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Coursera (COUR) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
ZACKS· 2024-10-24 23:36
Coursera (COUR) reported $176.09 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.4%. EPS of $0.10 for the same period compares to -$0.02 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $173.94 million, representing a surprise of +1.24%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +400.00%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.02.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wa ...
Coursera (COUR) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2024-10-24 22:25
Coursera (COUR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share. This compares to loss of $0.02 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 400%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this online learning platform would post earnings of $0.01 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.09, delivering a surprise of 800%.Over the last four quarters, the compan ...
Coursera,(COUR) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-10-24 20:15
Earnings Release Q3 2024 Exhibit 99.1 coursera Coursera Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results • Delivered third quarter revenue of $176 million • Reported net cash provided by operating activities of $27.8 million; Free Cash Flow of $16.7 million MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) – Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2024. "In the third quarter, we demonstrated strong progress across Coursera's learning ecosystem. We welcomed ten ...
Coursera (COUR) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
ZACKS· 2024-10-17 15:06
Coursera (COUR) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 24, 2024, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than ...
Can Coursera (COUR) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
ZACKS· 2024-10-15 17:15
Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Coursera (COUR) is well-positioned to continue its earnings-beat streak in the upcoming report, supported by a strong historical performance in earnings surprises [1][2]. - Coursera reported earnings of $0.09 per share for the last quarter, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01 per share, resulting in a surprise of 800% [2]. - The company has an average surprise of 700% over the past two quarters, indicating a consistent ability to outperform earnings expectations [1][2]. Group 2 - Recent estimates for Coursera have been increasing, with a positive Earnings ESP of +36.36%, suggesting analysts are optimistic about its near-term earnings potential [3][6]. - The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) indicates a high likelihood of another earnings beat, with historical data showing that such combinations lead to positive surprises nearly 70% of the time [4][6]. - The next earnings report for Coursera is anticipated to be released on October 24, 2024 [6].
Can Gen-AI Drive Coursera Stock to Double-Bagger Returns?
MarketBeat· 2024-09-26 12:02
Coursera NYSE: COUR is an education technology stock that is finally seeing some positive momentum. Since going public in March 2021, shares have lost 82% of their value from their initial price of $39. However, over the last three months, they have been recovering modestly, up 22%. Coursera Today COUR Coursera $7.80 -0.08 (-1.02%) 52-Week Range $6.35 ▼ $21.26 Price Target $14.73 Add to Watchlist Bank of America has noticed its valuation feels depressed, prompting it to initiate the firm with a buy rating. ...
Coursera: The AI Revolution Hasn't Truly Started Yet
Seeking Alpha· 2024-09-18 10:13
Group 1 - AI is significantly transforming daily life and is considered by industry leaders, such as Jensen Huang of Nvidia, as the next industrial revolution [1] - The focus of investment strategies includes high-yield income ETFs and growth stocks, particularly in the sports, real estate, and technology sectors [1]
Coursera: Growth Should Improve From Here
Seeking Alpha· 2024-08-09 14:52
i "H i 1.81000 i the t E r ■ Sundry Photography Summary I rate Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) with a buy rating. I believe growth could accelerate from 10% to the mid-teens over the next two years when the macro environment gets better, using the 10% growth rate in 2Q24 as the "trough" growth level. As growth accelerates, I believe the market will re-rate multiples upward, which translates to attractive returns. Earnings results update In the latest quarter (2Q24) reported on July 25th, COUR grew revenue by 11% ...
Why Coursera Stock Jumped 30% Last Month
The Motley Fool· 2024-08-08 15:42
Is AI a long-term risk or an opportunity? Shares of online education company Coursera (COUR -1.51%) jumped 29.9% during July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock was actually up 50% for the month at one point before coming back down from its July highs. And the giant spike in price was catalyzed by the company's quarterly financial results. On July 25, Coursera reported financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Revenue was up 11% to $170 million, and free cash flo ...
