CHEGG, INC, 10-Q filed on 5/11/2026
Quarterly Report
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Cover Page - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
May 04, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
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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 2261 Market Street STE 46218  
Entity Address, City or Town San Francisco  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94114  
City Area Code 408  
Local Phone Number 855-5700  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.001 par value per share  
Trading Symbol CHGG  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   111,958,838
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Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year End 2026  
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 33,526 $ 31,146
Short-term investments 32,388 41,674
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $167 and $156 at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 17,795 15,604
Prepaid expenses 12,128 16,331
Other current assets 14,948 16,857
Total current assets 110,785 121,612
Long-term investments 1,984 12,392
Property and equipment, net 105,127 115,168
Intangible assets, net 4,964 6,041
Right of use assets 12,113 13,188
Other assets 9,129 9,613
Total assets 244,102 278,014
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable 7,081 3,258
Deferred revenue 28,753 29,675
Accrued liabilities 37,285 54,249
Current portion of convertible senior notes, net 33,822 53,765
Total current liabilities 106,941 140,947
Long-term liabilities    
Long-term operating lease liabilities 13,677 15,205
Other long-term liabilities 2,341 2,239
Total long-term liabilities 16,018 17,444
Total liabilities 122,959 158,391
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding 0 0
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share: 400,000,000 shares authorized; 111,841,854 and 110,985,562 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 112 111
Additional paid-in capital 1,147,586 1,145,371
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (33,921) (32,997)
Accumulated deficit (992,634) (992,862)
Total stockholders' equity 121,143 119,623
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 244,102 $ 278,014
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable, net of allowance $ 167 $ 156
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) 111,841,854 110,985,562
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 111,841,854 110,985,562
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Net revenues $ 63,262 $ 121,387
Cost of revenues 25,374 53,973
Gross profit 37,888 67,414
Operating expenses:    
Research and development 9,139 29,428
Sales and marketing 10,606 25,614
General and administrative 19,180 39,374
Impairment expense 0 2,000
Total operating expenses 38,925 96,416
Loss from operations (1,037) (29,002)
Interest expense, net and other income, net:    
Interest expense, net (31) (467)
Other income, net 1,156 12,997
Total interest expense, net and other income, net 1,125 12,530
Income (loss) before benefit from (provision for) income taxes 88 (16,472)
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 140 (1,012)
Net income (loss) $ 228 $ (17,484)
Net income (loss) per share    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ (0.17)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ (0.17)
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share    
Basic (in shares) 111,726 105,159
Diluted (in shares) 112,130 105,159
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net income (loss) $ 228 $ (17,484)
Other comprehensive loss    
Change in net unrealized loss on investments (260) (523)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments (664) (491)
Other comprehensive loss (924) (1,014)
Total comprehensive loss $ (696) $ (18,498)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Deficit
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024   104,880,000      
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 192,981 $ 105 $ 1,114,550 $ (32,233) $ (889,441)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net share settlement of equity awards (in shares)   497,000      
Net share settlement of equity awards (469)   (469)    
Share-based compensation expense 11,657   11,657    
Other comprehensive loss (1,014)     (1,014)  
Net income (loss) (17,484)       (17,484)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2025   105,377,000      
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2025 $ 185,671 $ 105 1,125,738 (33,247) (906,925)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025 110,985,562 110,986,000      
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 119,623 $ 111 1,145,371 (32,997) (992,862)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net share settlement of equity awards (in shares)   856,000      
Net share settlement of equity awards (596) $ 1 (597)    
Share-based compensation expense 2,812   2,812    
Other comprehensive loss (924)     (924)  
Net income (loss) $ 228       228
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2026 111,841,854 111,842,000      
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2026 $ 121,143 $ 112 $ 1,147,586 $ (33,921) $ (992,634)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net income (loss) $ 228 $ (17,484)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Share-based compensation expense 2,711 11,257
Depreciation and amortization expense 13,947 32,094
Deferred tax assets (95) 15
Operating lease expense, net of accretion 545 1,089
Amortization of debt issuance costs 31 377
Loss from write-offs of property and equipment 49 2,287
Gain on early extinguishment of debt (523) (7,360)
Realized gain on sale of investments (5) (752)
Other non-cash items (159) (28)
Change in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (2,338) (4,693)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 6,018 5,880
Other assets (268) 518
Accounts payable 3,599 1,535
Deferred revenue (608) 5,437
Accrued liabilities (18,186) (4,894)
Other liabilities (841) (752)
Net cash provided by operating activities 4,105 24,526
Cash flows from investing activities    
Purchases of property and equipment (1,042) (8,665)
Purchases of investments 0 (793)
Maturities of investments 13,477 103,214
Proceeds from sale of investments 5,679 181,158
Net cash provided by investing activities 18,114 274,914
Cash flows from financing activities    
Payment of taxes related to the net share settlement of equity awards (597) (469)
Repayment of convertible senior notes (19,450) (416,492)
Net cash used in financing activities (20,047) (416,961)
Effect of exchange rate changes (418) 218
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 1,754 (117,303)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 33,411 164,359
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 35,165 47,056
Supplemental cash flow data:    
Interest 0 224
Income taxes, net of refunds 243 1,227
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows from operating leases 1,359 2,221
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:    
Operating leases 0 258
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Accrued purchases of long-lived assets 1,957 4,265
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:    
Cash and cash equivalents 33,526 44,105
Restricted cash included in other current assets 0 1,036
Restricted cash included in other assets 1,639 1,915
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 35,165 $ 47,056
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Background and Basis of Presentation
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
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”), was incorporated as a Delaware corporation in July 2005. Chegg is a learning platform helping businesses bring new skills to their workforce and giving lifelong learners and students the skills and confidence to succeed. Focused on the large and growing skilling market, Chegg offers innovative tools for workplace readiness, professional upskilling, and language learning. Chegg also continues to offer students artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, personalized support. Chegg remains committed to its mission of improving learning outcomes and career opportunities for millions of people around the world.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of Chegg, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly our financial position as of March 31, 2026 and our results of operations, results of comprehensive loss, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Our results of operations, results of comprehensive loss, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

