The upcoming report from Dynatrace (DT - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, indicating an increase of 18.2% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $520.64 million, representing an increase of 17% year over year.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.
Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific Dynatrace metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenues- Services' should come in at $24.72 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +14.5%.
Analysts forecast 'Revenues- Subscriptions' to reach $495.94 million. The estimate points to a change of +17.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Analysts expect 'Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)- Total' to come in at $2.06 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $1.73 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
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Shares of Dynatrace have experienced a change of +19.4% in the past month compared to the +11% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), DT is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Investors with an interest in Computers - IT Services stocks have likely encountered both TD SYNNEX (SNX - Free Report) and Dynatrace (DT - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.
The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits.
TD SYNNEX and Dynatrace are sporting Zacks Ranks of #2 (Buy) and #3 (Hold), respectively, right now. This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that SNX is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.
Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.
SNX currently has a forward P/E ratio of 14.52, while DT has a forward P/E of 21.26. We also note that SNX has a PEG ratio of 0.99. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. DT currently has a PEG ratio of 1.38.
Another notable valuation metric for SNX is its P/B ratio of 2.19. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, DT has a P/B of 4.46.
Based on these metrics and many more, SNX holds a Value grade of A, while DT has a Value grade of D.
SNX stands above DT thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that SNX is the superior value option right now.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), the leading AI-powered observability platform, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026.
"Dynatrace delivered a strong finish to FY26, surpassing $2 billion in ARR and achieving our fourth consecutive quarter of 16% constant currency ARR growth,” said Rick McConnell, CEO of Dynatrace. “In an AI‑first world, observability has become mission critical to a vastly higher percentage of workloads. Customers are choosing Dynatrace for our end‑to‑end platform, which serves as both the intelligence engine for deterministic AI and contextual analytics, as well as the control plane to coordinate agentic action. By enabling system resilience and AI reliability, Dynatrace is helping customers drive more autonomous operations and optimal business outcomes. As we look ahead, our objective is to accelerate ARR growth while delivering balanced growth and profitability."
“We significantly increased the pace of our share buyback in the fourth quarter, repurchasing $224 million of Dynatrace stock,” said Jim Benson, Chief Financial Officer. “This uptick reflects our conviction in Dynatrace’s operational momentum, long term growth and cash flow trajectory, and the underlying value of our shares. Through our disciplined capital allocation approach and strong balance sheet, we will continue investing in innovation and growth while delivering value to shareholders.”
All growth rates are compared to the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025 ended March 31, 2025 unless otherwise noted.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights:
Total ARR of $2,054 million, an increase of 18%, or 16% on a constant currency basis Total revenue of $532 million, an increase of 19%, or 16% on a constant currency basis Subscription revenue of $506 million, an increase of 19%, or 16% on a constant currency basis GAAP income from operations of $37 million and non-GAAP income from operations of $143 million GAAP net income per share of $0.06 and non-GAAP net income per share of $0.41, on a dilutive basis Full Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights:
Total revenue of $2,018 million, an increase of 19%, or 17% on a constant currency basis Subscription revenue of $1,930 million, an increase of 19%, or 17% on a constant currency basis GAAP income from operations of $245 million and non-GAAP income from operations of $592 million GAAP net income per share of $0.54 and non-GAAP net income per share of $1.70, on a dilutive basis GAAP operating cash flow of $562 million and free cash flow of $529 million Business Highlights:
Ongoing traction in go-to-market strategy resulted in an increase in average deal size. Dynatrace closed a record 22 deals greater than $1 million in annual contract value (ACV) in the fourth quarter, nine of which were new logos. Log management remained the fastest growing major product category, with Q4 consumption continuing to grow more than 100% year-over-year. Enhanced the company's offerings through two acquisitions: DevCycle, a feature management platform on the OpenFeature standard that helps developers, site reliability engineers, and platform teams bring progressive delivery for AI-native applications directly into the Dynatrace platform. Bindplane, a company whose open-standards-based telemetry pipeline capabilities combined with AI-powered observability gives customers greater access, flexibility, and control of their logs, metrics, and application data. Surpassed $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales, a key indicator of hyperscaler engagement. Expanded the Dynatrace Model Context Protocol (MCP) server as a connector for Anthropic's Claude Code, Cowork, and Chat to bring observability and security context into every Claude session. And extended integration with GitHub Advanced Security to share the runtime context of monitored Kubernetes environments with developers and security teams. Recognized as a Customers’ Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Observability Platforms report.1 Share Repurchase Program
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, Dynatrace spent $224 million to repurchase 5.9 million shares at an average price of $37.71. Dynatrace completed its initial $500 million share repurchase program, and $151 million of purchases in the fourth quarter were under its new $1 billion program announced in February 2026. Fourth Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
(Unaudited – In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Annual recurring revenue (ARR):
Total ARR
$
2,053,555
$
1,734,164
Year-over-Year Increase
18
%
Year-over-Year Increase - constant currency (*)
16
%
Revenue:
Total revenue
$
531,716
$
445,165
Year-over-Year Increase
19
%
Year-over-Year Increase - constant currency (*)
16
%
Subscription revenue
$
505,754
$
423,570
Year-over-Year Increase
19
%
Year-over-Year Increase - constant currency (*)
16
%
GAAP Financial Measures:
GAAP income from operations
$
37,342
$
42,914
GAAP operating margin
7
%
10
%
GAAP net income
$
17,416
$
39,304
GAAP net income per share - diluted
$
0.06
$
0.13
GAAP shares outstanding - diluted
298,925
304,354
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
226,361
$
162,790
Net cash provided by operating activities as a percent of revenue
43
%
37
%
Non-GAAP Financial Measures (*):
Non-GAAP income from operations
$
142,576
$
117,887
Non-GAAP operating margin
27
%
26
%
Non-GAAP net income
$
123,967
$
99,047
Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted
$
0.41
$
0.33
Non-GAAP shares outstanding - diluted
298,925
304,354
Free Cash Flow
$
212,403
$
145,528
Free Cash Flow margin
40
%
33
%
Full Year 2026 Financial Highlights
(Unaudited – In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Revenue:
Total revenue
$
2,018,387
$
1,698,683
Year-over-Year Increase
19
%
Year-over-Year Increase - constant currency (*)
17
%
Subscription revenue
$
1,929,722
$
1,622,163
Year-over-Year Increase
19
%
Year-over-Year Increase - constant currency (*)
17
%
GAAP Financial Measures:
GAAP income from operations
$
245,387
$
179,433
GAAP operating margin
12
%
11
%
GAAP net income (**)
$
162,669
$
483,684
GAAP net income per share - diluted (**)
$
0.54
$
1.59
GAAP shares outstanding - diluted
303,727
303,602
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
561,850
$
459,419
Net cash provided by operating activities as a percent of revenue
28
%
27
%
Non-GAAP Financial Measures (*):
Non-GAAP income from operations
$
591,929
$
493,540
Non-GAAP operating margin
29
%
29
%
Non-GAAP net income
$
517,641
$
422,313
Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted
$
1.70
$
1.39
Non-GAAP shares outstanding - diluted
303,727
303,602
Free Cash Flow
$
529,483
$
430,617
Free Cash Flow margin
26
%
25
%
* For additional information, please see the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Definitions - Non-GAAP and Other Metrics" sections of this press release.
** During fiscal 2025, Dynatrace completed an intra-entity asset transfer of the global economic rights of intellectual property (IP) from a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary to a wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary, more closely aligning IP rights with business operations. The transfer generated an income tax benefit of $320.9 million, or $1.06 per share on a dilutive basis.
Financial Outlook
Based on information available as of May 13, 2026, Dynatrace is issuing guidance for the first quarter and full year fiscal 2027 in the table below. Based on foreign exchange rates as of April 30, 2026, the foreign exchange tailwind relative to constant currency is expected to be approximately $10 million on ARR and $15 million on revenue for fiscal 2027. This guidance also excludes the impact of any share repurchases during fiscal 2027.
Growth rates for ARR, Total revenue, and Subscription revenue are presented in constant currency to provide better visibility into the underlying growth of the business.
All growth rates are compared to the first quarter and full year of fiscal 2026 ended March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted.
(In millions, except per share data)
First Quarter
Fiscal 2027
Full Year
Fiscal 2027
ARR
-
$2,382 - $2,402
As reported
-
16% - 17%
Constant currency
-
15.5% - 16.5%
Total revenue
$547 - $551
$2,317 - $2,335
As reported
15%
15% - 16%
Constant currency
13% - 14%
14% - 15%
Subscription revenue
$523 - $527
$2,217 - $2,235
As reported
14% - 15%
15% - 16%
Constant currency
13% - 14%
14% - 15%
Non-GAAP income from operations
$150 - $154
$682 - $690
Non-GAAP operating margin
27.5% - 28%
29.5%
Non-GAAP net income
$130 - $134
$584 - $594
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share
$0.44 - $0.45
$1.93 - $1.95
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
298 - 299
302 - 304
Free cash flow
-
$613 - $620
Free cash flow margin
-
26.5%
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Dynatrace will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its results and business outlook at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time today, May 13, 2026. To access the conference call from the U.S. and Canada, dial (866) 405-1247, or internationally, dial (201) 689-8045 with event confirmation #: 13760309. The call will also be available live via webcast on the company’s website, ir.dynatrace.com.
An audio replay of the call will also be available until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2026 by dialing (877) 660-6853 from the U.S. or Canada, or for international callers by dialing (201) 612-7415 and entering event confirmation #: 13760309. In addition, an archived webcast will be available at ir.dynatrace.com.
We announce material financial information to our investors using our Investor Relations website, press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. We also use these channels to disclose information about the company, our planned financial and other announcements, attendance at upcoming investor and industry conferences, and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, this press release and the accompanying tables contain certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G, including non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin. We also use or discuss non-GAAP financial measures in conference calls, slide presentations and webcasts.
We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making purposes, and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons and liquidity. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about our operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and allow for greater transparency with respect to metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.
The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to similarly titled metrics provided by other companies.
Non-GAAP financial measures are defined in this press release and the tables included in this press release include reconciliations of historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures.
We also include non-GAAP financial measures in our financial outlook included in this press release. Reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share, and free cash flow guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are not available without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability, complexity, and low visibility with respect to the charges excluded from these non-GAAP measures; in particular, the measures and effects of share-based compensation expense, employer taxes and tax deductions specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by future hiring, turnover and retention needs, as well as unpredictable fluctuations in our stock price. We expect the variability of the above charges to have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on our future GAAP financial results.
Definitions - Non-GAAP and Other Metrics
Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is defined as the daily revenue of all subscription agreements that are actively generating revenue as of the last day of the reporting period multiplied by 365. We exclude from our calculation of ARR any revenues derived from month-to-month agreements and/or product usage overage billings.
Constant Currency amounts for ARR, Total revenue, and Subscription revenue are presented to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations. To present this information, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars using the average exchange rates from the comparative period rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods. All growth comparisons relate to the corresponding period in the last fiscal year.
Non-GAAP Income from Operations is defined as GAAP income from operations adjusted for the following items: share-based compensation; employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions; amortization of intangibles; transaction, restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items that may arise from time to time. The related Non-GAAP Operating Margin is non-GAAP income from operations expressed as a percentage of total revenue.
Non-GAAP Net Income is defined as GAAP net income adjusted for the following items: income tax expense/benefit; non-GAAP effective cash taxes; net interest expense and income; net cash received from and paid for interest; share-based compensation; employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions, amortization of intangibles; gains and losses on currency translation; and transaction, restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items that may arise from time to time. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share is calculated as non-GAAP net income divided by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding used to compute GAAP net income per diluted share.
Free Cash Flow is defined as the net cash provided by or used in operating activities less capital expenditures, reflected as purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software additions in our financial statements. The related margin is free cash flow expressed as a percentage of total revenue.
About Dynatrace
Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) is advancing observability for today’s digital businesses, helping to transform the complexity of modern digital ecosystems into powerful business assets. By leveraging AI-powered insights, Dynatrace enables organizations to analyze, automate, and innovate faster to drive their business forward. To learn more about Dynatrace, visit www.dynatrace.com, visit our blog and follow us on LinkedIn and X @dynatrace.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the company's objective to accelerate ARR growth while delivering balanced growth and profitability, the company's plans to invest in innovation and growth while delivering value to shareholders, the expected and current benefits that we believe organizations receive from using the Dynatrace platform and offerings of our partners and other companies with which we collaborate and integrate, and our financial and business outlook, including our financial guidance for the first quarter and full year of fiscal 2027. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation, our ability to maintain our revenue growth rates in future periods; market adoption of our product offerings; continued demand for, and spending on, our solutions; our ability to innovate and develop solutions that meet customer needs as cloud and AI workloads grow rapidly; the ability of our platform and solutions to effectively interoperate with customers’ IT infrastructures; our ability to acquire new customers and retain and expand our relationships with existing customers; our ability to expand our sales and marketing capabilities; our ability to compete; our ability to maintain successful relationships with partners; security breaches, other security incidents and any real or perceived errors, failures, defects or vulnerabilities in our solutions; our ability to protect our intellectual property; our ability to hire and retain necessary qualified employees to grow our business and expand our operations; our ability to successfully complete acquisitions and to integrate newly acquired businesses and offerings; the effect on our business of the macroeconomic environment, associated global economic conditions and geopolitical disruption; and other risks set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our other SEC filings. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
DYNATRACE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Twelve Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Revenue:
Subscription
$
505,754
$
423,570
$
1,929,722
$
1,622,163
Service
25,962
21,595
88,665
76,520
Total revenue
531,716
445,165
2,018,387
1,698,683
Cost of revenue:
Cost of subscription
77,356
63,265
284,611
233,299
Cost of service
23,112
21,095
84,105
73,631
Amortization of acquired technology
927
734
3,488
13,262
Total cost of revenue
101,395
85,094
372,204
320,192
Gross profit
430,321
360,071
1,646,183
1,378,491
Operating expenses:
Research and development
130,579
103,285
474,312
384,572
Sales and marketing
183,442
161,797
690,489
605,599
General and administrative
60,413
52,062
217,414
195,347
Amortization of other intangibles
20
13
56
13,540
Impairment of long-lived assets
18,525
—
18,525
—
Total operating expenses
392,979
317,157
1,400,796
1,199,058
Income from operations
37,342
42,914
245,387
179,433
Interest income, net
10,111
10,930
47,731
48,281
Other (expense) income, net
(638
)
1,860
6,643
(4,285
)
Income before income taxes
46,815
55,704
299,761
223,429
Income tax (expense) benefit
(29,399
)
(16,400
)
(137,092
)
260,255
Net income
$
17,416
$
39,304
$
162,669
$
483,684
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.06
$
0.13
$
0.54
$
1.62
Diluted
$
0.06
$
0.13
$
0.54
$
1.59
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
297,544
299,441
300,102
298,384
Diluted
298,925
304,354
303,727
303,602
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Three Months Ended March 31,
Twelve Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Cost of revenue
$
9,619
$
9,659
$
40,276
$
36,924
Research and development
28,371
26,097
114,110
100,866
Sales and marketing
19,987
19,855
84,480
77,336
General and administrative
15,022
14,593
60,760
56,577
Total share-based compensation expense
$
72,999
$
70,204
$
299,626
$
271,703
DYNATRACE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited - In thousands, except share data)
March 31,
2026
2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,097,220
$
1,017,039
Short-term marketable securities
74,881
96,189
Accounts receivable, net
710,200
624,437
Deferred contract costs, current
127,495
109,895
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
113,651
83,901
Total current assets
2,123,447
1,931,461
Long-term marketable securities
51,908
51,648
Property and equipment, net
72,993
61,522
Operating lease right-of-use asset, net
139,285
67,479
Goodwill
1,350,256
1,336,435
Intangible assets, net
22,850
25,534
Deferred tax assets, net
508,742
529,550
Deferred contract costs, non-current
113,111
95,297
Other assets
33,133
40,752
Total assets
$
4,415,725
$
4,139,678
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
2,728
$
27,286
Accrued expenses, current
302,260
252,503
Deferred revenue, current
1,241,488
1,087,518
Operating lease liabilities, current
22,588
13,979
Total current liabilities
1,569,064
1,381,286
Deferred revenue, non-current
53,387
50,989
Accrued expenses, non-current
38,205
24,452
Operating lease liabilities, non-current
141,736
61,384
Deferred tax liabilities
1,943
419
Total liabilities
1,804,335
1,518,530
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares, $0.001 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized, 294,652,951 and 299,813,048 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively
295
300
Additional paid-in capital
2,199,494
2,370,563
Retained earnings
447,596
284,927
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(35,995
)
(34,642
)
Total shareholders' equity
2,611,390
2,621,148
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
4,415,725
$
4,139,678
DYNATRACE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited - In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Twelve Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
17,416
$
39,304
$
162,669
$
483,684
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations:
Depreciation
4,702
5,385
18,446
19,236
Amortization
1,462
1,265
5,613
28,868
Share-based compensation
72,999
70,204
299,626
271,703
Deferred income taxes
6,658
(14,147
)
25,132
(392,942
)
Impairment of long-lived assets
18,525
—
18,525
—
Other
989
(2,100
)
(6,928
)
2,035
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(245,159
)
(228,277
)
(77,127
)
(24,026
)
Deferred contract costs
(7,203
)
(11,613
)
(31,057
)
(14,648
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(24,981
)
(15,020
)
(15,977
)
(36,593
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
56,344
59,142
25,896
31,534
Operating leases, net
978
(665
)
2,434
(231
)
Deferred revenue
323,631
259,312
134,598
90,799
Net cash provided by operating activities
226,361
162,790
561,850
459,419
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment
(13,958
)
(14,566
)
(32,173
)
(26,106
)
Capitalized software additions
—
(2,696
)
(194
)
(2,696
)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
(6,000
)
—
(6,000
)
(100
)
Purchases of marketable securities
(11,448
)
(37,566
)
(120,306
)
(145,555
)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities
39,847
36,997
143,729
105,142
Other
(750
)
—
(750
)
—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activity
7,691
(17,831
)
(15,694
)
(69,315
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan
—
—
24,390
21,159
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
1,786
6,092
6,487
20,995
Repurchases of common stock
(223,675
)
(42,518
)
(478,708
)
(172,618
)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards
(2,211
)
(2,620
)
(21,845
)
(18,958
)
Other
(552
)
(552
)
(4,418
)
(2,208
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(224,652
)
(39,598
)
(474,094
)
(151,630
)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
(3,714
)
4,196
8,119
(418
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
5,686
109,557
80,181
238,056
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
1,091,534
907,482
1,017,039
778,983
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
1,097,220
$
1,017,039
$
1,097,220
$
1,017,039
DYNATRACE, INC.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
(Unaudited - In thousands, except percentages)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Twelve Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Non-GAAP cost of revenue:
Cost of revenue
$
101,395
$
85,094
$
372,204
$
320,192
Share-based compensation
(9,619
)
(9,659
)
(40,276
)
(36,924
)
Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions
(489
)
(661
)
(2,458
)
(2,447
)
Amortization of intangibles
(927
)
(734
)
(3,488
)
(13,262
)
Transaction, restructuring, and other
(1,475
)
—
(1,475
)
—
Non-GAAP cost of revenue
$
88,885
$
74,040
$
324,507
$
267,559
Non-GAAP gross profit:
Gross profit
$
430,321
$
360,071
$
1,646,183
$
1,378,491
Share-based compensation
9,619
9,659
40,276
36,924
Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions
489
661
2,458
2,447
Amortization of intangibles
927
734
3,488
13,262
Transaction, restructuring, and other
1,475
—
1,475
—
Non-GAAP gross profit
$
442,831
$
371,125
$
1,693,880
$
1,431,124
GAAP gross margin
81
%
81
%
82
%
81
%
Non-GAAP gross margin
83
%
83
%
84
%
84
%
Non-GAAP operating expenses:
Operating expenses
$
392,979
$
317,157
$
1,400,796
$
1,199,058
Share-based compensation
(63,380
)
(60,545
)
(259,350
)
(234,779
)
Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions
(2,719
)
(3,309
)
(12,834
)
(12,997
)
Amortization of intangibles
(20
)
(13
)
(56
)
(13,540
)
Transaction, restructuring, and other
(26,605
)
(52
)
(26,605
)
(158
)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$
300,255
$
253,238
$
1,101,951
$
937,584
Non-GAAP income from operations:
Income from operations
$
37,342
$
42,914
$
245,387
$
179,433
Share-based compensation
72,999
70,204
299,626
271,703
Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions
3,208
3,970
15,292
15,444
Amortization of intangibles
947
747
3,544
26,802
Transaction, restructuring, and other
28,080
52
28,080
158
Non-GAAP income from operations
$
142,576
$
117,887
$
591,929
$
493,540
GAAP operating margin
7
%
10
%
12
%
11
%
Non-GAAP operating margin
27
%
26
%
29
%
29
%
DYNATRACE, INC.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Twelve Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Non-GAAP net income:
Net income
$
17,416
$
39,304
162,669
483,684
Income tax expense (benefit)
29,399
16,400
137,092
(260,255
)
Non-GAAP effective cash tax
(28,223
)
(29,616
)
(117,584
)
(118,154
)
Interest income, net
(10,111
)
(10,930
)
(47,731
)
(48,281
)
Cash received from interest, net
9,614
10,776
43,296
46,927
Share-based compensation
72,999
70,204
299,626
271,703
Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions
Dynatrace (DT - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.39 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.94%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this software intellegence company would post earnings of $0.41 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.44, delivering a surprise of +7.32%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Dynatrace, which belongs to the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry, posted revenues of $531.72 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.13%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $445.17 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Dynatrace shares have lost about 9.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.1%.
