Added to YB: 2026-01-21
Pitch date: 2026-01-19
DUOL [neutral]
Duolingo, Inc.
-25.95%
current return
Author Info
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Company Info
Duolingo, Inc. operates as a mobile learning platform in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally.
Market Cap
$5.2B
Pitch Price
$150.04
Price Target
N/A
Dividend
N/A
EV/EBITDA
30.34
P/E
13.95
EV/Sales
4.31
Sector
Diversified Consumer Services
Category
N/A
Quick take: Duolingo after the sell-off
DUOL (pass): Category-defining language learning app but lacks structural necessity - competes for attention/motivation vs infrastructure moats. Low switching costs, weak network effects. AI both opportunity (personalized tutoring) & threat (easier competitor entry). Quality business but not inevitable enough for concentrated bet. Watching for evolution into default credential platform with real economic outcomes.
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