Needham Rates Coursera (COUR) buy, $10 Price Target
Analyst Ryan MacDonald from Needham maintains a Buy rating for Coursera, Inc., setting a price target of $10, a 73.61% upside from the current price.
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Needham rated Coursera, Inc. ($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 analyst Ryan MacDonald reiterated a Buy rating on Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) with a $10 price target on June 24, 2026.
- Needham's $10 price target implies 73.61% upside from Coursera, Inc.'s ($COUR) current $5.76 share price.
- Coursera's stock traded at $6.09 on Friday, with a market cap of about $1.65 billion and a forward P/E of 6.88.
- RBC Capital also reiterated a Buy rating, while Goldman Sachs maintained a Sell rating with a $6 target.
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Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald reiterated his Buy rating on Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) on June 24, 2026, with a price target of $10. This comes as Coursera's stock traded at $6.09 on Friday.
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Coursera, Inc. Stock Up 14.3%
Shares of NYSE:COUR traded near $6.09 on Friday. Coursera has a market cap of about $1.65 billion, a forward P/E ratio of 6.88, and a beta of 1.249. The stock's 52-week range is between $5.00 and $13.56, with a 50-day moving average of $5.66 and a 200-day moving average of $7.28. The company maintains a solid liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.465 and a quick ratio of 2.345, while its debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.76.
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Recent Earnings
Coursera reported revenue of $773.9 million with a growth rate of 9.1%. However, the company is not yet profitable, recording a net margin of -8.23% and a return on equity of -10.26%. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 23, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at Coursera, Inc.
On June 11, 2026, several insiders, including Mitchell Theodore, Paterson Lydia, and Sandell Scott, each purchased 34,260 shares. These transactions were not part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 24, 2026, Needham reiterated its Buy rating on Coursera with a $10 price target. RBC Capital also reiterated a Buy rating with a $7 target. In contrast, Goldman Sachs maintained a Sell rating with a $6 target on February 9, 2026. The consensus among analysts suggests a Buy recommendation with a mean target price of $8 based on 10 analyst opinions.
About Coursera, Inc.
Coursera, Inc. operates an online learning platform offering education and skills training worldwide. Based in Mountain View, California, and led by CEO Gregory M. Hart, the company serves individuals, businesses, and institutions through various segments. Coursera provides online bachelor's and master's degrees, certificates, and specializations in fields like business and technology.
Bottom Line
The reiteration of the Buy rating by Needham reflects ongoing confidence in Coursera's growth potential. Despite current profitability challenges, the company's robust market presence and diverse educational offerings are noteworthy. As with all 13F filings and analyst ratings, these are backward-looking and should be considered as part of a broader investment strategy.
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