What's Next for Dynatrace?While Dynatrace has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Dynatrace was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.45 on $546.7 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.91 on $2.3 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Computers - IT Services is currently in the bottom 43% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Nutanix (NTNX - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended April 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 27.
This enterprise cloud platform services provider is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -16.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Nutanix's revenues are expected to be $686 million, up 7.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Dynatrace (DT - Free Report) reported $531.72 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 19.4%. EPS of $0.42 for the same period compares to $0.33 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +2.13% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $520.64 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.39, the EPS surprise was +7.94%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Dynatrace performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)- Total: $2.05 billion compared to the $2.06 billion average estimate based on eight analysts.Revenues- Services: $25.96 million versus $24.73 million estimated by nine analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +20.2% change.Revenues- Subscriptions: $505.75 million versus $495.94 million estimated by nine analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +19.4% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Dynatrace here>>>
Shares of Dynatrace have returned +17.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +8.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Dynatrace DT is experiencing a significant decline in its stock price following the release of its Q4 earnings report and guidance for FY27. Although the company reported results that exceeded expectations, the market reaction has been negative. Key highlights include:
Q4 Performance: Adjusted EPS rose to $0.41, beating estimates by $0.02, while revenue increased by 19.4% year-over-year to $531.7 million. FY27 Guidance: The company provided EPS and revenue forecasts above consensus, anticipating an ARR growth of 15.5-16.5%. Enterprise Momentum: Dynatrace achieved a record 22 deals exceeding $1 million in annual contract value (ACV), including nine new-logo seven-figure contracts. Management noted a rising demand for observability vendor consolidation as AI workloads complicate infrastructure. ARR Stability: ARR growth remained steady at 16% for the fourth consecutive quarter, with over 75% of ARR now coming from DPS adoption. Gross retention rates stayed in the mid-90% range, while net revenue retention (NRR) held at 110%. AI Adoption: The trend of AI adoption is strengthening, with over 850 customers using Dynatrace for monitoring AI and large language model (LLM) workloads, and more than 500 utilizing agentic AI capabilities. Log management consumption surged over 100% year-over-year, exceeding $100 million in annualized consumption. Profitability: The company reported a FY26 operating margin of 29% and generated free cash flow of $529 million, representing 26% of revenue. Additionally, Dynatrace repurchased $479 million of its stock during FY26. Market Reaction: Despite the strong FY27 guidance, investors may have anticipated a more pronounced ARR acceleration, especially in light of management's optimistic commentary on AI. DT also foresees a temporary gross margin headwind due to increased cloud hosting costs associated with higher platform consumption.In summary, Dynatrace DT has showcased operational strength, highlighted by impressive earnings, substantial enterprise deal activity, and a surge in AI adoption. However, the stock's decline reflects investor concerns regarding the pace of ARR growth and net expansion trends. Nevertheless, DT continues to position itself as a crucial player in the observability and AI operations market, with innovations like Grail and Davis AI potentially driving long-term growth.
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3 Stocks Flashing Rare Buy Signals After the Market's Wildest MonthDynatrace NYSE: DT reported a stronger finish to fiscal 2026, with executives emphasizing steady annual recurring revenue growth, expanding consumption of its log management products and growing demand tied to artificial intelligence and cloud complexity.
On the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Rick McConnell said Dynatrace surpassed $2 billion in annual recurring revenue, or ARR, and delivered its fourth consecutive quarter of 16% ARR growth. He said the company also saw log management annualized consumption rise to “well over $100 million,” growing more than 100% annually.
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DTE’s Stargate Deal Turns Power Into Profits“Dynatrace delivered a strong finish to fiscal 2026, marked by meaningful scale, durable execution, and continued innovation,” McConnell said.
ARR Tops $2 Billion as New Logo Activity Improves Chief Financial Officer Jim Benson said ARR ended the year at $2.05 billion, up 16% year over year in constant currency. He said fourth-quarter net new ARR, adjusted for foreign exchange movements, was $81 million, near the high end of the company’s guidance. For the full fiscal year, net new ARR was $277 million, representing 12% growth.
Amid the "SaaS Apocalypse," These 3 Names Are Boosting BuybacksBenson said Dynatrace added 126 new logos in the fourth quarter, including a record nine seven-figure new customer lands. The average land size in the quarter remained above $200,000, and new logo ARR rose 43% in the quarter and 30% in the second half of the year.
The company also highlighted larger strategic deals. McConnell said Dynatrace recorded 22 deals with incremental annual contract value of more than $1 million in the fourth quarter. He attributed the large-deal momentum to enterprise customers seeking to consolidate fragmented monitoring and observability tools.
“There is significant interest in integrating fragmented tools to save money,” McConnell said during the question-and-answer portion of the call. He added that Dynatrace’s go-to-market changes have helped the company build deeper relationships with C-level decision-makers.
Revenue, Margins and Cash Flow Fourth-quarter total revenue was $532 million, while subscription revenue was $506 million. Both increased 16% and exceeded the high end of Dynatrace’s guidance range by 200 basis points, Benson said.
For the full fiscal year, total revenue was $2.02 billion and subscription revenue was $1.93 billion, both up 17%. Non-GAAP operating margin was 29% for the year, and non-GAAP net income was $518 million, or $1.70 per diluted share.
Free cash flow totaled $529 million, or 26% of revenue. Benson said pre-tax free cash flow was 32% of revenue, noting that Dynatrace pays more cash taxes than many software peers because of its GAAP profitability.
The company also increased share repurchases. Benson said Dynatrace bought back 5.9 million shares for $224 million in the fourth quarter and 11.4 million shares for $479 million during the fiscal year. As of March 31, Dynatrace had about $849 million remaining under its $1 billion share repurchase authorization.
AI and Platform Consumption Remain Central Themes McConnell said observability is becoming more important as enterprises adopt AI systems and agentic architectures that require continuous validation, governance, auditability, cost control and security oversight. He said Dynatrace’s platform is designed to provide “answers, not guesses” through deterministic and causal insights.
McConnell described Dynatrace’s advantage as architectural rather than feature-based, pointing to three core platform components: Grail, an AI data lakehouse; Smartscape, a real-time topology graph; and Dynatrace Intelligence, which provides both insights and automated action.
He said more than 500 customers are deploying Dynatrace’s agentic capabilities to support autonomous operations and integrations with AI development tools such as Anthropic’s Claude Code and GitHub Copilot. He also said more than 850 customers are using Dynatrace to observe AI and large language model workloads in production.
The company also discussed recent acquisitions. McConnell said Dynatrace acquired DevCycle, a feature management company, and Bindplane, an open standards-based telemetry pipeline company, as it entered the new fiscal year. He said Bindplane should support expanded ingest from OpenTelemetry and simplify telemetry collection and routing at scale.
DPS Licensing Model Drives Broader Usage Benson said the Dynatrace Platform Subscription, or DPS, licensing model now represents more than 75% of ARR and more than 60% of the customer base. He said DPS customers are adopting the platform more broadly and consuming more than non-DPS customers.
Gross retention in the fourth quarter remained in the mid-90% range, while trailing 12-month net retention was 110%. Benson said average ARR per customer is now above $500,000 and said the company believes the long-term opportunity could be $1 million or more per customer.
In response to analyst questions, Benson said fiscal 2027 will include the largest cohort of DPS customers coming up for annual resets or renewals, creating an opportunity for expansion depending on consumption growth.
Fiscal 2027 Guidance Calls for ARR Acceleration Dynatrace guided for fiscal 2027 ARR of $2.38 billion to $2.4 billion, representing growth of 15.5% to 16.5%. The guidance implies net new ARR, adjusted for foreign exchange movements, of $320 million to $340 million, up 16% to 23% from fiscal 2026 levels.
Benson said net new ARR is expected to be modestly more weighted toward the first half of the year than historical seasonality, citing healthy forecasted pipeline coverage.
For fiscal 2027, Dynatrace expects total revenue of $2.32 billion to $2.34 billion and subscription revenue of $2.22 billion to $2.24 billion, both representing growth of 14% to 15%. The company guided for non-GAAP operating margin of about 29.5%, non-GAAP net income of $584 million to $594 million and non-GAAP earnings of $1.93 to $1.95 per diluted share.
Benson said operating expense leverage is expected to be partially offset by a 100-basis-point gross margin headwind from higher cloud hosting costs tied to platform consumption growth. He said the pressure is expected to be temporary, with gross margins beginning to recover in fiscal 2028.
For the first quarter, Dynatrace expects total revenue of $547 million to $551 million, subscription revenue of $523 million to $527 million and non-GAAP earnings of $0.44 to $0.45 per diluted share.
About Dynatrace NYSE: DTDynatrace is a global software intelligence company specializing in application performance management (APM), cloud infrastructure monitoring, and digital experience management. Its flagship offering, the Dynatrace Software Intelligence Platform, leverages artificial intelligence to provide real-time observability across distributed environments, including on-premises data centers, private clouds, public clouds and hybrid deployments. Organizations rely on Dynatrace to detect anomalies, troubleshoot performance issues and optimize end-user experiences through automated root-cause analysis powered by the company's engine, Davis.
The Dynatrace platform comprises modules for full-stack application monitoring, digital experience monitoring, infrastructure monitoring and business analytics.
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Dynatrace (DT +0.92%) stock tumbled in Wednesday's trading. The artificial intelligence (AI) analytics company's share price fell 11.4% in the session. Shares had been off as much as 16.4% but regained some ground.
Before the market opened this morning, Dynatrace published results for the fourth quarter of its 2026 fiscal year -- which ended March 31. The company actually posted sales and earnings that topped Wall Street's forecasts, but forward guidance underwhelmed the market.
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Fiscal Q4 beats weren't enough to lift Dynatrace In fiscal Q4, Dynatrace posted non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings of $0.41 per share on sales of $531.72 million. Adjusted earnings per share beat the average analyst estimate by $0.02, and revenue topped the consensus target by roughly $10.6 million.
Subscription revenue rose roughly 19% year over year to hit $506 million, and overall revenue was up roughly 19% compared to the prior-year quarter. Despite encouraging sales momentum, elements of management's commentary on the quarter and forward guidance caused investors to sell out of the stock.
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What's next for Dynatrace? Dynatrace is guiding for sales to come in between $547 million and $551 million in the current quarter, which actually came in significantly ahead of the average analyst estimate's call for sales of $548.2 million. Meanwhile, adjusted earnings are projected to be between $0.44 and $0.45 -- with that midpoint of that range falling slightly short of the average analyst estimate's call for adjusted per-share earnings of $0.45.
Dynatrace is guiding for annual recurring revenue to be between $2.3 billion and $2.4 billion this fiscal year -- up from $2.05 billion last year. At the midpoint of the guidance range, that would mean delivering annual growth of roughly 14% -- down from growth of 18% last year. The company's fiscal Q4 results and guidance weren't terrible, but they weren't enough to assuage investor concerns about competitive pressures.
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Dynatrace, Inc (NYSE:DT) on Wednesday reported upbeat fourth-quarter financial results and issued first-quarter sales guidance below estimates.
Dynatrace reported quarterly earnings of 41 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 39 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $531.716 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $520.670 million.
Dynatrace said it sees first-quarter adjusted EPS of 44 cents to 45 cents, versus market estimates of 45 cents. The company sees sales of $547.000 million to $551.000 million, versus estimates of $552.627 million.
Dynatrace shares gained 4.1% to trade at $36.13 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Dynatrace following earnings announcement.
BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $45 to $43. Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $47 to $44. Considering buying DT stock? Here’s what analysts think:
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Dynatrace is a high-margin, AI-powered observability platform with $2.054 billion in ARR, strong FCF, and a valuation still below peer software names. DT's ~96% subscription revenue, 111% net retention, and $3.2 billion RPO support durability, visibility, and a real recurring-revenue base. Starboard Value, the activist investor that acquired a stake in DT recently, is seeing margin expansion, S&M efficiency, and capital return, but buybacks should be treated as an upside lever, not guaranteed.
Dynatrace delivered Q4 revenue of $531.7M (+19.4% y/y), beating estimates, with 95% recurring subscription revenue and robust free cash flow generation. Despite strong financial health, including $1.1B in cash and no debt, DT faces market concerns over ARR growth deceleration to 16%-17% and cautious FY guidance. DT's AI observability products and integration with major hyperscalers position it well to adapt, countering fears of obsolescence from AI disruption.
Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.
In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.
However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects.
Our proprietary system currently recommends Dynatrace (DT - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.
Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better.
While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this software intellegence company is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:
Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.
While the historical EPS growth rate for Dynatrace is 20.5%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 13.3% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 8.7%.
Cash Flow GrowthCash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, high cash accumulation enables these companies to undertake new projects without raising expensive outside funds.
Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for Dynatrace is 8.8%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 8.4%.
While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 10.7% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 8.5%.
Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsSuperiority of a stock in terms of the metrics outlined above can be further validated by looking at the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is of course favorable here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Dynatrace. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.9% over the past month.
Bottom LineDynatrace has not only earned a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
This combination indicates that Dynatrace is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.
Investors interested in stocks from the Computers - IT Services sector have probably already heard of TD SYNNEX (SNX - Free Report) and Dynatrace (DT - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.
Currently, TD SYNNEX has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while Dynatrace has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that SNX has an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.
Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
SNX currently has a forward P/E ratio of 14.57, while DT has a forward P/E of 21.08. We also note that SNX has a PEG ratio of 1.00. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. DT currently has a PEG ratio of 1.52.
Another notable valuation metric for SNX is its P/B ratio of 2.2. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, DT has a P/B of 4.64.
These metrics, and several others, help SNX earn a Value grade of B, while DT has been given a Value grade of D.
SNX stands above DT thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that SNX is the superior value option right now.
Shares of Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR | PLTR Price Prediction) are up 10% in Friday morning trading, changing hands near $158. The pop follows a blockbuster quarter from Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL), reported Thursday evening, that validated a high-profile partnership the two companies unveiled earlier this month.