Coursera,(COUR) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-01 20:10
[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=2&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) This section covers Coursera's unaudited financial statements and management's analysis of financial performance and condition [Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=2&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%20%28Unaudited%29) This section presents Coursera's unaudited consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows, highlighting key financial performance [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=2&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) This section details Coursera's financial position, showing total assets of **$904.4 million** and total liabilities of **$319.2 million** as of June 30, 2024 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) | | June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Total current assets | $820,689 | $832,486 | | Total assets | $904,364 | $920,533 | | **Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $315,904 | $298,260 | | Total liabilities | $319,190 | $304,339 | | Total stockholders' equity | $585,174 | $616,194 | | Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $904,364 | $920,533 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) This section presents Coursera's revenue, gross profit, and net loss, showing an **11%** revenue increase and narrowed net loss for Q2 2024 Key Operating Results (in thousands, except per share data) | | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | **2024** | **2023** | **2024** | **2023** | | **Revenue** | $170,337 | $153,702 | $339,405 | $301,344 | | **Gross Profit** | $90,175 | $79,701 | $179,672 | $157,169 | | **Loss from operations** | $(31,209) | $(38,376) | $(60,951) | $(77,453) | | **Net loss** | $(22,974) | $(31,743) | $(44,230) | $(64,107) | | **Net loss per share** | $(0.15) | $(0.21) | $(0.28) | $(0.43) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) This section details cash flows, showing **$48.3 million** in positive operating cash flow and a **$52.4 million** net cash increase for H1 2024 Cash Flow Summary for Six Months Ended June 30 (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $48,301 | $(1,679) | | Net cash provided by investing activities | $52,835 | $103,619 | | Net cash used in financing activities | $(48,694) | $(60,277) | | **Net increase in cash** | **$52,442** | **$41,663** | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=7&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%20%28Unaudited%29) This section provides detailed accounting policies, segment information, and disclosures on legal proceedings and the share repurchase program - Coursera operates through three reporting segments: **Consumer**, **Enterprise**, and **Degrees**[20](index=20&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2024, the company had remaining performance obligations of **$323.4 million**, with approximately **69%** expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months[33](index=33&type=chunk) - The company is involved in a putative class action lawsuit and related arbitration matters concerning alleged violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). An accrual was recorded for a settlement in principle with approximately **7,300 claimants**, which was not material[54](index=54&type=chunk)[56](index=56&type=chunk) - The **$95 million** share repurchase program, approved in April 2023, was completed as of May 7, 2024[59](index=59&type=chunk) Segment Revenue (in thousands) | Segment | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Consumer | $97,312 | $86,999 | $194,055 | $169,028 | | Enterprise | $58,727 | $54,180 | $116,221 | $106,353 | | Degrees | $14,298 | $12,523 | $29,129 | $25,963 | | **Total** | **$170,337** | **$153,702** | **$339,405** | **$301,344** | [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=19&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses Coursera's financial performance, business trends, and outlook, highlighting revenue growth, key metrics, liquidity, and non-GAAP results [Overview](index=21&type=section&id=Overview) Coursera, a global online learning platform, reported a net loss of **$23.0 million** on **$170.3 million** revenue for Q2 2024, an improvement from prior year - As of June 30, 2024, Coursera had approximately **155 million** registered learners and partnered with over **325** leading global university and industry partners[83](index=83&type=chunk) Quarterly Financial Snapshot (in millions) | Metric | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Loss | $(23.0) | $(31.7) | | Stock-based Comp. | $30.0 | $29.3 | | Net Loss Margin | 13% | 21% | [Results of Operations](index=23&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q2 2024 total revenue increased **11%** to **$170.3 million**, driven by growth across all segments, with gross margin improving to **53%** Revenue by Segment - Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023 (in thousands) | Segment | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Consumer | $97,312 | $86,999 | $10,313 | 12% | | Enterprise | $58,727 | $54,180 | $4,547 | 8% | | Degrees | $14,298 | $12,523 | $1,775 | 14% | | **Total** | **$170,337** | **$153,702** | **$16,635** | **11%** | - Gross margin increased to **53%** in Q2 2024 from **52%** in Q2 2023, primarily driven by a lower revenue content cost rate in the Consumer segment[104](index=104&type=chunk) - Research and development expenses decreased by **18%** YoY in Q2 2024, mainly due to lower personnel-related expenses[107](index=107&type=chunk)[108](index=108&type=chunk) - General and administrative expenses increased **19%** YoY in Q2 2024, driven by **$3.4 million** in M&A evaluation costs and **$1.3 million** in significant legal fees[107](index=107&type=chunk)[110](index=110&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=27&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Coursera