Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) Given New $155.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) had its price target raised by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $135.00 to $155.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price would suggest a potential downside of 5.25% from the stock’s current price.

DUOL has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Evercore set a $128.00 price objective on shares of Duolingo in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen upgraded Duolingo from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 16th. DA Davidson set a $180.00 target price on Duolingo in a research report on Wednesday. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $180.00 price target on shares of Duolingo in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Duolingo from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Tuesday. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $137.12.

Duolingo Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:DUOL traded up $35.60 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $163.60. 5,952,392 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,781,785. The company has a quick ratio of 2.72, a current ratio of 2.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $144.65 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $124.10. Duolingo has a 52-week low of $87.89 and a 52-week high of $268.97. The company has a market cap of $7.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 1.08.

Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $309.01 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $303.20 million. Duolingo had a return on equity of 12.10% and a net margin of 35.88%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 13.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $5.95 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts predict that Duolingo will post 2.62 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Duolingo

In other news, Director William Gordon sold 10,000 shares of Duolingo stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.67, for a total value of $1,456,700.00. Following the sale, the director owned 68,415 shares in the company, valued at $9,966,013.05. This trade represents a 12.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Luis van Ahn sold 110,046 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.70, for a total transaction of $16,693,978.20. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 110,046 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,693,978.20. This represents a 50.00% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 250,740 shares of company stock valued at $37,685,893. Insiders own 16.62% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Duolingo

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of DUOL. Childress Capital Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Duolingo by 5.3% during the third quarter. Childress Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,925 shares of the company’s stock valued at $274,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its position in shares of Duolingo by 73.4% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 267 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 113 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Duolingo by 194.1% in the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 250 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Heritage Family Offices LLP acquired a new stake in shares of Duolingo in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Rathbones Group PLC increased its position in shares of Duolingo by 2.9% during the first quarter. Rathbones Group PLC now owns 7,460 shares of the company’s stock worth $735,000 after purchasing an additional 211 shares in the last quarter. 91.59% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Duolingo News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Duolingo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter daily active users grew 29% year over year, accelerating to a record pace. Management said key financial metrics were ahead of expectations, and the company raised its revenue outlook. Duolingo Q3 results
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue was $309 million, above the roughly $303 million consensus and up 13.7% year over year. Investors also welcomed a better Q4 outlook, including expected bookings growth of 13% and adjusted EBITDA of $84 million. Q4 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: AI Video Call costs reportedly declined from about $0.30 to less than $0.01 per call, suggesting improved economics as Duolingo expands the feature to paid subscribers. Long-term investor takeaways
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views are mixed: Wells Fargo upgraded DUOL from Underweight to Equal Weight and raised its target to $120, while Needham lifted its target to $165. Wells Fargo rating
• Negative Sentiment: Duolingo’s $0.54 quarterly EPS missed analyst expectations of about $0.57. Commentary also notes that less aggressive monetization is weighing on near-term financial performance, although management expects a sequential earnings improvement in Q4. Q3 financial analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class action covering investors who bought shares from May 2, 2025, through February 26, 2026. The complaint alleges investor harm; these are allegations, but the litigation adds uncertainty. The lead-plaintiff deadline is December 7, 2026. Class action notice

About Duolingo

Duolingo, Inc develops technology-based learning products designed to make education accessible and engaging. Its flagship Duolingo mobile and web platform offers gamified courses in languages including Spanish, English, French, German and Japanese, among others. Lessons incorporate interactive exercises, personalized practice and achievement-based features intended to support regular learning.

The company also operates the Duolingo English Test, an online English-proficiency assessment that can be taken remotely and is accepted by educational institutions and other organizations.