Why Udemy Stock Surged Today

By Joe Tenebruso – Dec 17, 2025 at 3:29PM ESTKey PointsCoursera is seeking to acquire Udemy in an all-stock deal.Coursera's bid comes at a significant premium to Udemy's recent trading prices.These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›NASDAQ: UDMYUdemyMarket Cap$786MToday's Changeangle-down(13.04%) $0.70Current Price$6.07Price as of December 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM ETMerging with a rival could create a leading artificial intelligence (AI) skills platform.Shares of Udemy (UDMY +13.04%) leaped on Wednesday after the online learning marketplace struck a merger deal with rival Coursera (COUR 1.32%). As of 3:25 p.m. EST, Udemy's stock price was up more than 12% after rising as much as 33% earlier in the day. Image source: Getty Images. An enticing offer for Udemy's investors Under the terms of the agreement, Udemy shareholders would receive 0.8 shares of Coursera stock for each share of Udemy they own. At the time of the announcement, that equated to a premium of 26% to the average closing price of Udemy's shares over the last 30 trading days. The transaction is projected to close by the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval. ExpandNASDAQ: UDMYUdemyToday's Change(13.04%) $0.70Current Price$6.07Key Data PointsMarket Cap$786MDay's Range$6.01 - $7.1552wk Range$4.86 - $10.61Volume1.1MAvg Vol2MGross Margin62.89% Stronger together than apart The merger would bring together Udemy's individual instructor-led marketplace with Coursera's university degree and professional certificate offerings. The combined company would hold a leading presence in the online education industry, with pro forma annual revenue of over $1.5 billion.Advertisement Moreover, the merged enterprise would likely be significantly more profitable. Management sees the potential for annual cost synergies of up to $115 million within two years post-closing. Accelerating AI-focused training Importantly, the two companies would also have greater capacity to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies. "We're at a pivotal moment in which AI is rapidly redefining the skills required for every job across every industry," Coursera CEO Greg Hart said in a press release. "Organizations and individuals around the world need a platform that is as agile as the new and emerging skills learners must master."About the AuthorJoe Tenebruso is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst. Previously, Joe was an investment analyst for Stock Advisor, Income Investor, and Crypto Society, as well as several other market-beating investing services. He graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance.tmfguardianX@Tier1InvestorRead NextMay 5, 2025 •By Eric VolkmanWhy Udemy Stock Crumbled by Almost 12% in AprilFeb 14, 2025 •By Jon QuastWhy Udemy Stock Skyrocketed TodayAug 1, 2024 •By Jon QuastWhy Udemy Stock Got Hammered TodayNov 10, 2023 •By Jon QuastThese 5 Companies Were Huge Winners This Earnings Season. Can the Good Times Keep Rolling?Nov 3, 2023 •By Danny Vena, CPAWhy Udemy Stock Skyrocketed as Much as 40% on FridayJun 24, 2022 •By Motley Fool StaffThis Expert Says Companies Need to Constantly Align Their Strategy and Culture