Even with today’s rally, Palantir stock is still down 12% year to date (YTD), so this looks more like a recovery leg than a clean breakout. The catalyst is unusual because it lives inside someone else’s earnings report rather than Palantir’s own results.
A second tailwind comes from Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW). The data cloud specialist’s Wednesday earnings report kicked off a broader software and AI platform rally that carried into Friday’s open.
Dell’s AI Server Surge Validates the Partnership Dell reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $43.84 billion, beating estimates by 23% and growing 88% year over year (YoY). Non-GAAP EPS came in at $4.86 versus a $2.96 consensus, a 64% beat. AI-optimized server revenue jumped 757% YoY to $16.13 billion.
The company also booked $24.4 billion in AI orders during the quarter and raised full-year FY27 AI server revenue guidance to approximately $60 billion. DELL stock is up 29% today, trading near $409.
That matters for Palantir because the two companies unveiled a deep tie-up at Dell Technologies World on May 18. Palantir’s Foundry and AIP platforms are coming on-premises to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), with the Ontology layer running on Dell ObjectScale and PowerFlex storage. Palantir Rubix and Apollo handle the zero-trust runtime layer, targeting sovereign, defense, and regulated workloads.
Snowflake Sparks a Broader Software Rally Snowflake reported Q1 FY27 revenue of $1.39 billion, up 34% YoY, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.39 beating by 22%. The company raised its full-year product revenue guidance to $5.84 billion, a 31% growth pace, and disclosed more than 13,600 accounts using its AI capabilities.
CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy declared that Q1 marks “a clear inflection point” in Snowflake’s AI journey, positioning the platform as “the control plane for the Agentic Enterprise.” Dynatrace (NYSE:DT) and other observability and AI platform names are riding the same wave, with DT shares up 4% Friday.
Gartner Forecast Adds a Macro Tailwind Underneath the day’s headlines sits a constructive top-down call. Gartner expects AI software spending to grow 60% to $453 billion in 2026, a forecast that frames Palantir’s AIP platform as a beneficiary of one of the largest enterprise software spending waves in years.
NVIDIA’s earlier Q1 earnings report reinforced that backdrop. CEO Jensen Huang asserted that the “buildout of AI factories, the largest infrastructure expansion in human history, is accelerating.” Palantir sits at the software layer of that exact stack, riding above Dell hardware and NVIDIA silicon.
What to Watch Palantir stock trades at a P/E ratio of 203x, so the bull case still relies on durable AI software demand and continued execution on the Dell partnership. However, the bear case argues today’s move is sympathy buying that fades once the Dell euphoria cools.
Polymarket contracts assign a 98% probability that PLTR finishes Friday in the green, with crowd targets clustered around $150 to $156 into next week. Reddit sentiment on r/WallStreetBets recovered to a 75 bullish score by Thursday evening, after collapsing earlier in the week on a viral bearish post.
Cautious investors may want to watch for whether the gains hold into the close and whether Monday’s regular session brings follow-through buying or profit-taking. The next major Palantir-specific catalyst is the company’s own earnings report, but until then the stock will likely trade as a derivative of the broader AI infrastructure tape.
A stark and compelling divergence is unfolding in the market for Coursera NYSE: COUR. On the surface, the story appears straightforwardly bearish. The online learning platform’s stock closed at $5.52 at the end of March’s last trading week, marking a sharp 5.65% drop for the week. This places it uncomfortably close to its 52-week low of $5.47, reinforcing a narrative of investor skepticism that has plagued the EdTech sector. For many, this price action is a clear signal to stay away.
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But beneath the surface, in the complex world of stock derivatives, a very different story is unfolding. It is here that sophisticated traders often place their most strategic and forward-looking bets. During the same period that Coursera’s stock price was reaching 52-week lows, call option volume on Coursera jumped an astronomical 1,591% above its daily average.
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A sudden flood of this much capital should rarely be seen as random noise; it is more likely than not a powerful and concentrated bet that the stock’s price is poised for a significant move higher.
This raises a critical question for investors: What do these traders see that the broader market is currently missing?
Why This Options Spike Is a High-Stakes Signal Such a dramatic spike in options activity is rarely a coincidence; it is often a leading indicator of a stock's future direction. A call option gives its holder the right to buy a stock at a predetermined price, making it a direct bet on the share price increasing. The key advantage for a trader is leverage, the ability to control a large block of stock for a small upfront cost, amplifying potential gains.
What makes the Coursera signal so potent is the focus on volume. While open interest shows the total number of existing contracts, a massive surge in volume indicates that new money is urgently entering the trade. The sheer scale of this activity suggests it is the work of large institutions or smart money. These players deploy significant capital based on deep research, and their movements are closely watched for clues about a company's future. When they move this decisively, it often precedes a major corporate event or a fundamental shift in market perception that is not yet public knowledge.
The One-Two Punch: Catalysts for a Comeback The institutional bet on Coursera appears to be grounded in two powerful and transformative catalysts that could fundamentally reshape Coursera's financial future and force a market re-rating.
The most visible catalyst is the pending all-stock merger with Udemy NASDAQ: UDMY. This transaction is set to create a true titan in the online education industry. The combined company would boast a massive global user base of approximately 300 million learners and generate pro forma revenue of roughly $1.5 billion. Strategically, it combines Coursera’s strength in high-end, university-accredited content with Udemy’s vast library of practical, expert-led vocational skills, covering the entire learning spectrum.
More importantly for investors, the deal is structured to drive significant profitability. Management is targeting $115 million in annual run-rate cost savings, a figure that would dramatically improve the new entity's margins and bottom line. The unusual options activity could be a sign that sophisticated traders are positioning ahead of positive news related to the merger, such as faster-than-expected regulatory approval or an upward revision to those cost-savings targets.
The Market Is Missing the AI Transformation While the market may still see Coursera as a simple content platform, it is rapidly evolving into an artificial intelligence (AI) native technology company. Its vast and unique dataset, gathered from the learning patterns, quiz results, and skill mastery of 197 million users, provides a powerful and defensible moat for training its proprietary AI models.
Coursera is actively deploying AI through new features such as personalized coaching tools and deepening its partnerships with industry leaders like Google and Anthropic. The demand for these skills is exploding, with learners enrolling in Coursera's generative AI courses at a rate of 15 per minute in 2025. The bullish bets could be anticipating a watershed moment for this strategy, perhaps a major new AI-driven product launch that forces Wall Street to re-evaluate Coursera not as a legacy education company but as a key player in the global AI reskilling movement.
Finding Value Where Others See Risk Coursera’s stock price performance has been poor recently, and that is more than just an investor concern; it is a critical part of the newly bullish thesis. With a market capitalization under $1 billion, the company's valuation appears disconnected from its global scale and future potential. Coursera trades at a price-to-sales ratio of just 1.23. Compared to many other platform-based technology companies, this metric suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued.
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This depressed valuation does two things. First, it makes Coursera an attractive target for a private equity buyout or a strategic acquisition by a larger technology firm seeking an established entry point into the lucrative EdTech market.
Second, and perhaps most importantly, it explains why options are the weapon of choice for this bullish bet. The stock’s low price allows institutions to use call options to control a massive number of shares for a fraction of the cost, creating the potential for explosive returns if a positive catalyst materializes. The stock is a coiled spring, and sophisticated traders appear to be betting that the market tension will be released soon.
Connecting the Dots When the options market sends a signal this strong, astute investors take notice. The 1,591% surge in call volume is an undeniable footprint left by institutional capital, suggesting a powerful conviction that a significant positive event is on the horizon. While past insider selling has been a point of caution, the combination of high institutional ownership at nearly 90% and this new wave of bullish bets indicates that the smart money sees a turning point.
The catalyst remains hidden for now, but the possibilities are clear. This appears to be a moment of inflection. Investors should now be closely monitoring three key areas: any new SEC filings related to the Udemy merger, official company announcements about its AI platform and partnerships, and any emerging rumors of a buyout offer. The options market is not always right, but a 1,591% surge in call volume is not random noise. Something is drawing institutional capital into Coursera, and the answer may surface soon.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. lessened its position in Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR – Free Report) by 73.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 218,303 shares of the company’s stock after selling 591,643 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. owned about 0.13% of Coursera worth $2,556,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Coursera by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 13,921,600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $163,022,000 after acquiring an additional 357,264 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its stake in shares of Coursera by 341.6% during the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,955,723 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,612,000 after purchasing an additional 2,286,395 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its holdings in shares of Coursera by 5.9% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,704,855 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,679,000 after purchasing an additional 151,000 shares during the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Coursera by 84.2% in the third quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 2,319,515 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,162,000 after purchasing an additional 1,060,288 shares during the period. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd grew its position in shares of Coursera by 6.6% in the second quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 1,883,396 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,499,000 after purchasing an additional 115,898 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.55% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms recently weighed in on COUR. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on Coursera from $9.00 to $6.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price objective on shares of Coursera from $11.00 to $8.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $14.00 price objective on shares of Coursera in a report on Friday, February 6th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $10.00 target price on shares of Coursera in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $8.00 target price on shares of Coursera in a report on Friday, February 6th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $10.62.
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Insider Buying and Selling In other Coursera news, SVP Alan B. Cardenas sold 9,710 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $5.92, for a total transaction of $57,483.20. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 217,876 shares in the company, valued at $1,289,825.92. The trade was a 4.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 16.80% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Coursera Stock Down 0.2% COUR opened at $5.90 on Monday. Coursera, Inc. has a 52-week low of $5.47 and a 52-week high of $13.56. The company has a 50 day moving average of $6.04 and a two-hundred day moving average of $7.73. The company has a market cap of $998.76 million, a P/E ratio of -19.03 and a beta of 1.35.
Coursera (NYSE:COUR – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06. Coursera had a negative net margin of 6.73% and a negative return on equity of 5.17%. The business had revenue of $196.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $191.83 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.08 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that Coursera, Inc. will post -0.28 earnings per share for the current year.
Coursera Company Profile (Free Report)
Coursera, Inc (NYSE:COUR) operates a leading online learning platform that delivers courses, specializations, professional certificates and fully accredited degree programs in collaboration with top universities and industry partners. Founded in 2012 by Stanford University professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera’s mission is to provide universal access to world-class education and bridge skill gaps in a rapidly evolving job market.
The platform features more than 6,000 offerings created by over 275 academic institutions and corporate entities, spanning fields such as data science, business, technology, health care and the arts.
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Coursera (NYSE:COUR – Get Free Report) is projected to announce its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, April 23rd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.0815 per share and revenue of $195.1690 million for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Coursera (NYSE:COUR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.06. The company had revenue of $196.90 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $191.83 million. Coursera had a negative return on equity of 5.17% and a negative net margin of 6.73%.The firm’s revenue was up 9.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.08 EPS. On average, analysts expect Coursera to post $0 EPS for the current fiscal year and $0 EPS for the next fiscal year.
Coursera Stock Performance COUR opened at $6.17 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $1.04 billion, a PE ratio of -19.89 and a beta of 1.35. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $5.99 and a 200-day moving average of $7.42. Coursera has a 52-week low of $5.22 and a 52-week high of $13.56.
Analysts Set New Price Targets Several analysts have recently issued reports on COUR shares. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $7.00 price target on shares of Coursera in a research note on Friday, February 6th. KeyCorp decreased their target price on Coursera from $12.00 to $10.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Coursera from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, April 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on Coursera from $9.00 to $6.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research note on Saturday, February 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Coursera from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $12.00 target price for the company in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $10.62.
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Insider Activity In other news, SVP Alan B. Cardenas sold 9,710 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $5.92, for a total value of $57,483.20. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 217,876 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,289,825.92. This trade represents a 4.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 16.80% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Coursera Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of COUR. Royal Bank of Canada increased its position in shares of Coursera by 38.8% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 55,891 shares of the company’s stock valued at $372,000 after purchasing an additional 15,610 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Coursera by 36.8% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 581,879 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,875,000 after purchasing an additional 156,566 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in Coursera by 2.8% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 104,795 shares of the company’s stock worth $698,000 after purchasing an additional 2,847 shares during the period. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd bought a new position in Coursera in the first quarter worth $273,000. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. lifted its position in Coursera by 29.0% in the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 277,568 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,431,000 after purchasing an additional 62,371 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.55% of the company’s stock.
Coursera Company Profile (Get Free Report)
Coursera, Inc (NYSE:COUR) operates a leading online learning platform that delivers courses, specializations, professional certificates and fully accredited degree programs in collaboration with top universities and industry partners. Founded in 2012 by Stanford University professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera’s mission is to provide universal access to world-class education and bridge skill gaps in a rapidly evolving job market.
The platform features more than 6,000 offerings created by over 275 academic institutions and corporate entities, spanning fields such as data science, business, technology, health care and the arts.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, today announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 after the U.S. stock market closes on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The company will 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).
Conference Call Details
A live, audio-only webcast of the conference call and earnings release materials will be available to the public on the company’s investor relations website at investor.coursera.com. An archived replay will be accessible in the same location for one year.
Disclosure Information
In compliance with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD, Coursera announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), press releases, company blog posts, public conference calls, and webcasts, as well as via Coursera’s investor relations website.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 197 million registered learners as of December 31, 2025. Coursera partners with over 375 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including generative AI-powered features like Coach, Role Play, and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A shareholder letter containing additional discussion of the Company’s performance and outlook has been posted to the Investor Relations website at investor.coursera.com.
“Coursera delivered a strong start to 2026, including our fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year Consumer revenue growth and a first quarter record of 7.6 million new registered learners. We have now surpassed more than 200 million cumulative learners, giving us both broad scale and deep insight into how the world learns and the skills employers value at a pivotal moment for global labor markets,” said Coursera CEO Greg Hart. “As we execute against our 2026 growth priorities and reaffirm our full year outlook, we are moving quickly on integration planning for our expected combination with Udemy. We see a significant opportunity to build a more comprehensive and adaptive skills platform designed for the AI era.”
Key Financial Results
($ millions, except per share data, unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
YoY Change
GAAP Financial Measures
Revenue
$
195.7
$
179.3
9
%
Gross profit
$
108.6
$
97.9
11
%
Gross profit margin
55.5
%
54.6
%
90 bps
Net loss
$
(20.5
)
$
(7.8
)
(163
)%
Net loss per share
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.05
)
(150
)%
Net loss margin
(10.5
)%
(4.4
)%
(610) bps
Net cash provided by operating activities(1)
$
14.6
$
33.5
(56
)%
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Gross profit
$
110.8
$
100.1
11
%
Gross profit margin
56.6
%
55.8
%
80 bps
Net income
$
12.4
$
19.7
(37
)%
Net income per share
$
0.07
$
0.12
(42
)%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
13.5
$
18.7
(28
)%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
6.9
%
10.4
%
(350) bps
Free Cash Flow(1)
$
3.0
$
25.3
(88
)%
For more information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
Segment Results
($ millions, unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
YoY Change
Consumer revenue
$
129.5
$
117.6
10
%
Consumer gross profit
$
81.8
$
72.4
13
%
Consumer gross profit margin
63.2
%
61.6
%
160 bps
Enterprise revenue
$
66.2
$
61.7
7
%
Enterprise gross profit
$
46.9
$
43.2
9
%
Enterprise gross profit margin
70.8
%
70.0
%
80 bps
Key Business Metrics
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
YoY Change
New Registered Learners (in millions)
7.6
7.1
Net Retention Rate for Paid Enterprise Customers
90
%
91
%
(1
)%
March 31,
2026
2025
YoY Change
Total Registered Learners (in millions)
205
175
17
%
Paid Enterprise Customers
1,729
1,651
5
%
For more information regarding the metrics discussed in this press release, please see “Key Business Metrics Definitions” below.
Financial Outlook
Provides second quarter 2026: Revenue in the range of $196 to $200 million Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $12 to $16 million Reaffirms full year 2026: Revenue in the range of $805 to $815 million Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $70 to $76 million, representing an annual Adjusted EBITDA Margin target of approximately 9.0% at the midpoint of the full year ranges Actual results may differ materially from Coursera’s Financial Outlook as a result of, among other things, the factors described under “Special Note on Forward-Looking Statements” below.
A reconciliation of our non-GAAP guidance measure (Adjusted EBITDA) to the corresponding GAAP guidance measure is not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, expenses that may be incurred in the future. Stock-based compensation expense-related charges, including employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions, are impacted by the timing of employee stock transactions, the future fair market value of our common stock, and our future hiring and retention needs, all of which are difficult to predict and subject to constant change. We have provided a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the financial statement tables for our historical non-GAAP financial results included in this press release.
Conference Call Details
As previously announced, Coursera will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 performance today, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
A live, audio-only webcast of the conference call and earnings release materials will be available to the public on our investor relations page at investor.coursera.com. For those unable to listen to the broadcast live, an archived replay will be accessible in the same location for one year.
Transaction with Udemy
On December 17, 2025, Coursera and Udemy, Inc. (NASDAQ: UDMY) entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Coursera will combine with Udemy in an all-stock transaction. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both Coursera and Udemy.
On April 9, 2026, the transaction was approved by Coursera and Udemy stockholders. The companies are advancing through the remaining regulatory approval processes and customary closing conditions.
Disclosure Information
In compliance with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD, Coursera announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), press releases, company blog posts, public conference calls, and webcasts, as well as via Coursera’s investor relations website.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 205 million registered learners as of March 31, 2026. Coursera partners with over 375 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including generative AI-powered features like Coach, Role Play, and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.
Key Business Metrics Definitions
Registered Learners
We count the total number of registered learners at the end of each period. For purposes of determining our registered learner count, we treat each customer account that registers with a unique email as a registered learner and adjust for any spam, test accounts, and cancellations. Our registered learner count is not intended as a measure of active engagement. New registered learners are individuals that register in a particular period.
