COUR Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
COUR - Coursera, Inc.
$5.66
0.15 (2.72%)
▲
5d:
-5.35%
30d:
-11.7%
90d:
-23.82%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 27, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 23, 2026
23d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: COUR shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: COUR shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$13.46
Based on 12.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$8.36
32.3% 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 14.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: COUR is currently trading at $5.66, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $5.84 to $6.34. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 10.4) compared to its historical average (14.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 9.4% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, COUR is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $5.59. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: COUR has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $9.80 (+77.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, COUR is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $5.59. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: COUR has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $9.80 (+77.9%). 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
OVERSOLD
Fair Price Range
$5.84 -
$6.34
Company Quality Score
47/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.1%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 77.9% below Wall St target ($9.80)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-5.4%) - monitor closely
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$5.84 -
$6.34
Current vs Fair Value
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$5.59
Resistance Level
$6.36
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Mar 27, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.43
Wall Street Target
$9.80
(+77.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
9.9%
Profit Margin
-6.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-9.4% cheaper
PE vs Historical
10.4 vs 14.0
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-9.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$4.99
(-9%)
2-Year Target
$4.52
(-18%)
3-Year Target
$4.10
(-26%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→14)
$5.50
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 21.8%)
$21.40
(+288%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.4, Growth: 21.8%)
$9.97
(+81%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.9, Growth: 21.8%)
$8.47
(+54%)
💡
Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 10.4 to 14.0
Stabilization Target:
$7.39
(+34.2%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+34.2%
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
3
Sells
Net
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