Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) reported its first-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell, missing analyst earnings expectations and issuing guidance with its midpoint below estimates. 

Here’s a look inside the report.

Coursera Q1 Details

Coursera reported quarterly earnings of seven cents per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of eight cents and was down from earnings of 12 cents from the same period last year.

Quarterly revenue came in at $195.7 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $195.05 million, according to Benzinga Pro data. 

Coursera reported the following first-quarter highlights:

  • Grew Consumer segment revenue by 10% year-over-year, the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth
  • Added a first-quarter record of 7.6 million new registered learners, bringing the cumulative total registered learners to 205 million

“Coursera delivered a strong start to 2026, including our fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year consumer revenue growth and a first quarter record of 7.6 million new registered learners,” said Coursera CEO Greg Hart.

Outlook: Coursera reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $805 million to $815.000 million, versus the $812.68 million analyst estimate.

COUR Stock Price: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Coursera stock was down 10.22% to $5.36 in Thursday's extended trading.  

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