Paid Enterprise Customers
We count the total number of Paid Enterprise Customers that are active on our platform at the end of each period. For purposes of determining our customer count, we treat each customer account that has a corresponding contract as a unique customer, and a single organization with multiple divisions, segments, or subsidiaries may be counted as multiple customers. We define a “Paid Enterprise Customer” as a customer who purchases Coursera via our direct sales force. For purposes of determining our Paid Enterprise Customer count, we exclude our Enterprise customers who do not purchase Coursera via our direct sales force, including organizations engaging on our platform through our Coursera for Teams offering or through our channel partners.
Net Retention Rate (“NRR”) for Paid Enterprise Customers
We calculate annual recurring revenue (“ARR”) by annualizing each customer’s monthly recurring revenue (“MRR”) for the most recent month at period end. We calculate “Net Retention Rate” for a period by starting with the ARR from all Paid Enterprise Customers as of the 12 months prior to such period end, or Prior Period ARR. We then calculate the ARR from these same Paid Enterprise Customers as of the current period end, or “Current Period ARR.” Current Period ARR includes expansion within Paid Enterprise Customers and is net of contraction or attrition over the trailing 12 months but excludes revenue from new Paid Enterprise Customers in the current period. We then divide the total Current Period ARR by the total Prior Period ARR to arrive at our Net Retention Rate for Paid Enterprise Customers.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, this press release includes non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross profit margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Free Cash Flow, each of which is a non-GAAP financial measure. These are key measures used by our management to help us analyze our financial results, establish budgets and operational goals for managing our business, evaluate our performance, and make strategic decisions. Accordingly, we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors. In addition, we believe these measures are useful for period-to-period comparisons of our business. We also believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in comparing our core business and results of operations over multiple periods with other companies in our industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors, and to analyze our cash performance. However, the non-GAAP financial measures presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the way that these measures are calculated. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for or in isolation from financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools.
Non-GAAP Gross Profit, Non-GAAP Gross Profit Margin, Non-GAAP Net Income, and Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share
We define non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP net income as GAAP gross profit and GAAP net loss excluding: (1) stock-based compensation expense; (2) amortization of stock-based compensation expense capitalized as internal-use software costs; (3) payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation; (4) merger and acquisition (“M&A”) related transaction costs; (5) integration related costs; (6) costs and settlement (gains) losses related to significant and non-recurring legal and regulatory matters, net of insurance recoveries; and (7) restructuring related charges. Non-GAAP gross profit margin reflects non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of revenue. Non-GAAP net income per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
We define Adjusted EBITDA as our GAAP net loss excluding: (1) depreciation and amortization; (2) interest income, net; (3) income tax expense; (4) other expense (income), net; (5) stock-based compensation expense; (6) payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation; (7) M&A related transaction costs; (8) integration related costs; (9) costs and settlement (gains) losses related to significant and non-recurring legal and regulatory matters, net of insurance recoveries; and (10) restructuring related charges. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.
Free Cash Flow
We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities, less capitalized internal-use software costs, purchases of content assets, and purchases of property, equipment, and software as we consider these capital expenditures necessary to support our ongoing operations.
We believe the presentation of these adjusted operating results provides useful supplemental information to investors and facilitates the analysis and comparison of our operating results across reporting periods.
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the Appendix.
Special Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as: “accelerate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “demand,” “design,” “estimate,” “expand,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “mission,” “need,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed combination with Udemy, including the expected timing and benefits of such business combination and the outlook for Coursera’s and Udemy’s results of operations and financial condition (including potential synergies) following the business combination; the expansion of our market opportunity; the global demand to embrace new skills; our progress in our growth initiatives; the opportunity to build a more comprehensive and adaptive skills platform designed for the AI era; our commitment to creating more personalized, engaging, and AI-native learning experiences; our initiatives to strengthen our position as a trusted source for verified learning; our mission to provide universal access to world-class learning; the demand for online learning; the strength of our customer and content creator relationships; the demand from learners to use our offerings to master career advancing skills; anticipated features and benefits of our offerings; the anticipated utility of our non-GAAP financial measures; anticipated growth rates; and our financial outlook, future financial and operational performance, and expectations, including our financial outlook for the second quarter of 2026 and full year 2026, among others. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to attract, engage, and retain learners; our ability to increase sales of our offerings; our limited operating history; the relative nascency of online learning solutions and generative AI; risks related to market acceptance and demand for our offerings; our ability to maintain and expand our existing content creator relationships and to develop new partnerships with universities, industry leaders, and subject matter experts; our dependence on the supply of content created by our partners; risks related to our AI innovations and AI generally; risks related to the business combination, including the effect of the announcement of the business combination on the ability of Coursera or Udemy to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, vendors and others with whom Coursera or Udemy do business, or on Coursera’s or Udemy’s operating results and business generally; risks that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in attracting and retaining qualified personnel as a result of the business combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the business combination; the ability of the parties to consummate the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all; the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to consummation of the proposed transaction, including the ability to secure regulatory approvals on the terms expected, at all or in a timely manner; the ability to successfully integrate Coursera’s and Udemy’s operations and business on a timely basis or otherwise in accordance with the standards and obligations applicable to the combined company as a public benefit corporation and as a B Corp.; Coursera’s and Udemy’s ability to implement our plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to the combined company’s business after the completion of the transaction and realize expected synergies and other benefits of the combination within the expected timeframe or at all; the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the proposed combination; fluctuations in the prices of Coursera or Udemy stock; potential business disruptions following the business combination; our ability to compete effectively; adverse impacts on our business and financial condition due to macroeconomic or market conditions; our ability to manage our growth; regulatory and/or policy matters or changes impacting us or our content creators; risks related to intellectual property; cybersecurity and privacy risks and regulations; potential disruptions to our platform; risks related to operations, regulatory, economic, and geopolitical conditions; current and future legal and regulatory matters; the impact of actions to improve operational efficiencies and operating costs; our history of net losses and ability to achieve or sustain profitability; natural disasters, public health crises, or other catastrophic events; and our status as a certified B Corp, as well as the risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recently filed annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and subsequent filings and as detailed from time to time in our SEC filings. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance, or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.
Coursera Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Revenue
$
195.7
$
179.3
Cost of revenue(2)
87.1
81.4
Gross profit
108.6
97.9
Operating expenses:
Research and development(2)
31.3
29.5
Sales and marketing(2)
69.3
56.8
General and administrative(1)(2)
33.3
26.9
Restructuring related charges(2)
—
(0.9
)
Total operating expenses
133.9
112.3
Loss from operations
(25.3
)
(14.4
)
Other income, net:
Interest income, net
7.1
7.8
Other (expense) income, net
(0.9
)
0.3
Loss before income taxes
(19.1
)
(6.3
)
Income tax expense
1.4
1.5
Net loss
$
(20.5
)
$
(7.8
)
Net loss per share—basic and diluted
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.05
)
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share—basic and diluted
168.7
160.7
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Cost of revenue
$
0.6
$
0.7
Research and development
7.6
8.6
Sales and marketing
4.9
4.9
General and administrative
7.2
11.6
Restructuring related charges
—
(1.6
)
Total stock-based compensation expense
$
20.3
$
24.2
Coursera Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
March 31, 2026
December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
789.8
$
792.6
Accounts receivable, net
60.0
65.4
Deferred costs, net
19.0
19.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
24.6
20.5
Total current assets
893.4
898.1
Property, equipment, and software, net
45.5
43.4
Intangible assets, net
30.9
27.1
Other assets
30.7
31.4
Total assets
$
1,000.5
$
1,000.0
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Content liabilities
$
98.3
$
100.0
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses
31.0
29.8
Accrued compensation and benefits
21.4
36.7
Deferred revenue, current
200.1
180.9
Other current liabilities
11.6
10.5
Total current liabilities
362.4
357.9
Deferred revenue, non-current
1.5
1.4
Other liabilities
4.8
5.0
Total liabilities
368.7
364.3
Stockholders’ equity:
Additional paid-in capital
1,563.5
1,546.9
Accumulated deficit
(931.7
)
(911.2
)
Total stockholders’ equity
631.8
635.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,000.5
$
1,000.0
Coursera Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$
(20.5
)
$
(7.8
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
7.5
7.1
Stock-based compensation expense
20.3
24.2
Other
0.5
0.1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
5.4
(0.1
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(3.0
)
1.0
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(0.7
)
(4.2
)
Accrued compensation and other liabilities
(14.2
)
(12.4
)
Deferred revenue
19.3
25.6
Net cash provided by operating activities
14.6
33.5
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of content assets
(5.8
)
(4.1
)
Capitalized internal-use software costs
(5.6
)
(3.6
)
Purchases of property, equipment, and software
(0.2
)
(0.5
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(11.6
)
(8.2
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
0.2
1.2
Payments for tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock units
(5.9
)
(6.2
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(5.7
)
(5.0
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(2.7
)
20.3
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—beginning of period
793.4
728.4
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—end of period
$
790.7
$
748.7
Coursera Inc.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Gross profit
$
108.6
$
97.9
Stock-based compensation expense
0.6
0.7
Amortization of stock-based compensation capitalized as internal-use software costs
1.6
1.5
Non-GAAP gross profit
$
110.8
$
100.1
Gross profit margin
55.5
%
54.6
%
Non-GAAP gross profit margin
56.6
%
55.8
%
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Net loss
$
(20.5
)
$
(7.8
)
Stock-based compensation expense
20.3
25.8
Amortization of stock-based compensation capitalized as internal-use software costs
1.6
1.5
Payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation
0.7
0.9
M&A related transaction costs
6.2
—
Integration related costs
3.8
—
Significant and non-recurring legal and regulatory matters
0.3
0.2
Restructuring related charges
—
(0.9
)
Non-GAAP net income
$
12.4
$
19.7
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share—basic
168.7
160.7
Effect of dilutive securities
1.5
4.0
Weighted-average shares used in computing non-GAAP net income per share—diluted
170.2
164.7
Net loss per share—basic and diluted
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.05
)
Non-GAAP net income per share—diluted
$
0.07
$
0.12
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Net loss
$
(20.5
)
$
(7.8
)
Depreciation and amortization
7.5
7.1
Interest income, net
(7.1
)
(7.8
)
Income tax expense
1.4
1.5
Other expense (income), net
0.9
(0.3
)
Stock-based compensation expense
20.3
25.8
Payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation
0.7
0.9
M&A related transaction costs
6.2
—
Integration related costs
3.8
—
Significant and non-recurring legal and regulatory matters
0.3
0.2
Restructuring related charges
—
(0.9
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
13.5
$
18.7
Net loss margin
(10.5
)%
(4.4
)%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
6.9
%
10.4
%
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Net cash provided by operating activities(3)
$
14.6
$
33.5
Less: capitalized internal-use software costs
(5.6
)
(3.6
)
Less: purchases of content assets
(5.8
)
(4.1
)
Less: purchases of property, equipment, and software
COUR stock is moving. Watch the price action here. Coursera Q1 DetailsCoursera reported quarterly earnings of seven cents per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of eight cents and was down from earnings of 12 cents from the same period last year.
Quarterly revenue came in at $195.7 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $195.05 million, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Coursera reported the following first-quarter highlights:
Grew Consumer segment revenue by 10% year-over-year, the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth Added a first-quarter record of 7.6 million new registered learners, bringing the cumulative total registered learners to 205 million “Coursera delivered a strong start to 2026, including our fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year consumer revenue growth and a first quarter record of 7.6 million new registered learners,” said Coursera CEO Greg Hart.
Outlook: Coursera reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $805 million to $815.000 million, versus the $812.68 million analyst estimate.
COUR Stock Price: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Coursera stock was down 10.22% to $5.36 in Thursday's extended trading.
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Coursera (COUR - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.12 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -17.65%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this online learning platform would post earnings of $0.06 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.06, delivering no surprise.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Coursera, which belongs to the Zacks Technology Services industry, posted revenues of $195.7 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.07%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $179.3 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Coursera shares have lost about 16% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.3%.
What's Next for Coursera?While Coursera has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Coursera was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.10 on $200.2 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.45 on $811.68 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Technology Services is currently in the bottom 30% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 7.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.14 per share in its upcoming report, which represents no change from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $19.03 million, up 1067.5% from the year-ago quarter.
For the quarter ended March 2026, Coursera (COUR - Free Report) reported revenue of $195.7 million, up 9.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.07, compared to $0.12 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $195.57 million, representing a surprise of +0.07%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -17.65%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.09.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Coursera performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Paid Enterprise Customers: 1,729 versus the three-analyst average estimate of 1,749.Total Registered Learners: 205 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of 204.86 million.Revenues- Enterprise: $66.2 million versus $64.1 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7.3% change.Revenues- Consumer: $129.5 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $131.59 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +10.1%.Gross Profit- Enterprise: $46.9 million versus $45.04 million estimated by three analysts on average.Gross Profit- Consumer: $81.8 million compared to the $81.65 million average estimate based on three analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Coursera here>>>
Shares of Coursera have returned +5.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Coursera faces deteriorating fundamentals and heightened operating risks, prompting a downgrade to neutral despite recent share price declines. Q1 results revealed enterprise segment weakness and shrinking adjusted EBITDA margins due to increased product and sales investments. Consumer segment growth remains robust, driven by expanding AI content and a growing registered learner base.
Coursera (COUR +0.47%) ended Friday's trading deep in the red. The education services company's share price ended the session down 11.6% even though the S&P 500 gained 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.6%.
Coursera published its first-quarter results after the market closed yesterday, and the market had a negative reaction to the print. With the pullback today, the stock is now down roughly 28% year to date.
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Coursera stock sinks on earnings miss Coursera reported non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings of $0.07 per share on sales of $195.7 million in Q1. While sales in the period topped the consensus estimate by roughly $0.6 million, earnings per share fell $0.01 short of the market's target. Results in the period weren't terrible, but the weaker-than-expected earnings added to concerns that the business could face softer pricing power and disruption from artificial intelligence (AI).
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Current Price
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What's next for Coursera? With its Q1 report, Coursera reaffirmed guidance for sales to come in between $805 million and $815 million this year. Hitting the midpoint of that guidance range would mean delivering annual growth of roughly 7% over the $757 million in sales the business recorded last year.
Coursera continues to enjoy the benefits of an entrenched customer base, and the company has its own opportunities to use AI to adapt to shifts in the competitive landscape. The company's Q1 results and forward guidance weren't terrible, and it's possible that investors are overreacting to the print.
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Shares of Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:COUR – Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Saturday after Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from a buy rating to a hold rating. The stock traded as low as $5.00 and last traded at $5.2850, with a volume of 15975919 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $5.97.
Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on COUR. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price target on Coursera from $8.00 to $7.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Telsey Advisory Group cut their target price on Coursera from $14.00 to $10.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $8.00 price target on shares of Coursera in a research note on Friday, February 6th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $7.00 price target on shares of Coursera in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, KeyCorp dropped their price target on Coursera from $12.00 to $10.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $9.58.
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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, SVP Alan B. Cardenas sold 9,710 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $5.92, for a total value of $57,483.20. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 217,876 shares in the company, valued at $1,289,825.92. This represents a 4.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 16.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.
More Coursera News Here are the key news stories impacting Coursera this week:
Positive Sentiment: Record learner growth and strong consumer momentum driven by AI content expansion — supports longer‑term TAM and monetization upside. Read More. Positive Sentiment: Needham reaffirmed a “buy” and $10 price target, signaling some analyst confidence in recovery potential. Read More. Neutral Sentiment: Q1 results: revenue ~$195.7M (≈in line, +9.1% y/y) but EPS of $0.07 missed estimates — mixed fundamentals that leave room for debate on near‑term profit trajectory. Read More. Neutral Sentiment: Guidance: FY revenue range $805M–$815M and Q2 revenue $196M–$200M were generally close to consensus but slightly toward the low side, limiting upside in the near term. Read More. Negative Sentiment: Multiple price‑target cuts: JPMorgan trimmed its PT to $8 (still overweight) and RBC cut to $7 — these marks put downward pressure on sentiment despite some bullish ratings. Read More. Read More. Negative Sentiment: Analyst critique and downgrade citing enterprise churn, shrinking adjusted‑EBITDA margins from increased product & sales investment, and deteriorating fundamentals — raises execution and margin risk. Read More. Negative Sentiment: Wider GAAP loss and a sharp (~88%) drop in free cash flow reported for the quarter, combined with elevated trading volume versus average, amplify near‑term selling pressure. Read More. Institutional Trading of Coursera Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its position in shares of Coursera by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 70,852 shares of the company’s stock worth $621,000 after purchasing an additional 1,027 shares in the last quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in Coursera by 9.2% during the 3rd quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC now owns 13,184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $154,000 after purchasing an additional 1,112 shares during the last quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Coursera by 10.3% during the 4th quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 26,096 shares of the company’s stock valued at $192,000 after purchasing an additional 2,439 shares during the last quarter. Diversified Trust Co. boosted its stake in Coursera by 19.0% during the 4th quarter. Diversified Trust Co. now owns 17,691 shares of the company’s stock valued at $130,000 after purchasing an additional 2,824 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in Coursera by 2.8% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 104,795 shares of the company’s stock valued at $698,000 after purchasing an additional 2,847 shares during the last quarter. 89.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Coursera Stock Performance The firm has a market cap of $894.80 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -13.91 and a beta of 1.35. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $6.03 and a 200-day simple moving average of $7.21.
Coursera (NYSE:COUR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The company reported $0.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.08 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $195.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $195.17 million. Coursera had a negative net margin of 8.23% and a negative return on equity of 5.41%. Coursera’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.12 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Coursera, Inc. will post -0.13 earnings per share for the current year.