We have a single operating and reportable segment and operating unit structure. The condensed consolidated financial statements and related financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the Annual Report on Form 10-K) filed with the SEC.

There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses as well as the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments are used for, but not limited to: revenue recognition, share-based compensation expense, accounting for income taxes, useful lives assigned to long-lived assets for depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and long-lived 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. There have been no material changes in our use of estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the use of estimates disclosed in Part II, Item 8 “Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-12, Codification Improvements. ASU 2025-12 makes incremental improvements to the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) and U.S. GAAP. Early adoption is permitted and the guidance may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The guidance is effective for annual reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods within those annual periods. We did not early adopt ASU 2025-12 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting - Narrow Scope Improvements. ASU 2025-11 improves the guidance in ASC 270, Interim Reporting, by improving the navigability of the required interim disclosures and clarifying when that guidance is applicable. Early adoption is permitted and the guidance may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The guidance is effective for interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. We did not early adopt ASU 2025-11 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software. ASU 2025-06 modernizes the accounting for software costs that are accounted for under ASC 350-40 and 350-50 by removing references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages and requiring capitalization of software costs to begin when management has authorized and committed to funding the project and it is probable that the project will be completed and used as intended. Early adoption is permitted and the guidance may be applied on either a prospective, retrospective or modified basis. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027 and interim periods within those annual periods. We did not early adopt ASU 2025-06 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures. ASU 2024-03 requires disclosure of specified information about certain costs and expenses in the notes to financial statements. 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, 2026 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. We did not early adopt ASU 2024-03 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses. ASU 2025-05 introduces a practical expedient for estimating expected credit losses on current accounts receivable and contract assets arising from transactions accounted for under ASC 606. Early adoption is permitted, and the guidance will be applied on a prospective basis. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025 and interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted ASU 2025-05 on January 1, 2026 and elected the practical expedient, which did not significantly impact our financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options. ASU 2024-04 improves the relevance and consistency in application of the induced conversion guidance requirements in ASC 470-20 for convertible debt instruments with cash conversion features and debt instruments that are not currently convertible, when the face value of the debt is settled in cash. Early adoption is permitted, and the guidance can be applied on either a prospective or retrospective basis. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025 and interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted ASU 2024-04 on January 1, 2026 on a prospective basis and applied the guidance to applicable transactions occurring after the adoption date including the partial repurchase of our convertible senior notes in February 2026. The adoption of this guidance did not have an effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows as the partial repurchase of the convertible senior notes should not be accounted for as an induced conversion as they did not contain a substantive conversion option as of the date of the repurchase.
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Revenues
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenues Revenues
Revenue Recognition

The following table presents our total net revenues for the periods shown disaggregated for our Chegg Skilling and Academic Services product lines (in thousands, except percentages):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20262025$%
Chegg Skilling$17,578 $16,135 $1,443 %
Academic Services45,684 105,252 (59,568)(57)
Total net revenues$63,262 $121,387 $(58,125)(48)
During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we recognized revenues of $18.0 million and $27.2 million, respectively, that were included in our deferred revenue balance at the beginning of each respective reporting period.

