Why is COUR Up Today?

COUR
$5.14
▲ +3.56% (+$0.18)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:34 PM ET

About Coursera, Inc.

Coursera Inc is an online learning platform that connects learners, educators, and institutions with the goal of providing educational content that is affordable, accessible, and relevant. It combines content, data, and technology into a single, unified platform that is customizable and extensible t...

Sector: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
Market Cap: $1.83B
Forward P/E: 18.3
52-Week Range: $4.53 - $11.28
Employees: 1,260

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on COUR, with 86% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector is up 3.3% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.8x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector: +3.3%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

COUR is significantly outperforming the market (+3.4% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
COUR
This Stock
+3.56%
vs S&P 500: +3.38%
vs Nasdaq: +3.25%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, COUR is expected to trade between:
$5.03 - $5.29

Key Level to Watch

$5.39 resistance
Watch for continuation above $5.14

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:34 PM (-176 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.38
Put/Call Ratio
91.9%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 38,042
Put Volume: 14,337
Total: 52,379
Unusual Activity: $5 PUT (5,000 vol) $5 CALL (3,000 vol) $5 CALL (3,000 vol)

Historical Context

COUR has moved more than 3.0% up on 36 occasions in the past year.

41.7%
Continuation Rate
15/36 times continued up
-0.85%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 30, 2026 (6.2%) → Next day: +3.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is COUR stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on COUR, with 86% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is COUR stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, COUR shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the COUR stock price target?

COUR is currently trading at $5.14. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $5.03 - $5.29. See long-term price prediction →

Will COUR stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that COUR's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $5.39 (resistance).

Is COUR stock oversold or overbought?

COUR's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 45.2. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for COUR stock?

COUR's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.01. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is COUR outperforming or underperforming the market?

COUR (+3.56%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+3.4% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for COUR?

COUR's MACD (-0.23) is currently below the signal line (-0.22), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 22.0) is moderate.

Is COUR in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, COUR is in a bearish trend. The price ($5.14) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($5.21) and 50-day SMA ($5.6). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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