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Coursera, Inc (NYSE:COUR) operates a leading online learning platform that delivers courses, specializations, professional certificates and fully accredited degree programs in collaboration with top universities and industry partners. Founded in 2012 by Stanford University professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera’s mission is to provide universal access to world-class education and bridge skill gaps in a rapidly evolving job market.
The platform features more than 6,000 offerings created by over 275 academic institutions and corporate entities, spanning fields such as data science, business, technology, health care and the arts.
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On April 23, 2026, Coursera reported its first quarter 2026 financial results. Among other things, the Company disclosed first quarter revenue of $195.7 million, up 9% year-over-year, and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue outlook of $805 million to $815 million. The Company also reported Enterprise revenue of $66.2 million, up 7% year-over-year.
In connection with these results, Coursera disclosed that performance in Coursera for Business, its largest Enterprise offering, remained below long-term expectations. The Company further disclosed that Enterprise growth remained slower than Consumer growth, and management discussed continued pressure affecting Enterprise demand and retention.
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Combined company uniquely positioned to connect skills discovery, development, and verified mastery in a rapidly changing, AI-driven labor market
Enhances ability to build AI-powered, agentic solutions for skills development in the flow of work
Unites a global ecosystem encompassing 290 million learners, 18,000 enterprise customers, 95,000 instructors, and hundreds of university and industry partners
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced the completion of its combination with Udemy, Inc. The transaction strengthens the combined company’s ability to accelerate AI-powered innovation and shape how skills are discovered, developed, and verified at a pivotal moment in global talent transformation.
“The close of this transaction marks the beginning of a new chapter for our combined company. Together, Coursera and Udemy have the scale, the data, and the talent to move faster and build something bold: the world’s most comprehensive skills platform for the AI era,” said Greg Hart, CEO of Coursera. “The need to continuously learn and master new skills has never been greater. Powered by the scale of our combined global ecosystem, we are moving beyond a content catalog to create a more adaptive, intelligent, and agentic skills delivery system — one that more directly connects skills development in the flow of work to real-world outcomes, helping individuals grow their careers and enabling organizations to empower the next generation of talent.”
Creates greater value, impact, and choice
As AI reshapes the skills required for nearly every role, individuals and organizations need a trusted partner to move faster, from identifying emerging skills to building and verifying mastery through a more integrated and complete skills development solution. Coursera and Udemy unite a global ecosystem of 95,000 content creators, encompassing hundreds of world-class educators alongside a dynamic instructor marketplace. This foundation enables the combined company to address the full talent lifecycle, from practical application of skills in the flow of work to high-quality credentials valued for rigor and trust.
Accelerates AI-powered product innovation
The combination expands Coursera’s capacity to invest in AI-native product innovation and agentic solutions, powered by the enhanced scale of its proprietary data and a deeper understanding of how the world learns and the skills employers value most. By connecting learning signals from more than 290 million learners with workforce insights from 18,000 enterprise customers, Coursera will build on the network effects of a unified global platform to accelerate a more connected and data-driven skills economy — linking skills intelligence, verified attainment, and real-world context to deliver more relevant and measurable learning experiences.
Together, Coursera and Udemy are better positioned to accelerate a skills-first future, helping individuals master emerging skills to advance their careers and empowering organizations with the capabilities to develop and deploy talent at the pace of technological change. Additional updates for learners, customers, instructors, and partners will be shared over time on the Coursera Blog at https://blog.coursera.org.
Strengthens financial profile and value creation opportunity
The transaction enhances Coursera’s financial profile, with combined annual revenue of more than $1.5 billion in 2025, structural margin expansion, and increased capacity to invest in product innovation and platform capabilities. As previously announced, the combination is expected to generate meaningful operating efficiencies, with anticipated run-rate annual cost synergies of $115 million within 24 months of closing. The company expects to realize a significant majority of these synergies within the first year. Together, these benefits are expected to support a stronger operating model and increase the company’s ability to invest in its long-term strategy.
The company is also committed to executing a sizable share repurchase program, reflecting Coursera’s confidence in its long-term strategy and the substantial value creation opportunity for the business and its stockholders. The company expects to announce further details regarding its share repurchase program within the next two weeks.
Leadership and Corporate Governance Updates
As previously announced, Greg Hart will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer, and Mike Foley will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer. The Board consists of nine directors, including six continuing on the Coursera Board and three formerly on the Udemy Board. Andrew Ng will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
Additional information about Coursera’s management team and Board is available at https://investor.coursera.com/governance/management.
Transaction and Closing Details
The transaction was announced on December 17, 2025, and approved by Coursera and Udemy stockholders on April 9, 2026.
Under the terms of the transaction, each outstanding share of Udemy common stock (except for shares owned directly by Coursera, Udemy or Chess Merger Sub, Inc.) was exchanged for 0.800 shares of Coursera common stock. Coursera did not issue fractional shares; former Udemy stockholders received cash in lieu of any fractional share of Coursera common stock to which they otherwise would have been entitled. Former Coursera stockholders own approximately 59% and former Udemy stockholders own approximately 41% of the combined company, on a fully diluted basis.
Coursera will continue to trade under the ticker symbol “COUR” on the New York Stock Exchange. With the closing of the transaction, Udemy’s common stock is being delisted and will no longer trade on NASDAQ.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world. Coursera partners with leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including generative AI-powered features like Coach, Role Play, and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as: “accelerate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “demand,” “design,” “estimate,” “expand,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “mission,” “need,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected benefits of our business combination with Udemy and the outlook for our results of operations and financial condition (including potential synergies) following such business combination; the expansion of our market opportunity; the global demand to embrace new skills; our progress in our growth initiatives; the opportunity to build a more comprehensive and adaptive skills platform designed for the AI era; our commitment to creating more personalized, engaging, and AI-native learning experiences; our initiatives to strengthen our position as a trusted source for verified learning; our mission to provide universal access to world-class learning; the demand for online learning; the strength of our customer and content creator relationships; the demand from learners to use our offerings to master career advancing skills; anticipated features and benefits of our offerings; the anticipated utility of our non-GAAP financial measures; anticipated growth rates; and our financial outlook, future financial and operational performance, and expectations, including our financial outlook for the second quarter of 2026 and full year 2026; among others. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to attract, engage, and retain learners; our ability to increase sales of our offerings; our limited operating history; the relative nascency of online learning solutions and generative AI; risks related to market acceptance and demand for our offerings; our ability to maintain and expand our existing content creator relationships and to develop new partnerships with universities, industry leaders, and subject matter experts; our dependence on the supply of content created by our partners; risks related to our AI innovations and AI generally; risks related to the business combination, including our ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, vendors and others with whom we do business as a result of the business combination; the impact of the business combination on our operating results and business generally; the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the business combination; the ability to successfully integrate Coursera’s and Udemy’s operations and business on a timely basis or otherwise in accordance with the standards and obligations applicable to the combined company as a public benefit corporation and as a B Corp.; our ability to implement our plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to the combined company’s business and realize expected synergies and other benefits of the business combination within the expected timeframe or at all; potential business disruptions arising from the business combination; our ability to compete effectively; adverse impacts on our business and financial condition due to macroeconomic or market conditions; our ability to manage our growth; regulatory and/or policy matters or changes impacting us or our content creators; risks related to intellectual property; cybersecurity and privacy risks and regulations; potential disruptions to our platform; risks related to operations, regulatory, economic, and geopolitical conditions; current and future legal and regulatory matters; the impact of actions to improve operational efficiencies and operating costs; our history of net losses and ability to achieve or sustain profitability; natural disasters, public health crises, or other catastrophic events; and our status as a certified B Corp, as well as the risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recently filed annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and subsequent filings and as detailed from time to time in our SEC filings. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance, or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.
Significant authorization reflects leadership’s confidence in the strength of Coursera’s business and the substantial value creation opportunity for its shareholders
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved a share repurchase program under which Coursera is authorized to repurchase up to $500 million of the Company’s common stock. The size of the repurchase program underscores the confidence of Coursera’s leadership in the execution of its strategy, the strength of its future cash flow, and the scale of the global skilling opportunity ahead.
Coursera believes that its enhanced scale following its recent combination with Udemy, Inc., strong financial position, and expected future cash generation, particularly following the achievement of anticipated operating synergies, provide the Company with ample capacity to opportunistically return capital to shareholders, while also investing for durable long-term growth. Coursera expects to fund repurchases with existing cash balances and cash flow from operations.
Repurchases under the program may be made from time to time in the open market, with the amount and timing of repurchases to be determined at Coursera’s discretion, depending on market conditions, corporate considerations, and other factors. Open market repurchases will be structured to occur in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including the pricing and volume requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Company may also, from time to time, enter into trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. This program does not have a fixed expiration date, does not obligate Coursera to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time at the discretion of the Board.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Coursera partners with leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including AI-powered personalized guide and features, like Role Play and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. Coursera recently combined with Udemy to create one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms. Together, the Coursera and Udemy platforms reach 290 million learners and 18,000 enterprise customers worldwide.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as: “accelerate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “demand,” “design,” “estimate,” “expand,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “mission,” “need,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Coursera leadership’s confidence in the execution of its strategy, strength of its future cash flow, scale of global skilling opportunity ahead, and the substantial value creation opportunity for its shareholders; Coursera’s belief that its enhanced scale in light of its recent business combination with Udemy, Inc. (the “business combination”), strong financial position, and expected future cash generation following achievement of anticipated operating synergies provide Coursera with opportunity to return capital to shareholders and invest in durable long-term growth; the anticipated amount, manner, and timing of execution of the share repurchase program; that Coursera expects to utilize its existing cash and cash equivalents to fund repurchases under the share repurchase program; the expected benefits of the business combination and the outlook for our results of operations and financial condition (including potential synergies) following the business combination; the expansion of our market opportunity; the global demand to embrace new skills; anticipated growth rates; and our financial outlook, future financial and operational performance, and expectations; among others. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to attract, engage, and retain learners; our ability to increase sales of our offerings; our limited operating history; the relative nascency of online learning solutions and generative AI; risks related to market acceptance and demand for our offerings; our ability to maintain and expand our existing content creator relationships and to develop new partnerships with universities, industry leaders, and subject matter experts; our dependence on the supply of content created by our partners; risks related to our AI innovations and AI generally; risks related to the business combination, including our ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and others with whom we do business as a result of the business combination; the impact of the business combination on our operating results and business generally; the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the business combination; the ability to successfully integrate Coursera’s and Udemy’s operations and business on a timely basis or otherwise in accordance with the standards and obligations applicable to the combined company as a public benefit corporation and as a B Corp.; our ability to implement our plans, forecasts, and other expectations with respect to the combined company’s business and realize expected synergies and other benefits of the business combination within the expected timeframe or at all; potential business disruptions arising from the business combination; our ability to compete effectively; adverse impacts on our business and financial condition due to macroeconomic or market conditions; our ability to manage our growth; regulatory and/or policy matters or changes impacting us or our content creators; risks related to intellectual property; cybersecurity and privacy risks and regulations; potential disruptions to our platform; risks related to operations, regulatory, economic, and geopolitical conditions; current and future legal and regulatory matters; the impact of actions to improve operational efficiencies and operating costs; our history of net losses and ability to achieve or sustain profitability; natural disasters, public health crises, or other catastrophic events; and our status as a certified B Corp, as well as the risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recently filed annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and subsequent filings and as detailed from time to time in our SEC filings. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance, or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.
Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved a share repurchase program under which Coursera is authorized to repurchase up to $500 million of the Company’s common stock. The size of the repurchase program underscores the confidence of Coursera’s leadership in the execution of its strategy, the strength of its future cash flow, and the scale of the global skilling opportunity ahead.
Coursera believes that its enhanced scale following its recent combination with Udemy, Inc., strong financial position, and expected future cash generation, particularly following the achievement of anticipated operating synergies, provide the Company with ample capacity to opportunistically return capital to shareholders, while also investing for durable long-term growth. Coursera expects to fund repurchases with existing cash balances and cash flow from operations.
Repurchases under the program may be made from time to time in the open market, with the amount and timing of repurchases to be determined at Coursera’s discretion, depending on market conditions, corporate considerations, and other factors. Open market repurchases will be structured to occur in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including the pricing and volume requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Company may also, from time to time, enter into trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. This program does not have a fixed expiration date, does not obligate Coursera to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time at the discretion of the Board.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Coursera partners with leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including AI-powered personalized guide and features, like Role Play and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. Coursera recently combined with Udemy to create one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms. Together, the Coursera and Udemy platforms reach 290 million learners and 18,000 enterprise customers worldwide.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as: “accelerate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “demand,” “design,” “estimate,” “expand,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “mission,” “need,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Coursera leadership’s confidence in the execution of its strategy, strength of its future cash flow, scale of global skilling opportunity ahead, and the substantial value creation opportunity for its shareholders; Coursera’s belief that its enhanced scale in light of its recent business combination with Udemy, Inc. (the “business combination”), strong financial position, and expected future cash generation following achievement of anticipated operating synergies provide Coursera with opportunity to return capital to shareholders and invest in durable long-term growth; the anticipated amount, manner, and timing of execution of the share repurchase program; that Coursera expects to utilize its existing cash and cash equivalents to fund repurchases under the share repurchase program; the expected benefits of the business combination and the outlook for our results of operations and financial condition (including potential synergies) following the business combination; the expansion of our market opportunity; the global demand to embrace new skills; anticipated growth rates; and our financial outlook, future financial and operational performance, and expectations; among others. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to attract, engage, and retain learners; our ability to increase sales of our offerings; our limited operating history; the relative nascency of online learning solutions and generative AI; risks related to market acceptance and demand for our offerings; our ability to maintain and expand our existing content creator relationships and to develop new partnerships with universities, industry leaders, and subject matter experts; our dependence on the supply of content created by our partners; risks related to our AI innovations and AI generally; risks related to the business combination, including our ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and others with whom we do business as a result of the business combination; the impact of the business combination on our operating results and business generally; the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the business combination; the ability to successfully integrate Coursera’s and Udemy’s operations and business on a timely basis or otherwise in accordance with the standards and obligations applicable to the combined company as a public benefit corporation and as a B Corp.; our ability to implement our plans, forecasts, and other expectations with respect to the combined company’s business and realize expected synergies and other benefits of the business combination within the expected timeframe or at all; potential business disruptions arising from the business combination; our ability to compete effectively; adverse impacts on our business and financial condition due to macroeconomic or market conditions; our ability to manage our growth; regulatory and/or policy matters or changes impacting us or our content creators; risks related to intellectual property; cybersecurity and privacy risks and regulations; potential disruptions to our platform; risks related to operations, regulatory, economic, and geopolitical conditions; current and future legal and regulatory matters; the impact of actions to improve operational efficiencies and operating costs; our history of net losses and ability to achieve or sustain profitability; natural disasters, public health crises, or other catastrophic events; and our status as a certified B Corp, as well as the risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recently filed annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and subsequent filings and as detailed from time to time in our SEC filings. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance, or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.
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92% of US employers willing to offer higher starting salaries to graduates with micro-credentials By 2030, employers expect nearly 4 in 10 key skills required for the job market to change. As technological progress reshapes work, new data from Coursera (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, finds that 92% of US employers are willing to offer higher starting salaries to graduates who have earned industry micro-credentials.
Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2026, based on perspectives from over 3,500 learners, employers, and higher education leaders regarding the rising demand for micro-credentials and their real-world impact, found that 79% of US employers say that micro-credential holders demonstrate improved productivity in their first year.
“Over the next decade, over 1.2 billion people are due to enter the global workforce, while 60% of the world’s existing workforce will also require reskilling,” said Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera. “This report provides clear evidence that job-relevant industry micro-credentials are helping to meet an unprecedented demand for skills, and providing tangible ROI for students, employers, and universities that offer them.”
Key findings from Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report include:
In a challenging job market, micro-credentials allow candidates to stand out, increasing the likelihood that they get hired, get jobs in their chosen field, and get promoted. 85% of US graduates with micro-credentials report securing a role aligned to their field within 12 months 83% of employed US graduates say micro-credentials played a significant role in securing their position 61% of US employers say candidates with micro-credentials move more quickly through the hiring pipeline 60% of US employers say employees with micro-credentials are more likely to be promoted or assigned expanded responsibilities compared to those without For employers, micro-credentials offer greater confidence in a candidate’s job readiness, reduce their hiring risk and training costs, and improve productivity and profitability. 94% of US employers have hired multiple graduates with micro-credentials in the last year Through the sort of targeted, role-based learning offered by micro-credentials, 52% of US employers report a significant boost in productivity, and 54% see a significant impact on profitability 79% of US employers say entry-level hires with micro-credentials perform better in their first year, suggesting these credentials also support early productivity For universities, embedding micro-credentials into degrees improves curriculum agility, strengthens industry alignment, and drives student enrollment, retention, and motivation—particularly when offered for credit. 71% of US academic leaders say institutions without embedded micro-credentials face moderate or significant strategic risk Twice as many students (71%) say they’re likely to enroll in a program offering credit-bearing micro-credentials, compared with just 35% for programs with none. 89% of US students report increased motivation when coursework leads to industry-recognized credentials 86% of US higher education leaders agree that embedding micro-credentials speeds up curriculum updates In the United States, higher education institutions are increasingly prepared to integrate micro-credentials into their curricula to improve the value of their degrees and differentiate themselves on student employability. Key findings from US university leaders regarding their strategic priorities include:
91% of US higher ed leaders say embedding micro-credentials links learning with workforce relevance (Global: 82%; +9 percentage points). 49% of US higher ed leaders rank credit alignment among their top three decision criteria when selecting micro-credentials (Global: 42%; +7 percentage points). 83% of US higher ed leaders are willing to pay a premium for credit alignment (Global: 67%; +16 percentage points). Coursera’s research also identifies key criteria that ensure micro-credentials offer value and return on investment to learners and institutions. They emphasize:
Industry-alignment: Employers place significantly greater value on micro-credentials developed with industry partners (82%) compared to those developed solely by academic institutions. Academic credit: 82% of graduates with credit-bearing credentials report salary increases of 10% or more (compared with 60% for non-credit) Assessments of applied skills: 82% of students and 88% of graduates prefer project- or industry-based micro-credentials over content-only credentials In a skills-first economy, learning must prove what learners can do, not just what they studied. By embedding industry-recognized credentials into their programs, institutions can directly meet employer expectations and prepare their graduates to be job-ready on day one.