Contract Balances

The following table presents our accounts receivable, net, contract assets and deferred revenue balances (in thousands, except percentages):
 Change
 March 31,
2026
December 31, 2025$%
Accounts receivable, net$17,795 $15,604 $2,191 14 %
Contract assets6,562 6,536 26 — 
Deferred revenue28,753 29,675 (922)(3)

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 our accounts receivable, net balance increased by $2.2 million, or 14%, primarily due to amounts receivable from content licensing partially offset by higher cash collections. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, our contract assets and deferred revenue balances remained relatively flat.
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Net Income (Loss) Per Share
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
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):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Basic
Numerator:
Net income (loss)
$228 $(17,484)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic
111,726 105,159 
Net income (loss) per share, basic
$— $(0.17)
Diluted
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$228 $(17,484)
Convertible senior notes activity, net of tax
(370)— 
Net loss, diluted
$(142)$(17,484)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic
111,726 105,159 
Shares related to convertible senior notes404 — 
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted
112,130 105,159 
Net income (loss) per share, diluted
$— $(0.17)
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):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Shares related to stock plan activity4,429 10,091 
Shares related to convertible senior notes— 6,620 
Total common stock equivalents4,429 16,711 
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Fair Value Measurements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Fair Value Measurements Cash and Cash Equivalents, 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 (in thousands):
 March 31, 2026
 Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Cash$15,477 $— $— $15,477 
Money market fundsLevel 118,049 — — 18,049 
Total cash and cash equivalents$33,526 $— $— $33,526 
Short-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$32,431 $42 $(85)$32,388 
Long-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$1,974 $10 $— $1,984 

 December 31, 2025
 Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Cash$16,942 $— $— $16,942 
Money market fundsLevel 114,204 — — 14,204 
Total cash and cash equivalents$31,146 $— $— $31,146 
Short-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$41,549 $125 $— $41,674 
Long-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$12,290 $102 $— $12,392 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we did not recognize any losses on our investments due to credit related factors and our realized gains and losses on investments were not significant.

The following table presents our cash equivalents and investments' adjusted cost and fair value by contractual maturity (in thousands):
 Adjusted CostFair Value
Due within one year$32,431 $32,388 
Due after one year through three years1,974 1,984 
Investments not due at a single maturity date18,049 18,049 
Total$52,454 $52,421 

Investments not due at a single maturity date in the preceding table consisted of money market funds.
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

We report our financial instruments at fair value with the exception of the 2026 notes. The estimated fair value was determined based on the trading price as of the last day of trading for the period and we consider it to be a Level 2 measurement due to the limited trading activity. The estimated fair value of the 2026 notes as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $32.3 million and $45.0 million, respectively. For further information on the 2026 notes, refer to Note 6, “Convertible Senior Notes.”
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Balance Sheet Details
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Balance Sheet Details Balance Sheet Details
Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Restructuring liability$2,720 $15,592 
Taxes payable9,047 11,331 
Loss contingency7,000 8,190 
Current operating lease liabilities4,270 4,279 
Other14,248 14,857 
Accrued liabilities$37,285 $54,249 
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Convertible Senior Notes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
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). 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. As of March 31, 2026, the total principal amount of 2026 notes outstanding was $33.9 million and 9,297,800 shares remained underlying the 2026 notes.

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. Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding June 1, 2026 for the 2026 notes, the notes are convertible at the option of holders only upon satisfaction of certain circumstances. As of March 31, 2026, the circumstances allowing holders of the 2026 notes to convert were not met. On or after June 1, 2026 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity dates, holders may convert their notes at any time, regardless of the 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. As of March 31, 2026, the 2026 notes were classified as a current liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as they will be convertible at the option of the holders at any time beginning June 1, 2026 and will mature on September 1, 2026, both of which are within the next twelve months.

In February 2026, in connection with our securities repurchase program, we extinguished $20.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 notes in privately-negotiated transactions for a total consideration of $19.4 million, which was paid to the holders in cash. We also incurred an immaterial amount of fees resulting in a total reacquisition price of $19.5 million. The carrying amount of the extinguished notes was $20.0 million resulting in a $0.5 million gain on early extinguishment of debt. We elected to reacquire and not cancel the extinguished 2026 notes and left the associated capped call transactions outstanding.

The following table presents the net carrying amount of the notes (in thousands):
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Principal$33,860 $53,860 
Unamortized issuance costs(38)(95)
Net carrying amount$33,822 $53,765 
The following table presents the total interest expense recognized related to the notes (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
2026 notes:
Contractual interest expense$— $— 
Amortization of issuance costs31 69 
Total 2026 notes interest expense$31 $69 
2025 notes:
Contractual interest expense$— $90 
Amortization of issuance costs— 308 
Total 2025 notes interest expense$— $398 

Capped Call Transactions

Concurrently with the offering of the 2026 notes, we used $103.4 million 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 March 31, 2026, cover 9,297,800 shares of our common stock for the 2026 notes. These are intended to effectively increase the overall conversion price from $107.55 to $156.44 per share for the 2026 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 condensed 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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Commitments and Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
We may from time to time be involved in certain legal proceedings and regulatory compliance matters in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights; employment claims; and contractual and related disputes brought through private actions, class actions, administrative proceedings, regulatory actions or other litigation. We may also, from time to time, be involved in 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 February 24, 2025, we filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against Google, asserting federal antitrust claims and common-law unjust enrichment claims, in connection with Google's expansion of its AIO search experience, and seeking damages, restitution, disgorgement, and injunctive relief. Google moved to dismiss the amended complaint on July 25, 2025. Given the nature of the case, including that the proceedings are in their early stages, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of the case.

