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DUOL Stock Forecast: Duolingo, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$132
−3.48% on the day

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Duolingo, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $138 — +4.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 30 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$6.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
54/ 100
Median analyst target
$138
Analysts covering
24
Revenue$298.5M+18.3% y/y
Operating income$33.9M
Net income$33.2M
Free cash flow$78.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−8.0%
1M
−7.5%
YTD
−25.0%
1Y
−49.9%
From 52W high
−51.4%
From 52W low
+46.2%
$90
$271
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DUOL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Duolingo, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 30 Oct 2026
54/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
89
Growth
75
Value
71
Issuance
63
Revisions
63
Volatility
50
Accruals
26
Size
20
Momentum
18

Quality (89): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Momentum (18): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

DUOL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DUOL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$150$200$250Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DUOLHigh $210Median $138Low $80

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says24 analysts
6 Buy16 Hold2 Sell
Low $80Median $138High $210

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
26 Oct 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$114 → $135
29 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$175
29 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
14 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$175
14 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
1 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
1 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$160 → $175
1 Sept 2026Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeOutperform—
1 Sept 2026Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeOutperform$105 → $210
27 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
27 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$125 → $135
25 Aug 2026Argus ResearchReiteratesHold$146
25 Aug 2026Argus ResearchReiteratesHold—
20 Aug 2026WedbushMaintainsNeutral—
20 Aug 2026WedbushMaintainsNeutral$139 → $150
18 Aug 2026DA DavidsonUpgradeBuy$130 → $160
18 Aug 2026DA DavidsonUpgradeBuy—
7 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
7 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight$82 → $80
6 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$110 → $115

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

DUOL vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Duolingo, Inc. returned −49.9% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DUOL vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
20406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DUOLS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DUOL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
16.2×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Price / sales
5.6×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Price / book
4.5×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
28.8×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
18.3%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−26.0%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Gross margin
72.6%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.7%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Net margin
35.9%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
34.4%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.6%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Duolingo, Inc. has a market value of $6.4B and an enterprise value of $5.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B. The latest quarter grew 18.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $410.8M, a 35.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.40.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $397.5M, after $10.4M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 46.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 16.2×; forward P/E: 17.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Duolingo, Inc. employs 900 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 30 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DUOL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DUOLDuolingo, Inc.$6.4B54
YOUClear Secure, Inc.$6.2B93
LYFTLyft, Inc.$6.4B47
NIQNIQ Global Intelligence Plc$5.8B81
OCTVOctave Intelligence Plc$5.8B2
OTEXOpen Text Corp.$5.8B—
KVYOKlaviyo, Inc.$5.7B59

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Duolingo, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest DUOL news & analysis

Duolingo, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - DUOL

PRNewsWire · 29 Oct 2026negative

The DJS Law Group said it is reminding investors of a class action lawsuit against Duolingo alleging violations of federal securities laws. Shareholders who purchased DUOL during the stated class period are encouraged to contact the firm about possible lead plaintiff appointments.

Why it matters — The lawsuit and related investor outreach are developments DUOL watchers may wish to monitor.

DUOL Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Duolingo, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with SBS Law

PRNewsWire · 29 Oct 2026negative

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP announced a class action lawsuit against Duolingo alleging violations of federal securities laws. The firm invited shareholders who purchased DUOL during the stated class period to contact it about possible lead plaintiff appointments.

Why it matters — The lawsuit and lead plaintiff solicitation are developments relevant to investors following Duolingo.

Insights Into Duolingo (DUOL) Q3: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

Zacks Investment Research · 29 Oct 2026neutral

The article examines expected performance for Duolingo in the quarter ended September 2026, focusing on key metrics beyond standard Wall Street revenue and earnings estimates.

Why it matters — DUOL watchers can use the additional metric-focused outlook as context for assessing expectations for the upcoming quarter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DUOL stock

What is the DUOL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Duolingo, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $138, with estimates ranging from $80 to $210. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DUOL stock a buy right now?

Of the 24 analysts covering Duolingo, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 16 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Duolingo, Inc. 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 30 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DUOL?

As at 30 Oct 2026, Duolingo, Inc. ranks 54 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (89 of 100).

Will DUOL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +4.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Duolingo, Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 30 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DUOL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Duolingo, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DUOL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $80 to $210 over the next 12 months.

How has DUOL stock performed over the past year?

Duolingo, Inc. returned -49.9% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Duolingo, Inc. do?

Duolingo, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Duolingo, a technology company focused on language learning and digital education.

What is the latest news on DUOL?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 29 Oct 2026): "Duolingo, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - DUOL". The DJS Law Group said it is reminding investors of a class action lawsuit against Duolingo alleging violations of federal securities laws. Shareholders who purchased DUOL during the stated class period are encouraged to contact the firm about possible lead plaintiff appointments.

Company

About Duolingo, Inc.

Duolingo, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Duolingo, a technology company focused on language learning and digital education. Duolingo operates a mobile and web-based learning platform that offers interactive language courses across a wide range of languages, along with tools for classroom use through Duolingo for Schools. The company also provides an English proficiency assessment product designed for on-demand testing. Its services are delivered through a freemium model, combining free access with paid subscription offerings for additional features. Duolingo serves individual learners, educators, and institutions through consumer and education-focused products that support language acquisition and assessment in a digital environment. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Duolingo plays a visible role in the global edtech market by combining accessibility, gamified learning, and software-based language instruction.

CEO Dr. Luis Alfonso von Ahn Arellano Ph.D. · 900 employees · United States · https://www.duolingo.com