To learn more, download the full report here.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Coursera partners with leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations—including AI-powered personalized guide and features, like Role Play and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks—enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. Coursera recently combined with Udemy to create one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms.
Methodology
Coursera, in partnership with Rep Data, surveyed learners, employers, and higher education leaders across seven countries in February and March 2026. Surveys were conducted online and by telephone using computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI).
In each country—the United States, United Kingdom, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Indonesia, and the Philippines—the sample included approximately 300 learners (split roughly evenly between current university students and recent graduates), 100 employers, and 100 higher education leaders.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, today announced that it will host a supplemental post-merger modeling call on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET. The company’s chief financial officer, Mike Foley, will provide an overview of the combined company’s full year 2026 financial profile following the close of its merger with Udemy on May 11, 2026. Prepared remarks will be followed by an analyst question-and-answer session.
A live webcast and archived replay of the virtual conversation will be available on Coursera’s investor relations website at investor.coursera.com.
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About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Coursera partners with leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including AI-powered personalized guide and features, like Role Play and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. Coursera recently combined with Udemy to create one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms. Together, the Coursera and Udemy platforms reach 290 million learners and 18,000 enterprise customers worldwide.
Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, today announced that it will host a supplemental post-merger modeling call on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET. The company’s chief financial officer, Mike Foley, will provide an overview of the combined company’s full year 2026 financial profile following the close of its merger with Udemy on May 11, 2026. Prepared remarks will be followed by an analyst question-and-answer session.
A live webcast and archived replay of the virtual conversation will be available on Coursera’s investor relations website at investor.coursera.com.
Disclosure Information
In compliance with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD, Coursera announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), press releases, company blog posts, public conference calls, and webcasts, as well as via Coursera’s investor relations website.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Coursera partners with leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including AI-powered personalized guide and features, like Role Play and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. Coursera recently combined with Udemy to create one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms. Together, the Coursera and Udemy platforms reach 290 million learners and 18,000 enterprise customers worldwide.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) announced today that its executives will participate at the Bank of America Health Care Conference 2026 at 11:20 a.m. Pacific Time (2:20 p.m Eastern Time) on May 12, 2026 in Las Vegas.
The webcast can also be accessed on Neurocrine Biosciences' website under Investors at www.neurocrine.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website approximately one hour after the conclusion of the event and will be archived for approximately one month.
About Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine, psychiatric and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
NEUROCRINE, the NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES Logo, and YOU DESERVE BRAVE SCIENCE are registered trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Total First-Quarter 2026 Net Product Sales of $811.0 Million,
An Increase of 44% Year-Over-Year
Announced Definitive Agreement to Acquire Soleno Therapeutics, Including VYKATTM XR (diazoxide
choline) for the Treatment of Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome Expected to Close in Q2 2026
Initiated Phase 2 Clinical Study of NBI-1117570, a Dual M1 / M4 Selective Agonist, in Adults with
Schizophrenia
Reaffirmed 2026 Full-Year INGREZZA® (valbenazine) Net Sales Guidance of $2.7 - $2.8 Billion
, /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
"Neurocrine's strong first-quarter performance reflects continued momentum across our commercial portfolio, as we advance our growth strategy and diversify across therapeutic areas," said Kyle W. Gano, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Neurocrine Biosciences. "We delivered $811 million in net product sales, representing 44% year-over-year growth, driven by continued strong demand for INGREZZA and CRENESSITY® (crinecerfont). Our recently announced agreement to acquire Soleno Therapeutics further underscores our commitment to address conditions with significant unmet need and accelerate revenue growth. With multiple first-in-class commercial medicines and the deepest pipeline in our history, Neurocrine is well-positioned to deliver transformative therapies for patients and drive sustained growth."
Net Product Sales Highlights
Total first-quarter 2026 net product sales were $811.0 million, representing 44% growth year-over-year. INGREZZA first-quarter 2026 net product sales were $656.9 million, representing 20% growth year-over-year. Results reflected double-digit prescription volume growth in TRx and record NRx driven by strong patient demand, partially offset by a lower net price compared to the first quarter of 2025. CRENESSITY first-quarter 2026 net product sales were $153.3 million, driven by strong patient demand with approximately 80% reimbursement for dispensed prescriptions in the first quarter 2026. Total revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were $814.5 million, compared with $572.6 million in the prior-year period, a 42% increase. Recent Clinical and Corporate Developments
Entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $53.00 per share in cash, representing a total transaction equity value of $2.9 billion. The addition of VYKAT™ XR (diazoxide choline), a first-in-class therapy to treat hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), is expected to expand Neurocrine's portfolio of innovative medicines and strengthen its leadership position in endocrinology and rare disease. The acquisition is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2026. Initiated and dosed the first patients in a Phase 2 clinical study of NBI-1117570, a dual M1/M4 selective agonist in adults with schizophrenia. Initiated Phase 1 first-in-human clinical study evaluating the safety and tolerability of NBIP-'2118 in adult participants. NBIP-'2118 is an investigational corticotropin-releasing factor 2 receptor (CRF2) peptide agonist and a potential first-in-class therapy for obesity. Presented new real-world evidence demonstrating that adult patients with tardive dyskinesia receiving INGREZZA® (valbenazine) capsules showed higher treatment persistence compared to those on AUSTEDO XR (deutetrabenazine). The findings were presented at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville. Presented the first expert consensus recommendations focused on screening, diagnosis and treatment of tardive dyskinesia among older adults in long-term care settings. The recommendations address persistent gaps in recognizing and managing tardive dyskinesia in this higher-risk population. Findings were presented at the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) PALTC26 Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA. Presented new two-year CRENESSITY data demonstrating durable hormonal control, reduced glucocorticoid exposure and meaningful clinical improvements in pediatric patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The findings were presented at the Pediatric Endocrine Society 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Promoted Andrew Ratz, Ph.D., to the executive management team as the Chief Technical Operations Officer. In his new role, Dr. Ratz will lead the company's global technical development, manufacturing, and supply chain functions, supporting Neurocrine's expansion beyond small molecules into biologics and device-based therapies. First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)
2026
2025
Revenues:
INGREZZA Net Product Sales
$ 656.9
$ 545.2
CRENESSITY Net Product Sales
153.3
14.5
Other Revenues
4.3
12.9
Total Revenues
$ 814.5
$ 572.6
GAAP Research and Development (R&D)
$ 296.2
$ 263.2
Non-GAAP R&D
$ 272.0
$ 240.2
GAAP Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A)
$ 318.5
$ 276.5
Non-GAAP SG&A
$ 281.2
$ 245.3
GAAP Operating Income
$ 193.4
$ 23.6
Non-GAAP Operating Income
$ 226.4
$ 78.8
GAAP Net Income
$ 197.9
$ 7.9
GAAP Earnings Per Share – Diluted
$ 1.91
$ 0.08
Non-GAAP Net Income
$ 200.5
$ 71.5
Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share – Diluted
$ 1.94
$ 0.70
(unaudited, in millions)
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities
$ 2,647.2
$ 2,543.4
Differences in first-quarter 2026 GAAP and Non-GAAP operating expenses compared with first-quarter 2025 were driven by: Increased R&D expense in support of an expanded and advancing pre-clinical and clinical portfolio including investments in osavampator Phase 3 program in major depressive disorder (MDD) and muscarinic franchise, including the direclidine Phase 3 program as a potential treatment for adults with schizophrenia. Development milestone expense included in R&D was $22.6 million and $45.4 million for the first quarter 2026 and 2025. Increased SG&A expense primarily reflected continued investment in our commercial organization, including the expansion of our INGREZZA and CRENESSITY sales teams in the first quarter of 2026. Increased acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) expense associated with upfront payments for early-stage development candidates license agreements First-quarter 2026 GAAP net income and earnings per share were $197.9 million and $1.91, respectively, compared with $7.9 million and $0.08, respectively, for first-quarter 2025. First-quarter 2026 Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share were $200.5 million and $1.94, respectively, compared with $71.5 million and $0.70, respectively, for first-quarter 2025. Differences in first-quarter 2026 GAAP and Non-GAAP net income compared with first-quarter 2025 were primarily driven by: Higher net product sales of $247.3 million Increased operating expenses in support of expanding and advancing R&D portfolio, continued investment in our commercial organization, including the expansion of our INGREZZA and CRENESSITY sales teams. First quarter 2026 includes: $21.2 million of IPR&D expense associated with upfront payments for early-stage development candidates license agreements $22.6 million of development milestone included in R&D expense, compared with $45.4 million for first quarter 2025 A $25.3 million gain from changes in fair values of equity investments compared with a $30.6 million loss for first quarter 2025 (Non-GAAP adjustment) A $28.6 million pre-tax gain, net of transaction costs, related to the sale of Neurocrine Group Limited in January 2026 (Non-GAAP adjustment) At March 31, 2026, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling approximately $2.65 billion. A reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP financial results can be found in Table 3 and Table 4 at the end of this news release.
Reaffirmed Full-Year 2026 Financial Guidance
Range
(in millions)
Low
High
INGREZZA Net Product Sales 1
$ 2,700
$ 2,800
GAAP R&D Expense 2
$ 1,200
$ 1,250
Non-GAAP R&D Expense 2, 3
$ 1,110
$ 1,160
GAAP and Non-GAAP IPR&D 4
$ 20
$ 20
GAAP SG&A Expense 5
$ 1,375
$ 1,400
Non-GAAP SG&A Expense 3, 5
$ 1,240
$ 1,265
Full-Year 2026 financial guidance excludes any post-close expenses from the announced acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics, anticipated to close in Q2 2026.
INGREZZA sales guidance reflects expected net product sales of INGREZZA in tardive dyskinesia and chorea associated with Huntington's disease. R&D guidance reflects the continued advancement of the Company's pre-clinical and clinical portfolio including the Phase 3 programs for osavampator in MDD and direclidine in schizophrenia, and includes approximately $25 million of expense for development milestones related to our in-licensed product candidates. Development milestones are included in R&D guidance once achieved or deemed probable to achieve. Non-GAAP guidance adjusted to exclude estimated non-cash stock-based compensation expense of approximately $90 million in R&D and $125 million in SG&A, divestiture-related expenses and vacated legacy campus facility costs. Non-cash stock-based compensation expense for performance-based equity awards is included in guidance once the predefined performance-based criteria for vesting is achieved or deemed probable to achieve. IPR&D guidance represents completed collaboration and licensing arrangements. SG&A guidance range reflects expense for ongoing commercial initiatives supporting INGREZZA growth and the launch of CRENESSITY including expansion of sales teams. Conference Call and Webcast Today at 4:30 PM Eastern Time
Neurocrine Biosciences will hold a live conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). Participants can access the live conference call by dialing 800-274-8461 (US) or 203-518-9814 (International) using the conference ID: NBIX. The webcast and accompanying slides can also be accessed at approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Neurocrine Biosciences' website under Investors at www.neurocrine.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website approximately one hour after the conclusion of the event and will be archived for approximately one month.
About Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neuropsychiatric, neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes U.S. FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
NEUROCRINE, the NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES Logo, YOU DESERVE BRAVE SCIENCE, INGREZZA, and CRENESSITY are registered trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the financial results and financial guidance that are provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), this press release also contains the following Non-GAAP financial measures: Non-GAAP R&D expense, Non-GAAP SG&A expense, Non-GAAP operating income, Non-GAAP net income and net income per share. When preparing the Non-GAAP financial results and guidance, the Company excludes certain GAAP items that management does not consider to be normal, including recurring cash operating expenses that might not meet the definition of unusual or non-recurring items. In particular, these Non-GAAP financial measures exclude: non-cash stock-based compensation expense, vacated legacy campus facility costs, net of sublease income, non-cash amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets, changes in fair value of equity investments, transaction and divestiture-related gains and/or expenses, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and certain adjustments to income tax expense. These Non-GAAP financial measures are provided as a complement to results provided in accordance with GAAP as management believes these Non-GAAP financial measures help indicate underlying trends in the Company's business, are important in comparing current results with prior period results and provide additional information regarding the Company's financial position. Management also uses these Non-GAAP financial measures to establish budgets and operational goals that are communicated internally and externally and to manage the Company's business and evaluate its performance. The Company provides guidance regarding combined R&D and SG&A expenses on both a GAAP and a Non-GAAP basis. A reconciliation of these GAAP financial results to Non-GAAP financial results is included in the attached financial information.
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical facts, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to: our business strategy, objectives, and future development plans; the benefits to be derived from our products and product candidates; the value our products and/or our product candidates may bring to patients; the continued success of INGREZZA; successfully launching and commercializing CRENESSITY; our financial and operating performance, including our future revenues, expenses, or profits; our plans to acquire Soleno Therapeutics, including the anticipated timing and prospective benefits of the proposed acquisition, and our strategy, plans, objectives, expectations (financial or otherwise) and intentions with respect to our future financial results, growth potential and anticipated product portfolio in connection with the proposed acquisition; our collaborative partnerships; clinical and scientific data updates for our products and product candidates, including observations regarding clinical outcomes, safety, and tolerability; expected future clinical and regulatory milestones; and the timing of the initiation and/or completion of our clinical, regulatory, and other development activities and those of our collaboration partners. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied in the forward-looking statements, include but are not limited to the following: risks and uncertainties associated with Neurocrine Biosciences' business and finances in general; risks and uncertainties associated with the commercialization of INGREZZA and CRENESSITY; risks related to our ability to complete the proposed acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics on the proposed terms or on the proposed timeline, the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals will be made, the possibility that the transaction does not close, our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed acquisition, including the possibility that the expected benefits from the proposed acquisition will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period and that we will not be able to integrate Soleno Therapeutics' business successfully or that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected, and the degree and pace of market uptake of Soleno Therapeutics' commercial product, VYKATTM XR (diazoxide choline); risks related to the development of our product candidates; risks associated with our dependence on third parties for development, manufacturing, and commercialization activities for our products and product candidates, and our ability to manage these third parties; risks that the FDA or other regulatory authorities may make adverse decisions regarding our products or product candidates; risks that development activities may not be initiated or completed on time or at all, or may be delayed for regulatory, manufacturing, or other reasons, may not be successful or replicate previous clinical trial results, may fail to demonstrate that our product candidates are safe and effective, or may not be predictive of real-world results or of results in subsequent clinical trials; risks that the potential benefits of the agreements with our collaboration partners may never be realized; risks that our products, and/or our product candidates may be precluded from commercialization by the proprietary or regulatory rights of third parties, or have unintended side effects, adverse reactions or incidents of misuse; risks associated with government and third-party regulatory and/or policy efforts which may, among other things, impose sales and pharmaceutical pricing controls on our products or limit coverage and/or reimbursement for our products; risks associated with competition from other therapies or products, including potential generic entrants for our products; risks associated with our ability to manage the growth of our organization; and other risks described in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Neurocrine Biosciences disclaims any obligation to update the statements contained in this press release after the date hereof other than as required by law.
TABLE 1NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions, except per share data)
2026
2025
Revenues:
Net product sales
$ 811.0
$ 563.7
Collaboration revenues
3.5
8.9
Total revenues
814.5
572.6
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenues
13.8
9.2
Research and development
296.2
263.2
Acquired in-process research and development
21.2
0.1
Selling, general, and administrative
318.5
276.5
Gain on sale of business, net of transaction costs
(28.6)
—
Total operating expenses
621.1
549.0
Operating income
193.4
23.6
Other income (expense):
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity investments
25.3
(30.6)
Investment income and other, net
28.1
21.7
Total other income (expense), net
53.4
(8.9)
Income before provision for income taxes
246.8
14.7
Provision for income taxes
48.9
6.8
Net income
$ 197.9
$ 7.9
Earnings per share, basic
$ 1.97
$ 0.08
Earnings per share, diluted
$ 1.91
$ 0.08
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic
100.5
99.7
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted
103.4
102.5
TABLE 2NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(in millions)
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities
$ 1,316.2
$ 1,480.4
Other current assets
1,119.9
1,042.3
Total current assets
2,436.1
2,522.7
Deferred tax assets
381.4
320.3
Marketable securities
1,331.0
1,063.0
Right-of-use assets
447.1
455.4
Equity investments
146.1
120.8
Property and equipment, net
90.9
89.8
Other noncurrent assets
73.6
59.5
Total assets
$ 4,906.2
$ 4,631.5
Current liabilities
$ 831.7
$ 743.4
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
406.2
415.3
Other noncurrent liabilities
260.9
219.7
Stockholders' equity
3,407.4
3,253.1
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$ 4,906.2
$ 4,631.5
TABLE 3NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions)
2026
2025
GAAP operating income 1
$ 193.4
$ 23.6
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense - R&D
24.2
23.0
Stock-based compensation expense - SG&A
33.0
29.8
Gain on sale of business, net of transaction costs 2
(28.6)
—
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
0.1
1.0
Other 3
4.3
1.4
Non-GAAP operating income 1
$ 226.4
$ 78.8
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions, except per share data)
2026
2025
GAAP net income 1
$ 197.9
$ 7.9
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense - R&D
24.2
23.0
Stock-based compensation expense - SG&A
33.0
29.8
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
0.1
1.0
Changes in fair values of equity investments 4
(25.3)
30.6
Gain on sale of business, net of transaction costs 2
(28.6)
—
Other 3
4.3
1.4
Income tax effect related to reconciling items 5
(5.1)
(22.2)
Non-GAAP net income 1
$ 200.5
$ 71.5
Diluted earnings per share:
GAAP
$ 1.91
$ 0.08
Non-GAAP
$ 1.94
$ 0.70
1.