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. On January 20, 2026, the Court entered an Order dismissing this matter without prejudice pursuant to a stipulation of the parties. Effective March 4, 2026, Chegg entered into a Settlement Agreement with Stein and certain other Plaintiffs (including Robinson and Choi, as described below). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, Plaintiffs released their claims, and Chegg agreed to certain governance changes and that Chegg or our insurance carrier will pay the fees of Plaintiffs’ counsel. Chegg’s insurance carrier made the payment to Plaintiffs and the matter is now closed.
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. Although the Company is not alleged to have made or participated in any of the allegedly false or fraudulent statements, it is pursuing resolution with JPMC of JPMC's claims related to the Support Agreement.

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, described in more detail below. Effective March 4, 2026, Chegg entered into a Settlement Agreement with the Plaintiffs (including Stein and Choi). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, Plaintiffs released their claims, and Chegg agreed to certain governance changes and that Chegg or our insurance carrier will pay the fees of Plaintiffs’ counsel. Chegg’s insurance carrier made the payment to Plaintiffs and the matter is now closed.

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. Effective March 4, 2026, Chegg entered into a Settlement Agreement with the Plaintiffs (including Robinson and Stein). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, Plaintiffs released their claims, and Chegg agreed to certain governance changes and that Chegg or our insurance carrier will pay the fees of Plaintiffs’ counsel. Chegg’s insurance carrier made the payment to Plaintiffs and the matter is now closed.

We record a contingent liability for loss contingencies related to legal matters when a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. Additionally, we record an insurance loss recovery up to the recognized loss contingency when realization is probable. As of March 31, 2026, the net impact of contingent liabilities less the related insurance loss recovery is $7.0 million for the above matters that met such thresholds for recording a liability. For those matters upon which we have sufficient insurance coverage, we have recorded contingent liabilities within accrued liabilities and the loss recovery from insurance within other current assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. 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. 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. In the ordinary course of business and for certain of the above matters, we are actively pursuing all avenues and strategies to resolve these matters, including available legal remedies, remediation and settlement negotiations with the parties. 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.
v3.26.1
Guarantees and Indemnifications
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
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 March 31, 2026.
v3.26.1
Stockholders' Equity
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity
Share-based Compensation Expense

The following table presents total share-based compensation expense recorded (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20262025
Cost of revenues$20 $238 
Research and development446 3,212 
Sales and marketing152 1,061 
General and administrative2,093 6,746 
Total share-based compensation expense$2,711 $11,257 

As of March 31, 2026, total unrecognized share-based compensation expense was approximately $7.2 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately 1.3 years.

The following table presents activity for outstanding RSUs and PSUs:
 RSUs and PSUs Outstanding
 Shares OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 202510,041,008 $1.56 
Granted785,000 0.57 
Released(1,507,147)2.54 
Forfeited(163,743)8.27 
Balance at March 31, 20269,155,118 $1.19 
v3.26.1
Restructuring Charges
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges
October 2025 Restructuring Plan

In October 2025, we announced a workforce reduction that resulted in a management approved restructuring plan. As of March 31, 2026, we recorded $19.0 million of cumulative restructuring charges, primarily related to one-time employee termination benefits, which were classified primarily within operating expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations based on employees' job function, and facility exit costs related to the closure of our Santa Clara office, which were classified as general and administrative operating expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The restructuring liability is primarily included within accrued liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The total amount of restructuring charges has been recorded and we expect the plan to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2028.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring liability balance (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
One-Time Termination BenefitsFacility Exit CostsTotal
Beginning balance
$8,198 $1,694 $9,892 
Restructuring charges
1,132 — 1,132 
Restructuring payments
(7,467)(147)(7,614)
Ending balance
$1,863 $1,547 $3,410 

May 2025 Restructuring Plan

In May 2025, we announced a workforce reduction that resulted in a management approved restructuring plan. As of March 31, 2026, we recorded $29.3 million of cumulative restructuring charges, primarily related to one-time employee termination benefits, which were classified primarily within operating expenses on our condensed consolidated statement of operations based on employees' job function. The restructuring liability is included within accrued liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The total amount of restructuring charges has been recorded and we expect the plan to be substantially completed by the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring liability balance (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
Beginning balance
$6,263 
Restructuring credits(847)
Restructuring payments
(5,104)
Ending balance
$312 

November 2024 Restructuring Plan

In November 2024, we announced a workforce reduction that resulted in a management approved restructuring plan. As of March 31, 2026, we recorded $17.1 million of cumulative restructuring charges, primarily related to one-time employee termination benefits, which were classified primarily within operating expenses on our consolidated statement of operations based on employees' job function. The restructuring liability is included within accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. The total amount of restructuring charges has been recorded and the plan is complete.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring liability balance (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
Beginning balance
$138 
Restructuring charges
— 
Restructuring payments
(138)
Ending balance
$— 

June 2024 Restructuring Plan

In June 2024, we announced a workforce reduction that resulted in a management approved restructuring plan. As of March 31, 2026, we recorded $10.5 million of restructuring charges, primarily related to one-time employee termination benefits, which were classified primarily within operating expenses on our consolidated statement of operations based on employees' job function. The restructuring liability is included within accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. The total amount of restructuring charges has been recorded and the plan is complete.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring liability balance (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
Beginning balance
$457 
Restructuring credits(450)
Restructuring payments
(7)
Ending balance
$— 
v3.26.1
Segment Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
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.

