Chegg (CHGG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Chegg, Inc. is an education technology company that offers a range of digital learning tools and services designed to support students through their academic journeys. The company’s platform connects learners with essential resources, including textbook rentals, digital solutions, and expert guidance. By leveraging subscription-based models, Chegg aims to deliver on-demand academic assistance that complements traditional classroom instruction.

Founded in 2005 as Cheggpost by Illinois Institute of Technology graduates, the company initially focused on renting and selling college textbooks. Over time, Chegg broadened its scope to embrace a comprehensive suite of online education services. A pivotal shift occurred in the early 2010s as Chegg transitioned from a textbook-centric business to a multi-faceted digital platform, culminating in its public debut in 2013.

Today, Chegg’s offerings encompass Chegg Study—providing step-by-step solutions to textbook problems—and Chegg Writing, which includes plagiarism detection and citation tools. The platform also features Chegg Tutors for live tutoring sessions, Chegg Math Solver for problem-solving assistance, and Internship search services that connect students with potential employers. By integrating these services, the company addresses diverse learning needs, from homework support and writing improvement to career preparation.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Chegg primarily serves students in the United States and Canada, while also attracting an international user base. Under the leadership of President and CEO Dan Rosensweig, who joined the company in 2010, Chegg has pursued strategic partnerships and technology investments to enhance its platform’s functionality. The executive team continues to prioritize innovation in the online education sector, positioning Chegg as a key player in digital learning solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.32 to $1.47
• 50-Day Range: $0.68 to $1.75
• 52-Week Range: $0.44 to $3.81
• Volume: 2.24 million shs
• Average Volume: 3.68 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $151.86 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $1.70
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Chegg Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Chegg scored higher than 64% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 159th out of 660 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Chegg has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.57, and is based on no buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Chegg has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Chegg are expected to remain at $0.15 per share in the coming year.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Chegg is -0.18, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Chegg is -0.18, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Chegg has a P/B Ratio of 0.79. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.99% of the float of Chegg has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Chegg has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Chegg has recently decreased by 36.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Chegg does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Chegg does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.54

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.99% of the float of Chegg has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Chegg has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Chegg has recently decreased by 36.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for CHGG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Chegg insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.70% of the stock of Chegg is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

95.18% of the stock of Chegg is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CHGG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CHGG shares performed this year?

Chegg's stock was trading at $1.61 at the start of the year. Since then, CHGG stock has decreased by 9.6% and is now trading at $1.4550.

How were Chegg's earnings last quarter?

Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 12th. The technology company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.03. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 13.5% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Chegg have any subsidiaries?

Chegg subsidiaries include Mathway, StudyBlue, Thinkful, WriteLab, MATH 42, RefME, Imagine Easy Solutions, and more.

Who are Chegg's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Chegg include Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft (0.26%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Nathan J Schultz, Esther Lem, Andrew J Brown and Paul Leblanc.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Chegg?

Shares of CHGG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Chegg own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Chegg investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/12/2024
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CHGG
• CIK: 1364954
• Web: www.chegg.com
• Phone: (408) 855-5700
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1,271
• Year Founded: 2005

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Chegg: $1.70
• High Price Target: $3.00
• Low Price Target: $1.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +19.3%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.57
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($8.29)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.50
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$837.07 million
• Net Margins: -151.10%
• Pretax Margin: -126.19%
• Return on Equity: -6.22%
• Return on Assets: -1.69%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.34
• Current Ratio: 1.23
• Quick Ratio: 1.23

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $617.57 million
• Price / Sales: 0.25
• Cash Flow: $0.82 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.74
• Book Value: $1.85 per share
• Price / Book: 0.77

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 106,570,000
• Free Float: 102,627,000
• Market Cap: $151.86 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.82