Revenue Retention (NRR) was 89% in Q3. The company appointed Anthony Salcedo as Enterprise GM and is investing in Skills Tracks with verified assessments to address workforce upskilling needs.
Nov 25, 2025, 6:00 PM
Coursera Updates Financial Guidance and Strategic Initiatives
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Guidance Update
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
New Projects/Investments
  • Coursera's CEO, Greg Hart, highlighted renewed focus and faster execution, leading to an increased full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $750-$754 million (8%-9% year-over-year growth) and an 8% EBITDA margin, up from initial guidance of $720-$730 million (4% growth) and 7% EBITDA margin.
  • The company reported revenue growth of 10% year-over-year in both Q2 and Q3, with consumer revenue growing 10% in Q2 and 13% in Q3. Q3 also saw 7.7 million new registered learners, the highest since Q2/Q3 2020.
  • Strategic initiatives include accelerating product innovation and content expansion, now offering over 12,000 courses (a 44% year-over-year increase). Coursera is leveraging AI through partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic, and expects to have over 1,000 AI-dubbed courses in five languages by year-end, which have shown to contribute to 22% faster course completions.
  • While consumer growth is strong, the enterprise Net Retention Rate (NRR) declined to 89% in Q3 from 93% in Q2, with Coursera for Government being particularly challenged. The company is addressing this with new leadership and the introduction of "Skills Tracks" for workforce upskilling.
Nov 25, 2025, 6:00 PM