Reddits Are Buying Coursera (COUR) - Here's Why

We recently published 10 Best Small-Cap Stocks With Huge Potential According to Reddit as Market Looks Beyond AI Trade. Coursera Inc (NYSE:COUR) is among the best small-cap stocks to buy according to Redditors.

Online course provider Coursera Inc (NYSE:COUR) is one of the best small-cap stocks with upside potential, according to Reddit. Investors believe Coursera Inc (NYSE:COUR) could see an increase in engagement and usage of its platform amid labor market worries and AI-related risks to jobs, as millions of Americans are likely to upskill themselves. The company’s management talked about AI and its impact on Coursera Inc (NYSE:COUR) in an earnings call last month:

“In 2025, AI skills are becoming essential, and demand has accelerated. We are now seeing 14 enrollments per minute in our catalog of more than 1,000 generative AI courses, up from 8 enrollments per minute last year. Generative AI is the most in-demand skill in Coursera Inc (NYSE:COUR) history, which is why I was thrilled to recently announce our content partnership with Anthropic, welcoming one of the world’s leading AI research companies to our platform. As the need to develop new skills progresses at an unprecedented rate, Anthropic, like many of our partners, shares our commitment to helping learners and institutions everywhere apply the latest advancements in AI safely and effectively, unlocking new ways to learn, teach and work. Let’s turn to our recent product updates.”

Read the full earnings call here.

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