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Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US26603R1068
CUSIP
26603R106
IPO Date
Jul 28, 2021

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$12.47
PE Ratio
7.90
PEG Ratio
0.02
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.04B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$749.46M
EBITDA (TTM)
$157.44M
Year Range
$91.61 - $544.93
Target Price
$249.50
ROA (TTM)
20.78%
ROE (TTM)
30.74%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Duolingo, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) has returned -43.83% so far this year and -68.26% over the past 12 months.


Duolingo, Inc.

1D
4.73%
1M
-2.41%
YTD
-43.83%
6M
-69.37%
1Y
-68.26%
3Y*
-11.58%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 28, 2021, DUOL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Mar 2023 with a return of +57.1%, while the worst month was Nov 2021 at -36.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, DUOL closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was May 13, 2022 with a return of +34.0%, while the worst single day was Nov 6, 2025 at -25.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-23.61%-24.66%-2.41%-43.83%
202512.26%-14.26%-0.49%25.42%33.41%-21.09%-15.48%-14.05%8.05%-15.91%-29.28%-8.31%-45.87%
2024-21.14%33.60%-7.71%2.34%-15.22%9.02%-17.60%23.63%32.67%3.88%18.88%-6.90%42.93%
202334.25%-4.92%57.05%-4.51%9.85%-4.43%8.57%-5.17%12.71%-11.95%45.35%6.86%218.92%
2022-5.75%-13.72%10.22%-9.08%-3.31%4.71%4.80%2.47%1.29%-14.06%-14.87%2.10%-32.97%
20210.89%-7.62%28.40%4.41%-36.56%-3.70%-23.67%

Benchmark Metrics

Duolingo, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -1.07%, beta of 1.57, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 29, 2021.

  • This stock participated in 98.07% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 34.43% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-1.07%
Beta
1.57
0.17
Upside Capture
34.43%
Downside Capture
98.07%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DUOL ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


DUOL Risk / Return Rank: 77
Overall Rank
DUOL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DUOL Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
Sortino Ratio Rank
DUOL Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
DUOL Calmar Ratio Rank: 1010
Calmar Ratio Rank
DUOL Martin Ratio Rank: 1313
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DUOLBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-1.02

0.90

-1.92

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.85

1.39

-3.24

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.77

1.21

-0.44

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.83

1.40

-2.23

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.32

6.61

-7.93

Explore DUOL risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


Duolingo, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Duolingo, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Duolingo, Inc. was 82.59%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Duolingo, Inc. drawdown is 81.77%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-82.59%May 15, 2025219Mar 30, 2026
-68.92%Sep 24, 2021159May 11, 2022377Nov 9, 2023536
-38.27%Feb 19, 202517Mar 13, 202535May 2, 202552
-36.16%May 8, 202461Aug 5, 202431Sep 18, 202492
-27.76%Dec 20, 202342Feb 21, 202452May 6, 202494

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Duolingo, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Duolingo, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for DUOL, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, DUOL has a P/E ratio of 7.9. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for DUOL compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. DUOL currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DUOL relative to other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, DUOL has a P/S ratio of 3.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items