Udemy Inc
NASDAQ:UDMY
Udemy Inc
Udemy Inc., born out of Eren Bali's vision in 2009, has steadily evolved into a transformative force in the world of online education. This San Francisco-based company operates as a global marketplace for learning, connecting a vast pool of instructors with millions of students who crave knowledge beyond traditional academic boundaries. Udemy's platform offers an extensive catalog, spanning topics from coding and business management to wellness and creativity, empowering learners to pursue personal and professional growth at their own pace. The company’s agile infrastructure allows instructors to create, market, and monetize their courses with ease, fostering an ecosystem that thrives on shared knowledge while nurturing diverse learning styles.
Central to Udemy’s business model is its dual revenue streams: the sale of individual courses and a subscription-based service targeted at enterprises. For individual learners, course prices vary, with Udemy taking a percentage of course sales as its revenue, effectively sharing profits with the instructors. On the corporate side, Udemy Business offers companies access to a curated selection of courses for employee development, charging organizations a subscription fee. This strategic bifurcation enables Udemy to cater to both personal learners and corporate clients, driving growth by tapping into the ever-expanding market for lifelong learning. Through adaptive algorithms and learner feedback, Udemy ensures content remains relevant and engaging, providing a dynamic educational experience that keeps pace with the rapid advancements in today's knowledge-driven economy.
Udemy Inc., born out of Eren Bali's vision in 2009, has steadily evolved into a transformative force in the world of online education. This San Francisco-based company operates as a global marketplace for learning, connecting a vast pool of instructors with millions of students who crave knowledge beyond traditional academic boundaries. Udemy's platform offers an extensive catalog, spanning topics from coding and business management to wellness and creativity, empowering learners to pursue personal and professional growth at their own pace. The company’s agile infrastructure allows instructors to create, market, and monetize their courses with ease, fostering an ecosystem that thrives on shared knowledge while nurturing diverse learning styles.
Central to Udemy’s business model is its dual revenue streams: the sale of individual courses and a subscription-based service targeted at enterprises. For individual learners, course prices vary, with Udemy taking a percentage of course sales as its revenue, effectively sharing profits with the instructors. On the corporate side, Udemy Business offers companies access to a curated selection of courses for employee development, charging organizations a subscription fee. This strategic bifurcation enables Udemy to cater to both personal learners and corporate clients, driving growth by tapping into the ever-expanding market for lifelong learning. Through adaptive algorithms and learner feedback, Udemy ensures content remains relevant and engaging, providing a dynamic educational experience that keeps pace with the rapid advancements in today's knowledge-driven economy.
Revenue Beat: Udemy reported Q3 revenue of $196 million, exceeding the high end of its guidance.
Subscription Growth: Subscription revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $144 million, now 74% of total revenue.
Profitability: Generated GAAP net income of $2 million, a turnaround from a $25 million loss last year.
Adjusted EBITDA: Delivered adjusted EBITDA of $24 million (12% margin), up from 6% a year ago. Full year 2025 guidance was raised to $92–94 million.
Consumer Subscriptions: Paid subscribers in the Consumer segment reached nearly 295,000, surpassing the year-end target. Consumer subscription revenue grew 43% year-over-year.
Udemy Business Strength: Udemy Business revenue was $133 million, up 5% year-over-year, and net new ARR was $7 million.
Guidance Update: Full-year 2025 revenue guidance set at $787–790 million, with Udemy Business revenue expected to rise ~6% and Consumer revenue to decline ~9%.
Strategic Pivot: Company is accelerating its move to a subscription-first model, even if it causes temporary revenue headwinds to build more predictable recurring revenue.
