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Coursera Q3 Beat but Q4 Guidance Misses, Shares Slump on Downgrades

Oct 30, 2026, 9:36 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Q4 guide below expectations and multiple downgrades point to downward earnings risk; immediate price reaction corroborates negative sentiment.

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Coursera beat on Q3 earnings and revenue but guided Q4 sales below estimates, triggering a ~7% pre-market drop to $4.33. Management framed Helix with Udemy as a key AI-driven growth lever and said the 24-month synergy plan is on track, with eight months elapsed. The reaction suggests near-term headwinds, yet execution of the AI strategy could unlock longer-term upside.

Q3 adjusted EPS 0.21 vs 0.18 est; revenue $376.7m vs $368.5m.
Q4 guidance $358m-$366m, below consensus $372.7m; shares down 7.1% pre-market.
CEO cites AI investment and Project Helix with Udemy to drive growth; synergy plan on track in 8 months.
Analysts trim targets: Needham PT 10→6; KeyBanc Sector Weight; JPMorgan Neutral (PT 8→5).

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