maintains a strong liquidity position with **$708.8 million** in cash and positive operating cash flow for H1 2024 - Principal source of liquidity as of June 30, 2024, was cash and cash equivalents totaling **$708.8 million**[114](index=114&type=chunk) - The company completed its **$95 million** share repurchase program in May 2024, having repurchased **3.1 million** shares for **$36.7 million** during the first six months of 2024[117](index=117&type=chunk) Cash Flow Summary for Six Months Ended June 30 (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $48,301 | $(1,679) | | Net cash provided by investing activities | $52,835 | $103,619 | | Net cash used in financing activities | $(48,694) | $(60,277) | [Key Business Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=29&type=section&id=Key%20Business%20Metrics%20and%20Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) Key business metrics show **155.1 million** registered learners and **22,600** Degrees students, with Adjusted EBITDA reaching **$10.4 million** for the quarter Key Business Metrics as of June 30 | Metric | 2024 | 2023 | YoY Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Registered Learners (millions) | 155.1 | 129.4 | 20% | | Number of Degrees Students (thousands) | 22.6 | 19.1 | 19% | | Paid Enterprise Customers | 1,511 | 1,291 | 17% | | Net Retention Rate for Paid Enterprise Customers | 93% | 97% | (4)% | Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (in thousands) | | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | **2024** | **2023** | **2024** | **2023** | | Net loss | $(22,974) | $(31,743) | $(44,230) | $(64,107) | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$10,388** | **$(2,853)** | **$18,701** | **$(10,385)** | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 6% | (2)% | 6% | (3)% | Free Cash Flow Reconciliation for Six Months Ended June 30 (in thousands) | | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $48,301 | $(1,679) | | Less: Capital Expenditures & Content Purchases | $(13,165) | $(9,625) | | **Free Cash Flow** | **$35,136** | **$(11,304)** | [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=34&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) Coursera faces market risks from interest rate changes and foreign currency fluctuations, with potential impacts on its investment portfolio and financial statements - A hypothetical **100 basis point** increase in interest rates would cause a **$0.5 million** decline in the fair value of the investment portfolio as of June 30, 2024[155](index=155&type=chunk) - A hypothetical **10%** increase or decrease in foreign currency exchange rates would have impacted the Q2 2024 financial statements by **$0.3 million**[157](index=157&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=35&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2024, with no material changes to internal controls - The CEO and CFO concluded that as of June 30, 2024, the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level[159](index=159&type=chunk) - No changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting[160](index=160&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=36&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) This section provides additional information including legal proceedings, risk factors, equity sales, and other disclosures [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=36&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) This section incorporates by reference details on legal proceedings, including a class action lawsuit regarding privacy violations - Information regarding legal proceedings is incorporated by reference from Note 9, 'Commitments and Contingencies,' in Part I, Item 1 of the report[163](index=163&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=36&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) This section outlines various risks, including business, regulatory, litigation, privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and common stock related factors [Risks Related to Our Business and Industry](index=38&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Our%20Business%20and%20Industry) The company faces business and industry risks, including growth sustainability, market adoption, content partnerships, and intense competition - The company's ability to grow depends on its ability to maintain and expand partnerships with its university and industry partners. Approximately **30%** of total revenue for the first six months of 2024 was generated from the content of five partners[176](index=176&type=chunk) - The market for online learning is new and may not evolve as expected, and the adoption of generative AI may not lead to increased demand for the company's offerings[171](index=171&type=chunk)[172](index=172&type=chunk) - The company faces significant competition from a wide range of players in the online learning ecosystem, including 2U/edX, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and others, which could result in pricing pressure and impact market share[228](index=228&type=chunk)[229](index=229&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Regulatory Matters and Litigation](index=57&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Regulatory%20Matters%20and%20Litigation) Regulatory and litigation risks include reliance on uncodified DOE guidance, potential TPS classification, and ongoing privacy lawsuits - The company's Degrees business model relies heavily on the DOE's 'bundled services exception' guidance from a 2011 'Dear Colleague' Letter, which is not codified and is currently under review by the DOE, creating significant regulatory uncertainty[281](index=281&type=chunk)[283](index=283&type=chunk) - If the DOE classifies Coursera as a Third-Party Servicer (TPS) in the future, it would fall under direct DOE oversight and be subject to joint and several liability with university partners for