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MergerJun 23, 2026, 08:11 AM

Coursera Provides Post-Merger 2026 Financial Outlook

AI Summary

Coursera, Inc. provided its post-merger financial outlook for 2026 following the completion of its combination with Udemy, Inc. on May 11, 2026. The company expects 2026 reported revenue between $1.21 billion and $1.24 billion, representing 60-64% year-over-year growth. On a normalized combined basis, 2026 revenue is projected to be $1.49 billion to $1.52 billion, a 4-2% year-over-year decline, reflecting near-term transactional headwinds. Coursera aims to achieve over $115 million in annual run-rate net synergies by the end of 2027, with at least $80 million expected by the end of 2026, leading to an FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 13% and a Q4 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 16%.

Key Highlights

  • Merger with Udemy completed on May 11, 2026.
  • 2026 reported revenue outlook: $1.21B to $1.24B, up 60-64% YoY.
  • 2026 normalized combined revenue outlook: $1.49B to $1.52B, down 4-2% YoY.
  • Targeting $115M+ annual run-rate net synergies by end of 2027.
  • Expect $80M+ annual run-rate net synergies by end of 2026.
  • FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin outlook: 13%.
  • Q4 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin outlook: 16%.
  • Combined pro forma cash of $1.15B with no debt.
  • $500M share repurchase program, $70M repurchased to date.