Bank of America Securities upgrades Coursera to Neutral, raises PT to $12.

Bank of America Securities upgrades Coursera to Neutral, raises PT to $12.

Bank of America Securities has upgraded its recommendation for Coursera Inc. (NYSE:COUR) to "neutral" and raised its price target to $12, according to a recent report [1]. The upgrade comes after the company's strong second-quarter earnings report, which exceeded analysts' expectations [2].

Coursera reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.12, surpassing the forecasted $0.09. The company also saw revenue of $187.1 million, beating the anticipated $180.56 million. Following the announcement, Coursera's stock price increased by 1.34% during regular trading hours, closing at $8.96 [2].

The upgrade reflects Bank of America's positive outlook on Coursera's strategic focus on AI innovation and global expansion, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The company's gross profit rose by 13% to $105 million, and its gross margin improved to 56% in the second quarter [2].

Coursera has also raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $738 to $746 million, indicating a growth rate of 6-7%. The company expects revenue between $188 and $192 million for the third quarter [2].

The upgrade by Bank of America Securities is notable, as it follows a mixed analyst sentiment towards Coursera. Twelve analysts currently covering the stock have given an average recommendation of "Hold," with two analysts rating it as a "Sell," four as a "Hold," and six as a "Buy." The average 12-month target price among these analysts is $9.56 [1].

Despite the recent upgrade, Coursera's stock remains volatile, with a fifty-two week low of $5.76 and a fifty-two week high of $11.74. The company's market capitalization stands at $1.45 billion, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of -20.85 and a beta of 1.36 [1].

Investors should closely monitor Coursera's future earnings reports and strategic initiatives to gauge the potential impact on the company's stock price.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/coursera-inc-nysecour-given-average-rating-of-hold-by-brokerages-2025-07-24/
[2] https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-coursera-beats-q2-2025-expectations-stock-rises-93CH-4152174