CHEGG, INC, 10-K filed on 2/20/2024
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Jan. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2023    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-36180    
Entity Registrant Name CHEGG, INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-3237489    
Entity Address, Address Line One 3990 Freedom Circle    
Entity Address, City or Town Santa Clara    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 95054    
City Area Code 408    
Local Phone Number 855-5700    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share    
Trading Symbol CHGG    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 998,567,864
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   102,949,023  
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Registrant's definitive proxy statement for the Registrant's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent stated herein. The Proxy Statement will be filed within 120 days of the Registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
   
Entity Central Index Key 0001364954    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 34
Auditor Name DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Auditor Location San Jose, California
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 135,757 $ 473,677
Short-term investments 194,257 583,973
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $376 and $394 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 31,404 23,515
Prepaid expenses 20,980 28,481
Other current assets 32,437 34,754
Total current assets 414,835 1,144,400
Long-term investments 249,547 216,233
Property and equipment, net 183,073 204,383
Goodwill 631,995 615,093
Intangible assets, net 52,430 78,333
Right of use assets 25,130 18,838
Deferred tax assets 141,843 167,524
Other assets 28,382 20,612
Total assets 1,727,235 2,465,416
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable 28,184 12,367
Deferred revenue 55,336 56,273
Accrued liabilities 77,863 70,234
Current portion of convertible senior notes, net 357,079 0
Total current liabilities 518,462 138,874
Long-term liabilities    
Convertible senior notes, net 242,758 1,188,593
Long-term operating lease liabilities 18,063 13,375
Other long-term liabilities 3,334 7,985
Total long-term liabilities 264,155 1,209,953
Total liabilities 782,617 1,348,827
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value – 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 0 0
Common stock, $0.001 par value – 400,000,000 shares authorized; 102,823,700 and 126,473,827 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 103 126
Additional paid-in capital 1,031,627 1,244,504
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (34,739) (57,488)
Accumulated deficit (52,373) (70,553)
Total stockholders’ equity 944,618 1,116,589
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,727,235 $ 2,465,416
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current $ 376 $ 394
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 10,000,000 10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 400,000,000 400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 102,823,700 126,473,827
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 102,823,700 126,473,827
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net revenues $ 716,295 $ 766,897 $ 776,265
Cost of revenues 225,941 197,396 254,904
Gross profit 490,354 569,501 521,361
Operating expenses:      
Research and development 191,705 196,637 178,821
Sales and marketing 126,591 147,660 105,414
General and administrative 239,783 216,247 159,019
Total operating expenses 558,079 560,544 443,254
(Loss) income from operations (67,725) 8,957 78,107
Interest expense, net and other income (expense), net      
Interest expense, net (3,773) (6,040) (6,896)
Other income (expense), net 121,810 101,029 (65,472)
Total interest expense, net and other income (expense), net 118,037 94,989 (72,368)
Total income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes 50,312 103,946 5,739
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (32,132) 162,692 (7,197)
Net income (loss) $ 18,180 $ 266,638 $ (1,458)
Net income (loss) per share      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.16 $ 2.09 $ (0.01)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.34) $ 1.34 $ (0.01)
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share      
Basic (in shares) 116,504 127,557 141,262
Diluted (in shares) 128,569 149,859 141,262
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income (loss) $ 18,180 $ 266,638 $ (1,458)
Other comprehensive income (loss)      
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax 5,534 (1,348) (5,729)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 17,215 (50,806) (1,135)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 22,749 (52,154) (6,864)
Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 40,929 $ 214,484 $ (8,322)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-In Capital
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020     129,344,000          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 609,635 $ (378,138) $ 129 $ 1,030,577 $ (465,006) $ 1,530 $ (422,601) $ 86,868
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)     (8,403,000)          
Repurchase of common stock (300,000)   $ (8) (299,992)        
Issuance of common stock in connection with follow-on offering, net of offering costs (in shares)     10,975,000          
Issuance of common stock in connection with follow-on offering, net of offering costs 1,091,466   $ 11 1,091,455        
Equity component related to conversions of 2023 convertible senior notes (236,921)     (236,921)        
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of 2023 convertible senior notes (in shares)     2,983,000          
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of 2023 convertible senior notes 235,521   $ 3 235,518        
Net proceeds from capped call related to conversions and extinguishments of 2023 notes and 2025 notes 67,770     67,770        
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and ESPP (in shares)     413,000          
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and ESPP 8,885     8,885        
Net issuance of common stock for settlement of RSUs (in shares)     1,640,000          
Net share settlement of equity awards (94,421)   $ 2 (94,423)        
Share-based compensation expense 111,442     111,442        
Other comprehensive loss (6,864)         (6,864)    
Net loss (1,458)           (1,458)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021     136,952,000          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 1,106,917   $ 137 1,449,305   (5,334) (337,191)  
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)     (12,709,000)          
Repurchase of common stock (323,528)   $ (13) (323,515)        
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and ESPP (in shares)     437,000          
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and ESPP 6,475     6,475        
Net issuance of common stock for settlement of RSUs (in shares)     1,794,000          
Net share settlement of equity awards (26,547)   $ 2 (26,549)        
Share-based compensation expense 138,788     138,788        
Other comprehensive loss (52,154)         (52,154)    
Net loss $ 266,638           266,638  
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 126,473,827   126,474,000          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 1,116,589   $ 126 1,244,504   (57,488) (70,553)  
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)     (26,506,000)          
Repurchase of common stock (337,709)   $ (26) (337,683)        
Net proceeds from capped call related to conversions and extinguishments of 2023 notes and 2025 notes 297     297        
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and ESPP (in shares)     512,000          
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and ESPP 4,163   $ 1 4,162        
Net issuance of common stock for settlement of RSUs (in shares)     2,344,000          
Net share settlement of equity awards (16,438)   $ 2 (16,440)        
Share-based compensation expense 136,787     136,787        
Other comprehensive loss 22,749         22,749    
Net loss $ 18,180           18,180  
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 102,823,700   102,824,000          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 944,618   $ 103 $ 1,031,627   $ (34,739) $ (52,373)  
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income (loss) $ 18,180 $ 266,638 $ (1,458)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Share-based compensation expense 133,502 133,456 108,846
Other depreciation and amortization expense 129,718 89,997 63,274
Deferred tax assets 26,575 (168,679) (1,104)
(Gain)/loss on early extinguishments of debt (85,926) (93,519) 78,152
Loss contingency accrual 7,000 0 0
Impairment of intangible asset 3,600 0 0
Loss from write-offs of property and equipment 4,137 3,549 2,115
Amortization of debt issuance costs 3,156 5,166 5,922
Operating lease expense, net of accretion 6,079 6,327 5,994
Realized loss on sale of investments 2,106 9,675 178
(Gain)/loss on textbook library, net 0 (4,976) 10,956
Print textbook depreciation expense 0 1,610 10,859
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement of purchase consideration 0 (4,628) 0
Impairment on lease related assets 0 5,225 0
Gain on sale of strategic equity investments 0 0 (12,496)
Loss on change in fair value of derivative instruments, net 0 0 7,148
Other non-cash items (1,228) 378 (47)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisition of businesses:      
Accounts receivable (7,799) (3,752) (5,004)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,476 17,191 (21,854)
Other assets 10,829 14,563 16,387
Accounts payable 13,057 (4,144) 3,241
Deferred revenue (1,585) 7,538 2,523
Accrued liabilities (7,342) (20,111) 5,199
Other liabilities (11,337) (5,768) (5,607)
Net cash provided by operating activities 246,198 255,736 273,224
Cash flows from investing activities      
Purchases of property and equipment (83,052) (103,092) (94,180)
Purchases of textbooks 0 (3,815) (10,931)
Proceeds from disposition of textbooks 9,787 6,003 8,714
Purchases of investments (637,939) (730,509) (1,688,384)
Proceeds from sale of investments 394,533 458,489 206,041
Maturities of investments 597,197 884,940 1,204,787
Proceeds from sale of strategic equity investments 0 0 16,076
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired 0 (401,125) (7,891)
Purchases of strategic equity investments (11,853) (6,000) 0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 268,673 104,891 (365,768)
Cash flows from financing activities      
Proceeds from common stock issued under stock plans, net 4,165 6,477 8,887
Payment of taxes related to the net share settlement of equity awards (16,440) (26,549) (94,423)
Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs 0 0 1,091,466
Repayment of convertible senior notes (505,986) (401,203) (300,762)
Proceeds from exercise of convertible senior notes capped call 297 0 69,005
Payment of escrow related to acquisition 0 0 (7,451)
Repurchase of common stock (334,806) (323,528) (300,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (852,770) (744,803) 466,722
Effect of exchange rate changes 21 4,137 0
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (337,878) (380,039) 374,178
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 475,854 855,893 481,715
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 137,976 475,854 855,893
Supplemental cash flow data:      
Interest 741 875 1,053
Income taxes, net of refunds 11,074 6,841 7,388
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:      
Operating cash flows from operating leases 9,042 8,863 7,772
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:      
Operating leases 12,407 10,232 0
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Accrued purchases of long-lived assets 9,650 4,927 2,982
Issuance of common stock related to repayment of convertible senior notes 0 0 235,521
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:      
Cash and cash equivalents 135,757 473,677 854,078
Restricted cash included in other current assets 0 63 0
Restricted cash included in other assets 2,219 2,114 1,815
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 137,976 $ 475,854 $ 855,893
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Background and Basis of Presentation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Background and Basis of Presentation Background and Basis of Presentation
Company and Background

Chegg, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” or “Chegg”), headquartered in Santa Clara, California, was incorporated as a Delaware corporation in July 2005. Millions of people all around the world learn with Chegg. No matter the goal, level, or style, Chegg helps learners learn with confidence. We provide 24/7 on-demand support, and our personalized learning assistant leverages the power of artificial intelligence (“AI”), more than a hundred million pieces of proprietary content, as well as a decade of learning insights. Our platform also helps learners build essential life and job skills to accelerate their path from learning to earning, and we work with companies to offer learning programs for their employees.
Basis of Presentation

Our fiscal year ends on December 31 and in this report, we refer to the year ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021 as 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
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Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements; and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments are used for, but not limited to: revenue recognition, share-based compensation expense including grant-date fair value of PSUs with a market-based condition and estimated forfeitures, accounting for income taxes, useful lives assigned to long-lived assets for depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, the valuation of acquired intangible assets, and internal-use software and website development costs. We base our estimates on historical experience, knowledge of current business conditions, and various other factors we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates are based on management’s knowledge about current events and expectations about actions we may undertake in the future. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and such differences could be material to our financial position and results of operations.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Chegg and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity date of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and money market funds at financial institutions, and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. We classify certain restricted cash balances within other current assets and other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets based upon the term of the remaining restrictions.

Fair Value Measurements

We account for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. We have established a fair value hierarchy used to determine the fair value of our financial instruments as follows:

Level 1—Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.
Level 3—Inputs are unobservable inputs based on our own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value; the inputs require significant management judgment or estimation.

A financial instrument’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

Investments

We hold investments in corporate debt securities, U.S. treasury securities and agency bonds. We classify our investments as available-for-sale that are either short or long-term based on the remaining contractual maturity of the investment. Our investments are carried at estimated fair value with any unrealized gains and losses, unrelated to credit loss factors, net of taxes, included in other comprehensive income (loss) on our consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. Unrealized losses related to credit loss factors are recorded through an allowance for credit losses in other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of operations, rather than as a reduction to other comprehensive income (loss), when a decline in fair value has resulted from a credit loss. When evaluating whether an investment's unrealized losses are related to credit factors, we review factors such as the extent to which fair value is below its cost basis, any changes to the credit rating of the security, adverse conditions specifically related to the security, changes in market interest rates and our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell, before recovery of cost basis. We invest in highly rated securities with a weighted average maturity of eighteen months or less. In addition, our investment policy limits the amount of our credit exposure to any one issuer or industry sector and requires investments to be investment grade, with the primary objective of preserving capital and maintaining liquidity. Fair values were determined for each individual security in the investment portfolio. We determine realized gains or losses on the sale of investments on a specific identification method and record such gains or losses as other income (expense), net.

The estimated fair value of our investments are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 inputs) or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2 inputs) in determining fair value. Other than our money market funds and U.S. treasury securities, we classify our fixed income available-for-sale investments as having Level 2 inputs. The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of our investments having Level 2 inputs were derived from non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data or quoted market prices for similar instruments. We do not hold any investments valued with a Level 3 input.

Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and are non-interest bearing. We generally grant uncollateralized credit terms to our customers, which include partners and advertising customers.

We maintain an allowance to account for potentially uncollectible receivables. We assess the creditworthiness of our customers based on multiple sources of information and analyze such factors as our historical bad debt experience, industry and geographic concentrations of credit risk, economic trends, and customer payment history. This assessment requires significant judgment. Because of this assessment, we maintain an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the inability of certain customers to make all of their required payments. In making this estimate, we analyze historical payment performance and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable are written off as a decrease to the allowance when all collection efforts have been exhausted and an account is deemed uncollectible.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments in highly liquid instruments in accordance with our investment policy. We place the majority of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash with financial institutions in the United States that we believe to be of high credit quality, and accordingly minimal credit risk exists with respect to these instruments. Certain of our cash balances held with a financial institution are in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits. Our investment portfolio consists of investments diversified among security types, industries and issuers. Our investments were held and managed by recognized financial institutions that followed our investment policy with the main objective of preserving capital,
generating a competitive return, and maintaining liquidity.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivables exist to the full extent of amounts presented in the financial statements. We had no customers that represented over 10% of our net accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2023 and one customer that represented over 10% of our net accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2022. No customers represented over 10% of net revenues during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 or 2021.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and content amortization. Depreciation and content amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:

ClassificationUseful Life
Content
Shorter of the licensed content term or 5 years
Internal-use software and website development3 years
Leasehold improvements
Shorter of the remaining lease term or 5 years
Furniture and fixtures5 years
Computers and equipment3 years

We capitalize all costs associated with the development or acquisition of content that is utilized in our products and services. Content amortization is classified within cost of revenues on our consolidated statements of operations.

We capitalize certain costs associated with software developed or obtained for internal use and website and application development. We capitalize costs when preliminary development efforts are successfully completed, management has authorized and committed project funding and it is probable that the project will be completed, and the software will be used as intended. Costs incurred prior to meeting these criteria, together with costs incurred for training and maintenance, are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred for enhancements that are expected to result in additional material functionality are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the upgrades. Depreciation expense is classified within cost of revenues or operating expenses categories on our consolidated statements of operations.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and content amortization are removed from their respective accounts, and any gain or loss on such sale or disposal is reflected in (loss) income from operations.

Business Combinations

We allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and intangible assets acquired through a business combination based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired users, acquired technology, and trade names from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable, and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, which is not to exceed one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset

Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of purchase consideration paid over the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Our indefinite-lived intangible asset represented the internships.com trade name. These assets are not amortized but rather tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if certain events or indicators of impairment occur between annual impairment tests. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. In our qualitative assessment, we consider factors including economic conditions, industry and market conditions and developments, overall financial performance and other relevant entity-specific events. If our qualitative assessment concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying amount, a quantitative assessment of impairment is performed. In the quantitative test, we compare fair value, estimated utilizing both the income approach, based on present value techniques, and the market approach, based on the guideline transaction method and guideline public company method, to the carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.

Acquired Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets

Acquired intangible assets with finite useful lives, which include developed technology, content library, customer lists, and trade and domain names, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. We assess the impairment of acquired intangible assets and other long-lived assets at least annually, or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.

Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right of use (ROU) assets and operating lease liabilities within current liabilities and long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. Our leases do not provide an implicit rate and therefore we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future minimum lease payments. Our incremental borrowing rate is estimated based on the estimated rate incurred to borrow, on a collateralized basis over a similar term as our leases, an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options. We do not record leases on our consolidated balance sheet with a term of one year or less. We do not separate lease and non-lease components but rather account for each separate component as a single lease component for all underlying classes of assets. Some of our leases include payments that are dependent on an index, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and our minimum lease payments include payments based on the index at inception with any future changes in such indices recognized as an expense in the period of change. Where leases contain escalation clauses, rent abatement, or concessions, such as rent holidays and landlord or tenant incentives or allowances, we apply them in the determination of straight-line operating lease cost over the lease term. ROU assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

Strategic Investments

Investments in partnerships where we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and adjusted for our share of the investees' earnings or losses, based on our percentage ownership, recognized on a one-quarter lag basis within other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of operations.

Investments in entities where we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence and which do not have readily determinable fair values are accounted for at cost, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer, if any.

Strategic investments are included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. We assess our strategic investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that they may be impaired. The factors we consider in our evaluation include, but are not limited to, a significant deterioration in the earnings performance or business prospects of the investee or factors that raise significant concerns about the investee’s ability to continue as a going concern, such as negative cash flows from operations or working capital deficiencies.
Convertible Senior Notes, net

In August 2020, we issued $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due in 2026 (2026 notes). In March/April 2019, we issued $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.125% convertible senior notes due in 2025 (2025 notes, together with the 2026 notes, the notes). The aggregate principal amounts of both the 2026 notes and 2025 notes include $100 million from the initial purchasers fully exercising their option to purchase additional notes. The notes, including the embedded conversion features, are accounted for under the traditional convertible debt accounting model entirely as a liability net of unamortized issuance costs. The carrying amount of the liability is classified as a current liability if we have committed to settle with current assets or the holders have the option to convert the notes at any time within twelve months after the reporting date; otherwise, we classify it as a long-term liability as we retain the election to settle conversion requests in shares of our common stock. The embedded conversion features are not remeasured as long as they do not meet the separation requirement of a derivative; otherwise, they are classified as derivative instruments and recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of any derivative instruments related to the notes are determined utilizing Level 2 inputs. Issuance costs are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest rate method, to interest expense over the term of the notes. In accounting for conversions of the notes, the carrying amount of the converted notes is reduced by the total consideration paid or issued for the respective converted notes and the difference is recorded to additional paid-in capital on our consolidated balance sheets. In accounting for extinguishments of the notes, the reacquisition price of the extinguished notes is compared to the carrying amount of the respective extinguished notes and a gain or loss is recorded in other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of operations.

Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue

We recognize revenues when the control of goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:

Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer
Identification of the performance obligations in the contract
Determination of the transaction price
Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation

Revenues are presented net of sales tax collected from customers to be remitted to governmental authorities and net of allowances for estimated and actual refunds, which are based on historical data. Revenues from our Chegg Study Pack, Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math, and Busuu offerings are primarily recognized ratably over the monthly subscription period. Revenues from Chegg Skills are recognized over the delivery period, adjusted for an estimate of non-redemption. Revenues from advertising services are recognized upon fulfillment. Revenues from print textbooks and eTextbooks are recognized immediately.

Some of our customer arrangements include multiple performance obligations. We have determined these performance obligations qualify as distinct performance obligations, as the customer can benefit from the service on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer, and our promise to transfer the service is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. For these arrangements that contain multiple performance obligations, we allocate the transaction price based on the relative standalone selling price (SSP) method by comparing the SSP of each distinct performance obligation to the total value of the contract. We determine the SSP based on our historical pricing and discounting practices for the distinct performance obligation when sold separately. If the SSP is not directly observable, we estimate the SSP by considering information such as market conditions, and information about the customer. Additionally, we limit the amount of revenues recognized for delivered promises to the amount that is not contingent on future delivery of services or other future performance obligations.

Some of our customer arrangements may include an amount of variable consideration in addition to a fixed revenue share that we earn. This variable consideration can either increase or decrease the total transaction price depending on the nature of the variable consideration. We estimate the amount of variable consideration that we will earn at the inception of the contract, adjusted during each period, and include an estimated amount each period.

For sales of third-party products, we evaluate whether we are acting as a principal or an agent. Where our role in a transaction is that of principal, revenues are recognized on a gross basis. This requires revenue to comprise the gross value of the transaction billed to the customer, after trade discounts, with any related expenditure charged as a cost of revenues. Where
our role in a transaction is that of an agent, revenues are recognized on a net basis with revenues representing the margin earned. Our determination is based on our evaluation of whether we control the specified goods or services prior to transferring them to the customer. When deciding the most appropriate basis for presenting revenues or costs of revenues, both the legal form and substance of the agreement between us and our business partners are reviewed to determine each party’s respective role in the transaction. We have concluded that we control our Subscription Services and therefore we recognize revenues and cost of revenues on a gross basis. For print textbooks and eTextbooks, we have concluded that we do not control the service and therefore we recognize revenues on a net basis based on our role in the transaction as an agent.

Contract assets are contained within other current assets and other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Contract assets represent the goods or services that we have transferred to a customer before invoicing the customer and primarily consist of the income sharing payment arrangements we offer to students for our Skills service. Contract receivables are contained within accounts receivable, net on our consolidated balance sheets and represent unconditional consideration that will be received solely due to the passage of time. Contract liabilities are contained within deferred revenue on our consolidated balance sheets. Deferred revenue primarily consists of advanced payments from students related to subscription performance obligations that have not been satisfied and estimated variable consideration. Deferred revenue related to rental and subscription performance obligations is recognized as revenues ratably over the term for subscriptions or when the services are provided, and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Deferred revenue related to variable consideration is recognized as revenues during each reporting period based on the estimated amount we believe we will earn over the life of the contract. Deferred contract costs are contained within other current assets on our consolidated balance sheets and are recognized if we expect to receive a future benefit from such costs. Deferred contract cost amortization expense is recognized consistent with the pattern of revenue recognition as cost of revenues on our consolidated statements of operations.

Cost of Revenues

Our cost of revenues consists primarily of expenses associated with the delivery and distribution of our products and services. Cost of revenues primarily consists of content amortization expense related to content that we develop, license from publishers, or acquire through acquisitions, web hosting fees, customer support fees, payment processing costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets, employee-related expenses, which includes salaries, benefits and share-based compensation expense, and other direct costs related to providing content or services. In addition, cost of revenues includes allocated information technology and facilities costs.

Research and Development Costs

Our research and development expenses consist of employee-related expenses, which includes salaries, benefits, and share-based compensation expense for employees on our product, engineering, and technical teams who are responsible for maintaining our website, developing new products, and improving existing products. Research and development costs also include technology costs to support our research and development, and outside services. We expense substantially all of our research and development expenses as they are incurred.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and consist primarily of online advertising and marketing promotional expenditures. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, advertising costs were approximately $57.4 million, $62.0 million and $45.1 million, respectively.
Share-based Compensation Expense

Share-based compensation expense for restricted stock units (RSUs), performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) with either a market-based condition or financial and strategic performance targets, and the employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) is accounted for under the fair value method based on the grant-date fair value of the award. Share-based compensation expense for RSUs and PSUs with financial and strategic performance targets is measured based on the closing fair market value of our common stock, PSUs with a market-based condition are estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model, and ESPP is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. We recognize share-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis for RSUs and ESPP and on a graded basis for PSUs. Vesting for all awards is subject to continued service over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. Vesting of PSUs with a market-based condition is also subject to the achievement of certain per share price of our common stock targets and vesting of PSUs with financial and strategic performance targets is also subject to our achievement of specified financial and strategic performance targets. RSUs and PSUs are converted into shares of our common stock upon vesting on a one-for-one basis. RSUs typically vest over three or four years, while PSUs with a market-based condition typically vest over a four-year period and PSUs with financial and strategic performance targets typically vest over a three-year period. Share-based compensation expense for PSUs with a market-based condition is recognized regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied whereas share-based compensation expense for PSUs with financial performance targets is recognized upon estimated or actual achievement of such targets. We assess the achievement of financial and strategic performance targets on a quarterly basis and adjust our share-based compensation expense as appropriate. These amounts are reduced by estimated forfeitures, which are estimated at the time of the grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes under an asset and liability method whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold, we recognize the tax benefit as the largest amount that is cumulative more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. Our policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

Net Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by adjusting net income (loss) for all related interest expense and gains and losses recognized during the period, net of tax, and giving effect to all potential shares of common stock, including stock options, PSUs, RSUs, and shares related to convertible senior notes, to the extent dilutive. This assumes that all stock options and dilutive convertible shares were exercised or converted and is computed by applying the treasury stock method for outstanding stock options, PSUs, and RSUs, and the if-converted method for outstanding convertible senior notes. Under the treasury stock method, options, PSUs, and RSUs are assumed to be exercised or vested at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later) and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Under the if-converted method, outstanding convertible senior notes are assumed to be converted into common stock at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later).

Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement

The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the local currency, and our reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currencies into U.S. Dollars for balance sheet amounts are based on the exchange rates as of the consolidated balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the period. Foreign currency translation gains or losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a component of stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets. Gains or losses resulting from the remeasurement of foreign currency transactions, which are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency, are included in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2021, the net gains from remeasurement of foreign currency transactions were not material. During the year ended December 31, 2022, net gains from remeasurement of foreign currency transactions were $3.7 million.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires disaggregated information about our effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid that meet a quantitative threshold. Early adoption is permitted, and the guidance will be applied prospectively with the option to apply retrospectively. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. We did not early adopt ASU 2023-09 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 enhances current interim and annual reportable segment disclosures and requires additional disclosures about significant segment expenses. Early adoption is permitted, and we are required to adopt the changes on a retrospective basis. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods beginning December 15, 2024. We did not early adopt ASU 2023-07 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

We did not adopt any accounting pronouncements during the year ended December 31, 2023 that had a material impact on our financial statements.
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Revenues
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenues Revenues
Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The majority of our revenues are recognized over time as services are performed, with certain revenues being recognized at a point in time.

The following table presents our total net revenues for the periods shown disaggregated for our Subscription Services and Skills and Other product lines (in thousands, except percentages):

 Years Ended December 31,Change in 2023Change in 2022
 202320222021$%$%
Subscription Services$640,520 $671,968 $616,817 $(31,448)(5)%$55,151 %
Skills and Other75,775 94,929 159,448 (19,154)(20)(64,519)(40)
Total net revenues$716,295 $766,897 $776,265 $(50,602)(7)$(9,368)(1)

During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we recognized $54.5 million, $33.9 million and $32.6 million, respectively, of revenues that were included in our deferred revenue balance at the beginning of each respective fiscal year. During the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, we recognized an immaterial amount of revenues from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we recognized a reduction of revenues of $4.9 million from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods, primarily related to our Skills offering. As of December 31, 2023, the closing balance of deferred contract costs was $6.0 million, and we recognized $15.8 million of deferred contract cost amortization during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Contract Balances

The following table presents our accounts receivable, net, contract assets, and deferred revenue balances (in thousands, except percentages):
 December 31,Change
 20232022$%
Accounts receivable, net$31,404 $23,515 $7,889 34 %
Contract assets8,598 11,946 (3,348)(28)
Deferred revenue55,336 56,273 (937)(2)

During the year ended December 31, 2023, our accounts receivable, net balance increased by $7.9 million, or 34%, primarily due to timing of billings and seasonality of our business. During the year ended December 31, 2023, our contract assets balance decreased by $3.3 million or 28%, primarily due to our Skills offering. During the year ended December 31, 2023, our deferred revenue balance decreased by $0.9 million, or 2%, primarily due to timing of bookings and seasonality of our business.
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Net Income (Loss) Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income (Loss) Per Share Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Basic
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$18,180 $266,638 $(1,458)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic
116,504 127,557 141,262 
Net income (loss) per share, basic
$0.16 $2.09 $(0.01)
Diluted
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$18,180 $266,638 $(1,458)
Convertible senior notes activity, net of tax(1)
(61,694)(65,444)— 
Net income (loss), diluted
$(43,514)$201,194 $(1,458)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic
116,504 127,557 141,262 
Shares related to stock plan activity— 968 — 
Shares related to convertible senior notes12,065 21,334 — 
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted
128,569 149,859 141,262 
Net income (loss) per share, diluted
$(0.34)$1.34 $(0.01)
(1) Primarily includes the gain on early extinguishment on our notes, net of tax. For further information, see Note 8, “Convertible Senior Notes.”
The following table presents potential weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding that were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because including them would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Shares related to stock plan activity8,442 3,556 2,545 
Shares related to convertible senior notes— — 23,300 
Total common stock equivalents8,442 3,556 25,845 
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present our cash and cash equivalents, and investments’ fair value level classification, adjusted cost, unrealized gain, unrealized loss and fair value as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

 December 31, 2023
 Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Cash$45,050 $— $— $45,050 
Money market fundsLevel 190,707 — — 90,707 
Total cash and cash equivalents$135,757 $— $— $135,757 
Short-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$69,548 $— $(170)$69,378 
U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 125,734 — (114)25,620 
Agency bonds
Level 2
99,505 — (246)99,259 
Total short-term investments$194,787 $— $(530)$194,257 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$191,467 $898 $(213)$192,152 
U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 157,287 165 (57)57,395 
Total long-term investments$248,754 $1,063 $(270)$249,547 

 December 31, 2022
 Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Cash$33,532 $— $— $33,532 
Money market fundsLevel 1440,145 — — 440,145 
Total cash and cash equivalents$473,677 $— $— $473,677 
Short-term investments:   
Commercial paperLevel 2$11,744 $— $(29)$11,715 
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2491,459 — (4,130)487,329 
U.S. treasury securities
Level 1
85,271 — (342)84,929 
Total short-term investments$588,474 $— $(4,501)$583,973 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$125,735 $158 $(909)$124,984 
U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 1$30,633 $122 $— $30,755 
Agency bondsLevel 260,635 — (141)60,494 
Total long-term investments$217,003 $280 $(1,050)$216,233 
As of December 31, 2023, we determined that the declines in the market value of our investment portfolio were not driven by credit related factors. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we did not recognize any losses on our investments due to credit related factors.

The following table presents the gross realized gain and loss related to our investments (in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Realized gain$346 $64 $84 
Realized loss(2,452)(9,739)(262)
Realized (loss)/gain on sale of investments$(2,106)$(9,675)$(178)

The following table presents our cash equivalents and investments' adjusted cost and fair value by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
 CostFair Value
Due within one year$194,787 $194,257 
Due after one year through three years248,754 249,547 
Investments not due at a single maturity date90,707 90,707 
Total$534,248 $534,511 

Investments not due at a single maturity date in the preceding table consisted of money market funds.

Strategic Investments

In May 2023, we entered into a $15.0 million commitment to invest in Sound Ventures AI Fund, L.P. (Sound Ventures), a limited partnership that invests in AI companies, for an approximate 6% ownership. We accounted for our investment under the equity method of accounting. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we funded $11.8 million of our investment commitment. As of December 31, 2023, we had an unfunded investment commitment of $3.2 million. On January 1, 2024, we sold our partnership interest in Sound Ventures, along with all rights, duties and obligations, including the obligation to fund the remaining balance of our capital commitment, for $15.5 million. The initial accounting for the sale is in process as of the issuance date of our financial statements and therefore we are unable to make any additional disclosures.

In July 2022, we completed an investment of $6.0 million in Knack Technologies, Inc. (Knack), a privately held U.S. based peer-to-peer tutoring platform for higher education institutions. We do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over Knack's operating and financial policies and have elected to account for our investment at cost as it does not have a readily determinable fair value.

