Coursera, Inc. — Cyborg Score 4/10

Mixed
Online Education / EdTech

Strategic Profile

Operating through three business segments (Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees), Coursera targets individuals, enterprises, and government institutions. The platform leverages its institutional partnerships and diverse course catalog to create multiple revenue streams while scaling globally.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Coursera faces significant headwinds with stock down 52% year-over-year and recent analyst downgrades, but maintains a market presence in an expanding edtech sector. Enterprise drag reported in Q4 2025 earnings contrasts with platform scale and diversified business model, creating mixed investment signals.

Top Insights

  • Market cap declined ~$350M (25%+) from 2025 highs; stock trading near 52-week lows as of late February 2026
  • Goldman Sachs lowered price target from $9 to $6 in early February 2026, signaling analyst skepticism
  • Three-segment model (Consumer, Enterprise, Degrees) provides diversification but Enterprise segment showing weakness per February 2026 earnings
  • Global footprint across six continents with institutional partnerships differentiates platform in increasingly crowded edtech market

Named Competitors

  • Online Learning Marketplace — Peer-to-peer course marketplace with millions of instructors
  • University Partnerships Platform — University-led online learning founded by MIT and Harvard
  • Professional Skills Platform — LinkedIn-owned learning platform integrated with professional network
  • Specialized Tech Training — Interactive coding and tech skills focused platform

Recent Developments

  • (February 2026) Q4 2025 earnings showed profit rise but enterprise segment weakness; Goldman Sachs lowered price target to $6
  • (February 2026) Analyst conflicted views on COUR with mixed Buy/Sell ratings
  • (Late January 2026) Market cap declined $350M+ from mid-2025 peak of $1.4B

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