Our chief operating decision maker uses net income (loss) in assessing performance and determining how to allocate resources and is regularly provided with cost of revenues, paid marketing expenses, and consolidated operating expenses when reviewing financial information as part of the annual budgeting and forecasting process as well as the review over quarterly budget to actual variances. Asset information is not regularly provided to our chief operating decision maker.
The following table presents information about our significant segment expenses and includes a reconciliation to net income (loss) (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Net revenues$63,262 $121,387 
Less:
Cost of revenues25,374 53,973 
Research and development9,139 29,428 
Paid marketing expenses(1)
5,173 16,379 
Other sales and marketing(2)
5,433 9,235 
General and administrative19,180 39,374 
Impairment expense— 2,000 
Total segment expenses64,299 150,389 
Other segment items(3)
1,265 11,518 
Net income (loss)$228 $(17,484)
_____________________________________________________
(1)Paid marketing expenses consist primarily of online advertising and marketing promotional expenditures.
(2)Other sales and marketing primarily consists of employee-related expenses.
(3)Other segment items consist of interest expense, other income, and benefit from (provision for) income taxes.

The following table presents our total net revenues for our Chegg Skilling and Academic Services product lines (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Chegg Skilling$17,578 $16,135 
Academic Services45,684 105,252 
Total net revenues$63,262 $121,387 

The following table presents our total net revenues by geographic area (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
United States$51,534 $105,497 
International11,728 15,890 
Total net revenues$63,262 $121,387 

The following table presents our long-lived assets by geographic area (in thousands):
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
United States$96,635 $106,918 
India11,994 12,907 
Other international8,611 8,531 
Total long-lived assets$117,240 $128,356 
v3.26.1
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
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
v3.26.1
Background and Basis of Presentation (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of Chegg, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly our financial position as of March 31, 2026 and our results of operations, results of comprehensive loss, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Our results of operations, results of comprehensive loss, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Consolidation Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses as well as the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments are used for, but not limited to: revenue recognition, share-based compensation expense, accounting for income taxes, useful lives assigned to long-lived assets for depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and long-lived 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. There have been no material changes in our use of estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the use of estimates disclosed in Part II, Item 8 “Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-12, Codification Improvements. ASU 2025-12 makes incremental improvements to the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) and U.S. GAAP. Early adoption is permitted and the guidance may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The guidance is effective for annual reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods within those annual periods. We did not early adopt ASU 2025-12 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting - Narrow Scope Improvements. ASU 2025-11 improves the guidance in ASC 270, Interim Reporting, by improving the navigability of the required interim disclosures and clarifying when that guidance is applicable. Early adoption is permitted and the guidance may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The guidance is effective for interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. We did not early adopt ASU 2025-11 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software. ASU 2025-06 modernizes the accounting for software costs that are accounted for under ASC 350-40 and 350-50 by removing references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages and requiring capitalization of software costs to begin when management has authorized and committed to funding the project and it is probable that the project will be completed and used as intended. Early adoption is permitted and the guidance may be applied on either a prospective, retrospective or modified basis. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027 and interim periods within those annual periods. We did not early adopt ASU 2025-06 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures. ASU 2024-03 requires disclosure of specified information about certain costs and expenses in the notes to financial statements. 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, 2026 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. We did not early adopt ASU 2024-03 and we are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses. ASU 2025-05 introduces a practical expedient for estimating expected credit losses on current accounts receivable and contract assets arising from transactions accounted for under ASC 606. Early adoption is permitted, and the guidance will be applied on a prospective basis. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025 and interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted ASU 2025-05 on January 1, 2026 and elected the practical expedient, which did not significantly impact our financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options. ASU 2024-04 improves the relevance and consistency in application of the induced conversion guidance requirements in ASC 470-20 for convertible debt instruments with cash conversion features and debt instruments that are not currently convertible, when the face value of the debt is settled in cash. Early adoption is permitted, and the guidance can be applied on either a prospective or retrospective basis. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025 and interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted ASU 2024-04 on January 1, 2026 on a prospective basis and applied the guidance to applicable transactions occurring after the adoption date including the partial repurchase of our convertible senior notes in February 2026. The adoption of this guidance did not have an effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows as the partial repurchase of the convertible senior notes should not be accounted for as an induced conversion as they did not contain a substantive conversion option as of the date of the repurchase.
v3.26.1
Revenues (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
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 Chegg Skilling and Academic Services product lines (in thousands, except percentages):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20262025$%
Chegg Skilling$17,578 $16,135 $1,443 %
Academic Services45,684 105,252 (59,568)(57)
Total net revenues$63,262 $121,387 $(58,125)(48)
Schedule of Contract Balances
The following table presents our accounts receivable, net, contract assets and deferred revenue balances (in thousands, except percentages):
 Change
 March 31,
2026
December 31, 2025$%
Accounts receivable, net$17,795 $15,604 $2,191 14 %
Contract assets6,562 6,536 26 — 
Deferred revenue28,753 29,675 (922)(3)
v3.26.1
Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Net (Income) Loss Per Share, Basic and Diluted
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Basic
Numerator:
Net income (loss)
$228 $(17,484)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic
111,726 105,159 
Net income (loss) per share, basic
$— $(0.17)
Diluted
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$228 $(17,484)
Convertible senior notes activity, net of tax
(370)— 
Net loss, diluted
$(142)$(17,484)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic
111,726 105,159 
Shares related to convertible senior notes404 — 
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted
112,130 105,159 
Net income (loss) per share, diluted
$— $(0.17)
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of 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):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Shares related to stock plan activity4,429 10,091 
Shares related to convertible senior notes— 6,620 
Total common stock equivalents4,429 16,711 
v3.26.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash, 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 (in thousands):
 March 31, 2026
 Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Cash$15,477 $— $— $15,477 
Money market fundsLevel 118,049 — — 18,049 
Total cash and cash equivalents$33,526 $— $— $33,526 
Short-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$32,431 $42 $(85)$32,388 
Long-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$1,974 $10 $— $1,984 