any HEA violations, which could adversely impact business[287](index=287&type=chunk)[288](index=288&type=chunk) - The company is party to a class action lawsuit and faces arbitration demands for alleged violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and other privacy laws, which could be time-consuming and expensive[301](index=301&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure](index=63&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Privacy%2C%20Cybersecurity%2C%20and%20Infrastructure) Significant risks include cyberattacks, data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA), and reliance on third-party infrastructure like AWS - The company collects and stores personal data, making it vulnerable to cyberattacks. A security compromise could lead to government enforcement, litigation, and loss of trust[305](index=305&type=chunk)[307](index=307&type=chunk) - The business is subject to numerous evolving privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, and new laws related to AI. Non-compliance could result in large penalties and require changes to business practices[327](index=327&type=chunk)[328](index=328&type=chunk)[329](index=329&type=chunk) - The platform's reliability is critical and depends on third-party infrastructure, primarily Amazon Web Services (AWS). Any disruption in these services could significantly harm the business[315](index=315&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Intellectual Property](index=69&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Intellectual%20Property) Intellectual property risks include protecting proprietary technology, defending against infringement claims, and managing open-source software use - The company may be subject to intellectual property claims, which are costly to defend and could require payment of significant damages or limit the use of certain technologies[341](index=341&type=chunk) - A substantial portion of the platform incorporates open-source software (OSS), which could require the company to disclose proprietary code or offer solutions for no cost if found non-compliant with OSS licenses[345](index=345&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Our Common Stock](index=72&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Our%20Common%20Stock) Risks related to common stock include price volatility, no foreseeable dividends, and anti-takeover provisions that may limit market price - The price of the company's common stock could be volatile due to factors like variations in operating results, analyst expectations, and general market conditions[358](index=358&type=chunk) - The company does not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future, so any investment return will be limited to changes in stock value[366](index=366&type=chunk) - Anti-takeover provisions in the company's charter and under Delaware law could delay or prevent a change of control, potentially limiting the market price of the common stock[367](index=367&type=chunk) [Risks Relating to Our Existence as a Public Benefit Corporation](index=76&type=section&id=Risks%20Relating%20to%20Our%20Existence%20as%20a%20Public%20Benefit%20Corporation) As a Public Benefit Corporation, Coursera faces unique risks balancing shareholder and public benefit interests, potentially impacting financial performance and takeover attractiveness - As a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), the company's directors have a fiduciary duty to balance stockholders' pecuniary interests with the company's public benefit purpose, which may lead to actions that do not maximize financial results[377](index=377&type=chunk) - The PBC status may make the company less attractive as a takeover target, potentially limiting an investor's ability to realize their investment through an acquisition[378](index=378&type=chunk) - Stockholders of a PBC can file derivative lawsuits claiming directors failed to balance stockholder and public benefit interests, exposing the company to increased litigation risk[384](index=384&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=78&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) This section details the completion of the **$95 million** share repurchase program in May 2024, including Q2 2024 repurchase activity Share Repurchases for Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Approx. Dollar Value Remaining (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April 2024 | 1,135,280 | $13.87 | $14,892 | | May 2024 | 1,532,737 | $9.74 | $0 | | June 2024 | 0 | $— | $0 | | **Total** | **2,668,017** | **$11.49** | **$0** | [Item 5. Other Information](index=79&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) This section discloses that two directors adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plans for future common stock sales during Q2 2024 - On June 12, 2024, director Amanda Clark adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the sale of up to **10,896 shares**, expiring May 23, 2025[389](index=389&type=chunk) - On June 13, 2024, director Andrew Ng adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the sale of up to **455,000 shares**, expiring March 19, 2025[389](index=389&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=79&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including compensation policies, separation agreements, and required certifications - The report includes several key exhibits, such as: - Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy (10.1) - Separation Agreements with Leah Belsky and Shravan Goli (10.2, 10.4) - CEO and CFO Certifications (31.1, 31.2, 32.1, 32.2)[392](index=392&type=chunk) [Signatures](index=80&type=section&id=Signatures) The Form 10-Q report was signed by the company's principal executive, financial, and accounting officers on August 1, 2024 - The report was signed by Jeffrey N. Maggioncalda (CEO), Kenneth R. Hahn (CFO), and Michele M. Meyers (CAO) on August 1, 2024[395](index=395&type=chunk)