Coursera (COUR) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

COUR - Coursera, Inc.

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
$5.22
-0.01 (-0.19%) β–Ό
5d: -13.14%
30d: -6.45%
90d: -2.06%
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Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 22, 2026
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Signal fired Sep 4, 2026 at $5.80 · last confirmed Sep 9, 2026

Strength: 8.4/10

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Bottom Line:
⏸️ WAIT FOR STABILIZATION: COUR is down 13.1% over the last 5 days. While fundamentals may be solid, catching a falling knife is risky. Wait for price to stabilize before entering.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$17.63
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$10.95
52.3% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 11.0x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: COUR is currently trading at $5.22, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $5.53 to $6.18. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 6.3) compared to its historical average (11.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 16.7% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, COUR is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $5.19. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: COUR scores 23/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $8.17 (+56.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range $5.53 - $6.18
Company Quality Score 51/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 57.1%

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All Signals

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (23/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading 56.5% below Wall St target ($8.17)
  • WARNING: Composite score 51/100 in the bottom quintile β€” this cohort historically lags the market

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $5.53 - $6.18
Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $5.19
Resistance Level $6.64
Current Trend Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of Sep 11, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 6.34
Wall Street Target $8.17 (+56.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 59.6%
Profit Margin -15.4%
Valuation Discount vs History -16.7% cheaper
PE vs Historical 6.3 vs 11.0 CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -16.7% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $4.70 (-10%)
2-Year Target $4.23 (-19%)
3-Year Target $3.81 (-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 6β†’11) $6.60 (+26%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 20.2, Growth: 30.1%) $36.59 (+601%)
Base: (SPY PE: 6.3, Growth: 30.1%) $11.50 (+120%)
Bear: (PE: 5.4, Growth: 30.1%) $9.78 (+87%)
πŸ’‘ Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 6.3 to 11.0
Stabilization Target: $9.05 (+73.5%)
PE Expansion Potential: +73.5%
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