Coursera (COUR) Soars 36% on Higher Revenue Outlook, Q2 Income

We recently published 10 Shares Explode as Earnings Impress. Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) is one of the best-performing stocks on Friday.

Coursera extended its winning streak to a third straight day on Friday, soaring 36.23 percent to close at $12.37 apiece as investor sentiment was bolstered by its upgraded revenue outlook and impressive earnings performance in the second quarter of the year.

In a statement, Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) said it narrowed its net loss by 66 percent to $7.8 million from $22.9 million in the same period last year, while revenues grew by 10 percent to $187.1 million from $170.3 million year-on-year.

“Coursera’s market opportunity continues to expand with the global demand to embrace new technology and skills. This quarter, we attracted more than seven million new learners looking to master emerging skills that can advance their careers,” said CEO Greg Hart.

Following the promising results, the company raised its growth outlook for the third quarter and full-year 2025. Revenues for the current quarter are expected to settle between $188 million and $192 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $10 million to $14 million, while revenues for the full-year period were targeted at $738-$746 million.

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