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title: "Eric Sheridan Raises Coursera Price Target to $6.50 but Maintains Hold Amid Execution and Synergy Uncertainties"
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# Eric Sheridan Raises Coursera Price Target to $6.50 but Maintains Hold Amid Execution and Synergy Uncertainties

Coursera, the Consumer Defensive sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst today. Analyst Eric Sheridan from Goldman Sachs upgraded the rating on the stock to a Hold and gave it a $6.50 price target.

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Eric Sheridan has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors, including Coursera’s evolving strategic position following the Udemy acquisition and its updated financial outlook. While he sees enough improvement to move from a negative stance and raise the price target to $6.50, he also believes the shares do not yet warrant a more bullish view given remaining execution risks.

Eric Sheridan’s rating is based on the need for clearer evidence around Coursera’s unified platform plan, the realization of anticipated synergies, and the monetization of its investment in LearnVector. He expects investors to watch closely how these initiatives translate into revenue growth, particularly in AI-related offerings, before reassessing whether the stock can justify an upgrade beyond Hold.

In another report released on July 30, Scotiabank also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $7.00 price target.

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