Duolingo's revenue growth has decelerated from roughly 41% in 2025Q2 to 13.7% in 2026Q3, suggesting the rapid user-acquisition phase is maturing and future expansion will depend more on monetization than on new users.
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Revenue growth slowed from 41.5% in 2025Q2 to 13.7% in 2026Q3 while operating margin compressed from a 15.5% peak in 2026Q1 to 7.8%, suggesting operating expenses are rising faster than gross profit.
The company benefits from viral marketing campaigns like 'Dead Duo', driving user acquisition and engagement.
Duolingo leverages AI to expand course offerings and improve learning efficiency, enhancing user retention.
Strong Q1 revenue growth indicates robust monetization potential despite stock price depreciation.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $0.54-5.1% vs $0.57 | $309M+1.9% vs $303M |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | $0.66+9.3% vs $0.60 | $298M+1.0% vs $296M |
Q2 2026 May 4, 2026 | $0.89+12.7% vs $0.79 | $292M+1.2% vs $289M |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $0.94+19.0% vs $0.79 | $283M+2.5% vs $276M |
Duolingo (DUOL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Duolingo, Inc. (“Duolingo” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DUOL) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Duolingo Class A common stock between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026 (the “Class Period”). CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE If you are an investor in Duolingo and have suffered losses, you may CLICK HERE to contact us.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 19, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Duolingo, Inc. ("Duolingo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DUOL) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Duolingo Class A common stock between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026 (the "Class Period"). CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE If you are an investor in Duolingo and have suffered losses, you may CLICK HERE to contact us.
Duolingo (DUOL +6.20%) is prioritizing customer growth over monetization.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $160.42 | $7.47B | 55.92 | 38.71% | 12.33% | 10.35% | — | |
| $0.61 | $68.32M | -1.68 | -38.97% | -17.17% | -33.87% | — | |
| $3.74 | $686.73M | -6.46 | 9.04% | -14.36% | -17.56% | — | |
| $105.02 | $14.39B | 337.47 | 2.72% | 5.53% | 4.89% | — | |
| $26.88 | $1.69B | 9.36 | 24.2% | 21.06% | 17.93% | 2.07% | |
| $52.20 | $1.19B | 114.75 | 3.96% | 0.74% | 0.6% | 4.83% |
Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 3, 2026·SEC
Aug 19, 2026·SEC
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Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) reported $1.18B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.04B in fiscal year 2025. That is 1366% more than the $70.8M of fiscal year 2019.
Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) grew revenue by 22.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) earned $145.7M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 12.3% net margin).
Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) had a return on equity (ROE) of 10.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) generated $401.2M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