Includes the following expenses:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions)
2026
2025
Milestones (R&D)
$ 22.6
$ 45.4
Acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D)
$ 21.2
$ 0.1
2.
Reflects a pre-tax gain, net of transaction costs, recognized on the sale of Neurocrine Group Limited in January 2026.
3.
Primarily reflects transaction and divestiture-related expenses and other costs associated with our vacated legacy campus facilities, net of sublease income.
4.
Reflects periodic fluctuations in the fair values of equity investments.
5.
Estimated income tax effect of Non-GAAP reconciling items are calculated using applicable statutory tax rates, taking into consideration any valuation allowance. In addition, Non-GAAP tax expense may also be effected by certain non-recurring, non-operating, or discrete tax items.
TABLE 4NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EXPENSES
(unaudited)
Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.08 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +15.31%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this biopharmaceutical company would post earnings of $2.25 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.88, delivering a surprise of -16.44%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Neurocrine, which belongs to the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry, posted revenues of $814.5 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.80%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $572.6 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Neurocrine shares have lost about 5.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 5.2%.
What's Next for Neurocrine?While Neurocrine has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Neurocrine was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.03 on $832.71 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $8.47 on $3.47 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Medical - Drugs is currently in the top 35% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRCA - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.59 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +41%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $4.7 million, up 36.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX - Free Report) reported $814.5 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 42.3%. EPS of $1.94 for the same period compares to $0.08 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +9.8% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $741.78 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.68, the EPS surprise was +15.31%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Neurocrine performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Revenues- Product sales, net- INGREZZA: $656.9 million compared to the $595.65 million average estimate based on eight analysts. The reported number represents a change of +20.5% year over year.Revenues- Product sales, net: $811 million versus the eight-analyst average estimate of $720.97 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +43.9%.Revenues- Product sales, net- CRENESSITY: $153.3 million compared to the $121.77 million average estimate based on eight analysts.Revenues- Collaboration revenue: $3.5 million versus the seven-analyst average estimate of $7.72 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -60.7%.Revenues- Product sales, net- Other: $4.3 million versus $4.1 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7.5% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Neurocrine here>>>
Shares of Neurocrine have returned +1.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
New algorithms developed by expert clinical endocrinologists provide clear, practical recommendations for healthcare providers to reduce supraphysiologic glucocorticoid (GC) doses in patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) after starting CRENESSITY CRENESSITY reduces excess androgen production, enabling patients with classic CAH to move toward more physiologic GC dosing while maintaining essential daily cortisol replacement , /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced the publication of the first peer-reviewed expert recommendations to guide glucocorticoid dose reduction in patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia treated with CRENESSITY® (crinecerfont). Published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, the recommendations address a critical unmet need as real-world use of CRENESSITY expands in both pediatric and adult patients.
The recommendations for clinicians treating classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) patients with CRENESSITY are presented in two complementary manuscripts — one focused on pediatric patients aged four to 17 years and one focused on adults. The publications include the first structured, expert-driven algorithms for reducing supraphysiologic glucocorticoid (GC) dosing after initiating CRENESSITY in real-world clinical practice. CRENESSITY is approved as an adjunct treatment to GC replacement to control androgens in adult and pediatric patients four years of age and older with classic CAH.
"By reducing ACTH and downstream androgen production, CRENESSITY allows patients with classic CAH, including both salt-wasting and simple virilizing forms, to move toward more physiologic, cortisol-replacing glucocorticoid dosing," said Sanjay Keswani, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Neurocrine Biosciences. "Blocking excess ACTH and androgen production while maintaining necessary cortisol replacement reflects an important shift in how the disease is managed, helping to lower risks associated with long-term exposure to supraphysiologic glucocorticoid doses."
In addition to the protocols used in the CAHtalyst® Pediatric and Adult Phase 3 clinical trials, clinicians now have expert-developed systematic approaches to adjusting GC doses in pediatric and adult patients treated with CRENESSITY. These recommendations, grounded in both clinical trial and real-world clinical experience, recognize that treatment goals and clinical considerations differ meaningfully between children and adults and provide two distinct algorithms tailored to each population:
Pediatric patients: The expert recommendations center on support to achieve normal growth and normalize bone age maturation and pubertal development while reducing long-term complications of excess GCs. GC reductions are targeted toward the upper portion of the physiologic range (8-11 mg/m2/day in hydrocortisone equivalents; full range 4-11 mg/m2/day) and are guided primarily by androgen concentrations, with close monitoring for GC withdrawal symptoms and adequate cortisol and mineralocorticoid replacement. Adult patients: The recommendations focus on minimizing GC-related metabolic, cardiovascular and skeletal complications while maintaining androgen control. GC reductions are targeted toward the physiologic range of 2-14 mg/m2/day in hydrocortisone equivalents and are paced according to current dose to manage any GC withdrawal symptoms and monitor for adequate cortisol replacement. "In children and adolescents with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, treatment decisions must carefully balance disease control with normal growth and development," said Mimi Kim, M.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. "These recommendations provide clinicians with a structured, practical approach to glucocorticoid management that helps support growth, bone maturation and pubertal development as CRENESSITY is incorporated into care."
"CRENESSITY enables us to decouple androgen control from the need for supraphysiologic glucocorticoids in patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia," said Oksana Hamidi, D.O., M.S.C.S., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, UT Southwestern Medical Center. "This new framework provides an algorithm and practical steps clinicians can take to lower glucocorticoid exposure without compromising cortisol replacement, helping to realize the benefits of this novel therapeutic approach in day-to-day care."
GC reduction can offer important benefits for many patients and is therefore a common treatment goal with CRENESSITY. However, for some patients already taking a physiologic GC dose, CRENESSITY may be initiated to better manage androgens without increasing the GC dose. Key considerations outlined in both manuscripts include:
Dose reductions should be gradual and clinically supervised, with ongoing assessment for symptoms of GC withdrawal, adrenal insufficiency and mineralocorticoid imbalance. Healthcare providers should consider monitoring key biomarkers, which may include androstenedione, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), testosterone and markers of mineralocorticoid status, such as renin and electrolytes. GC dose reduction is not a universal goal; for some patients, the focus is androgens. The expert recommendation highlights that some individuals may already be receiving a physiologic GC dose and may initiate treatment with CRENESSITY solely for androgen control. Dose reduction should be considered only when appropriate, including when androgens are at or below goal and when clinical goals support reducing supraphysiologic GC exposure. The publications and new clinical algorithms can be accessed here:
1 Glucocorticoid Reduction After Starting Crinecerfont in Pediatric Patients with Classic CAH: Practical Perspectives.
2 Glucocorticoid Reduction After Starting Crinecerfont in Adult Patients with Classic CAH: Practical Perspectives.
*Figure reproduced from Nokoff NJ et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab; 2026,1 distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons CC BY license
†Figure reproduced from Hamidi O, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2026,2 distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons CC BY license
About Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare genetic condition that results in an enzyme deficiency that alters the production of adrenal steroid hormones, such as cortisol, aldosterone and adrenal androgens. Severe enzyme deficiency leads to an inability of the adrenal glands to produce enough cortisol and, in approximately 75% of cases, aldosterone. Because individuals with CAH are typically still able to produce androgens, the unused precursors that would normally be used to make cortisol instead result in the production of excess amounts of androgens. If left untreated, CAH can result in adrenal crisis and even death.
Exogenous glucocorticoids (GCs) are necessary to correct the endogenous cortisol deficiency, but historically, doses higher than those needed for cortisol replacement (supraphysiologic) have been used to lower the elevated levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and adrenal androgens. However, GC treatment at supraphysiologic doses has been associated with serious and significant complications of steroid excess, including metabolic issues such as weight gain and diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Additionally, long-term treatment with supraphysiologic GCs may have psychological and cognitive impacts, such as changes in mood and memory. Adrenal androgen excess has been associated with abnormal bone growth and development in pediatric patients, female health problems such as excess facial hair growth and menstrual irregularities, in addition to cardiometabolic and fertility issues in both sexes. The symptoms of high ACTH may include testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs).
About CRENESSITY® (crinecerfont)
CRENESSITY is a potent and selective oral corticotropin-releasing factor type 1 receptor (CRF1) antagonist that reduces and controls excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and adrenal androgens through a non-glucocorticoid (GC) mechanism for the treatment of classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Antagonism of CRF1 receptors in the pituitary has been shown to decrease ACTH levels, which in turn decreases the production of adrenal androgens and potentially the symptoms associated with CAH. The robust clinical study data demonstrate that lowering adrenal androgen levels with CRENESSITY enables lower, more physiologic dosing of GCs to replace missing cortisol.
CRENESSITY comes in capsules and an oral solution. For adults 18 years of age and older, the recommended dosage is 100 mg twice daily taken orally with a meal. For pediatric patients four to 17 years of age weighing less than 55 kg (121 lbs), the recommended dosage is based on body weight and is administered twice daily, taken orally with a meal. For pediatric patients weighing more than 55 kg (121 lbs), the recommended dosage is 100 mg twice daily taken orally with a meal. Healthcare providers can work with patients to determine the appropriate formulation for use depending on patient needs. Patients receiving CRENESSITY should continue GC therapy for cortisol replacement.
About The CAHtalyst® Studies
The Phase 3 CAHtalyst global registrational studies were designed to evaluate the safety, efficacy and tolerability of CRENESSITY® (crinecerfont) in children and adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency. The CAHtalyst studies were the largest-ever clinical trial program in classic CAH, including 285 pediatric and adult patients.
The CAHtalyst Pediatric study included 103 pediatric patients four to 17 years of age. The study tested two questions. The first question evaluated whether four weeks of CRENESSITY treatment could improve androgen control. The second question evaluated whether an additional 24 weeks of CRENESSITY treatment enabled customized glucocorticoid (GC) down-titration while androstenedione levels were maintained or improved.
The CAHtalyst Adult study included 182 adult patients 18 to 58 years of age. Similarly, the first question of the study evaluated whether four weeks of CRENESSITY treatment could improve androgen control, and the second question evaluated whether an additional 20 weeks of CRENESSITY treatment enabled GC reduction to physiologic range while androstenedione levels were maintained or improved.
Data from the CAHtalyst Phase 3 studies supported approval of CRENESSITY by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December 2024. The open-label extension treatment portions of both studies are ongoing.
Important Information
Approved Uses
CRENESSITY® (crinecerfont) is a prescription medicine used together with glucocorticoids (steroids) to control androgen (testosterone-like hormone) levels in adults and children 4 years of age and older with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not take CRENESSITY if you:
Are allergic to crinecerfont, or any of the ingredients in CRENESSITY.
CRENESSITY may cause serious side effects, including:
Allergic reactions. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include tightness of the throat, trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, and rash. If you have an allergic reaction to CRENESSITY, get emergency medical help right away and stop taking CRENESSITY.
Risk of Sudden Adrenal Insufficiency or Adrenal Crisis with Too Little Glucocorticoid (Steroid) Medicine. Sudden adrenal insufficiency or adrenal crisis can happen in people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia who are not taking enough glucocorticoid (steroid) medicine. You should continue taking your glucocorticoid (steroid) medicine during treatment with CRENESSITY. Certain conditions such as infection, severe injury, or shock may increase your risk for sudden adrenal insufficiency or adrenal crisis. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a severe injury, infection, illness, or have planned surgery during treatment. Your healthcare provider may need to change your dose of glucocorticoid (steroid) medicine.
Before taking CRENESSITY, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
The most common side effects of CRENESSITY in adults include tiredness, headache, dizziness, joint pain, back pain, decreased appetite, and muscle pain.
The most common side effects of CRENESSITY in children include headache, stomach pain, tiredness, nasal congestion, and nosebleeds.
These are not all the possible side effects of CRENESSITY. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Dosage Forms and Strengths: CRENESSITY is available in 50 mg and 100 mg capsules, and as an oral solution of 50 mg/mL.
Please see full Prescribing Information.
About Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine, psychiatric and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
The NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES Logo, NEUROCRINE, YOU DESERVE BRAVE SCIENCE, CRENESSITY and CAHtalyst are registered trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical facts, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the potential benefits to be derived from CRENESSITY for the treatment of classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH); the value and benefits CRENESSITY brings to patients with CAH, including its potential to enable patients to transition toward more physiologic glucocorticoid dosing; the clinical utility, adoption and impact of the newly published expert recommendations and algorithms for glucocorticoid dose reduction in pediatric and adult patients treated with CRENESSITY; the ability of Neurocrine Biosciences to ensure patients have access to CRENESSITY; and whether the results from our clinical trials of CRENESSITY are indicative of real-world results. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: risks and uncertainties associated with Neurocrine Biosciences' business and finances in general, as well as risks and uncertainties associated with the commercialization of CRENESSITY, including the extent to which patients and physicians accept and adopt CRENESSITY; whether CRENESSITY receives adequate reimbursement from third-party payors; risks and uncertainties relating to competitive products and technological changes that may limit demand for CRENESSITY; risks associated with the Company's dependence on third parties for development and manufacturing activities related to CRENESSITY, and the ability of the Company to manage these third parties; risks that additional regulatory submissions for CRENESSITY may not occur or be submitted in a timely manner; risks that the FDA or other regulatory authorities may make adverse decisions regarding CRENESSITY; risks that post-approval CRENESSITY commitments or requirements may be delayed; risks that CRENESSITY may be precluded from commercialization by the proprietary or regulatory rights of third parties, or have unintended side effects, adverse reactions or incidents of misuse; risks and uncertainties relating to competitive products and technological changes that may limit demand for CRENESSITY; and other risks described in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Neurocrine Biosciences disclaims any obligation to update the statements contained in this press release after the date hereof other than required by law.
Neurocrine Biosciences delivered a strong Q1, with revenue up 42% and healthy growth in Ingrezza and Crenessity. Enhanced sales efforts could drive Ingrezza upside in 2H'26, while Crenessity has a long runway for patient adoption, particularly in adults. The $2.9 billion Soleno acquisition brings Vykat XR, a high-potential offering with clear commercial synergies but significant unknowns around long-term patient uptake and compliance.
Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.
In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.
However, it's pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects.
Our proprietary system currently recommends Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.
Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).
While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this biopharmaceutical company is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:
Earnings GrowthArguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.
While the historical EPS growth rate for Neurocrine is 28.9%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 32.6% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 17.6%.
Impressive Asset Utilization RatioAsset utilization ratio -- also known as sales-to-total-assets (S/TA) ratio -- is often overlooked by investors, but it is an important indicator in growth investing. This metric exhibits how efficiently a firm is utilizing its assets to generate sales.
Right now, Neurocrine has an S/TA ratio of 0.7, which means that the company gets $0.7 in sales for each dollar in assets. Comparing this to the industry average of 0.48, it can be said that the company is more efficient.
In addition to efficiency in generating sales, sales growth plays an important role. And Neurocrine looks attractive from a sales growth perspective as well. The company's sales are expected to grow 26.1% this year versus the industry average of 0%.
Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsSuperiority of a stock in terms of the metrics outlined above can be further validated by looking at the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is of course favorable here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Neurocrine. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 5.4% over the past month.
Bottom LineWhile the overall earnings estimate revisions have made Neurocrine a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of A based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
This combination indicates that Neurocrine is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.
Richard Bungay appointed as CFO, bringing a strong track record in fundraising, M&A and partnering for listed and private companies, including two major exits and over $400m raised Cambridge, UK, 14 May 2026 – 4basebio PLC (AIM: 4BB), a specialist in synthetic DNA manufacturing and nucleic acids for next-generation therapeutics, announces the appointment of Richard Bungay as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from July 2026. Richard takes over the role from David Roth, who stepped down from the Board earlier this year and remained working with the Company over the orderly handover period.
Richard is an accomplished leader with over 30 years’ senior finance and strategic experience within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, leading both public and private companies from research through all clinical phases, regulatory approval and commercialisation. He joins 4basebio from Sitala Bio Limited, a UK-based private biotech where he helped lead a strategic repositioning of the business, working closely with the CEO and board to raise a signficant Series A round and execute an in-licencing deal with Fosun Pharma for up to $670m.
Richard’s prior roles include CEO and CFO at Diurnal Group plc, where he led its acquisition by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) in 2022 at a 147% one-day premium, CEO and CFO at Mereo Biopharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO), where he helped in-license a portfolio from Novartis and subsequently completed its AIM IPO, and CFO at Verona Pharma (then listed on the London Stock Exchange, now a subsidiary of Merck & Co) where he helped recapitalise the company.
Earlier in his career Richard was the Director of Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning at Celltech Group plc, a London-listed FTSE-100/250 company where he helped execute its acquisition by UCB for £1.5bn.
Richard is currently a Non-executive Director of Chroma Therapeutics Ltd. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and has a First Class degree in Chemistry from Nottingham University.
Board Changes
Further to the above, Mr. Alexander Link, Non-executive Director and 2invest AG’s Board appointee, and Mr. Alan Malus, Non-executive Director, have stepped down from the Board with effect from 31 May 2026 due to other professional commitments. Dr. Heikki Lanckriet, Non-executive Director and former CEO of the Company will take over Mr Link’s role as the Board’s appointee of 2invest AG. It is the intention that Mr. Cornel Chiriac, representing M&G, will replace Mr. Malus, subject to the completion of due diligence and regulatory approval. The Directors would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Link and Mr. Malus for their contributions to the Board during their tenures.