We did not record any impairment charges on our strategic investments during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, as there were no significant identified events or changes in circumstances that would be considered an indicator for impairment. There were no observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investments of the same issuers during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

We report our financial instruments at fair value with the exception of the notes. The estimated fair value of the notes was determined based on the trading price of the notes as of the last day of trading for the period. We consider the fair value of the notes to be a Level 2 measurement due to the limited trading activity. The estimated fair value of the 2026 notes as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $202.9 million and $385.0 million, respectively. The estimated fair value of the 2025 notes as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $329.5 million and $640.5 million, respectively. For further information on the notes refer to Note 8, “Convertible Senior Notes.”
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Property and Equipment, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment, Net Property and Equipment, Net
The following table presents our property and equipment, net balances (in thousands):
December 31,
20232022
Content$346,749 $339,879 
Internal-use software and website development51,855 45,422 
Leasehold improvements10,857 10,860 
Furniture and fixtures4,607 4,952 
Computer and equipment3,496 3,321 
Property and equipment417,564 404,434 
Less accumulated depreciation and content amortization(234,491)(200,051)
Property and equipment, net$183,073 $204,383 

Depreciation and content amortization expense during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 was approximately $105.3 million, which included the $34.2 million accelerated depreciation discussed below, $64.1 million, and $49.6 million, respectively.

As part of the design and build of our new generative AI experience, in August 2023, we streamlined our product experiences. As a result, we elected to abandon certain content and software assets and accelerated depreciation over shortened useful lives for completed assets as well as impaired in-progress software assets prior to their completion. We also recognized other costs associated with abandoning these content and software assets. Additionally, we impaired our internships.com trade name and adjusted the carrying value to zero. The total content and related assets charge has been recorded during the year ended December 31, 2023.

The following table presents the consolidated statements of operations classification and total content and related assets charge (in thousands):
Classification
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Accelerated depreciation of content and software
Cost of revenues$34,195 
Impairment of in-progress software
Cost of revenues2,616 
Other costs
Cost of revenues1,431 
Total cost of revenues
38,242 
Impairment of indefinite-lived trade name
General and administrative3,600 
Total content and related assets charge$41,842 
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The following table presents our goodwill balances (in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
20232022
Beginning balance$615,093 $289,763 
Additions due to acquisition
— 367,376 
Foreign currency translation adjustment16,902 (42,907)
Measurement period adjustments related to prior acquisition
— 861 
Ending balance$631,995 $615,093 

Based on our evaluation of qualitative factors considered for our goodwill impairment test performed in 2023, we determined a quantitative assessment was necessary and concluded that the fair value of our single reporting unit exceeded the carrying value. As a result, we did not recognize a goodwill impairment charge during the year ended December 31, 2023. We have not recognized any goodwill impairment charges since our inception.
The following table presents our intangible assets balances as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands, except weighted-average amortization period):
 December 31, 2023
Weighted-Average Amortization
Period
(in months)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentNet Carrying Amount
Developed technologies80$106,703 $(55,651)$(3,757)$47,295 
Content libraries6012,230 (11,189)— 1,041 
Customer lists3534,190 (31,836)(1,298)1,056 
Trade and domain names5216,213 (12,817)(358)3,038 
Total intangible assets67$169,336 $(111,493)$(5,413)$52,430 
 
 December 31, 2022
 Weighted-Average Amortization
Period
(in months)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentNet
Carrying
Amount
Developed technologies80$106,703 $(44,410)$(5,751)$56,542 
Content libraries6012,230 (9,279)— 2,951 
Customer lists3534,190 (22,074)(1,318)10,798 
Trade and domain names5216,213 (11,225)(546)4,442 
Indefinite-lived trade name— 3,600 — — 3,600 
Total intangible assets67$172,936 $(86,988)$(7,615)$78,333 

During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, amortization expense related to our intangible assets totaled approximately $24.4 million, $25.9 million and $13.7 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized an impairment charge on our indefinite-lived intangible asset of $3.6 million. For further information, see “Note 6, Property and Equipment, Net.” We did not recognize any impairment charges on any of our other intangible assets during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

The following table presents the estimated future amortization expense related to our intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
2024$13,637 
202511,532 
202611,185 
20279,029 
20286,954 
Thereafter93 
Total$52,430 
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Convertible Senior Notes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Convertible Senior Notes Convertible Senior Notes
In August 2020, we issued $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due in 2026 (2026 notes). In March/April 2019, we issued $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.125% convertible senior notes due in 2025 (2025 notes, together with the 2026 notes, the notes). The aggregate principal amounts of both the 2026 notes and 2025 notes include $100 million from the initial purchasers fully exercising their option to purchase additional notes. The notes were issued in private placements to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The following table presents the total net proceeds from the notes (in thousands):
2026 Notes2025 Notes
Principal amount$1,000,000 $800,000 
Less initial purchasers’ discount(15,000)(18,998)
Less other issuance costs(904)(822)
Net proceeds$984,096 $780,180 

The notes are our senior, unsecured obligations and are governed by indenture agreements by and between us and Computershare Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association), as Trustee (the indentures). The 2026 notes bear no interest and will mature on September 1, 2026, unless repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. The 2025 notes bear interest of 0.125% per year which is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2019. The 2025 notes will mature on March 15, 2025, unless repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date.

Each $1,000 principal amount of the 2026 notes will initially be convertible into 9.2978 shares of our common stock. This is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $107.55 per share, which is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Each $1,000 principal amount of the 2025 notes will initially be convertible into 19.3956 shares of our common stock. This is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $51.56 per share, which is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances.

Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding June 1, 2026 for the 2026 notes and December 15, 2024 for the 2025 notes, the notes are convertible at the option of holders only upon satisfaction of the following circumstances:

during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on December 31, 2020 for the 2026 notes and June 30, 2019 for the 2025 notes, if the last reported sale price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the respective conversion price for the notes on each applicable trading day;
during the five-business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period (the measurement period) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;
if we call any or all of the notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or
upon the occurrence of certain specified corporate events described in the indentures.

On or after June 1, 2026 for the 2026 notes and December 15, 2024 for the 2025 notes until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the respective maturity dates, holders may convert their notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, the notes may be settled in shares of our common stock, cash or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election.

If we undergo a fundamental change, as defined in the indentures, prior to the respective maturity dates, subject to certain conditions, holders of the notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. In addition, if specific corporate events, described in the indentures, occur prior to the respective maturity dates, we will also increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert their notes in connection with such specified corporate events.

In August 2023, in connection with our securities repurchase program, we extinguished $169.7 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 notes in privately-negotiated transactions for a total consideration of $135.8 million, which was paid to the holders in cash. We also incurred approximately $0.4 million in fees resulting in a total reacquisition price of $136.2 million. The carrying amount of the extinguished notes was $168.3 million resulting in a $32.1 million gain on early extinguishment of debt. We elected to reacquire and not cancel the extinguished 2026 notes.

In May 2023, in connection with our securities repurchase program, we extinguished $85.8 million and $341.1 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 notes and 2025 notes, respectively, in privately-negotiated transactions for a total consideration of $368.6 million, which was paid to the holders in cash. We also incurred approximately $1.2 million in fees
resulting in a total reacquisition price of $369.8 million. The carrying amount of the extinguished notes was $423.5 million resulting in a $53.8 million gain on early extinguishment of debt. We elected to reacquire and not cancel the extinguished 2026 notes and the 2025 notes were canceled with the trustee. Additionally, we terminated 2025 notes capped call transactions underlying 6,615,161 shares of our common stock and received aggregate cash proceeds of $0.3 million.

As of December 31, 2023, we had 9,297,800 and 6,961,352 shares remaining underlying the 2026 notes and 2025 notes, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the conditions allowing holders of the 2026 notes and 2025 notes to convert were not met and therefore the 2026 notes and 2025 notes are not convertible. As of December 31, 2023, holders may convert the 2025 notes at any time within twelve months after the reporting date. As a result, we have classified the remaining net carrying amount of 2025 notes as a current liability.

The following table presents the net carrying amount of the notes (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
2026 Notes2025 Notes2026 Notes2025 Notes
Principal amount$244,479 $358,914 $500,000 $699,979 
Unamortized issuance costs(1,721)(1,835)(4,837)(6,549)
Net carrying amount$242,758 $357,079 $495,163 $693,430 
    
The following table presents the total interest expense recognized related to the notes (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
2026 notes:
Contractual interest expense
$— $— $— 
Amortization of issuance costs1,035 2,196 2,635 
Total 2026 notes interest expense$1,035 $2,196 $2,635 
2025 notes:
Contractual interest expense$621 $874 $896 
Amortization of issuance costs2,121 2,970 3,045 
Total 2025 notes interest expense$2,742 $3,844 $3,941 

Capped Call Transactions

Concurrently with the offering of the 2026 notes and 2025 notes, we used $103.4 million and $97.2 million, respectively, of the net proceeds to enter into privately negotiated capped call transactions which are expected to reduce or offset potential dilution to holders of our common stock upon conversion of the notes or offset the potential cash payments we would be required to make in excess of the principal amount of any converted notes. The capped call transactions automatically exercise upon conversion of the notes and as of December 31, 2023, cover 9,297,800 and 6,961,352 shares of our common stock for the 2026 notes and 2025 notes, respectively. These are intended to effectively increase the overall conversion price from $107.55 to $156.44 per share for the 2026 notes and $51.56 to $79.32 per share for the 2025 notes. The effective increase in conversion price as a result of the capped call transactions serves to reduce potential dilution to holders of our common stock and/or offset the cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of any converted notes. As these transactions meet certain accounting criteria, they are recorded in stockholders’ equity as a reduction of additional paid-in capital on our consolidated balance sheets and are not accounted for as derivatives. The fair value of the capped call instrument is not remeasured each reporting period. The cost of the capped call is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
Our primary operating lease commitments at December 31, 2023 are related to our corporate headquarters and offices in the United States and internationally. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had operating lease ROU assets of $25.1 million and $18.8 million, respectively, and operating lease liabilities of $24.9 million and $20.9 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, our weighted average remaining lease term was 3.9 years and 4.0 years, respectively, and our weighted average discount rate was 5.8% and 5.2%, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we extended our existing lease agreement related to our corporate headquarters in Santa Clara and reassessed lease terms related to office spaces internationally in India, resulting in the recording of $12.4 million of right of use assets in exchange for lease liabilities.

During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, operating lease expense, net of immaterial sublease income, was approximately $7.6 million, $7.3 million and $7.1 million, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, variable lease cost and short-term lease cost were immaterial.

The following table presents the aggregate future minimum lease payments and reconciliation to operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
2024$8,084 
20256,605 
20265,922 
20275,497 
20281,898 
Thereafter— 
Total future minimum lease payments28,006 
Less imputed interest(3,120)
Total operating lease liabilities$24,886 
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
We may from time to time be subject to certain legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights; employment claims; and general contract or other claims. We may also, from time to time, be subject to various legal or government claims, demands, disputes, investigations, or requests for information. Such matters may include, but not be limited to, claims, disputes, or investigations related to warranty, refund, breach of contract, employment, intellectual property, government regulation, or compliance or other matters.

On March 1, 2023, Plaintiff Shiva Stein, derivatively on behalf of Chegg, filed a stockholder derivative complaint in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 2023-0244-NAC) asserting breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and waste of corporate asset claims against members of Chegg’s Board and certain Chegg officers. The matter is stayed. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On February 14, 2023, Plaintiff Brian Stansell, individually and on behalf of other similarly situated stockholders of Chegg, filed a putative class action complaint in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 2023-0180) on behalf of all Chegg stockholders who were eligible to vote at Chegg's 2022 Annual Stockholders' Meeting, asserting breach of fiduciary duty claims against the members of Chegg's Board. The Company has filed a motion to dismiss the case, which is pending before the Court. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On December 22, 2022, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMC) asserted a demand for repayment by the Company of certain investment proceeds received by the Company in its capacity as an investor in TAPD, Inc. (more commonly known as “Frank”). JPMC seeks such repayment pursuant to certain provisions in the existing Support Agreement between JPMC and the Company that was entered into in connection with JPMC's acquisition of Frank. JPMC has alleged fraud on the part of certain former Frank executives regarding the quantity and quality of its customer accounts. The Company is not at fault, however is pursuing a settlement agreement with JPMC. As of December 31, 2023, we believe a loss is probable and reasonably estimable, and we have recognized an estimated loss contingency accrual of $7.0 million within general and administrative expense on our consolidated statements of operations during the year ended December 31, 2023.

On November 9, 2022, Plaintiff Joshua Keller, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a putative class action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 22-cv-06986) on behalf of individuals whose data was allegedly impacted by past data breaches. On August 15, 2023, the Company received an order granting its motion to compel arbitration, and the case will be stayed and administratively closed pending the conclusion of arbitration.
On March 30, 2022, Joseph Robinson, derivatively on behalf of Chegg, filed a shareholder derivative complaint against Chegg and certain of its current and former directors and officers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging violations of securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties. On February 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint. This matter has been consolidated with Choi, below, and both matters are stayed. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On January 12, 2022, Rak Joon Choi, derivatively on behalf of Chegg, filed a shareholder derivative complaint against Chegg and certain of its current and former directors and officers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging violations of securities laws, breaches of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, and waste of corporate assets. On February 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint. This matter has been consolidated with Robinson, above, and both matters are stayed. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On December 22, 2021, Steven Leventhal, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a purported securities fraud class action on behalf of all purchasers of Chegg common stock between May 5, 2020 and November 1, 2021, inclusive, against Chegg and certain of its current and former officers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 5:21-cv-09953), alleging that Chegg and several of its officers made materially false and misleading statements in violation of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On September 7, 2022, KBC Asset Management and The Pompano Beach Police & Firefighters Retirement System were appointed as lead plaintiff in the case. On December 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed his Amended Complaint and seeks unspecified compensatory damages, costs, and expenses, including counsel and expert fees. The Company has filed a motion to dismiss the case, which is pending before the Court. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On September 13, 2021, Pearson Education, Inc. (Pearson) filed a complaint captioned Pearson Education, Inc. v. Chegg, Inc. (Pearson Complaint) in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against the Company (Case 2:21-cv-16866), alleging infringement of Pearson’s registered copyrights and exclusive rights under copyright in violation of the United States Copyright Act. Pearson is seeking injunctive relief, monetary damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees. The Company filed its answer to the Pearson Complaint on November 19, 2021. Pearson’s June 29, 2022 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint seeking to add Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning as a plaintiff was denied. Pearson filed an Amended Complaint on May 10, 2023, and the Company filed an amended answer on June 7, 2023. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On June 18, 2020, we received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding certain alleged deceptive or unfair acts or practices related to consumer privacy and/or data security. On October 31, 2022, the FTC published the parties’ agreed-upon consent order regarding Chegg’s privacy and data security practices. On January 27, 2023, the FTC finalized its order ("Final Order") requiring Chegg to implement a comprehensive information security program, limit the data the Company can collect and retain, offer users multi factor authentication to secure their accounts, and allow users to request access to and delete their data. No monetary penalties or fines were included in the Final Order.

