Coursera Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Record New Learners
Coursera Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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Coursera, Inc. reported a revenue of $196 million for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 9% year-over-year increase. The platform added a record 7.6 million new registered learners, bringing the total to 205 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year revenue outlook of $805 to $815 million.
- 01Coursera's Q1 2026 revenue reached $196 million, a 9% increase from the previous year.
- 02The Consumer segment saw a 10% growth in revenue, continuing a trend of double-digit growth.
- 03A record 7.6 million new learners registered in Q1, totaling 205 million registered learners.
- 04Coursera reaffirmed its full-year revenue outlook between $805 million and $815 million.
- 05The company is progressing with its merger plans with Udemy, enhancing its market position.
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Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a prominent online learning platform based in Mountain View, California, reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, achieving a revenue of $196 million, which reflects a 9% increase compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The Consumer segment contributed significantly, with a 10% increase in revenue, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of such growth. Notably, Coursera added a record 7.6 million new registered learners during this period, bringing its cumulative total to 205 million. CEO Greg Hart highlighted the company's strong performance and ongoing integration planning for its expected merger with Udemy, which is anticipated to create a more robust skills platform tailored for the evolving job market influenced by artificial intelligence. For the full year, Coursera maintains its revenue outlook of $805 to $815 million. The company also reported a net loss of $20.5 million for the quarter, a significant increase from the $7.8 million loss in Q1 2025. Despite this, Coursera's gross profit rose to $108.6 million, up 11% year-over-year, showcasing its operational resilience amidst challenges.
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Coursera's growth and increased learner engagement suggest a rising demand for online education, which may influence job market trends and skills development.
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