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Coursera (COUR) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Coursera gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 23, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +26.6% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it once.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $364M–$372M (Jul 29, 2026) | $377M | above the range | +2.4% |
| Q2 2026 | $196M–$200M (Apr 23, 2026) | $299M | above the range | +50.8% |
| FY2026 | $805M–$815M (Apr 23, 2026) → raised $1.2B–$1.2B (Jul 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $1.2B–$1.2B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $52.0M–$56.0M (Jul 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $70.0M–$76.0M (Apr 23, 2026) → lowered $55.0M–$59.0M (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $12.0M–$16.0M (Apr 23, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EBITDA margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 9.0% (Apr 23, 2026) → raised 14.0% (Jul 29, 2026) → reaffirmed 14.0% (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Coursera, Q3 2026: revenue $377M (+94% year over year), operating margin -7.7%, net loss $25.6M, operating cash flow $15.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Coursera beat its guidance?
Coursera gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 23, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +26.6% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Coursera raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it once since Apr 23, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.