Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of February 28, 2026, Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $235.00, based on estimates from 21 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $101.00, this represents a potential upside of +132.7%. The company has a market capitalization of $4.71B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $100.00 to a high of $330.00, representing a 98% spread in expectations. The median target of $245.00 aligns closely with the consensus average. The wide target spread reflects significant disagreement on fair value.
The current analyst consensus rating is Hold, with 8 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,12 rating it Hold, and 1 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The mixed ratings reflect uncertainty about near-term direction.
From a valuation perspective, DUOL trades at a trailing P/E of 13.3x and forward P/E of 23.4x.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $791.72, with bear and bull scenarios of $-278.05 and $144.16 respectively. Model confidence stands at 54/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
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Start ComparisonThe consensus Wall Street price target for DUOL is $235, representing 132.7% upside from the current price of $101. With 21 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
DUOL has a consensus rating of "Hold" based on 21 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is mixed, with 12 Hold ratings making up the largest segment. The consensus 12-month price target of $235 implies 132.7% upside from current levels.
DUOL trades at a forward P/E of 23.41x, representing a moderate valuation. With analysts targeting $235 (132.7% implied move), the stock appears reasonably valued with upside.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $330 for DUOL, while the most conservative target is $100. The consensus of $235 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $144 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
DUOL is well covered by analysts, with 21 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 8 have Buy ratings, 12 recommend Hold, and 1 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month DUOL stock forecast based on 21 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $235, with estimates ranging from $100 (bear case) to $330 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Hold". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $792, with bear/bull scenarios of $-278/$144.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates DUOL's fair value at $792 (base case), with a bear case of $-278 and bull case of $144. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 54/100.
DUOL trades at a forward P/E ratio of 23.4x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 13.3x. The higher forward P/E suggests near-term earnings pressure. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on DUOL, with a "Hold" consensus rating and $235 price target (132.7% upside). 8 of 21 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
DUOL analyst price targets range from $100 to $330, a 98% wide spread indicating significant analyst disagreement. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $235 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $-278-$144 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.