Needham Rates Coursera (COUR) buy, $10 Price Target
Needham continues its bullish stance on Coursera, maintaining a buy rating and $10 price target, a 64.20% upside from the current price.
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Needham rated Coursera, Inc. ($COUR) "buy" with a $10 price target on June 24, 2026.
Since the rating, $COUR is down 1.8% after 1 week, down 11.8% after 1 month and down 18.9% to date (from the $6.09 close on Jun 24, 2026).
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Key Points
- Needham reiterated its buy rating on Coursera, setting a $10 price target on June 24, 2026.
- Needham's $10 price target implies 64.20% upside from Coursera, Inc.'s ($COUR) current $6.09 share price.
- Shares of Coursera traded near $5.41 on Wednesday, with several institutional investors adjusting their holdings.
- Insider buying activity includes multiple purchases by executives on June 11, 2026.
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Needham has reiterated its buy rating on Coursera (COUR) with a price target of $10, according to an analyst note by Ryan MacDonald on June 24, 2026. This reaffirmation comes as the stock traded near $5.41 on Wednesday.
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Other Institutional Activity in Coursera
Several institutional investors have recently adjusted their positions in Coursera. Baillie Gifford & Co increased its holdings by 60,074 shares, bringing its total to 14,651,016 shares valued at about $85.3 million. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its stake by 1,084,055 shares, ending with 13,804,748 shares worth approximately $80.3 million, marking a 7.3% decrease. NEA Management Company, LLC maintained its position with 12,867,769 shares valued at $74.9 million. Caledonia (Private) Investments Pty Ltd cut its holdings by 593,496 shares, resulting in 11,459,174 shares valued at $66.7 million. Pale Fire Capital SE opened a new position with 10,511,603 shares worth around $61.2 million, while Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC also initiated a stake with 7,275,421 shares valued at $42.3 million.
Coursera, Inc. Stock Up 20.8%
As of Wednesday, Coursera's shares traded near $5.41. The stock has seen various institutional activities, reflecting diverse investor sentiment. The current market dynamics and analyst ratings indicate a mixed outlook for the stock.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Coursera, Inc.
On June 11, 2026, several insiders at Coursera made significant stock purchases. Mitchell Theodore, Lydia Paterson, Scott Sandell, Marylou Maco, Carmen Chang, and Sohaib Abbasi each bought 34,260 shares. These transactions were not part of a pre-planned 10b5-1 trading plan.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 24, 2026, Needham reiterated its buy rating on Coursera with a $10 price target. Earlier in the year, BMO Capital and JP Morgan maintained their buy ratings with targets of $7 and $8, respectively. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs maintained a sell rating with a $6 target. The consensus among analysts remains positive, with a recommendation leaning towards buy and an average target price around $8.
Bottom Line
Coursera continues to attract attention from analysts and institutional investors, with Needham reaffirming its buy rating and setting a $10 target. While the stock's recent performance has been under scrutiny, significant insider buying suggests confidence in the company's prospects. As always, it's important to remember that analyst ratings and institutional filings are backward-looking and may not reflect current market conditions.
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