Aside from the loss contingency accrual recorded related to the Frank matter, we have not recorded any contingent liabilities related to the above matters as we do not believe that a loss is probable and reasonably estimable in these matters. We are not aware of any other pending legal matters or claims, individually or in the aggregate, which are expected to have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, our analysis of whether a claim will proceed to litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, nor can the results of litigation be predicted with certainty. Nevertheless, defending any of these actions, regardless of the outcome, may be costly, time consuming, distract management personnel and have a negative effect on our business. An adverse outcome in any of these actions, including a judgment or settlement, may cause a material adverse effect on our future business, operating results or financial condition.
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Guarantees and Indemnifications
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Guarantees And Indemnifications [Abstract]  
Guarantees and Indemnifications Guarantees and Indemnifications
We have agreed to indemnify our directors and officers for certain events or occurrences, subject to certain limits, while such persons are or were serving at our request in such capacity. We may terminate the indemnification agreements with these persons upon termination of employment, but termination will not affect claims for indemnification related to events occurring prior to the effective date of termination. We have a directors’ and officers’ insurance policy that covers our potential exposure up to the limits of our insurance coverage. In addition, we also have other indemnification agreements with various vendors against certain claims, liabilities, losses, and damages. The maximum amount of potential future indemnification is unlimited.
We believe the fair value of these indemnification agreements is immaterial. We have not recorded any liabilities for these agreements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
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Common Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Common Stock Common Stock
We are authorized to issue 400 million shares of our common stock, with a par value per share of $0.001. The following table presents the shares of our common stock we have reserved for future issuance as of December 31, 2023:
December 31, 2023
Outstanding stock options232,327 
Outstanding RSUs and PSUs10,065,783 
Shares available for grant under the 2023 Equity Inducement Plan1,756,098 
Shares available for grant under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan11,877,920 
Shares available for issuance under the Amended and Restated 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan3,866,559 
Total common shares reserved for future issuance27,798,687 

Stock Plans

2023 Equity Inducement Plan

On October 11, 2023, our Board of Directors approved and adopted our 2023 Equity Inducement Plan (the “2023 EINP”). On the effective date of the 2023 EINP, 2,000,000 shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance and as of December 31, 2023, there were 1,756,098 shares of common stock available for future issuance. The 2023 EINP permits the granting of non-qualified stock options and restricted stock unit awards. The 2023 EINP terminates on the later of (i) October 11, 2033 or (ii) ten years from the last date that additional shares are added to the EINP by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors.

2023 Equity Incentive Plan

On April 7, 2023, our Board of Directors adopted our 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 EIP”), which was subsequently approved by our stockholders and became effective on June 7, 2023, replacing our 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”). On the effective date of the 2023 EIP, 12,000,000 shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance. On June 6, 2023, the date on which the 2013 Plan expired, all remaining shares available for grant under the 2013 Plan were cancelled, and we will not make any additional grants under the 2013 Plan. In addition, any shares subject to awards, including shares subject to awards granted under the 2013 Plan that were outstanding on June 7, 2023, that are cancelled, forfeited, repurchased, expire by their terms without shares being issued, are used to pay the exercise price of an option or stock appreciation right or withheld to satisfy the tax withholding obligations related to any award, will be returned to the pool of shares available for grant and issuance under the 2023 EIP. As of December 31, 2023, there were 11,877,920 shares available for grant under the 2023 EIP. The 2023 EIP permits the granting of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, RSUs, restricted stock awards, stock bonus awards, stock appreciation rights and performance awards. The 2023 EIP terminates on April 7, 2033.

Amended and Restated 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

On April 7, 2023, our Board of Directors adopted our Amended and Restated 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “A&R ESPP”), which was subsequently approved by our stockholders and became effective on June 7, 2023. The A&R ESPP permits eligible employees to purchase shares of our common stock by accumulating funds through periodic payroll deductions. The A&R ESPP is intended to qualify as an "employee stock purchase plan" under Section 423 of the Code. Under the A&R ESPP, eligible employees will be granted an option to purchase shares of our common stock at a 15% discount to the lesser of the fair market value of our common stock on (i) the first trading day of the applicable offering period or (ii) the last day of each purchase period in the applicable offering period. The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors shall determine the duration and commencement date of each offering period, provided that an offering period shall in no event be longer than twenty-seven (27) months, except as otherwise provided by an applicable sub-plan. Upon approval of the A&R ESPP, the available share pool under our existing 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan was reduced, and we have reserved 4,000,000 shares of our common stock under the A&R ESPP. As of December 31, 2023, there were 3,866,559 shares of common stock available for future issuance under the A&R ESPP.
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Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity
Share Repurchases

In November 2023 and February 2023, we entered into accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreements with financial institutions. Upon execution, we paid a fixed amount of $150.0 million for each ASR and received an initial delivery of shares of our common stock that represented 80 percent of the fixed amount for each ASR. We accounted for each ASR as two separate transactions, a repurchase of our common stock and an equity-linked contract indexed to our common stock that met certain accounting criteria for classification in stockholders' equity. Each ASR, along with $3.2 million in associated costs, primarily consisting of an estimated 1% excise tax, was recorded as a reduction to additional paid in capital on our consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. The November 2023 ASR did not settle during 2023. The February 2023 ASR settled, and we were not required to make any additional cash payments or delivery of common stock to the financial institution upon settlement. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we received a total of 23,072,822 shares of our common stock under the ASR transactions, which were retired immediately.

In June 2023, we repurchased 3,433,157 shares of our common stock in open market transactions for $34.5 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, we received a total of 12,709,278 shares of our common stock from prior ASR and open market transactions, which were retired immediately.

Securities Repurchase Program

In August 2023, our Board of Directors approved a $200.0 million increase to our existing securities repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $2.2 billion of our common stock and/or convertible notes, through open market purchases, block trades, and/or privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans, in compliance with applicable securities laws and other legal requirements. The timing, volume, and nature of the repurchases will be determined by management based on the capital needs of the business, market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. As of December 31, 2023, we had $3.7 million remaining under the securities repurchase program, which has no expiration date and will continue until otherwise suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason by our board of directors.

Share-based Compensation Expense

The following table presents total share-based compensation expense recorded (in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Cost of revenues$2,256 $2,484 $1,621 
Research and development44,103 41,335 37,131 
Sales and marketing9,524 13,857 13,887 
General and administrative77,619 75,780 56,207 
Total share-based compensation expense$133,502 $133,456 $108,846 

During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we capitalized share-based compensation expense of $3.3 million, $5.3 million, and $2.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, we had a total of approximately $141.3 million of unrecognized share-based compensation expense, related to unvested RSUs and PSUs, that is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of 1.8 years.

PSU Grants with Financial and Strategic Performance Targets

In March 2023, 2022, and 2021, we granted PSUs to certain of our key executives. The PSUs entitle the executives to receive a certain number of shares of our common stock based on our satisfaction of certain financial and strategic performance targets during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Based on the achievement of the performance conditions for the March 2023, 2022 and 2021 PSUs, the final settlement partially met the target threshold, based on a specified objective formula approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The March 2023 PSUs vest over either a one-year or three-year period, with initial vesting occurring one year after the grant date. The March 2022 and March 2021 PSUs vest over a three-year period, with the initial vesting occurring one year after the grant date. During the years ended
December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the number of shares underlying the March 2023, March 2022, and March 2021 PSUs totaled 565,341, 614,177, and 278,644, respectively, and each had a grant date fair value per share of $15.89, $35.82, and $99.05, respectively.

2021 PSU Grants with Market-Based Conditions

In March 2021, we granted PSUs with market-based conditions to certain of our key employees. The number of shares of our common stock that may be issued to settle these PSUs range from 50% at the threshold level to 150% at the maximum level of the 100% target level of the award depending on the maximum average market value of the per share price of our common stock, for a period of 60 consecutive trading days, over a three-year performance period ending on the third anniversary of the date of grant. No payout will be made for performance below the 50% threshold level. The market value of the per share price of our common stock must reach $123.81, $148.58, or $173.34 at the threshold, target, or maximum levels, respectively, for achievement of the award, which could result in issuance of 244,086, 488,173, or 732,260 shares of our common stock at each respective payout level. These PSUs vest over a four-year period, subject to continued service over the requisite period, with the initial vesting of 50% of the award occurring in March 2024. The number of PSUs granted totaled 732,260 shares, which represents the maximum number of shares, and had a grant date fair value of $68.55 per share, determined under the Monte Carlo simulation approach described further below. As of December 31, 2023, the market-based conditions have not been met.

Fair Value of PSUs with Market-Based Conditions

We estimate the fair value of the PSUs using a Monte Carlo simulation approach, which utilizes the fair value of our common stock based on an active market and requires input on the following subjective assumptions:

Expected Term. The expected term for the awards is the performance period of three years.

Expected Volatility. The expected volatility is based on the historical average volatility of our stock price over the expected term.

Expected Dividends. The dividend assumption is based on our historical experience. To date we have not paid any dividends on our common stock.

Risk-Free Interest Rate. The risk-free interest rate used in the valuation method is the implied yield on the U.S. treasury zero-coupon issues, with a remaining term equal to the expected term.

The following table presents the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the awards:

Expected term (years)3.00
Expected volatility49.04 %
Expected dividends— %
Risk-free interest rate0.27 %

RSUs and PSUs Activity
 RSUs and PSUs Outstanding
 Number of RSUs and PSUs OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 20229,155,680 $36.03 
Granted6,283,841 14.58 
Released(3,637,801)35.32 
Forfeited(1,735,937)31.79 
Balance at December 31, 202310,065,783 $23.63 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of RSUs and PSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $14.58, $27.68, and $47.95, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs and PSUs vested as of the vesting dates during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $45.3 million, $74.2 million, and $232.0 million, respectively.
Fair Value of ESPP

Under the ESPP, rights to purchase shares are granted during the second and fourth quarter of each year. We estimate the fair value of each right to purchase shares using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model, which utilizes the fair value of our common stock based on active market and requires input on the following subjective assumptions:

Expected Term. The expected term for rights to purchase shares is six months.

Expected Volatility. The expected volatility is based on the average volatility of our stock price over the expected term.

Expected Dividends. The dividend assumption is based on our historical experience. To date we have not paid any dividends on our common stock.

Risk-Free Interest Rate. The risk-free interest rate used in the valuation method is the implied yield on the United States treasury zero-coupon issues, with a remaining term equal to the expected term.

The following table presents the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of rights granted under the ESPP:
 Years Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Expected term (years)0.500.500.50
Expected volatility
55.79%-109.39%
70.37%-78.74%
47.02%-99.96%
Dividend yield0.00%0.00 %0.00 %
Risk-free interest rate
5.24%-5.41%
1.54%-4.54%
0.04%-0.07%
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share$3.62 $8.71 $14.70 

ESPP Activity

There were 454,533, 382,392 and 167,890 shares purchased during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, at an average price per share of $8.10, $15.61 and $40.35, respectively, with cash proceeds from the issuance of shares of $3.7 million, $6.0 million and $6.8 million, respectively. Share-based compensation expense related to ESPP was $2.5 million, $3.1 million, and $3.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Stock Option Activity
 
Stock Options Outstanding
 
Number of Stock Options Outstanding
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per ShareWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in YearsAggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance at December 31, 2022326,258 $7.02 2.15$5,954,714 
Exercised(72,049) 
Forfeited(21,882) 
Balance at December 31, 2023232,327 $6.02 1.81$1,240,014 

We did not grant any stock options during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, was approximately $0.2 million, $1.3 million and $10.7 million, respectively.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
We recorded a provision for income taxes of $32.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, a benefit from income taxes of $162.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2022 and a provision for income taxes of $7.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2021. The provision for income taxes during the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to federal and state income taxes in the United States largely driven by a shortfall associated with equity
compensation. The benefit from income taxes during the year ended December 31, 2022 was primarily due to the release of the valuation allowance on certain U.S. and state deferred tax assets. The provision for income taxes during the year ended December 31, 2021 was primarily due to state and foreign income tax expenses and the withholding taxes related to the sale of our strategic equity investment.

The following table presents our (provision for) benefit from income taxes (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Current income taxes:
Federal$(2,460)$(113)$— 
State(3,064)(2,172)(852)
Foreign(33)(3,702)(7,449)
Total current provision for income taxes(5,557)(5,987)(8,301)
Deferred income taxes:
Federal(26,210)147,236 (250)
State(1,634)19,995 (218)
Foreign1,269 1,448 1,572 
Total deferred benefit from income taxes(26,575)168,679 1,104 
Total (provision for) benefit from income taxes$(32,132)$162,692 $(7,197)

The following table presents our income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$61,152 $123,269 $(6,256)
Foreign(10,840)(19,323)11,995 
Total income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes$50,312 $103,946 $5,739 

The following table presents the differences between our (provision for) benefit from income taxes as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and the income tax expense computed at the federal statutory rate as a percentage of income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes (in percentages):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Income tax at U.S. statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State, net of federal benefit11.6 1.6 (232)
Taxes on foreign earnings0.7 (1.1)35.5 
Share-based compensation39.3 15.3 (209.0)
Non-deductible expenses(2.5)1.6 1.5 
Tax credits0.8 (0.7)(28.3)
Change in valuation allowance4.2 (210.5)2,954.3 
Settlement of Unrecognized Tax Benefits(8.0)0.0 0.0 
Foreign-Derived Intangible Income(5.2)0.0 0.0 
Other2.0 1.3 0.5 
Convertible senior notes0.0 15.0 (2,435.3)
Acquisition related0.0 0.0 17.2 
Total63.9 %(156.5)%125.4 %
The following table presents a summary of our deferred tax assets (in thousands):
December 31,
20232022
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses and reserves$10,442 $7,990 
Share-based compensation11,200 10,078 
Net operating loss and credits carryforwards92,302 147,465 
Convertible senior notes5,566 16,648 
Research and experimental expenditures capitalization69,362 37,719 
Other items6,133 6,777 
Gross deferred tax assets195,005 226,677 
Valuation allowance(40,162)(36,122)
Total deferred tax assets$154,843 $190,555 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment, textbooks and intangibles assets$(2,621)$(14,766)
Other(13,134)(10,070)
Total deferred tax liabilities$(15,755)$(24,836)
Net deferred tax asset (liability)$139,088 $165,719 

As of December 31, 2023, we have determined our earnings in India are not permanently reinvested. As such, a tax liability of $2.8 million has been accrued for taxes that would be incurred upon repatriation of such earnings. The determination of the future tax consequences of the remittance of these earnings is not practicable. For our remaining foreign subsidiaries, to the extent we can repatriate cash with no significant tax cost, we have determined those earnings are not permanently reinvested. All other earnings have been determined to be permanently reinvested.

Realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent upon future taxable income, the amount and timing of which are uncertain. The valuation allowance increased by approximately $4.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 and decreased by approximately $202.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2022. Previously, we maintained a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets until we expected that it would be more-likely-than not that they would be realized. The release of the valuation allowance in 2022 is the result of our expectation that our domestic operations will continue to be profitable and is based on a detailed evaluation of all available evidence. The principal indicator leading to the release is the recent cumulative earnings of U.S. and certain state jurisdictions and the forecasted earnings in these jurisdictions. We continue to maintain a valuation allowance against our California deferred tax assets and our anticipated capital loss temporary differences. We will continue to quarterly assess the need for such valuation allowance.

As of December 31, 2023, we had net operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $169 million and $218 million, respectively, which will begin to expire in years beginning 2030 and 2024, respectively. We also had net operating loss carryforwards for United Kingdom income tax purposes of approximately $109 million, which do not expire.

As of December 31, 2023, we had tax credit carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $13.9 million and $17.0 million, respectively. The federal credits expire in various years beginning in 2038. The state credits do not expire.

Utilization of our net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards may be subject to substantial annual limitations due to ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (IRC), and similar state provisions. Such annual limitations could result in the expiration of the net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards before utilization.

We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we recognized a decrease of $0.3 million and an increase of $26 thousand and
$0.1 million of interest and penalties, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, there are no accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. As of December 31, 2022, accrued interest and penalties were approximately $0.3 million.

