DUOL Stock Down 59% in 6 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?

Duolingo's 59% slide weighs on sentiment even as AI-driven course expansion and strong liquidity reshape its long-term story.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

Duolingo: Clear Market Mispricing And Durable Engagement

Duolingo is rated a Strong Buy after a 65% decline, with market overreaction to user growth and AI fears creating a mispricing opportunity. DUOL's data monopoly, high engagement, and expansion into non-language verticals position it for durable growth despite short-term volatility and AI-driven course quality concerns. Management's shift to prioritizing long-term user growth and ROI aligns with patient, risk-tolerant investors seeking exposure to a speculative, high-upside education technology leader.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Leverage Shares by Themes continues to expand its single stock Leveraged ETF suite with OPEN, CIFR, GRAB, DUOL, LAC, and UPS

GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leverage Shares by Themes unveil six new single stock leveraged ETFs, available for trading starting December 11, 2025. These products are designed to empower investors to amplify returns (up and down) and actively engage with the performance of Opendoor Technologies, Cipher Mining, Grab Holdings, Duolingo, Lithium Americas Corp, and the United Parcel Service.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 11, 2025

Duolingo: Finally Time To Buy The Dip (Rating Upgrade)

Duolingo is now rated a 'Buy', as valuation has corrected sharply, while fundamentals remain robust. DUOL achieved 50 million DAUs and $271 million in quarterly revenue, demonstrating strong topline growth and operational leverage. A current P/E of 18x and a P/OCF below 30x reflect deep value vs. historical averages, despite ongoing rapid growth.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 9, 2025

Duolingo's Profit Machine Awakens

Duolingo delivers exceptional profitability with a 71.99% gross margin and 40.03% net income margin, far outperforming sector averages. Strong free-cash-flow generation, including a 28.17% FCF margin and $363.89M in operating cash, supports long-term product expansion. Revenue growth of 39.86% alongside high margins creates a rare Rule-of-40 profile that strengthens the bullish outlook.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 9, 2025

Duolingo: The Long View Is The Right View

Duolingo (DUOL) is down nearly 40% YTD, yet I remain extremely bullish and continue adding to my position. DUOL's financials are robust: 50.5M DAUs (+36% YoY), 11.5M paid subscribers (+34%), and over $1B in cash, with no long-term debt. The company's strategic shift prioritizes long-term user growth and teaching quality over near-term monetization, despite decelerating DAU growth.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 10, 2025

Genshin Impact and Duolingo Team Up For a Learning Adventure in the Duolingo App

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GlobeNewsWire • Dec 8, 2025

Duolingo: Finally, A Chance To Buy This Stock (Upgrade)

Duolingo has experienced a sharp valuation reset, dropping nearly 40% post-Q3 earnings, and now trades at a fraction of its highs. I upgrade DUOL to a "Buy," citing its unique business model, strong user retention, and expanded course opportunities beyond core language offerings. DUOL's Q4 bookings guidance implies a deceleration to 22% y/y growth, as the company prioritizes lesson quality and long-term retention over near-term monetization.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 8, 2025

Why I'm Buying Duolingo Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Duolingo attracts new users and turns them into paying subscribers at an impressive rate. This business could expand into many educational opportunities, potentially providing years of growth runway.

The Motley Fool • Dec 7, 2025

Duolingo: A Long-Term Case Built on Future Free Cash Flow Potential

DUOL's long-term strategy centers on its push for stronger free cash flow, as reinvesting in product, AI tools and global expansion builds future leverage.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 4, 2025