Baillie Gifford & Co (NYSE: COUR) discloses 5.38% beneficial stake in Coursera
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Baillie Gifford & Co reports beneficial ownership of Coursera, Inc. common stock on a passive Schedule 13G/A basis. The firm reports 15,409,837 shares beneficially owned, representing 5.38% of Coursera’s outstanding common stock as of June 30, 2026.
Baillie Gifford has sole voting power over 8,874,005 shares and sole dispositive power over all 15,409,837 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The shares are held by Baillie Gifford & Co and/or its investment adviser subsidiaries on behalf of various investment advisory clients.
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Key Figures
Beneficial Ownership: 15,409,837 shares
Percent of Class: 5.38%
Sole Voting Power: 8,874,005 shares
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6 metrics
Beneficial Ownership
15,409,837 shares
Coursera common stock beneficially owned by Baillie Gifford & Co
Percent of Class
5.38%
Percentage of Coursera common stock class held by Baillie Gifford & Co
Sole Voting Power
8,874,005 shares
Shares of Coursera over which Baillie Gifford & Co has sole voting power
Sole Dispositive Power
15,409,837 shares
Shares of Coursera over which Baillie Gifford & Co has sole dispositive power
CUSIP
22266M104
CUSIP number for Coursera, Inc. common stock
Signature Date
07/31/2026
Date of certification by Regulatory Reporting Manager Grant Meikle
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, disposition of, +1 more
5 terms
beneficially owned financial
"Securities reported on this as being beneficially owned by Baillie Gifford & Co."
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole Voting Power financial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 8,874,005.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Sole Dispositive Power financial
"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 15,409,837"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
disposition of financial
"dispose or to direct the disposition of: 15,409,837"
investment adviser financial
"Securities reported on this as being beneficially owned by Baillie Gifford & Co. are held by Baillie Gifford & Co. and/or one or more of its investment adviser subsidiaries"
An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.
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FAQ
What percentage of Coursera (COUR) does Baillie Gifford & Co report owning?
Baillie Gifford & Co reports beneficial ownership of 5.38% of Coursera’s common stock. This corresponds to 15,409,837 shares, as disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A for Coursera, Inc. common stock.