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Anyone interested in Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR) should probably be aware that the Independent Director, Amanda Clark, recently divested US$132k worth of shares in the company, at an average price of US$13.80 each. The eyebrow raising move amounted to a reduction of 17% in their holding.
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Notably, that recent sale by Amanda Clark is the biggest insider sale of Coursera shares that we've seen in the last year. So what is clear is that an insider saw fit to sell at around the current price of US$13.57. We generally don't like to see insider selling, but the lower the sale price, the more it concerns us. We note that this sale took place at around the current price, so it isn't a major concern, though it's hardly a good sign.
You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date!
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For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It's great to see that Coursera insiders own 7.3% of the company, worth about US$146m. I like to see this level of insider ownership, because it increases the chances that management are thinking about the best interests of shareholders.
An insider hasn't bought Coursera stock in the last three months, but there was some selling. And even if we look at the last year, we didn't see any purchases. The company boasts high insider ownership, but we're a little hesitant, given the history of share sales. While we like knowing what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. At Simply Wall St, we found 3 warning signs for Coursera that deserve your attention before buying any shares.
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For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.
What are the risks and opportunities for Coursera?
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Coursera
Coursera, Inc. operates an online educational content platform that connects learners, educators, organizations, and institutions.
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Revenue is forecast to grow 18.79% per year
Revenue grew by 29.4% over the past year
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Shareholders have been diluted in the past year
Significant insider selling over the past 3 months
Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years
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Coursera, Inc. operates an online educational content platform that connects learners, educators, organizations, and institutions.
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