We file tax returns in U.S. federal, state, and certain foreign jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations. Due to net operating loss and credit carryforwards, all of the tax years since inception through tax year 2023 remain subject to examination by the U.S. federal and some state authorities. Foreign jurisdictions remain subject to examination up to approximately seven years from the filing date, depending on the jurisdiction. United Kingdom income tax remains subject to examination by the HM Revenue & Custom for certain tax years due to net operating loss and credits carryforwards.

The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest and penalties (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Beginning balance$16,953 $16,805 $14,654 
Increase in tax positions for prior years— 333 305 
Decrease in tax positions for prior years(131)(876)(952)
Decrease in tax positions for prior year settlement(4,703)(386)(22)
Decrease in tax positions for prior years due to statutes lapsing— — (426)
Increase in tax positions for current year281 1,520 3,309 
Change due to translation of foreign currencies— (443)(63)
Ending balance$12,400 $16,953 $16,805 

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, that would affect the effective tax rate is $6.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. One or more of these unrecognized tax benefits could be subject to a valuation allowance if, and when recognized in a future period, which could impact the timing of any related effective tax rate benefit.
The actual amount of any taxes due could vary significantly depending on the ultimate timing and nature of any settlement. We believe that the amount by which the unrecognized tax benefits may increase or decrease within the next 12 months is not estimable.
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Restructuring Charges
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges
In June 2023, we announced a reduction in workforce to better position us to execute against our AI strategy and to create long-term, sustainable value for students and investors. This resulted in a management approved restructuring plan that impacted approximately 90 employees primarily in the United States. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded restructuring charges of $5.7 million related to one-time employee termination benefits, classified on our consolidated statements of operations based on the employees' job function, and made payments of $5.2 million. As of December 31, 2023 the $0.5 million liability is included within accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. The total cost of the restructuring plan of $5.7 million has been recorded and we expect it to be substantially completed by the end of the first quarter 2024. We expect cost savings from the restructuring plan to be reinvested in future growth opportunities.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations Details
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Consolidated Statements of Operations Details Consolidated Statements of Operations Details
The following table presents our other income (expense), net (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Gain/(loss) on early extinguishment of debt(1)
$85,926 $93,519 $(78,152)
Interest income37,411 12,431 6,700 
Realized loss on sale of investments(2)
(2,106)(9,675)(178)
Foreign currency impact on purchase consideration
— 4,628 — 
Loss on change in fair value of derivative instruments, net
— — (7,148)
Gain on sale of strategic equity investments
— — 12,496 
Other579 126 810 
Total other income (expense), net$121,810 $101,029 $(65,472)
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(1) For further information, see Note 8, “Convertible Senior Notes.”
(2) For further information, see Note 5, “Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements.”
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Employee Benefit Plan
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plan Employee Benefit Plan
We sponsor a 401(k) savings plan for eligible employees and their beneficiaries. Contributions by us are discretionary and participants may contribute, on a pretax basis, a percentage of their annual compensation, not to exceed a maximum contribution amount pursuant to Section 401(k) of the IRC. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, matching contributions totaled approximately $4.9 million, $4.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively.
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Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
Our chief operating decision-maker is our Chief Executive Officer who makes resource allocation decisions and reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, we have determined that we have a single operating and reportable segment and operating unit structure.

Product Information

We derive our revenues from our Subscription Services and Skills and Other product lines. Our Subscription Services include Chegg Study Pack, Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math, and Busuu. Our Skills and Other product line includes revenues from Skills, advertising services, print textbooks and eTextbooks.

The following table presents our total net revenues for the periods shown for our Subscription Services and Skills and Other product lines (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Subscription Services$640,520 $671,968 $616,817 
Skills and Other75,775 94,929 159,448 
Total net revenues$716,295 $766,897 $776,265 
The following table presents our total net revenues by geographic area (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$616,359 $651,469 $690,013 
International99,936 115,428 86,252 
Total net revenues$716,295 $766,897 $776,265 
The following table presents our long-lived assets by geographic area of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
United States$186,142 
International22,060 
Total long-lived assets
$208,202 

As of December 31, 2022, substantially all of our long-lived assets were located in the United States.
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
 
Balance at Beginning of Year
Provision for Bad DebtsNet Write-offs
Balance at End of Year
Accounts receivable allowance    
2023$394 $58 $(76)$376 
2022153 387 (146)394 
2021153 57 (57)153 
 Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
 
Balance at Beginning of Year
Provision for RefundsRefunds Issued
Balance at End of Year
Refund reserve    
2023$1,499 $9,724 $(9,685)$1,538 
20221,392 21,129 (21,022)1,499 
20211,515 58,553 (58,676)1,392 
All other financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or the information is included in the Registrant’s consolidated financial statements or related notes.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net loss $ 18,180 $ 266,638 $ (1,458)
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements; and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments are used for, but not limited to: revenue recognition, share-based compensation expense including grant-date fair value of PSUs with a market-based condition and estimated forfeitures, accounting for income taxes, useful lives assigned to long-lived assets for depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, the valuation of acquired intangible assets, and internal-use software and website development costs. We base our estimates on historical experience, knowledge of current business conditions, and various other factors we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates are based on management’s knowledge about current events and expectations about actions we may undertake in the future. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and such differences could be material to our financial position and results of operations.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Chegg and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity date of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and money market funds at financial institutions, and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. We classify certain restricted cash balances within other current assets and other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets based upon the term of the remaining restrictions.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements

We account for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. We have established a fair value hierarchy used to determine the fair value of our financial instruments as follows:

Level 1—Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.
Level 3—Inputs are unobservable inputs based on our own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value; the inputs require significant management judgment or estimation.

A financial instrument’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
Investments
Investments

We hold investments in corporate debt securities, U.S. treasury securities and agency bonds. We classify our investments as available-for-sale that are either short or long-term based on the remaining contractual maturity of the investment. Our investments are carried at estimated fair value with any unrealized gains and losses, unrelated to credit loss factors, net of taxes, included in other comprehensive income (loss) on our consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. Unrealized losses related to credit loss factors are recorded through an allowance for credit losses in other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of operations, rather than as a reduction to other comprehensive income (loss), when a decline in fair value has resulted from a credit loss. When evaluating whether an investment's unrealized losses are related to credit factors, we review factors such as the extent to which fair value is below its cost basis, any changes to the credit rating of the security, adverse conditions specifically related to the security, changes in market interest rates and our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell, before recovery of cost basis. We invest in highly rated securities with a weighted average maturity of eighteen months or less. In addition, our investment policy limits the amount of our credit exposure to any one issuer or industry sector and requires investments to be investment grade, with the primary objective of preserving capital and maintaining liquidity. Fair values were determined for each individual security in the investment portfolio. We determine realized gains or losses on the sale of investments on a specific identification method and record such gains or losses as other income (expense), net.

The estimated fair value of our investments are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 inputs) or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2 inputs) in determining fair value. Other than our money market funds and U.S. treasury securities, we classify our fixed income available-for-sale investments as having Level 2 inputs. The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of our investments having Level 2 inputs were derived from non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data or quoted market prices for similar instruments. We do not hold any investments valued with a Level 3 input.
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and are non-interest bearing. We generally grant uncollateralized credit terms to our customers, which include partners and advertising customers.

We maintain an allowance to account for potentially uncollectible receivables. We assess the creditworthiness of our customers based on multiple sources of information and analyze such factors as our historical bad debt experience, industry and geographic concentrations of credit risk, economic trends, and customer payment history. This assessment requires significant judgment. Because of this assessment, we maintain an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the inability of certain customers to make all of their required payments. In making this estimate, we analyze historical payment performance and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable are written off as a decrease to the allowance when all collection efforts have been exhausted and an account is deemed uncollectible.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments in highly liquid instruments in accordance with our investment policy. We place the majority of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash with financial institutions in the United States that we believe to be of high credit quality, and accordingly minimal credit risk exists with respect to these instruments. Certain of our cash balances held with a financial institution are in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits. Our investment portfolio consists of investments diversified among security types, industries and issuers. Our investments were held and managed by recognized financial institutions that followed our investment policy with the main objective of preserving capital,
generating a competitive return, and maintaining liquidity.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivables exist to the full extent of amounts presented in the financial statements.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and content amortization. Depreciation and content amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:
We capitalize all costs associated with the development or acquisition of content that is utilized in our products and services. Content amortization is classified within cost of revenues on our consolidated statements of operations.

We capitalize certain costs associated with software developed or obtained for internal use and website and application development. We capitalize costs when preliminary development efforts are successfully completed, management has authorized and committed project funding and it is probable that the project will be completed, and the software will be used as intended. Costs incurred prior to meeting these criteria, together with costs incurred for training and maintenance, are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred for enhancements that are expected to result in additional material functionality are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the upgrades. Depreciation expense is classified within cost of revenues or operating expenses categories on our consolidated statements of operations.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and content amortization are removed from their respective accounts, and any gain or loss on such sale or disposal is reflected in (loss) income from operations.
Business Combinations
Business Combinations

We allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and intangible assets acquired through a business combination based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired users, acquired technology, and trade names from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable, and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, which is not to exceed one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset
Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of purchase consideration paid over the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Our indefinite-lived intangible asset represented the internships.com trade name. These assets are not amortized but rather tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if certain events or indicators of impairment occur between annual impairment tests. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. In our qualitative assessment, we consider factors including economic conditions, industry and market conditions and developments, overall financial performance and other relevant entity-specific events. If our qualitative assessment concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying amount, a quantitative assessment of impairment is performed. In the quantitative test, we compare fair value, estimated utilizing both the income approach, based on present value techniques, and the market approach, based on the guideline transaction method and guideline public company method, to the carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.
Acquired Intangible Assets, and Other Long-Lived Assets
Acquired Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets
Acquired intangible assets with finite useful lives, which include developed technology, content library, customer lists, and trade and domain names, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. We assess the impairment of acquired intangible assets and other long-lived assets at least annually, or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.
Leases
Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right of use (ROU) assets and operating lease liabilities within current liabilities and long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. Our leases do not provide an implicit rate and therefore we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future minimum lease payments. Our incremental borrowing rate is estimated based on the estimated rate incurred to borrow, on a collateralized basis over a similar term as our leases, an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options. We do not record leases on our consolidated balance sheet with a term of one year or less. We do not separate lease and non-lease components but rather account for each separate component as a single lease component for all underlying classes of assets. Some of our leases include payments that are dependent on an index, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and our minimum lease payments include payments based on the index at inception with any future changes in such indices recognized as an expense in the period of change. Where leases contain escalation clauses, rent abatement, or concessions, such as rent holidays and landlord or tenant incentives or allowances, we apply them in the determination of straight-line operating lease cost over the lease term. ROU assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Strategic Investments
Strategic Investments

Investments in partnerships where we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and adjusted for our share of the investees' earnings or losses, based on our percentage ownership, recognized on a one-quarter lag basis within other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of operations.

Investments in entities where we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence and which do not have readily determinable fair values are accounted for at cost, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer, if any.
Strategic investments are included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. We assess our strategic investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that they may be impaired. The factors we consider in our evaluation include, but are not limited to, a significant deterioration in the earnings performance or business prospects of the investee or factors that raise significant concerns about the investee’s ability to continue as a going concern, such as negative cash flows from operations or working capital deficiencies.
Convertible Senior Notes, net
Convertible Senior Notes, net

In August 2020, we issued $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due in 2026 (2026 notes). In March/April 2019, we issued $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.125% convertible senior notes due in 2025 (2025 notes, together with the 2026 notes, the notes). The aggregate principal amounts of both the 2026 notes and 2025 notes include $100 million from the initial purchasers fully exercising their option to purchase additional notes. The notes, including the embedded conversion features, are accounted for under the traditional convertible debt accounting model entirely as a liability net of unamortized issuance costs. The carrying amount of the liability is classified as a current liability if we have committed to settle with current assets or the holders have the option to convert the notes at any time within twelve months after the reporting date; otherwise, we classify it as a long-term liability as we retain the election to settle conversion requests in shares of our common stock. The embedded conversion features are not remeasured as long as they do not meet the separation requirement of a derivative; otherwise, they are classified as derivative instruments and recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of any derivative instruments related to the notes are determined utilizing Level 2 inputs. Issuance costs are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest rate method, to interest expense over the term of the notes. In accounting for conversions of the notes, the carrying amount of the converted notes is reduced by the total consideration paid or issued for the respective converted notes and the difference is recorded to additional paid-in capital on our consolidated balance sheets. In accounting for extinguishments of the notes, the reacquisition price of the extinguished notes is compared to the carrying amount of the respective extinguished notes and a gain or loss is recorded in other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of operations.
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue

We recognize revenues when the control of goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:

Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer
Identification of the performance obligations in the contract
Determination of the transaction price
Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation

Revenues are presented net of sales tax collected from customers to be remitted to governmental authorities and net of allowances for estimated and actual refunds, which are based on historical data. Revenues from our Chegg Study Pack, Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math, and Busuu offerings are primarily recognized ratably over the monthly subscription period. Revenues from Chegg Skills are recognized over the delivery period, adjusted for an estimate of non-redemption. Revenues from advertising services are recognized upon fulfillment. Revenues from print textbooks and eTextbooks are recognized immediately.

Some of our customer arrangements include multiple performance obligations. We have determined these performance obligations qualify as distinct performance obligations, as the customer can benefit from the service on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer, and our promise to transfer the service is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. For these arrangements that contain multiple performance obligations, we allocate the transaction price based on the relative standalone selling price (SSP) method by comparing the SSP of each distinct performance obligation to the total value of the contract. We determine the SSP based on our historical pricing and discounting practices for the distinct performance obligation when sold separately. If the SSP is not directly observable, we estimate the SSP by considering information such as market conditions, and information about the customer. Additionally, we limit the amount of revenues recognized for delivered promises to the amount that is not contingent on future delivery of services or other future performance obligations.

Some of our customer arrangements may include an amount of variable consideration in addition to a fixed revenue share that we earn. This variable consideration can either increase or decrease the total transaction price depending on the nature of the variable consideration. We estimate the amount of variable consideration that we will earn at the inception of the contract, adjusted during each period, and include an estimated amount each period.

For sales of third-party products, we evaluate whether we are acting as a principal or an agent. Where our role in a transaction is that of principal, revenues are recognized on a gross basis. This requires revenue to comprise the gross value of the transaction billed to the customer, after trade discounts, with any related expenditure charged as a cost of revenues. Where
our role in a transaction is that of an agent, revenues are recognized on a net basis with revenues representing the margin earned. Our determination is based on our evaluation of whether we control the specified goods or services prior to transferring them to the customer. When deciding the most appropriate basis for presenting revenues or costs of revenues, both the legal form and substance of the agreement between us and our business partners are reviewed to determine each party’s respective role in the transaction. We have concluded that we control our Subscription Services and therefore we recognize revenues and cost of revenues on a gross basis. For print textbooks and eTextbooks, we have concluded that we do not control the service and therefore we recognize revenues on a net basis based on our role in the transaction as an agent.

