Duolingo Shares Rise After Upgrade From KeyBanc
ByAinvest
Monday, Aug 18, 2025 2:27 pm ET1min read
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Duolingo operates a freemium business model, offering its app and website free of charge while also providing premium services for a subscription fee. The platform offers courses in over 40 languages, including Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese. Additionally, Duolingo provides premium services such as Super Duolingo, Duolingo Max, and Duolingo English Test, which offers AI-driven language assessments [1].
The company also operates an animation and motion design studio, further diversifying its revenue streams. Despite facing customer backlash for its focus on AI, analysts see Duolingo on track for steady growth as it rolls out new features and expands into music education. KeyBanc analysts noted that while AI may lower costs for learning content, Duolingo's unique gamification keeps its user base strong despite challenges in monetization and user acquisition [3].
KeyBanc's upgrade comes after Duolingo reported Q2 results that topped estimates and came with a raised full-year sales forecast. The company also announced it had acquired the team behind NextBeat, a London-based music gaming startup, to fuel expansion into music education [2].
Duolingo shares are currently trading at $336, up 2.8% in premarket trading following the upgrade. The stock has seen a 9% year-to-date increase, reflecting investor confidence in the company's growth prospects [3].
References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/duolingo-shares-rise-after-upgrade-from-keybanc-ce7c51dcdb80f325
[2] https://sherwood.news/markets/duolingo-rises-after-ceo-defends-ai-first-strategy-in-ny-times-interview/
[3] https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-DUOL/
Duolingo, a language learning platform, saw its shares rise after an upgrade from KeyBanc. The company operates a freemium business model and offers courses in over 40 languages. Duolingo also provides premium services and operates an animation and motion design studio. The upgrade from KeyBanc reflects the company's growing popularity and potential for future growth.
Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL), a leading language learning platform, saw its shares climb following an upgrade from KeyBanc. The upgrade, which moved the stock to 'overweight' with a price target of $460, reflects the company's growing popularity and potential for future growth [3].Duolingo operates a freemium business model, offering its app and website free of charge while also providing premium services for a subscription fee. The platform offers courses in over 40 languages, including Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese. Additionally, Duolingo provides premium services such as Super Duolingo, Duolingo Max, and Duolingo English Test, which offers AI-driven language assessments [1].
The company also operates an animation and motion design studio, further diversifying its revenue streams. Despite facing customer backlash for its focus on AI, analysts see Duolingo on track for steady growth as it rolls out new features and expands into music education. KeyBanc analysts noted that while AI may lower costs for learning content, Duolingo's unique gamification keeps its user base strong despite challenges in monetization and user acquisition [3].
KeyBanc's upgrade comes after Duolingo reported Q2 results that topped estimates and came with a raised full-year sales forecast. The company also announced it had acquired the team behind NextBeat, a London-based music gaming startup, to fuel expansion into music education [2].
Duolingo shares are currently trading at $336, up 2.8% in premarket trading following the upgrade. The stock has seen a 9% year-to-date increase, reflecting investor confidence in the company's growth prospects [3].
References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/duolingo-shares-rise-after-upgrade-from-keybanc-ce7c51dcdb80f325
[2] https://sherwood.news/markets/duolingo-rises-after-ceo-defends-ai-first-strategy-in-ny-times-interview/
[3] https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-DUOL/
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