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Coursera (NYSE: COUR) keeps 2025 guidance as CFO plans October exit

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Coursera, Inc. filed a current report describing two main developments. First, on October 2, 2025, the company reaffirmed the financial guidance it previously issued on July 24, 2025 for both the third quarter and full year 2025, and said it plans to release third quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2025 after the U.S. market closes on October 23, 2025. The results will be shared via a press release with detailed financial information and a conference call later that day.

Second, Coursera disclosed that its Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, Kenneth R. Hahn, notified the company on September 30, 2025 of his intention to resign from his executive roles effective October 29, 2025. Under a previously disclosed retention agreement, he is eligible for severance benefits subject to signing a release, and the company expects to enter into a 12‑month advisory agreement so he can help transition his responsibilities to his successor. Coursera issued a press release on October 2, 2025 covering both the guidance reaffirmation and the CFO transition.

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Coursera reaffirms 2025 outlook while planning an orderly CFO transition.

Coursera confirms that its previously issued financial guidance for Q3 and full-year 2025 remains in place, which signals management’s view that business conditions are tracking expectations. The company also set a clear timetable, stating it will release Q3 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 after the market close on October 23, 2025, followed by a conference call.

The more structural development is the announced resignation of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Kenneth R. Hahn, effective October 29, 2025. However, this move appears planned rather than abrupt, given the prior retention agreement disclosed earlier in the year and the expectation that he will serve as an advisor for 12 months to assist with transitioning responsibilities. That framework can help support continuity in finance leadership while the company completes the handoff to a successor.

Overall, the combination of reaffirmed guidance and a structured CFO advisory period tends to frame this filing as a governance and communication update rather than a change in the company’s near-term operating outlook. Subsequent earnings materials for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 will give more concrete evidence of how the underlying business is performing relative to that reiterated guidance.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2025
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COURSERA, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
__________________________________________________
Delaware001-4027545-3560292
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2440 West El Camino Real, Suite 500
Mountain View, California
94040
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (650) 963-9884
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
__________________________________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading
Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per shareCOURNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 2, 2025, Coursera, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) reaffirmed its financial guidance previously issued on July 24, 2025 for the third quarter and full year 2025. The Company expects to release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 after the U.S. stock market closes on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The Company expects to issue the results via a press release with accompanying consolidated financial information before holding a conference call broadcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
The information under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained herein and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On September 30, 2025, Kenneth R. Hahn, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, notified the Company of his intention to resign from his current executive position effective October 29, 2025 (the “Effective Date”).
As previously disclosed on the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025, the Company entered into a retention agreement (the “Retention Agreement”) with Mr. Hahn on January 29, 2025, pursuant to which he is eligible to receive certain severance benefits in connection with his resignation, subject to his execution of a release of all claims against the Company. In accordance with the Retention Agreement, the Company anticipates it will enter into an advisory agreement with Mr. Hahn pursuant to which he will serve as an advisor to the Company for a period of twelve months following the Effective Date to facilitate the transition of his responsibilities to his successor.
Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 2, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the matters described in Items 2.02 and 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number		Description
99.1
Press release of the Company date October 2, 2025.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COURSERA, INC.
Date: October 2, 2025By:/s/ Alan B. Cardenas
Alan B. Cardenas
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

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FAQ

What did Coursera (COUR) say about its financial guidance in this 8-K?

Coursera reaffirmed the financial guidance it previously issued on July 24, 2025 for both the third quarter and full year 2025. This means the company is keeping the same revenue and profitability expectations it shared at that time, rather than updating or changing them in this report.

When will Coursera (COUR) report its third quarter 2025 financial results?

Coursera expects to release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 after the U.S. stock market closes on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The company plans to issue a press release with consolidated financial information and then hold a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) the same day.

What leadership change did Coursera (COUR) disclose in this filing?

The company reported that Kenneth R. Hahn, its Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, notified Coursera on September 30, 2025 of his intention to resign from his executive roles. His resignation is scheduled to become effective on October 29, 2025, marking a planned transition in the company’s finance leadership.

Will Courseras departing CFO remain involved with the company?

Yes. Under a previously disclosed retention agreement, Coursera expects to enter into an advisory agreement with Kenneth R. Hahn after his resignation becomes effective. He is expected to serve as an advisor for twelve months following October 29, 2025 to help transition his responsibilities to his successor.

What compensation or benefits is Courseras CFO eligible for when he resigns?

Pursuant to a retention agreement entered into on January 29, 2025, Mr. Hahn is eligible to receive certain severance benefits in connection with his resignation. These benefits are conditioned on his execution of a release of all claims against the company, as described in the agreement previously disclosed in a filing dated February 3, 2025.

What is Exhibit 99.1 mentioned in Courseras 8-K filing?

Exhibit 99.1 is a press release dated October 2, 2025 in which Coursera announced the reaffirmation of its financial guidance and the planned resignation and advisory role of its Chief Financial Officer. The exhibit is furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 of the report and is not deemed filed for liability purposes under certain securities laws.