Contract assets are contained within other current assets and other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Contract assets represent the goods or services that we have transferred to a customer before invoicing the customer and primarily consist of the income sharing payment arrangements we offer to students for our Skills service. Contract receivables are contained within accounts receivable, net on our consolidated balance sheets and represent unconditional consideration that will be received solely due to the passage of time. Contract liabilities are contained within deferred revenue on our consolidated balance sheets. Deferred revenue primarily consists of advanced payments from students related to subscription performance obligations that have not been satisfied and estimated variable consideration. Deferred revenue related to rental and subscription performance obligations is recognized as revenues ratably over the term for subscriptions or when the services are provided, and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Deferred revenue related to variable consideration is recognized as revenues during each reporting period based on the estimated amount we believe we will earn over the life of the contract. Deferred contract costs are contained within other current assets on our consolidated balance sheets and are recognized if we expect to receive a future benefit from such costs. Deferred contract cost amortization expense is recognized consistent with the pattern of revenue recognition as cost of revenues on our consolidated statements of operations.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of Revenues
Our cost of revenues consists primarily of expenses associated with the delivery and distribution of our products and services. Cost of revenues primarily consists of content amortization expense related to content that we develop, license from publishers, or acquire through acquisitions, web hosting fees, customer support fees, payment processing costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets, employee-related expenses, which includes salaries, benefits and share-based compensation expense, and other direct costs related to providing content or services. In addition, cost of revenues includes allocated information technology and facilities costs.
Research and Development Costs
Research and Development Costs

Our research and development expenses consist of employee-related expenses, which includes salaries, benefits, and share-based compensation expense for employees on our product, engineering, and technical teams who are responsible for maintaining our website, developing new products, and improving existing products. Research and development costs also include technology costs to support our research and development, and outside services. We expense substantially all of our research and development expenses as they are incurred.
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and consist primarily of online advertising and marketing promotional expenditures.
Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based Compensation Expense

Share-based compensation expense for restricted stock units (RSUs), performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) with either a market-based condition or financial and strategic performance targets, and the employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) is accounted for under the fair value method based on the grant-date fair value of the award. Share-based compensation expense for RSUs and PSUs with financial and strategic performance targets is measured based on the closing fair market value of our common stock, PSUs with a market-based condition are estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model, and ESPP is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. We recognize share-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis for RSUs and ESPP and on a graded basis for PSUs. Vesting for all awards is subject to continued service over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. Vesting of PSUs with a market-based condition is also subject to the achievement of certain per share price of our common stock targets and vesting of PSUs with financial and strategic performance targets is also subject to our achievement of specified financial and strategic performance targets. RSUs and PSUs are converted into shares of our common stock upon vesting on a one-for-one basis. RSUs typically vest over three or four years, while PSUs with a market-based condition typically vest over a four-year period and PSUs with financial and strategic performance targets typically vest over a three-year period. Share-based compensation expense for PSUs with a market-based condition is recognized regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied whereas share-based compensation expense for PSUs with financial performance targets is recognized upon estimated or actual achievement of such targets. We assess the achievement of financial and strategic performance targets on a quarterly basis and adjust our share-based compensation expense as appropriate. These amounts are reduced by estimated forfeitures, which are estimated at the time of the grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

We account for income taxes under an asset and liability method whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold, we recognize the tax benefit as the largest amount that is cumulative more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. Our policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Net Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by adjusting net income (loss) for all related interest expense and gains and losses recognized during the period, net of tax, and giving effect to all potential shares of common stock, including stock options, PSUs, RSUs, and shares related to convertible senior notes, to the extent dilutive. This assumes that all stock options and dilutive convertible shares were exercised or converted and is computed by applying the treasury stock method for outstanding stock options, PSUs, and RSUs, and the if-converted method for outstanding convertible senior notes. Under the treasury stock method, options, PSUs, and RSUs are assumed to be exercised or vested at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later) and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Under the if-converted method, outstanding convertible senior notes are assumed to be converted into common stock at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later).
Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement
Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement
The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the local currency, and our reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currencies into U.S. Dollars for balance sheet amounts are based on the exchange rates as of the consolidated balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the period. Foreign currency translation gains or losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a component of stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets. Gains or losses resulting from the remeasurement of foreign currency transactions, which are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency, are included in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires disaggregated information about our effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid that meet a quantitative threshold. Early adoption is permitted, and the guidance will be applied prospectively with the option to apply retrospectively. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. We did not early adopt ASU 2023-09 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 enhances current interim and annual reportable segment disclosures and requires additional disclosures about significant segment expenses. Early adoption is permitted, and we are required to adopt the changes on a retrospective basis. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods beginning December 15, 2024. We did not early adopt ASU 2023-07 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

We did not adopt any accounting pronouncements during the year ended December 31, 2023 that had a material impact on our financial statements.
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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Useful Lives For Property And Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and content amortization. Depreciation and content amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:
ClassificationUseful Life
Content
Shorter of the licensed content term or 5 years
Internal-use software and website development3 years
Leasehold improvements
Shorter of the remaining lease term or 5 years
Furniture and fixtures5 years
Computers and equipment3 years
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Revenues (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents our total net revenues for the periods shown disaggregated for our Subscription Services and Skills and Other product lines (in thousands, except percentages):

 Years Ended December 31,Change in 2023Change in 2022
 202320222021$%$%
Subscription Services$640,520 $671,968 $616,817 $(31,448)(5)%$55,151 %
Skills and Other75,775 94,929 159,448 (19,154)(20)(64,519)(40)
Total net revenues$716,295 $766,897 $776,265 $(50,602)(7)$(9,368)(1)
Schedule of Accounts Receivable
The following table presents our accounts receivable, net, contract assets, and deferred revenue balances (in thousands, except percentages):
 December 31,Change
 20232022$%
Accounts receivable, net$31,404 $23,515 $7,889 34 %
Contract assets8,598 11,946 (3,348)(28)
Deferred revenue55,336 56,273 (937)(2)
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Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Basic
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$18,180 $266,638 $(1,458)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic
116,504 127,557 141,262 
Net income (loss) per share, basic
$0.16 $2.09 $(0.01)
Diluted
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$18,180 $266,638 $(1,458)
Convertible senior notes activity, net of tax(1)
(61,694)(65,444)— 
Net income (loss), diluted
$(43,514)$201,194 $(1,458)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic
116,504 127,557 141,262 
Shares related to stock plan activity— 968 — 
Shares related to convertible senior notes12,065 21,334 — 
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted
128,569 149,859 141,262 
Net income (loss) per share, diluted
$(0.34)$1.34 $(0.01)
(1) Primarily includes the gain on early extinguishment on our notes, net of tax. For further information, see Note 8, “Convertible Senior Notes.”
Schedule of Common Shares Outstanding Excluded from Computation of Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The following table presents potential weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding that were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because including them would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Shares related to stock plan activity8,442 3,556 2,545 
Shares related to convertible senior notes— — 23,300 
Total common stock equivalents8,442 3,556 25,845 
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments
The following tables present our cash and cash equivalents, and investments’ fair value level classification, adjusted cost, unrealized gain, unrealized loss and fair value as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

 December 31, 2023
 Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Cash$45,050 $— $— $45,050 
Money market fundsLevel 190,707 — — 90,707 
Total cash and cash equivalents$135,757 $— $— $135,757 
Short-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$69,548 $— $(170)$69,378 
U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 125,734 — (114)25,620 
Agency bonds
Level 2
99,505 — (246)99,259 
Total short-term investments$194,787 $— $(530)$194,257 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$191,467 $898 $(213)$192,152 
U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 157,287 165 (57)57,395 
Total long-term investments$248,754 $1,063 $(270)$249,547 

 December 31, 2022
 Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Cash$33,532 $— $— $33,532 
Money market fundsLevel 1440,145 — — 440,145 
Total cash and cash equivalents$473,677 $— $— $473,677 
Short-term investments:   
Commercial paperLevel 2$11,744 $— $(29)$11,715 
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2491,459 — (4,130)487,329 
U.S. treasury securities
Level 1
85,271 — (342)84,929 
Total short-term investments$588,474 $— $(4,501)$583,973 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$125,735 $158 $(909)$124,984 
U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 1$30,633 $122 $— $30,755 
Agency bondsLevel 260,635 — (141)60,494 
Total long-term investments$217,003 $280 $(1,050)$216,233 
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) Related to Investments
The following table presents the gross realized gain and loss related to our investments (in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Realized gain$346 $64 $84 
Realized loss(2,452)(9,739)(262)
Realized (loss)/gain on sale of investments$(2,106)$(9,675)$(178)
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation
The following table presents our cash equivalents and investments' adjusted cost and fair value by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
 CostFair Value
Due within one year$194,787 $194,257 
Due after one year through three years248,754 249,547 
Investments not due at a single maturity date90,707 90,707 
Total$534,248 $534,511 
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Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property, plant and equipment
The following table presents our property and equipment, net balances (in thousands):
December 31,
20232022
Content$346,749 $339,879 
Internal-use software and website development51,855 45,422 
Leasehold improvements10,857 10,860 
Furniture and fixtures4,607 4,952 
Computer and equipment3,496 3,321 
Property and equipment417,564 404,434 
Less accumulated depreciation and content amortization(234,491)(200,051)
Property and equipment, net$183,073 $204,383 
Schedule of Total Expense Related to Site Experience Realignment
The following table presents the consolidated statements of operations classification and total content and related assets charge (in thousands):
Classification
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Accelerated depreciation of content and software
Cost of revenues$34,195 
Impairment of in-progress software
Cost of revenues2,616 
Other costs
Cost of revenues1,431 
Total cost of revenues
38,242 
Impairment of indefinite-lived trade name
General and administrative3,600 
Total content and related assets charge$41,842 
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
The following table presents our goodwill balances (in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
20232022
Beginning balance$615,093 $289,763 
Additions due to acquisition
— 367,376 
Foreign currency translation adjustment16,902 (42,907)
Measurement period adjustments related to prior acquisition
— 861 
Ending balance$631,995 $615,093 
Schedule of Intangible Assets
The following table presents our intangible assets balances as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands, except weighted-average amortization period):
 December 31, 2023
Weighted-Average Amortization
Period
(in months)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentNet Carrying Amount
Developed technologies80$106,703 $(55,651)$(3,757)$47,295 
Content libraries6012,230 (11,189)— 1,041 
Customer lists3534,190 (31,836)(1,298)1,056 
Trade and domain names5216,213 (12,817)(358)3,038 
Total intangible assets67$169,336 $(111,493)$(5,413)$52,430 
 
 December 31, 2022
 Weighted-Average Amortization
Period
(in months)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentNet
Carrying
Amount
Developed technologies80$106,703 $(44,410)$(5,751)$56,542 
Content libraries6012,230 (9,279)— 2,951 
Customer lists3534,190 (22,074)(1,318)10,798 
Trade and domain names5216,213 (11,225)(546)4,442 
Indefinite-lived trade name— 3,600 — — 3,600 
Total intangible assets67$172,936 $(86,988)$(7,615)$78,333 
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets
The following table presents the estimated future amortization expense related to our intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
2024$13,637 
202511,532 
202611,185 
20279,029 
20286,954 
Thereafter93 
Total$52,430 
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Convertible Senior Notes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Net Proceeds From Debt Issuance
The following table presents the total net proceeds from the notes (in thousands):
2026 Notes2025 Notes
Principal amount$1,000,000 $800,000 
Less initial purchasers’ discount(15,000)(18,998)
Less other issuance costs(904)(822)
Net proceeds$984,096 $780,180 
Schedule of Debt
The following table presents the net carrying amount of the notes (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
2026 Notes2025 Notes2026 Notes2025 Notes
Principal amount$244,479 $358,914 $500,000 $699,979 
Unamortized issuance costs(1,721)(1,835)(4,837)(6,549)
Net carrying amount$242,758 $357,079 $495,163 $693,430 
Schedule Of Interest Expense Recognized
The following table presents the total interest expense recognized related to the notes (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
2026 notes:
Contractual interest expense
$— $— $— 
Amortization of issuance costs1,035 2,196 2,635 
Total 2026 notes interest expense$1,035 $2,196 $2,635 
2025 notes:
Contractual interest expense$621 $874 $896 
Amortization of issuance costs2,121 2,970 3,045 
Total 2025 notes interest expense$2,742 $3,844 $3,941 
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
The following table presents the aggregate future minimum lease payments and reconciliation to operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
2024$8,084 
20256,605 
20265,922 
20275,497 
20281,898 
Thereafter— 
Total future minimum lease payments28,006 
Less imputed interest(3,120)
Total operating lease liabilities$24,886 
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Common Stock (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Common Stock Reserved for Future Issuance The following table presents the shares of our common stock we have reserved for future issuance as of December 31, 2023:
December 31, 2023
Outstanding stock options232,327 
Outstanding RSUs and PSUs10,065,783 
Shares available for grant under the 2023 Equity Inducement Plan1,756,098 
Shares available for grant under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan11,877,920 
Shares available for issuance under the Amended and Restated 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan3,866,559 
Total common shares reserved for future issuance27,798,687 
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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Expense for Employees and Non-Employees
The following table presents total share-based compensation expense recorded (in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Cost of revenues$2,256 $2,484 $1,621 
Research and development44,103 41,335 37,131 
Sales and marketing9,524 13,857 13,887 
General and administrative77,619 75,780 56,207 
Total share-based compensation expense$133,502 $133,456 $108,846 
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Fair Value of ESPP
The following table presents the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the awards:

Expected term (years)3.00
Expected volatility49.04 %
Expected dividends— %
Risk-free interest rate0.27 %
The following table presents the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of rights granted under the ESPP:
 Years Ended December 31,
 202320222021
Expected term (years)0.500.500.50
Expected volatility
55.79%-109.39%
70.37%-78.74%
47.02%-99.96%
Dividend yield0.00%0.00 %0.00 %
Risk-free interest rate
5.24%-5.41%
1.54%-4.54%
0.04%-0.07%
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share$3.62 $8.71 $14.70 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity
RSUs and PSUs Activity
 RSUs and PSUs Outstanding
 Number of RSUs and PSUs OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 20229,155,680 $36.03 
Granted6,283,841 14.58 
Released(3,637,801)35.32 
Forfeited(1,735,937)31.79 
Balance at December 31, 202310,065,783 $23.63 
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Stock Option Activity
 
