Shares of Coursera, Inc. (COUR) skyrocketed 24.45% in after-hours trading on Thursday, following the release of its impressive second-quarter 2025 financial results and optimistic future guidance.
The online learning platform reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.12, significantly beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.09 by 39.53%. This represents a 33.33% increase from the same period last year. Coursera's revenue for the quarter came in at $187.1 million, surpassing the analyst expectations of $180.6 million by 3.67% and marking a 9.84% year-over-year growth.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Coursera provided an upbeat outlook for both the third quarter and full year 2025. The company projects Q3 revenue to be in the range of $188 to $192 million, exceeding the current analyst view of $182.4 million. For the full year, Coursera anticipates revenue between $738 and $746 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $726.8 million. This strong guidance suggests continued growth and market confidence in Coursera's business model and expansion strategies.