Duolingo’s Shares Plunge 3.62% on $320M Volume, Ranking 395th in Market Activity

Duolingo (DUOL) fell 3.62% on October 10, 2025, with a trading volume of $320 million, marking a 24.74% decline from the previous day’s volume and ranking 395th in market activity. The drop followed mixed signals from its user engagement metrics and broader market sentiment toward edtech stocks.

Recent updates highlighted a shift in user behavior, with reduced daily active users (DAUs) reported in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Analysts noted that while the platform continues to dominate language-learning apps, competition from AI-driven alternatives and seasonal lulls in user activity may have pressured short-term demand. Additionally, macroeconomic concerns over discretionary spending in education technology sectors weighed on investor confidence.

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