Stock Options Outstanding
 
Number of Stock Options Outstanding
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per ShareWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in YearsAggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance at December 31, 2022326,258 $7.02 2.15$5,954,714 
Exercised(72,049) 
Forfeited(21,882) 
Balance at December 31, 2023232,327 $6.02 1.81$1,240,014 
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Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Income Tax Provision
The following table presents our (provision for) benefit from income taxes (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Current income taxes:
Federal$(2,460)$(113)$— 
State(3,064)(2,172)(852)
Foreign(33)(3,702)(7,449)
Total current provision for income taxes(5,557)(5,987)(8,301)
Deferred income taxes:
Federal(26,210)147,236 (250)
State(1,634)19,995 (218)
Foreign1,269 1,448 1,572 
Total deferred benefit from income taxes(26,575)168,679 1,104 
Total (provision for) benefit from income taxes$(32,132)$162,692 $(7,197)
Schedule of Income (Loss) before Benefit from (Provision for) Income Taxes
The following table presents our income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$61,152 $123,269 $(6,256)
Foreign(10,840)(19,323)11,995 
Total income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes$50,312 $103,946 $5,739 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
The following table presents the differences between our (provision for) benefit from income taxes as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and the income tax expense computed at the federal statutory rate as a percentage of income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes (in percentages):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Income tax at U.S. statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State, net of federal benefit11.6 1.6 (232)
Taxes on foreign earnings0.7 (1.1)35.5 
Share-based compensation39.3 15.3 (209.0)
Non-deductible expenses(2.5)1.6 1.5 
Tax credits0.8 (0.7)(28.3)
Change in valuation allowance4.2 (210.5)2,954.3 
Settlement of Unrecognized Tax Benefits(8.0)0.0 0.0 
Foreign-Derived Intangible Income(5.2)0.0 0.0 
Other2.0 1.3 0.5 
Convertible senior notes0.0 15.0 (2,435.3)
Acquisition related0.0 0.0 17.2 
Total63.9 %(156.5)%125.4 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The following table presents a summary of our deferred tax assets (in thousands):
December 31,
20232022
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses and reserves$10,442 $7,990 
Share-based compensation11,200 10,078 
Net operating loss and credits carryforwards92,302 147,465 
Convertible senior notes5,566 16,648 
Research and experimental expenditures capitalization69,362 37,719 
Other items6,133 6,777 
Gross deferred tax assets195,005 226,677 
Valuation allowance(40,162)(36,122)
Total deferred tax assets$154,843 $190,555 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment, textbooks and intangibles assets$(2,621)$(14,766)
Other(13,134)(10,070)
Total deferred tax liabilities$(15,755)$(24,836)
Net deferred tax asset (liability)$139,088 $165,719 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest and penalties (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Beginning balance$16,953 $16,805 $14,654 
Increase in tax positions for prior years— 333 305 
Decrease in tax positions for prior years(131)(876)(952)
Decrease in tax positions for prior year settlement(4,703)(386)(22)
Decrease in tax positions for prior years due to statutes lapsing— — (426)
Increase in tax positions for current year281 1,520 3,309 
Change due to translation of foreign currencies— (443)(63)
Ending balance$12,400 $16,953 $16,805 
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Consolidated Statements of Operations Details (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Income (Expense), Net
The following table presents our other income (expense), net (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Gain/(loss) on early extinguishment of debt(1)
$85,926 $93,519 $(78,152)
Interest income37,411 12,431 6,700 
Realized loss on sale of investments(2)
(2,106)(9,675)(178)
Foreign currency impact on purchase consideration
— 4,628 — 
Loss on change in fair value of derivative instruments, net
— — (7,148)
Gain on sale of strategic equity investments
— — 12,496 
Other579 126 810 
Total other income (expense), net$121,810 $101,029 $(65,472)
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(1) For further information, see Note 8, “Convertible Senior Notes.”
(2) For further information, see Note 5, “Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements.”
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Segment Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue by Product Line
The following table presents our total net revenues for the periods shown for our Subscription Services and Skills and Other product lines (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Subscription Services$640,520 $671,968 $616,817 
Skills and Other75,775 94,929 159,448 
Total net revenues$716,295 $766,897 $776,265 
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Areas
The following table presents our total net revenues by geographic area (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$616,359 $651,469 $690,013 
International99,936 115,428 86,252 
Total net revenues$716,295 $766,897 $776,265 
The following table presents our long-lived assets by geographic area of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
United States$186,142 
International22,060 
Total long-lived assets
$208,202 

