7 Best Under The Radar Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

1. Coursera (NYSE:COUR)  

Upside Potential: 71.33%  

Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 27  

Coursera (NYSE:COUR) is a leading online education platform that offers a wide range of courses and degree programs from top universities and organizations worldwide. The company has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of topics, from data science to business management.

One of the key drivers of the company’s growth is its ability to innovate and adapt to changing market trends. Coursera (NYSE:COUR) has launched several new products and initiatives, including its GenAI Academy, which provides employees and executives with a general understanding of generative AI, and Academy for Teams, a product that helps enterprises leverage GenAI to improve productivity. These offerings have resonated well with learners, with Coursera (NYSE:COUR) adding 7 million new learners in Q2, marking the 15th consecutive quarter of more than 5 million learners added. Coursera (NYSE:COUR) now has over 150 million learners on its platform.

Looking ahead, Coursera’s (NYSE:COUR) growth is forecasted to gradually climb back to the mid-teens, driven by an improving macro environment, innovative products, and expanding degree programs. Coursera (NYSE:COUR) offers an attractive investment opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the growing demand for online education. Industry analysts forecast the company to increase its earnings by over 180% this year and have a consensus on the stock’s Buy rating, setting an average share price target at $15.92, which represents a 71.33% upside potential from its current levels. As of the second quarter, Coursera’s (NYSE:COUR) stock is held by 27 hedge funds, with a total stake valued at $79.34 million.

While we acknowledge the potential of Coursera (NYSE:COUR) to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than COUR but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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