 December 31, 2025
 Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Cash$16,942 $— $— $16,942 
Money market fundsLevel 114,204 — — 14,204 
Total cash and cash equivalents$31,146 $— $— $31,146 
Short-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$41,549 $125 $— $41,674 
Long-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$12,290 $102 $— $12,392 
Schedule of Adjusted Cost and Fair Value
The following table presents our cash equivalents and investments' adjusted cost and fair value by contractual maturity (in thousands):
 Adjusted CostFair Value
Due within one year$32,431 $32,388 
Due after one year through three years1,974 1,984 
Investments not due at a single maturity date18,049 18,049 
Total$52,454 $52,421 
v3.26.1
Balance Sheet Details (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Restructuring liability$2,720 $15,592 
Taxes payable9,047 11,331 
Loss contingency7,000 8,190 
Current operating lease liabilities4,270 4,279 
Other14,248 14,857 
Accrued liabilities$37,285 $54,249 
v3.26.1
Convertible Senior Notes (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt
The following table presents the net carrying amount of the notes (in thousands):
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Principal$33,860 $53,860 
Unamortized issuance costs(38)(95)
Net carrying amount$33,822 $53,765 
Schedule of Interest Expense Recognized
The following table presents the total interest expense recognized related to the notes (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
2026 notes:
Contractual interest expense$— $— 
Amortization of issuance costs31 69 
Total 2026 notes interest expense$31 $69 
2025 notes:
Contractual interest expense$— $90 
Amortization of issuance costs— 308 
Total 2025 notes interest expense$— $398 
v3.26.1
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense for Employees and Non-Employees
The following table presents total share-based compensation expense recorded (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20262025
Cost of revenues$20 $238 
Research and development446 3,212 
Sales and marketing152 1,061 
General and administrative2,093 6,746 
Total share-based compensation expense$2,711 $11,257 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity
The following table presents activity for outstanding RSUs and PSUs:
 RSUs and PSUs Outstanding
 Shares OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 202510,041,008 $1.56 
Granted785,000 0.57 
Released(1,507,147)2.54 
Forfeited(163,743)8.27 
Balance at March 31, 20269,155,118 $1.19 
v3.26.1
Restructuring Charges (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Restructuring Liability Balance
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring liability balance (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
One-Time Termination BenefitsFacility Exit CostsTotal
Beginning balance
$8,198 $1,694 $9,892 
Restructuring charges
1,132 — 1,132 
Restructuring payments
(7,467)(147)(7,614)
Ending balance
$1,863 $1,547 $3,410 
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring liability balance (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
Beginning balance
$6,263 
Restructuring credits(847)
Restructuring payments
(5,104)
Ending balance
$312 
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring liability balance (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
Beginning balance
$138 
Restructuring charges
— 
Restructuring payments
(138)
Ending balance
$— 
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring liability balance (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
Beginning balance
$457 
Restructuring credits(450)
Restructuring payments
(7)
Ending balance
$— 
v3.26.1
Segment Information (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
The following table presents information about our significant segment expenses and includes a reconciliation to net income (loss) (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Net revenues$63,262 $121,387 
Less:
Cost of revenues25,374 53,973 
Research and development9,139 29,428 
Paid marketing expenses(1)
5,173 16,379 
Other sales and marketing(2)
5,433 9,235 
General and administrative19,180 39,374 
Impairment expense— 2,000 
Total segment expenses64,299 150,389 
Other segment items(3)
1,265 11,518 
Net income (loss)$228 $(17,484)
_____________________________________________________
(1)Paid marketing expenses consist primarily of online advertising and marketing promotional expenditures.
(2)Other sales and marketing primarily consists of employee-related expenses.
(3)Other segment items consist of interest expense, other income, and benefit from (provision for) income taxes.
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services
The following table presents our total net revenues for our Chegg Skilling and Academic Services product lines (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Chegg Skilling$17,578 $16,135 
Academic Services45,684 105,252 
Total net revenues$63,262 $121,387 
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas
The following table presents our total net revenues by geographic area (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
United States$51,534 $105,497 
International11,728 15,890 
Total net revenues$63,262 $121,387 