Dr Amy Walker, Chief Executive Officer of 4basebio, said: “Richard has had a long and accomplished career in the industry, bringing significant experience with high growth public and private companies; we are thrilled that he has decided to join 4basebio. 4basebio is transitioning into a phase of accelerated commercial growth, and his strategic and financial expertise will be invaluable to support us on this journey. Richard’s appointment completes the build out of the senior leadership team to help us scale our operations to meet the growing need for high quality synthetic DNA products for advanced therapies and personalised medicines.”
Richard Bungay, Chief Financial Officer at 4basebio, added: “I’ve been following 4basebio’s progress for several years and have been impressed by what the team has achieved in such a short time. I look forward to working with Amy and the wider team to support the Company’s continued growth and help realise the growth potential of this exciting business as it seeks to establish a ledership position in the manufacturing of next-generation therapeutics.”
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4basebio (AIM: 4BB) is a Cambridge-based biotechnology company pioneering the use of synthetic DNA to enable next-generation therapeutics and vaccines. Through its proprietary enzymatic DNA synthesis platform, 4basebio produces GMP-grade synthetic DNA and mRNA with superior speed, purity, and scalability, overcoming the limitations of plasmid-based systems. The company offers application-specific DNA constructs tailored to the diverse needs of gene therapies, genome editing, mRNA production, and DNA vaccines, helping partners accelerate proof-of-concept studies and reach clinical milestones more efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
Strengthens Neurocrine's rare disease portfolio with VYKAT™ XR, the first and only approved treatment for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome Adds recently launched therapy with strong early adoption and meaningful commercial potential , /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics, Inc., strengthening the company's leadership in endocrinology and rare disease. The acquisition adds VYKAT™ XR (diazoxide choline) tablets, the first and only approved medicine for hyperphagia in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older with Prader-Willi syndrome, to Neurocrine's first-in-class commercial portfolio alongside INGREZZA® (valbenazine) and CRENESSITY® (crinecerfont).
"Today marks an important advancement in Neurocrine's mission to deliver life-changing treatments for patients with significant unmet needs," said Kyle W. Gano, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Neurocrine Biosciences. "We welcome our Soleno colleagues to Neurocrine and share their deep commitment to the Prader-Willi syndrome community, and we look forward to working together to make VYKAT XR available to more patients and their families."
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder caused by an abnormality in gene expression on chromosome 15 that affects about 10,000 patients in the United States. The disease is characterized by neurological, behavioral, and metabolic dysfunction. Its defining feature is hyperphagia, a chronic, life-threatening condition marked by a persistent hunger that drives compulsive food-seeking behavior. Individuals with PWS also commonly experience cognitive impairment and a range of psychiatric and behavioral challenges. Together, these symptoms can severely diminish quality of life for individuals with PWS and their families, with hyperphagia driving significant morbidity and mortality.
Neurocrine initially announced the transaction – representing a total equity value of $2.9 billion – on April 6, 2026.
Transaction Details
Neurocrine completed the cash tender offer through a subsidiary for all the outstanding shares of common stock of Soleno at a purchase price of $53.00 per share, without interest, subject to any applicable withholding taxes.
As of the tender offer expiration at one minute after 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 15, 2026, 46,356,114 shares of Soleno common stock were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn, representing approximately 88.9% of the total number of Soleno's issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of such date and time. In accordance with the terms of the tender offer, all such shares have been accepted for payment.
Following its acceptance of the tendered shares, Neurocrine completed its acquisition of Soleno through the merger of a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Neurocrine with and into Soleno, pursuant to Section 251(h) of the Delaware General Corporation Law on May 18, 2026, with Soleno continuing as the surviving corporation and becoming a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Neurocrine. All remaining shares of Soleno common stock that were not validly tendered in the tender offer were converted into the right to receive the same $53 per share in cash, without interest, subject to any applicable withholding taxes, that would have been paid had such shares been validly tendered in the tender offer. As of May 18, 2026, Soleno's common stock will no longer be listed or traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Advisors
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as exclusive financial advisor, and Cooley LLP served as legal advisor to Neurocrine. Centerview Partners LLC and Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as financial advisors, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation served as legal counsel to Soleno.
About PWS
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder caused by an abnormality in gene expression on chromosome 15. The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA estimates that PWS occurs in one in every 15,000 live births. The defining symptom of PWS is hyperphagia, a chronic and life-threatening condition characterized by an intense persistent sensation of hunger accompanied by food preoccupations, an extreme drive to consume food, food-related behavior problems, and a lack of normal satiety, which can severely diminish the quality of life for individuals with PWS and their families. Hyperphagia can lead to significant mortality (e.g., stomach rupture, choking, accidental death due to food-seeking behavior) and longer-term comorbidities such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
About INGREZZA® (valbenazine)
Please see additional safety information, full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide.
About CRENESSITY® (crinecerfont)
Please see additional safety information and full Prescribing Information.
About VYKAT XR
VYKAT XR was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 26, 2025, and is now commercially available to U.S. patients.
VYKAT XR is indicated for the treatment of hyperphagia in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
INDICATION
VYKAT XR (diazoxide choline) extended-release tablets is indicated for the treatment of hyperphagia in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Contraindications
Use of VYKAT XR is contraindicated in patients who have a known hypersensitivity to diazoxide, other components of VYKAT XR, or to thiazides.
Warnings and Precautions
Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia, including diabetic ketoacidosis, has been reported. Before initiating VYKAT XR, test fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and HbA1c; optimize blood glucose in patients who have hyperglycemia. During treatment, regularly monitor fasting glucose (FPG or fasting blood glucose) and HbA1c. Monitor fasting glucose more frequently during the first few weeks of treatment in patients with risk factors for hyperglycemia.
Risk of Fluid Overload
Edema, including severe reactions associated with fluid overload, has been reported. Monitor for signs or symptoms of edema or fluid overload. VYKAT XR has not been studied in patients with compromised cardiac reserve and should be used with caution in these patients.
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥10% and at least 2% greater than placebo) included hypertrichosis, edema, hyperglycemia, and rash.
Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide.
About Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
NEUROCRINE, the NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES Logo, YOU DESERVE BRAVE SCIENCE, INGREZZA and CRENESSITY are registered trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. SOLENO is a registered trademark of Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. VYKAT is a trademark of Soleno Therapeutics, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Clinician survey showed 90% of patients with mild tardive dyskinesia experienced emotional, social or physical impairment Following initiation of INGREZZA, 96% of patients with mild tardive dyskinesia showed clinician-reported improvement in uncontrolled movements; of those patients, 86% improved within 4 weeks Reductions in involuntary movements with INGREZZA treatment were associated with improvements in overall functional status, independence, activities of daily living and ability to work , /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced the presentation of new data from a clinician survey highlighting the functional impact experienced by patients with mild tardive dyskinesia (TD) severity and the impact of treatment with INGREZZA® (valbenazine) capsules in a real-world setting. In a subgroup analysis, nearly all patients with clinician-reported mild TD treated with INGREZZA experienced fewer uncontrolled movements, with most demonstrating symptom improvement within four weeks. Patients also showed widespread improvements in functional status, independence, ability to perform daily activities and ability to work. The findings are being presented at the American Psychiatric Association 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place May 16-20 in San Francisco.
"A growing body of evidence shows that even tardive dyskinesia identified as mild in severity can meaningfully disrupt patients' daily functioning, impacting their physical, social and emotional well-being," said Sanjay Keswani, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Neurocrine Biosciences. "These real-world results complement previously published patient-reported data highlighting both the functional impact of mild involuntary movements and the potential benefits of INGREZZA treatment. INGREZZA has been shown to improve tardive dyskinesia and associated functional outcomes that can help patients reclaim their independence and resume everyday activities."
The analysis was based on a previously conducted clinician survey of patient chart data and clinician recall evaluating TD symptoms, functional impairment and improvement following treatment with INGREZZA. The survey included adult patients with TD who initiated INGREZZA between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024, completed at least two months of treatment and had at least one follow-up visit. In total, 128 clinicians caring for 315 patients with TD on INGREZZA reported data.
This analysis focused on a subgroup of patients (n=90) with mild movement severity as rated by clinicians using global severity categories aligned with the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale. Prior to treatment, clinicians reported that mild TD movements impacted functional status in 90% of patients and independence in 84% of patients, with commonly affected areas including emotional (88%), social (86%), speech (61%), dexterity (60%) and eating (56%) functions.
Following the initiation of INGREZZA, nearly all patients (96%) with mild TD experienced clinician-reported improvements in uncontrolled movements. Of those patients, 86% improved in four weeks or less. Beyond improvements in uncontrolled movements, clinicians observed meaningful functional improvements across a range of daily life domains among patients with mild TD:
For patients with impacted functional status (n=81), almost all (96%) had improvement in overall functional status. Across all functional items, clinicians reported improvement in more than 90% of impacted patients, including those with impacted speech (n=55), dexterity (n=54), social status (n=77), emotional status (n=79) and activities of daily living, such as eating (n=50) and self-care (n=44). Among all patients, 83% (n=75/90) achieved improvement in independence with treatment. Among patients who were employed or attending school, 70% (n=21/30) experienced improved willingness or ability to work or attend school after initiating treatment. Findings from this survey and subpopulation analysis support the American Psychiatric Association clinical guidelines, which state that treatment with a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitor can be considered for patients with mild TD based on associated impairment or patient preference. This research adds to the growing body of evidence demonstrating the benefits of INGREZZA in patients with TD, including those with mild movements. In clinical studies, including the Phase 4 KINECT-PRO™ study, INGREZZA has been shown to improve TD severity and patients have reported reductions in the physical, social and emotional burden of the condition. Together, these real-world and clinical data highlight the potential of INGREZZA to improve movements and associated functional outcomes in patients with TD, including those with mild involuntary movements prior to treatment.
About Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder that is characterized by uncontrolled, abnormal and repetitive movements of the face, torso and/or other body parts, which may be disruptive and negatively impact patients. The condition is associated with taking certain kinds of mental health medicines (antipsychotics) that help control dopamine receptors in the brain. Taking antipsychotics commonly prescribed to treat mental illnesses such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder and other prescription medicines (metoclopramide and prochlorperazine) used to treat gastrointestinal disorders are associated with TD. In patients with TD, these treatments are thought to result in irregular dopamine signaling in a region of the brain that controls movement. The symptoms of TD can be mild to severe and are often persistent and irreversible. TD is estimated to affect at least 800,000 adults in the U.S.
About the KINECT-PRO™ Phase 4 Study
The KINECT-PRO™ Phase 4, open-label study was designed to evaluate patient-reported outcomes on the use of INGREZZA® (valbenazine) capsules in a tardive dyskinesia (TD) patient population reflective of real-world clinical practice. Participants had at least mild TD, were aware of and experiencing at least mild distress from their abnormal, involuntary movements and had a clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder or major depression. The KINECT-PRO study included a four-week screening period, a 24-week treatment period during which participants received 40 mg of INGREZZA once-daily for the first four weeks, followed by flexible dosing of 40 mg, 60 mg or 80 mg once-daily based on individual treatment needs and a two-week safety follow-up period. Baseline socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants were broadly similar to those of the KINECT® 3 and KINECT® 4 studies.
KINECT-PRO is the first and only study to specifically evaluate and demonstrate patient-reported improvement with vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitor treatment on TD using multiple clinically validated scales, including the Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale (TDIS™). The TDIS is the only patient-reported outcome instrument designed for and validated in tardive dyskinesia patients that measures the physical, social and emotional impact of the involuntary movements of the condition.
About INGREZZA® (valbenazine) Capsules and INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) Capsules
INGREZZA is a selective vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia and the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease (HD). Only INGREZZA offers a therapeutic dose from day one with no required titration.
INGREZZA, developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, selectively inhibits VMAT2 with no appreciable binding affinity for VMAT1, dopaminergic (including D2), serotonergic, adrenergic, histaminergic or muscarinic receptors. While the specific way INGREZZA works to treat TD and HD chorea is not fully understood, INGREZZA is unique in that it selectively and specifically targets VMAT2 to inhibit the release of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that helps control movement. INGREZZA is believed to reduce extra dopamine signaling, which may lead to fewer uncontrollable movements.
INGREZZA is studied across the widest range of patients. It is always one capsule, once daily and can be taken together with most stable mental health regimens such as antipsychotics or antidepressants. Only INGREZZA offers the benefit of a sprinkle formulation, INGREZZA SPRINKLE, for those who experience dysphagia, have difficulty swallowing or prefer not to swallow a pill. INGREZZA and INGREZZA SPRINKLE dosages approved for use are 40 mg, 60 mg and 80 mg capsules.
Important Information
Approved Uses
INGREZZA® (valbenazine) capsules or INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules are prescription medicines used to treat adults with:
movements in the face, tongue, or other body parts that cannot be controlled (tardive dyskinesia). involuntary movements (chorea) of Huntington's disease. INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE do not cure the cause of involuntary movements, and do not treat other symptoms of Huntington's disease, such as problems with thinking or emotions. It is not known if INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE is safe and effective in children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE can cause serious side effects in people with Huntington's disease, including: depression, suicidal thoughts, or suicidal actions. Tell your healthcare provider before you start taking INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE if you have Huntington's disease and are depressed (have untreated depression or depression that is not well controlled by medicine) or have suicidal thoughts. Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is especially important when INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE is started and when the dose is changed. Call your healthcare provider right away if you become depressed, have unusual changes in mood or behavior, or have thoughts of hurting yourself.
Do not take INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE if you:
are allergic to valbenazine, or any of the ingredients in INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE. INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE can cause serious side effects, including:
Allergic reactions. Allergic reactions, including an allergic reaction that causes sudden swelling called angioedema, can happen after taking the first dose or after many doses of INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE. Signs and symptoms of allergic reactions and angioedema include: trouble breathing or shortness of breath, swelling of your face, lips, eyelids, tongue, or throat, or other areas of your skin, trouble with swallowing, or rash, including raised, itchy red areas on your skin (hives). Swelling in the throat can be life-threatening and can lead to death. Stop taking INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE and go to the nearest emergency room right away if you develop these signs and symptoms of allergic reactions and angioedema. Sleepiness and tiredness that could cause slow reaction times (somnolence and sedation). Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE affects you. Drinking alcohol and taking other medicines may also cause sleepiness during treatment with INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE. Heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation). INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE may cause a heart rhythm problem known as QT prolongation. You have a higher chance of getting QT prolongation if you also take certain other medicines during treatment with INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any signs or symptoms of QT prolongation, including: fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat (heart palpitations), shortness of breath, dizziness or lightheadedness, or fainting or feeling like you are going to faint. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). NMS is a serious condition that can lead to death. Call a healthcare provider right away or go to the nearest emergency room if you develop these symptoms and they do not have another obvious cause: high fever, stiff muscles, problems thinking, irregular pulse or blood pressure, increased sweating, or very fast or uneven heartbeat. Parkinson-like symptoms. Symptoms include: body stiffness, drooling, trouble moving or walking, trouble keeping your balance, shaking (tremors), or falls. Before taking INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions including if you: have liver or heart problems, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Make sure you tell all of your healthcare providers that you are taking INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE. Taking INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you: take digoxin or take or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicine. You should not take INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE if you are taking, or have stopped taking, a MAOI within the last 14 days.
The most common side effects of INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE in people with tardive dyskinesia are sleepiness and tiredness.
The most common side effects of INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE in people with chorea associated with Huntington's disease include sleepiness and tiredness, raised itchy red areas on your skin (hives), rash, and trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep.
These are not all of the possible side effects of INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Dosage Forms and Strengths: INGREZZA and INGREZZA SPRINKLE are available in 40 mg, 60 mg, and 80 mg capsules.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide.
About Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
The NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES Logo, NEUROCRINE, YOU DESERVE BRAVE SCIENCE, INGREZZA and KINECT are registered trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. KINECT-PRO and TDIS are trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical facts, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the potential benefits to be derived from INGREZZA, the interpretation and potential relevance of the data described in this press release, including expectations as to how such data may relate to the therapeutic effects and clinical efficacy of INGREZZA, and the value INGREZZA may bring to patients. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: risks and uncertainties as to whether the data described in this press release will be replicated in additional studies or will be predictive of efficacy or other clinical outcomes in subsequent clinical studies or real-world use of INGREZZA; risks and uncertainties associated with Neurocrine Biosciences' business and finances in general, as well as risks and uncertainties associated with the commercialization of INGREZZA; whether INGREZZA receives adequate reimbursement from third-party payors; risks and uncertainties relating to competitive products and technological changes that may limit demand for INGREZZA; risks associated with the Company's dependence on third parties for development and manufacturing activities related to INGREZZA, and the ability of the Company to manage these third parties; risks that additional regulatory submissions for INGREZZA or other product candidates may not occur or be submitted in a timely manner; risks that the FDA or other regulatory authorities may make adverse decisions regarding INGREZZA; risks that post- approval INGREZZA commitments or requirements may be delayed; risks that INGREZZA may be precluded from commercialization by the proprietary or regulatory rights of third parties, or have unintended side effects, adverse reactions or incidents of misuse; and other risks described in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Neurocrine Biosciences disclaims any obligation to update the statements contained in this press release after the date hereof other than required by law.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced that its executives will participate at the following investor conferences:
William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference. Fireside chat on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:40 AM CT (11:40 AM ET) in Chicago Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2026. Fireside chat on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET in Miami The webcasts can also be accessed on Neurocrine Biosciences' website under Investors at www.neurocrine.com. A replay of the webcasts will be available on the website approximately one hour after the conclusion of the event and will be archived for approximately one month.
About Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
The NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES Logo, NEUROCRINE, and YOU DESERVE BRAVE SCIENCE are registered trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.