Is COUR stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, COUR is currently a HOLD with low confidence. 📊 HOLD: COUR shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of COUR stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for COUR to be between $4.96 and $6.05. The current price is $5.08.

What is the analyst price target for COUR?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for COUR is $8.17. This implies a potential upside of 60.8% from current levels.

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

COUR - Coursera, Inc.

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE

$5.08

0.12 (2.42%) ▲

5d: +0.4%

30d: -17.8%

90d: -13.9%

HOLD

LOW Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Oct 22, 2026 19d

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Options positioning is turning defensive after a sharp run-up - a pattern consistent with institutional profit-taking. View Scanner →

Signal fired Sep 30, 2026 at $5.04 · last confirmed Oct 1, 2026

Strength: 6.1/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: COUR shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 25.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$17.15

Based on 14.5% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$10.65

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 10.7x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: COUR is currently trading at $5.08, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $4.96 to $6.05. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 6.2) compared to its historical average (10.7). 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. Immediate support is located at $4.53, while resistance sits at $5.30.

Market Sentiment: COUR scores 92/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $8.17 (+60.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position SLIGHTLY LOW

Historical Trading Range $4.96 - $6.05

Company Quality Score 68/100 (BUY)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 90.5%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BULLISH: Strong technical setup (92/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 60.8% below Wall St target ($8.17)
CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 29% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $4.96 - $6.05

Current vs Trading Range SLIGHTLY LOW

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $4.53

Resistance Level $5.30

Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Technical data as of Oct 1, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 6.17

Wall Street Target $8.17 (+60.8%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 59.6%

Profit Margin -15.4%

Valuation Discount vs History -16.7% cheaper

PE vs Historical 6.2 vs 10.7 CHEAP

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -16.7% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $4.57 (-10%)

2-Year Target $4.11 (-19%)

3-Year Target $3.70 (-27%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 6→11) $6.42 (+26%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.4, Growth: 30.1%) $37.00 (+628%)

Base: (SPY PE: 6.2, Growth: 30.1%) $11.20 (+120%)

Bear: (PE: 5.2, Growth: 30.1%) $9.52 (+87%)

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 6.2 to 10.7

Stabilization Target: $8.81 (+73.4%)

PE Expansion Potential: +73.4%

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