The following table presents our long-lived assets by geographic area (in thousands):
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
United States$96,635 $106,918 
India11,994 12,907 
Other international8,611 8,531 
Total long-lived assets$117,240 $128,356 
v3.26.1
Revenues - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Total net revenues $ 63,262 $ 121,387
Change, Total net revenues $ (58,125)  
Change, Total net revenues, percent (0.48)  
Chegg Skilling    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Total net revenues $ 17,578 16,135
Change, Total net revenues $ 1,443  
Change, Total net revenues, percent 0.09  
Academic Services    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Total net revenues $ 45,684 $ 105,252
Change, Total net revenues $ (59,568)  
Change, Total net revenues, percent (0.57)  
v3.26.1
Revenues - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized $ 18,000 $ 27,200
Increase in accounts receivable, net $ 2,191  
Increase in accounts receivable, net, percent 14.00%  
v3.26.1
Revenues - Schedule of Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable, net $ 17,795 $ 15,604
Change, accounts receivable, net $ 2,191  
Change, accounts receivable, net, percent 14.00%  
Contract assets $ 6,562 6,536
Change in contract assets $ 26  
Change in contract assets, percent 0.00%  
Deferred revenue $ 28,753 $ 29,675
Change in deferred revenue $ (922)  
Change in deferred revenue, percent (3.00%)  
v3.26.1
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Schedule of Net (Income) Loss Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Numerator:    
Net income (loss) $ 228 $ (17,484)
Denominator:    
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic (in shares) 111,726 105,159
Net income (loss) per share, basic (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ (0.17)
Numerator:    
Net income (loss) $ 228 $ (17,484)
Convertible senior notes activity, net of tax (370) 0
Net loss, diluted $ (142) $ (17,484)
Denominator:    
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic (in shares) 111,726 105,159
Shares related to convertible senior notes (in shares) 404 0
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted (in shares) 112,130 105,159
Net income (loss) per share, diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ (0.17)
v3.26.1
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Net (Income) Loss Per Share (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Total common stock equivalents (in shares) 4,429 16,711
Shares related to stock plan activity    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Total common stock equivalents (in shares) 4,429 10,091
Shares related to convertible senior notes    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Total common stock equivalents (in shares) 0 6,620
v3.26.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Available For Sale Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents: $ 33,526 $ 31,146
Adjusted Cost 52,454  
Fair Value 52,421  
Cash    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents: 15,477 16,942
Level 1 | Money market funds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents: 18,049 14,204
Corporate debt securities | Level 2 | Short-term investments:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 32,431 41,549
Unrealized Gain 42 125
Unrealized Loss (85) 0
Fair Value 32,388 41,674
Corporate debt securities | Level 2 | Long-term investments:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 1,974 12,290
Unrealized Gain 10 102
Unrealized Loss 0 0
Fair Value $ 1,984 $ 12,392
v3.26.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Adjusted Cost and Fair Value (Details)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Adjusted Cost  
Due within one year $ 32,431
Due after one year through three years 1,974
Investments not due at a single maturity date 18,049
Adjusted Cost 52,454
Fair Value  
Due within one year 32,388
Due after one year through three years 1,984
Investments not due at a single maturity date 18,049
Fair Value $ 52,421
v3.26.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Senior Notes Due 2026 | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Senior Notes    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible senior notes $ 32.3 $ 45.0
v3.26.1
Balance Sheet Details - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]    
Restructuring liability $ 2,720 $ 15,592
Taxes payable 9,047 11,331
Loss contingency $ 7,000 $ 8,190
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities
Current operating lease liabilities $ 4,270 $ 4,279
Other 14,248 14,857
Accrued liabilities $ 37,285 $ 54,249
v3.26.1
Convertible Senior Notes - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2026
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Repayment of convertible senior notes       $ 19,450 $ 416,492  
Gain on early extinguishment of debt       523 $ 7,360  
Senior Notes Due 2026 | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Face value     $ 1,000,000      
Interest rate, stated percentage     0.00%      
Principal       $ 33,860   $ 53,860
Conversion ratio     0.0092978      
Conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 107.55      
Extinguishment of debt, amount $ 20,000          
Repayment of convertible senior notes 19,400          
Repayments of convertible debt and extinguishment fees   $ 19,500        
Debt instrument, repurchased amount, carrying value $ 20,000 20,000        
Gain on early extinguishment of debt   $ 500        
Senior Notes Due 2026 | Senior Notes | Capped Call            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, convertible (in shares) | shares       9,297,800    
Conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares       $ 156.44    
Net proceeds     $ 103,400      
v3.26.1
Convertible Senior Notes - Schedule of Net Carrying Amount (Details) - Senior Notes Due 2026 - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal $ 33,860 $ 53,860
Unamortized issuance costs (38) (95)
Net carrying amount $ 33,822 $ 53,765
v3.26.1
