Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q2 revenue of $102.1 million, a 38% year-over-year increase, marking the first time revenue crossed the $100 million mark [7][28] - Gross profit reached $61.8 million, up 60% from the previous year, with a gross margin of 60.6%, an increase of approximately 810 basis points year-over-year [28][30] - Net loss was $6.9 million, or 6.8% of revenue, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.9 million, or 2.8% of revenue [33][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consumer segment revenue was $62 million, up 23% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for Professional Certificates [36] - Enterprise segment revenue was $28.2 million, a 69% increase from the previous year, with a total of 584 paid enterprise customers, up 109% [38] - Degrees segment revenue was $11.9 million, up 78% year-over-year, with total degree students reaching 14,630, an 81% increase [39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total number of registered learners on the platform reached 87 million, with significant growth in the consumer segment [37][17] - The company is seeing strong interest in its Professional Certificates, which are designed for entry-level digital jobs [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transform higher education and adult learning by collaborating with universities and industry partners to offer flexible and affordable education [8][16] - The focus is on expanding the enterprise sales force and investing in product improvements to capture growth opportunities [25][34] - The company is also investing in localization efforts in fast-growing economies like India to improve conversion rates [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the ongoing demand for online learning and the importance of digital skills in the post-pandemic economy [28][41] - The company expects revenue for Q3 to be in the range of $105 million to $109 million, representing a growth rate of 29% compared to the previous year [40] - For the full year 2021, revenue is anticipated to be between $402 million and $410 million, reflecting approximately 38% growth [41] Other Important Information - The company ended Q2 with over $800 million in unrestricted cash and no debt, allowing for confident investments in future growth [36] - The company is focused on building a more inclusive and scalable education system in response to the pandemic's impact on the workforce [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: What factors drove the gross margin increase in the Consumer segment? - Management noted that the increase was due to lower content costs associated with Professional Certificates, which have seen a significant uptake as individuals seek to switch careers [48][49] Question: Is the consumer growth driven by more paying users or higher spending per user? - Management indicated that the growth is a combination of both increased conversion rates and a growing portfolio of Professional Certificates, rather than a price increase [55][56] Question: What are the long-term opportunities with government partnerships? - Management highlighted that the relevance of their content has increased for government training programs, which are now more likely to be offered online, creating new opportunities for collaboration [58][59] Question: How does the competitive environment look following the acquisition of edX? - Management expressed confidence in their competitive position, noting that they have built a unique three-sided model that reinforces their market advantages [61]

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User Growth - As of March 31, 2021, Coursera has approximately 82 million registered learners on its platform, reflecting a significant user base growth[92] - Total registered learners grew from 52.4 million in Q1 2020 to 81.5 million in Q1 2021, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 56%[151] - The number of Degrees students increased from 7,184 in Q1 2020 to 13,493 in Q1 2021, showing an 88% year-over-year growth[154] - Paid Enterprise Customers rose from 260 in Q1 2020 to 479 in Q1 2021, marking an 84% increase[156] Financial Performance - For the three months ended March 31, 2021, Coursera reported a net loss of $18.7 million, with a net loss margin of (21)%, compared to a net loss of $14.3 million and a margin of (27)% for the same period in 2020[94] - Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $88.4 million, an increase of $34.5 million or 64% compared to $53.8 million for the same period in 2020[125] - GAAP revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $88,362,000, compared to $53,847,000 for the same period in 2020, representing a 64.2% increase[169] - Non-GAAP net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $(13,352,000), compared to $(11,300,000) for the same period in 2020, indicating a 18.2% increase in losses[171] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $(10,126,000), with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of (11)%[171] - Free Cash Flow for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $(8,639,000), compared to $(9,892,000) for the same period in 2020, showing an improvement of 12.7%[174] Revenue Breakdown - Coursera's revenue is derived from three main sources: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with a focus on increasing the share of Enterprise and Degrees revenue to improve overall margins[108] - Consumer revenue increased by $19.7 million, or 61%, to $51.9 million, while Enterprise revenue rose by $9.5 million, or 63%, to $24.5 million[126][127] - Degrees revenue saw an increase of $5.4 million, or 81%, reaching $11.9 million, driven by a rise in the number of Degrees students[128] - The shift in revenue mix towards Degrees and Enterprise is expected to benefit overall margins, as Degrees offerings incur no content costs[102] Operating Expenses - Operating expenses are expected to increase as Coursera invests in sales, marketing, and technology development to support future growth[106] - Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021, were $67.9 million, an increase of $24.3 million or 56% from $43.6 million in the same period of 2020[131] - Research and development expenses rose by $6.4 million, or 40%, to $22.1 million, primarily due to higher personnel-related costs[131] - Sales and marketing expenses increased by $11.9 million, or 58%, to $32.6 million, driven by additional headcount and increased commissions[132] - General and administrative expenses grew by $6.1 million, or 85%, to $13.1 million, mainly due to increased personnel-related costs and consulting services[133] Cash and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2021, the company had liquidity sources totaling $280.8 million, including cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities[136] - The company reported a net cash used in operating activities of $(4,347,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2021[174] - Net cash used in operating activities decreased from $7.5 million in Q1 2020 to $4.3 million in Q1 2021, a reduction of $3.2 million[143] - The company had $280.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of March 31, 2021[182] Market Trends - The impact of COVID-19 has accelerated the demand for online learning, significantly increasing enrollments and revenue during the pandemic[107] - Coursera's strategy includes expanding its international footprint to tap into underserved adult learning populations, which is seen as a significant growth opportunity[104] Management and Controls - Management believes that disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting are effective at a reasonable assurance level[187] - There are inherent limitations in control systems that may prevent detection of all errors and fraud[187] - Control systems are based on assumptions about future events, which may not always hold true[187] - Over time, controls may become inadequate due to changes in conditions or compliance levels[187] - Misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected due to the limitations of a cost-effective control system[187]

Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 4, 2021 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Cam Carey - Head of Investor Relations Jeff Maggioncalda - Chief Executive Officer Ken Hahn - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Josh Baer - Morgan Stanley Stephen Sheldon - William Blair Terry Tillman - Truist Ryan MacDonald - Needham Yun Kim - Loop Capital Markets Jason Celino - KeyBanc Brian Peterson - Raymond James Brett Knoblauch - Berenberg Capital Operator Ladies and gentlemen, th ...

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