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$COUR
COUR Earnings: Miss 2/4 · 4 quarters tracked
LAST 30 DAYS
7 articles
AVG GRADE
NEUTRAL
score: 0.36
SENTIMENT
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TOTAL VIEWS
10
ESEN AI · 30-DAY COVERAGE SUMMARY
Coursera's 30-day narrative pivoted sharply toward institutional optimism following upward earnings estimate revisions and a Zacks Rank upgrade to Buy on June 26, catalyzing a 12.6% single-session rally. The momentum reflects analyst confidence in improved profitability visibility, though the magnitude suggests momentum-driven rather than fundamentals-anchored movement.
Key catalysts include a $500 million share repurchase program announced alongside Insight Partners' complete stake divestment on June 15, creating mixed confidence signals. The June 23 shareholder call and supplemental post-merger modeling call indicate ongoing integration efforts from undisclosed M&A activity, suggesting operational complexity amid growth initiatives.
The edtech sector faces structural headwinds around user acquisition saturation, yet Coursera's estimate acceleration indicates management is delivering against investor expectations. Forward-looking risks center on whether current earnings momentum sustains or represents analyst sentiment normalization. The repurchase program suggests management views valuations as attractive, supporting near-term price support despite modest coverage depth.
◈ EARNINGS HUB · 2026-03
COUR Earnings: Miss, Surprise History & Forecast
2/4 quarters beaten · Last EPS $0.07 (+-17.1%) · AI Grade: NEUTRAL
◈ ESEN AI · EARNINGS PREVIEW
COUR reported EPS of $0.07 in its most recent quarter (2026-03), missing consensus estimate of $0.08 by -17.1%. Over the last 4 quarters, the company has beaten estimates 2 times (50% beat rate) with an average surprise of +8.6%. ESEN AI grade: NEUTRAL.
LAST EPS
$0.07
est $0.08
LAST SURPRISE
-17.1%
2026-03
BEAT RATE
2/4
beats / quarters
AVG SURPRISE
+8.6%
last 4Q
◆ EPS MOMENTUM
2026-03-31
$0.07
$0.08
-17.1%
2025-12-31
$0.06
$0.06
-2.0%
2025-09-30
$0.10
$0.09
+17.4%
2025-06-30
$0.12
$0.09
+36.1%
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◈ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When did $COUR last report earnings?
COUR last reported earnings on 2026-03-31, with actual EPS of $0.07 vs estimate of $0.08.
Did $COUR beat earnings estimates?
No, COUR missed consensus EPS by -17.1%.
What is $COUR's earnings beat rate?
COUR has beaten consensus EPS in 2 of 4 quarters (50%). Average surprise: +8.6%.
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