Convertible Senior Notes - Schedule of Interest Expense Recognized (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Amortization of issuance costs $ 31 $ 377
Senior Notes Due 2026 | Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Contractual interest expense 0 0
Amortization of issuance costs 31 69
Total interest expense 31 69
Senior Notes Due 2025 | Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Contractual interest expense 0 90
Amortization of issuance costs 0 308
Total interest expense $ 0 $ 398
v3.26.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Loss contingency, net of insurance loss recovery $ 7.0
v3.26.1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]    
Total share-based compensation expense $ 2,711 $ 11,257
Cost of revenues    
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]    
Total share-based compensation expense 20 238
Research and development    
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]    
Total share-based compensation expense 446 3,212
Sales and marketing    
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]    
Total share-based compensation expense 152 1,061
General and administrative    
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]    
Total share-based compensation expense $ 2,093 $ 6,746
v3.26.1
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - RSUs and PSUs
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock units $ 7.2
Weighted-average vesting period 1 year 3 months 18 days
v3.26.1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of RSU and PSU Activity (Details) - RSUs and PSUs
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
$ / shares
shares
Shares Outstanding  
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares 10,041,008
Granted (in shares) | shares 785,000
Released (in shares) | shares (1,507,147)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (163,743)
Ending balance (in shares) | shares 9,155,118
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 1.56
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 0.57
Released (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 2.54
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 8.27
Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 1.19
v3.26.1
Restructuring Charges - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 11 Months Ended 17 Months Ended 22 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring incurred cost statement of income or comprehensive income extensible enumeration not disclosed flag   false false false false
October 2025 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges $ 1,132 $ 19,000      
May 2025 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges (847)   $ 29,300    
November 2024 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges 0     $ 17,100  
June 2024 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges $ (450)       $ 10,500
v3.26.1
Restructuring Charges - Schedule of Reconciliation of Changes in Restructuring Liability Balance (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 11 Months Ended 17 Months Ended 22 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
October 2025 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance $ 9,892        
Restructuring charges (credits) 1,132 $ 19,000      
Restructuring payments (7,614)        
Ending balance 3,410 3,410 $ 3,410 $ 3,410 $ 3,410
May 2025 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance 6,263        
Restructuring charges (credits) (847)   29,300    
Restructuring payments (5,104)        
Ending balance 312 312 312 312 312
November 2024 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance 138        
Restructuring charges (credits) 0     17,100  
Restructuring payments (138)        
Ending balance 0 0 0 0 0
June 2024 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance 457        
Restructuring charges (credits) (450)       10,500
Restructuring payments (7)        
Ending balance 0 0 0 0 0
One-Time Termination Benefits | October 2025 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance 8,198        
Restructuring charges (credits) 1,132        
Restructuring payments (7,467)        
Ending balance 1,863 1,863 1,863 1,863 1,863
Facility Exit Costs | October 2025 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance 1,694        
Restructuring charges (credits) 0        
Restructuring payments (147)        
Ending balance $ 1,547 $ 1,547 $ 1,547 $ 1,547 $ 1,547
v3.26.1
Segment Information - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 1
Number of reportable segments 1
v3.26.1
Segment Information - Schedule of Significant Segment Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues $ 63,262 $ 121,387
Cost of revenues 25,374 53,973
Research and development 9,139 29,428
General and administrative 19,180 39,374
Impairment expense 0 2,000
Net income (loss) 228 (17,484)
Reportable Segment    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues 63,262 121,387
Cost of revenues 25,374 53,973
Research and development 9,139 29,428
Paid marketing expenses 5,173 16,379
Other sales and marketing 5,433 9,235
General and administrative 19,180 39,374
Impairment expense 0 2,000
Total segment expenses 64,299 150,389
Other segment items 1,265 11,518
Net income (loss) $ 228 $ (17,484)
v3.26.1
Segment Information - Schedule of Revenue by Product Line and Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues $ 63,262 $ 121,387
United States    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues 51,534 105,497
International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues 11,728 15,890
Chegg Skilling    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues 17,578 16,135
Academic Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net revenues $ 45,684 $ 105,252
v3.26.1
Segment Information - Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets $ 117,240 $ 128,356
United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets 96,635 106,918
India    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets 11,994 12,907
Other international    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets $ 8,611 $ 8,531