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Significant Accounting Policies - Investments (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Weighted average maturity 18 months
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Significant Accounting Policies - Property Plant and Equipment (Details)
Dec. 31, 2023
Content  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 5 years
Internal-use software and website development  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 3 years
Leasehold improvements  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 5 years
Furniture and fixtures  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 5 years
Computers and equipment  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 3 years
v3.24.0.1
Significant Accounting Policies - Convertible Senior Notes (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Aug. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Apr. 30, 2019
2026 Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Face value $ 244,479 $ 500,000 $ 1,000,000    
Interest rate, stated percentage     0.00%    
Principal amount 1,000,000        
0.125 Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Face value 358,914 $ 699,979     $ 800,000
Interest rate, stated percentage       0.125%  
Principal amount $ 800,000        
v3.24.0.1
Significant Accounting Policies - Advertising Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Advertising costs $ 57.4 $ 62.0 $ 45.1
v3.24.0.1
Significant Accounting Policies - Share-based Compensation Expense (Details)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Conversion ratio   1
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Minimum    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Vesting period of stock awards   3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Maximum    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Vesting period of stock awards   4 years
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Vesting period of stock awards 3 years 4 years
Performance Shares, Financial And Strategic Performance Targets    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Vesting period of stock awards   3 years
v3.24.0.1
Significant Accounting Policies - Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Net gains from remeasurement of foreign currency transactions $ 0.0 $ 3.7 $ 0.0
v3.24.0.1
Revenues - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total net revenues $ 716,295 $ 766,897 $ 776,265
Change, Total net revenues $ (50,602) $ (9,368)  
Change, Total net revenues, percent (7.00%) (1.00%)  
Subscription Services      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total net revenues $ 640,520 $ 671,968 616,817
Change, Total net revenues $ (31,448) $ 55,151  
Change, Total net revenues, percent (5.00%) 9.00%  
Skills and Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total net revenues $ 75,775 $ 94,929 $ 159,448
Change, Total net revenues $ (19,154) $ (64,519)  
Change, Total net revenues, percent (20.00%) (40.00%)  
v3.24.0.1
Revenues - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized $ 54,500 $ 33,900 $ 32,600
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized, prior period 0 $ 0 $ 4,900
Change, accounts receivable, net $ 7,889    
Change, accounts receivable, net, percent 34.00%    
Change in contract assets $ (3,348)    
Change in contract assets, percent (28.00%)    
Change in deferred revenue $ (937)    
Change in deferred revenue, percent (2.00%)    
Closing balance of deferred contract cost $ 6,000    
Deferred contract cost amortization $ 15,800    
v3.24.0.1
Revenues - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable, net $ 31,404 $ 23,515
Change, accounts receivable, net $ 7,889  
Change, accounts receivable, net, percent 34.00%  
Contract assets $ 8,598 11,946
Change in contract assets $ (3,348)  
Change in contract assets, percent (28.00%)  
Deferred revenue $ 55,336 $ 56,273
Change in deferred revenue $ (937)  
Change in deferred revenue, percent (2.00%)  
v3.24.0.1
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Numerator:      
Net income (loss) $ 18,180 $ 266,638 $ (1,458)
Convertible senior notes activity, net of tax (61,694) (65,444) 0
Net income (loss), diluted $ (43,514) $ 201,194 $ (1,458)
Denominator:      
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic (in shares) 116,504 127,557 141,262
Net income (loss) per share, basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.16 $ 2.09 $ (0.01)
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted (in shares) 128,569 149,859 141,262
Net income (loss) per share, diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.34) $ 1.34 $ (0.01)
Shares related to stock plan activity      
Denominator:      
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect (in shares) 0 968 0
Shares related to convertible senior notes      
Denominator:      
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect (in shares) 12,065 21,334 0
v3.24.0.1
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Shares Excluded From Computation Of Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Total common stock equivalents (in shares) 8,442 3,556 25,845
Shares related to stock plan activity      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Total common stock equivalents (in shares) 8,442 3,556 2,545
Shares related to convertible senior notes      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Total common stock equivalents (in shares) 0 0 23,300
v3.24.0.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost $ 534,248  
Fair Value 534,511  
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 135,757 $ 473,677
Unrealized Gain 0 0
Unrealized Loss 0 0
Fair Value 135,757 473,677
Cash and cash equivalents: | Cash    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 45,050 33,532
Unrealized Gain 0 0
Unrealized Loss 0 0
Fair Value 45,050 33,532
Cash and cash equivalents: | Money market funds | Level 1    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 90,707 440,145
Unrealized Gain 0 0
Unrealized Loss 0 0
Fair Value 90,707 440,145
Short-term investments:    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 194,787 588,474
Unrealized Gain 0 0
Unrealized Loss (530) (4,501)
Fair Value 194,257 583,973
Short-term investments: | Corporate debt securities | Level 2    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 69,548 491,459
Unrealized Gain 0 0
Unrealized Loss (170) (4,130)
Fair Value 69,378 487,329
Short-term investments: | U.S. treasury securities    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost   85,271
Unrealized Gain   0
Unrealized Loss   (342)
Fair Value   84,929
Short-term investments: | U.S. treasury securities | Level 1    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 25,734  
Unrealized Gain 0  
Unrealized Loss (114)  
Fair Value 25,620  
Short-term investments: | Agency bonds | Level 1    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 99,505  
Unrealized Gain 0  
Unrealized Loss (246)  
Fair Value 99,259  
Short-term investments: | Commercial paper | Level 2    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost   11,744
Unrealized Gain   0
Unrealized Loss   (29)
Fair Value   11,715
Long-term investments:    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 248,754 217,003
Unrealized Gain 1,063 280
Unrealized Loss (270) (1,050)
Fair Value 249,547 216,233
Long-term investments: | Corporate debt securities | Level 2    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 191,467 125,735
Unrealized Gain 898 158
Unrealized Loss (213) (909)
Fair Value 192,152 124,984
Long-term investments: | U.S. treasury securities | Level 1    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 57,287 30,633
Unrealized Gain 165 122
Unrealized Loss (57) 0
Fair Value $ 57,395 30,755
Long-term investments: | Agency bonds | Level 2    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost   60,635
Unrealized Gain   0
Unrealized Loss   (141)
Fair Value   $ 60,494
v3.24.0.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) Related to Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]      
Realized gain $ 346 $ 64 $ 84
Realized loss (2,452) (9,739) (262)
Realized (loss)/gain on sale of investments $ (2,106) $ (9,675) $ (178)
v3.24.0.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Contractual Maturity (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Cost  
Due within one year $ 194,787
Due after one year through three years 248,754
Investments not due at a single maturity date 90,707
Adjusted Cost 534,248
Fair Value  
Due within one year 194,257
Due after one year through three years 249,547
Investments not due at a single maturity date 90,707
Fair Value $ 534,511
v3.24.0.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Strategic Investment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2024
May 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jul. 31, 2022
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]            
Funded capital calls     $ 11,853 $ 6,000 $ 0  
Proceeds from sale of strategic equity investments     0 $ 0 $ 16,076  
Sound Ventures AI Fund, LP            
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]            
Commitment to invest   $ 15,000        
Invests in artificial intelligence companies, ownership percentage   6.00%        
Funded capital calls     11,800      
Unfunded investment     $ 3,200      
Sound Ventures AI Fund, LP | Subsequent Event            
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]            
Proceeds from sale of strategic equity investments $ 15,500          
Knack Technologies, Inc            
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]            
Investment without readily determinable fair value           $ 6,000
v3.24.0.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Debt (Details) - Estimate of Fair Value Measurement - Senior Notes - Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
2026 Notes    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible senior notes $ 202.9 $ 385.0
2025 Notes    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible senior notes $ 329.5 $ 640.5
v3.24.0.1
Property and Equipment, Net - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment $ 417,564 $ 404,434
Less accumulated depreciation and content amortization (234,491) (200,051)
Property and equipment, net 183,073 204,383
Content    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment 346,749 339,879
Internal-use software and website development    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment 51,855 45,422
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment 10,857 10,860
Furniture and fixtures    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment 4,607 4,952
Computers and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment $ 3,496 $ 3,321
v3.24.0.1
Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Depreciation and content amortization expense $ 105.3 $ 64.1 $ 49.6
Accelerated depreciation $ 34.2    
v3.24.0.1
Property and Equipment, Net - Schedule of Total Expense Related to Site Experience Realignment (Details) - Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations, Abandonment - Total Content And Related Assets Charge - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Accelerated depreciation of content and software $ 34,195  
Impairment of in-progress software 2,616  
Other costs 1,431  
Total cost of revenues 38,242  
Impairment of indefinite-lived trade name   $ 3,600
Total content and related assets charge $ 41,842  
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 615,093 $ 289,763
Additions due to acquisition 0 367,376
Foreign currency translation adjustment 16,902 (42,907)
Measurement period adjustments related to prior acquisition 0 861
Ending balance $ 631,995 $ 615,093
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in months) 67 months 67 months
Accumulated Amortization $ (111,493) $ (86,988)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (5,413) (7,615)
Net Carrying Amount 52,430  
Total intangible assets, gross carrying amount 169,336 172,936
Total intangible assets, net, Net carrying amount $ 52,430 78,333
Trade and domain names    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in months) 52 months  
Gross Carrying Amount $ 16,213  
Accumulated Amortization (12,817)  
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (358)  
Net Carrying Amount $ 3,038  
Indefinite-lived trade name    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount   3,600
Net Carrying Amount   $ 3,600
Developed technology    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in months) 80 months 80 months
Gross Carrying Amount $ 106,703 $ 106,703
Accumulated Amortization (55,651) (44,410)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (3,757) (5,751)
Net Carrying Amount $ 47,295 $ 56,542
Content libraries    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in months) 60 months 60 months
Gross Carrying Amount $ 12,230 $ 12,230
Accumulated Amortization (11,189) (9,279)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment 0 0
Net Carrying Amount $ 1,041 $ 2,951
Customer lists    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in months) 35 months 35 months
Gross Carrying Amount $ 34,190 $ 34,190
Accumulated Amortization (31,836) (22,074)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (1,298) (1,318)
Net Carrying Amount $ 1,056 $ 10,798
Trade and domain names    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in months)   52 months
Gross Carrying Amount   $ 16,213
Accumulated Amortization   (11,225)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment   (546)
Net Carrying Amount   $ 4,442
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations, Abandonment | Total Content And Related Assets Charge      
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Impairment of indefinite-lived trade name   $ 3,600  
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets      
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Amortization expense of acquisition related to acquired intangible assets $ 24,400 $ 25,900 $ 13,700
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
2024 $ 13,637
2025 11,532
2026 11,185
2027 9,029
2028 6,954
Thereafter 93
Net Carrying Amount $ 52,430
v3.24.0.1
Convertible Senior Notes - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2023
USD ($)
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
trading_day
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Repayments of convertible senior notes         $ 505,986 $ 401,203 $ 300,762  
Gain/(loss) on early extinguishment of debt         85,926 93,519 (78,152)  
Proceeds from exercise of convertible senior notes capped call         $ 297 0 $ 69,005  
Senior Notes | Sale Price Is Greater Or Equal 130%                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Threshold trading days | trading_day         20      
Threshold consecutive trading days | trading_day         30      
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger         130.00%      
Senior Notes | Trading Price Per $1,000 Principal Amount Less Than 98%                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Threshold trading days | trading_day         5      
Threshold consecutive trading days | trading_day         10      
Senior Notes | Trading Price Per $1,000 Principal Amount Less Than 98% | Maximum                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger         98.00%      
Senior Notes | Fundamental Change Scenario                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger         100.00%      
2026 Notes | Senior Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Face value     $ 1,000,000   $ 244,479 500,000    
Interest rate, stated percentage     0.00%          
Principal amount         $ 1,000,000      
Conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares         $ 107.55      
Repurchased face amount $ 169,700 $ 85,800            
Repayments of convertible senior notes 135,800              
Extinguishment incurred 400              
Total consideration 136,200              
Debt extinguished 168,300              
Gain/(loss) on early extinguishment of debt $ 32,100              
Conversion ratio     0.0092978          
2026 Notes | Senior Notes | Capped Call                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares         $ 156.44      
Debt instrument, convertible (in shares) | shares         9,297,800      
2025 Notes | Senior Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Face value       $ 800,000 $ 358,914 $ 699,979    
Interest rate, stated percentage               0.125%
Principal amount         $ 800,000      
Conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares         $ 51.56      
Repurchased face amount   341,100            
Conversion ratio       0.0193956        
2025 Notes | Senior Notes | Terminated Capped Call                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Debt instrument, convertible (in shares) | shares         6,615,161      
2025 Notes | Senior Notes | Capped Call                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares         $ 79.32      
Debt instrument, convertible (in shares) | shares         6,961,352      
0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 And 0.125% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 | Senior Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Face value     $ 100,000          
Repayments of convertible senior notes   368,600            
Extinguishment incurred   1,200            
Total consideration   369,800            
Debt extinguished   423,500            
Gain/(loss) on early extinguishment of debt   $ 53,800            
v3.24.0.1
Convertible Senior Notes - Long-term Debt Instruments (Details) - Senior Notes
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
2026 Notes  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Principal amount $ 1,000,000
Less initial purchasers’ discount (15,000)
Less other issuance costs (904)
Net proceeds 984,096
2025 Notes  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Principal amount 800,000
Less initial purchasers’ discount (18,998)
Less other issuance costs (822)
Net proceeds $ 780,180
v3.24.0.1
Convertible Senior Notes - Net Carrying Amount (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Aug. 31, 2020
Apr. 30, 2019
2026 Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal amount $ 244,479 $ 500,000 $ 1,000,000  
Unamortized issuance costs (1,721) (4,837)    
2025 Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal amount 358,914 699,979   $ 800,000
Unamortized issuance costs (1,835) (6,549)    
carrying Amount | Fair Value, Nonrecurring | 2026 Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Net carrying amount 242,758 495,163    
carrying Amount | Fair Value, Nonrecurring | 2025 Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Net carrying amount $ 357,079 $ 693,430    
v3.24.0.1
Convertible Senior Notes - Interest Expense Recognized (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
2026 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Contractual interest expense $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Amortization of issuance costs 1,035 2,196 2,635
Total interest expense 1,035 2,196 2,635
2025 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Contractual interest expense 621 874 896
Amortization of issuance costs 2,121 2,970 3,045
Total interest expense $ 2,742 $ 3,844 $ 3,941
v3.24.0.1
Convertible Senior Notes - Capped Call Transactions (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Apr. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2023
2026 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net proceeds     $ 984,096
Conversion price (in dollars per share)     $ 107.55
2025 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net proceeds     $ 780,180
Conversion price (in dollars per share)     $ 51.56
Capped Call | 2026 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net proceeds $ 103,400    
Debt instrument, convertible (in shares)     9,297,800
Conversion price (in dollars per share)     $ 156.44
Capped Call | 2025 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net proceeds   $ 97,200  
Debt instrument, convertible (in shares)     6,961,352
Conversion price (in dollars per share)     $ 79.32
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]      
Right of use assets $ 25,130 $ 18,838  
Operating lease liability $ 24,886 $ 20,900  
Weighted average remaining lease term for operating lease 3 years 10 months 24 days 4 years  
Weighted average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability 5.80% 5.20%  
Operating leases $ 12,407 $ 10,232 $ 0
Lease expense $ 7,600 $ 7,300 $ 7,100
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
2024 $ 8,084  
2025 6,605  
2026 5,922  
2027 5,497  
2028 1,898  
Thereafter 0  
Total future minimum lease payments 28,006  
Less imputed interest (3,120)  
Total operating lease liabilities $ 24,886 $ 20,900
v3.24.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Loss contingency $ 7.0
v3.24.0.1
Common Stock - Narrative (Details) - $ / shares
Oct. 11, 2023
Jun. 07, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)     400,000,000 400,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)     $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Total common shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)     27,798,687  
2023 Equity Inducement Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Total common shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) 2,000,000      
Shares available for grant under the 2023 EIP (in shares)     1,756,098  
Common shares reserved for future issuance, length of termination period 10 years      
2023 Equity Incentive Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Total common shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)   12,000,000    
Shares available for grant under the 2023 EIP (in shares)     11,877,920  
2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Total common shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)     3,866,559  
Employee discount on applicable offering period   15.00%    
Maximum offering period   27 months    
Shares reserved (in shares)   4,000,000    
v3.24.0.1
Common Stock - Schedule of Common Stock Reserved for Future Issuance (Details) - shares
Dec. 31, 2023
Oct. 11, 2023
Jun. 07, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Outstanding stock options 232,327     326,258
Total common shares reserved for future issuance 27,798,687      
2023 Equity Inducement Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Shares available for grant under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan 1,756,098      
Total common shares reserved for future issuance   2,000,000    
2023 Equity Incentive Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Shares available for grant under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan 11,877,920      
Total common shares reserved for future issuance     12,000,000  
2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Total common shares reserved for future issuance 3,866,559      
PSUs and RSUs        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Outstanding RSUs and PSUs 10,065,783     9,155,680
v3.24.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 29, 2013
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
transaction
Aug. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
shares
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2023
USD ($)
transaction
Mar. 31, 2021
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 31, 2022
$ / shares
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Purchase price               $ 334,806 $ 323,528 $ 300,000  
Repurchases of common stock               337,709 323,528 300,000  
Stock repurchase program, increase of authorized amount     $ 200,000                
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount     $ 2,200,000                
Repayments of convertible senior notes               505,986 401,203 300,762  
Share-based compensation expense capitalized               $ 3,300 $ 5,300 $ 2,600  
Offering period 6 months                    
Stock issued during period, shares, employee stock purchase plans | shares               454,533 382,392 167,890  
Weighted average purchase price of shares purchased (in dollars per share) | $ / shares               $ 8.10 $ 15.61 $ 40.35  
Share-based compensation expense               $ 133,502 $ 133,456 $ 108,846  
Stock option awards (in shares) | shares               0 0 0  
Exercises in period, intrinsic value               $ 200 $ 1,300 $ 10,700  
PSUs and RSUs                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock units               $ 141,300      
Weighted-average vesting period               1 year 9 months 18 days      
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Granted (in shares) | shares               6,283,841      
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares               $ 14.58 $ 27.68 $ 47.95  
Total fair value of awards vested               $ 45,300 $ 74,200 $ 232,000  
Performance-based restricted stock units | Match 2023 PSU Grants | Minimum                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Vesting period of stock awards               1 year      
Performance-based restricted stock units | Match 2023 PSU Grants | Maximum                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Vesting period of stock awards               3 years      
Performance-based restricted stock units | March 2022 PSU Grants, 2013 Plan                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Vesting period of stock awards               3 years      
Initial vesting period of stock awards               1 year      
Performance-based restricted stock units | March 2022 PSU Grants                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Granted (in shares) | shares               565,341      
Performance-based restricted stock units | March 2021 PSU Grants                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Granted (in shares) | shares                 614,177    
Performance-based restricted stock units | March 2020 PSU Grants                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Granted (in shares) | shares                   278,644  
Performance-based restricted stock units | A2022 Performance Period                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares               $ 15.89      
Performance-based restricted stock units | A2021 Performance Period                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares                 $ 35.82    
Performance-based restricted stock units | A2020 Performance Period                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares                   $ 99.05  
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Vesting period of stock awards             3 years 4 years      
Target level of award                     100.00%
Consecutive trading days achieving maximum average market value             60 days        
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage             50.00%        
Expected term (years)               3 years      
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Share based arrangement by share based payment award, market value per share price minimum threshold (in dollars per share) | $ / shares                     $ 123.81
Share based arrangement by share based payment award, stock issued based on achieving target levels (in shares) | shares                     244,086
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Share based arrangement by share based payment award, market value per share price minimum threshold (in dollars per share) | $ / shares                     $ 148.58
Share based arrangement by share based payment award, stock issued based on achieving target levels (in shares) | shares                     488,173
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Share based arrangement by share based payment award, market value per share price minimum threshold (in dollars per share) | $ / shares                     $ 173.34
Share based arrangement by share based payment award, stock issued based on achieving target levels (in shares) | shares                     732,260
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions | Minimum                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Stock issued as percent of target level of achieving maximum average market value             50.00%        
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions | Maximum                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Stock issued as percent of target level of achieving maximum average market value             150.00%        
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions | March 2021 PSU Grants                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares             $ 68.55        
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions | March 2021 PSU Grants, 2013 Plan                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Vesting period of stock awards             4 years        
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Granted (in shares) | shares             732,260        
Employee stock purchase plan                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Expected term (years)               6 months 6 months 6 months  
Proceeds from issuance of shares under ESPP               $ 3,700 $ 6,000 $ 6,800  
Share-based compensation expense               $ 2,500 $ 3,100 $ 3,200  
0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 And 0.125% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 | Senior Notes                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Repayments of convertible senior notes         $ 368,600            
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares (in shares) | shares                 12,709,278    
2023 ASR                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Purchase price   $ 150,000       $ 150,000          
Stock repurchased and retired during period, percentage   8000.00%       8000.00%          
Number of transactions | transaction   2       2          
Associated costs   $ 3,200       $ 3,200          
Stock repurchased of excise tax percentage   1.00%       1.00%          
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares (in shares) | shares               23,072,822      
Open Market Transactions                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Repurchases of common stock (in shares) | shares       3,433,157              
Repurchases of common stock       $ 34,500              
Securities Repurchase Program                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                      
Remaining under repurchase program               $ 3,700      
v3.24.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense $ 133,502 $ 133,456 $ 108,846
Cost of revenues      
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 2,256 2,484 1,621
Research and development      
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 44,103 41,335 37,131
Sales and marketing      
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 9,524 13,857 13,887
General and administrative      
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense $ 77,619 $ 75,780 $ 56,207
v3.24.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Assumptions (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Performance Shares, Market Based Conditions      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expected term (years) 3 years    
Expected volatility 49.04%    
Dividend yield 0.00%    
Risk-free interest rate 0.27%    
Employee stock purchase plan      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expected term (years) 6 months 6 months 6 months
Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share) $ 3.62 $ 8.71 $ 14.70
Employee stock purchase plan | Minimum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expected volatility 55.79% 70.37% 47.02%
Risk-free interest rate 5.24% 1.54% 0.04%
Employee stock purchase plan | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expected volatility 109.39% 78.74% 99.96%
Risk-free interest rate 5.41% 4.54% 0.07%
v3.24.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - RSUs and PSUs - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding      
Number of Restricted Stock Units Outstanding, Beginning (in shares) 9,155,680    
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Granted (in shares) 6,283,841    
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Exercised (in shares) (3,637,801)    
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Expired (in shares) (1,735,937)    
Number of Restricted Stock Units Outstanding, Ending (in shares) 10,065,783 9,155,680  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 36.03    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) 14.58 $ 27.68 $ 47.95
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Exercised (in dollars per share) 35.32    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Expired (in dollars per share) 31.79    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 23.63 $ 36.03  
v3.24.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Number of Options Outstanding    
Number of Options Outstanding, Beginning (shares) 326,258  
Number of Options, Exercised (shares) (72,049)  
Number of Options, Forfeited (shares) (21,882)  
Number of Options Outstanding, Ending (shares) 232,327 326,258
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share    
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding, Beginning (in dollars per share) $ 7.02  
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding, Ending (in dollars per share) $ 6.02 $ 7.02
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual term 1 year 9 months 21 days 2 years 1 month 24 days
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value $ 1,240,014 $ 5,954,714
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes $ 32,132,000 $ (162,692,000) $ 7,197,000
Deferred tax liabilities, undistributed foreign earnings 2,800,000    
(Decrease) increase in valuation allowance 4,000,000 (202,200,000)  
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, increase (decrease) (300,000) 26,000 $ 100,000
Interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions 0 $ 300,000  
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate 6,800,000    
Federal      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Net operating loss carryforwards 169,000,000    
Tax credit carryforwards 13,900,000    
State      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Net operating loss carryforwards 218,000,000    
Tax credit carryforwards 17,000,000    
Foreign | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 109,000,000    
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current income taxes:      
Federal $ (2,460) $ (113) $ 0
State (3,064) (2,172) (852)
Foreign (33) (3,702) (7,449)
Total current provision for income taxes (5,557) (5,987) (8,301)
Deferred income taxes:      
Federal (26,210) 147,236 (250)
State (1,634) 19,995 (218)
Foreign 1,269 1,448 1,572
Total deferred benefit from income taxes (26,575) 168,679 1,104
Total (provision for) benefit from income taxes $ (32,132) $ 162,692 $ (7,197)
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - (Loss) Income Before Benefit From (Provision) for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ 61,152 $ 123,269 $ (6,256)
Foreign (10,840) (19,323) 11,995
Total income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes $ 50,312 $ 103,946 $ 5,739
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax Reconciliation (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Income tax at U.S. statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State, net of federal benefit 11.60% 1.60% (232.00%)
Taxes on foreign earnings 0.70% (1.10%) 35.50%
Share-based compensation 39.30% 15.30% (209.00%)
Non-deductible expenses (2.50%) 1.60% 1.50%
Tax credits 0.80% (0.70%) (28.30%)
Change in valuation allowance 4.20% (210.50%) 2954.30%
Settlement of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (8.00%) 0.00% 0.00%
Foreign Derived Intangible Income ("FDII") and other (5.20%) 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2.00% 1.30% 0.50%
Convertible senior notes 0.00% 15.00% (2435.30%)
Acquisition related 0.00% 0.00% 17.20%
Total 63.90% (156.50%) 125.40%
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred tax assets:    
Accrued expenses and reserves $ 10,442 $ 7,990
Share-based compensation 11,200 10,078
Net operating loss and credits carryforwards 92,302 147,465
Convertible senior notes 5,566 16,648
Research and experimental expenditures capitalization 69,362 37,719
Other items 6,133 6,777
Gross deferred tax assets 195,005 226,677
Valuation allowance (40,162) (36,122)
Total deferred tax assets 154,843 190,555
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Property and equipment, textbooks and intangibles assets (2,621) (14,766)
Other (13,134) (10,070)
Total deferred tax liabilities (15,755) (24,836)
Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ 139,088 $ 165,719
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 16,953 $ 16,805 $ 14,654
Increase in tax positions for prior years 0 333 305
Decrease in tax positions for prior years (131) (876) (952)
Decrease in tax positions for prior year settlement (4,703) (386) (22)
Decrease in tax positions for prior years due to statutes lapsing 0 0 (426)
Increase in tax positions for current year 281 1,520 3,309
Change due to translation of foreign currencies 0 (443) (63)
Ending balance $ 12,400 $ 16,953 $ 16,805
v3.24.0.1
Restructuring Charges - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
full_time_employee
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]    
Number of positions impacted | full_time_employee 90  
Restructuring charges   $ 5.7
Payments for restructuring   5.2
Restructuring liability   $ 0.5
v3.24.0.1
Consolidated Statements of Operations Details (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]      
Gain/(loss) on early extinguishment of debt $ 85,926 $ 93,519 $ (78,152)
Interest income 37,411 12,431 6,700
Realized loss on sale of investments (2,106) (9,675) (178)
Foreign currency impact on purchase consideration 0 4,628 0
Loss on change in fair value of derivative instruments, net 0 0 (7,148)
Gain on sale of strategic equity investments 0 0 12,496
Other 579 126 810
Total other income (expense), net $ 121,810 $ 101,029 $ (65,472)
v3.24.0.1
Employee Benefit Plan (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Matching contributions $ 4.9 $ 4.4 $ 2.6
v3.24.0.1
Segment Information - Schedule of Revenue by Product Line and Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Net revenues $ 716,295 $ 766,897 $ 776,265
United States      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Net revenues 616,359 651,469 690,013
International      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Net revenues 99,936 115,428 86,252
Subscription Services      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Net revenues 640,520 671,968 616,817
Skills and Other      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Net revenues $ 75,775 $ 94,929 $ 159,448
v3.24.0.1
Segment Information - Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Area (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Total long-lived assets $ 208,202
United States  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Total long-lived assets 186,142
International  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Total long-lived assets $ 22,060
v3.24.0.1
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts receivable allowance      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year $ 394 $ 153 $ 153
Provision for Bad Debts 58 387 57
Net Write-offs (76) (146) (57)
Balance at End of Year 376 394 153
Refund reserve      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year 1,499 1,392 1,515
Provision for Bad Debts 9,724 21,129 58,553
Net Write-offs (9,685) (21,022) (58,676)
Balance at End of Year $ 1,538 $ 1,499 $ 1,392
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Label Element Value
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration] us-gaap_AccountingStandardsUpdateExtensibleList Accounting Standards Update 2020-06 [Member]