Duolingo (DUOL.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

123,69
-8,59%
Price history for Duolingo (DUOL.US) – stock price at 123.69 $, August 2026
Duolingo stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Duolingo Price Target 2026: Analysts See 7% Downside

The average price target for Duolingo is $114.91. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock appears overvalued, because the price target is lower than the current price. It is -7,10% above the target, and analysts expect the price to fall over the next 12 months. Even if the stock may be overvalued, price momentum can last longer than expected. That is why it is important to keep an eye on the stock and its momentum on an ongoing basis. WallStreetBuys helps you with the technical analysis and keeps you up to date on the development.

Is Duolingo overvalued or undervalued?

Duolingo is currently fairly valued with a gap of 7.1% relative to the price target.


The current price is $123.69, which places Duolingo in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $103.42, and overvalued when the price exceeds $126.40.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Duolingo, the fair value range lies between $103.42 and $126.40.


See the full price target analysis for Duolingo →

Analyst Ratings for Duolingo stock in 2026: Buy

23 analysts cover Duolingo. The majority is positive, with 60.9% recommending Buy, while 39.1% recommend Hold. The average price target is $114.91, which is 7.1% below the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.87/5)
Strong Buy
6 (26.1%)
Buy
8 (34.8%)
Hold
9 (39.1%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.87 out of 5 based on 23 analysts

About Duolingo – Software - Application

Duolingo driver en mobil platform, der handler om at lære sprog. De er især kendt for deres Duolingo app, hvor brugere kan tage kurser i over 40 sprog – tænk spansk, kinesisk eller fransk. De tjener primært penge på abonnementer og annoncer i appen. Derudover har Duolingo også et produkt, der hedder Duolingo English Test. Det er en digital sprogtest, som folk kan bruge til at dokumentere deres engelskkundskaber. Virksomheden startede i 2011 og har hovedkontor i Pittsburgh, USA. Selvom Duolingo er amerikansk, har de brugere og markeder i hele verden, ikke kun USA og Storbritannien. Det er altså en global forretning, de har bygget op. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Duolingo

$ 6,4B Market cap
$ 1,1B Revenue
Software - Application Industry
15.53 P/E
5.84 P/S
4.51 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Duolingo?

Growth stock

Duolingo is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 23.6% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Duolingo

💰 Value Score 63/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 76/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 6/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 48/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Duolingo that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High short interest: 21.4% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

Duolingo trades at a P/E ratio of 15.5, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 20.0. The P/S ratio is 5.8 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 4.5.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Duolingo has a profit margin of 38.4% (excellent) and an operating margin of 15.4%. Return on equity (ROE) is 37.0% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 5.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 23.6% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 6.35 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 57.9% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 21.44% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Duolingo 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Duolingo have made 20 transactions – split into 10 purchases and 10 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 9,865,089 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Shelton James H, Schlosser Mario, Lilly III John Osborne and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 6 purchases and 5 sales. A net 9,616,587 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 10 purchases and 10 sales. A net 9,865,089 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Shelton James H bought 120 shares at 125 $ each on 2026-07-10. The stock has since risen 8.5%.

Latest sale: Glance Natalie sold 2,060 shares at 114 $ each on 2026-05-18.

Who is buying: Shelton James H, Schlosser Mario, Lilly III John Osborne, Bohutinsky Amy, Chen Stephen C. and others.

Who is selling: Glance Natalie, Chen Stephen C., Meese Robert, Stephen C Chen, Skaruppa Matthew and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Duolingo (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Duolingo. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-10 Shelton James H Buy 120 125 14,971
2026-07-10 Schlosser Mario Buy 140 125 17,466
2026-07-10 Lilly III John Osborne Buy 118 125 14,722
2026-07-10 Bohutinsky Amy Buy 130 125 16,219
2026-06-17 Chen Stephen C. Buy 58 14 836
2026-05-18 Glance Natalie Sell 2,060 114 235,231
2026-05-18 Chen Stephen C. Sell 1,277 114 145,859
2026-05-15 Meese Robert Sell 19,529 112 2,190,373
2026-05-15 Glance Natalie Sell 39,058 112 4,380,745
2026-05-15 Chen Stephen C. Sell 24,411 112 2,737,938

Who is buying and selling Duolingo shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Duolingo: Shelton James H, Schlosser Mario, Lilly III John Osborne, Bohutinsky Amy, Chen Stephen C. and others. In total, 1,255,530 $ was bought across 10 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Glance Natalie, Chen Stephen C., Meese Robert, Stephen C Chen, Skaruppa Matthew and others. In total, 11,120,618 $ was sold across 10 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Duolingo Short Selling 2026: 21.4% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 21.4% of the free float
Short % of free float
21.4%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 21.4% means that 21.4% of the freely traded shares in Duolingo have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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21.4%

When Does Duolingo Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Duolingo is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Duolingo 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Duolingo (DUOL.US) – RSI 56, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Duolingo technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Duolingo Inc. Class A Common Stock

Duolingo Inc. Class A Common Stock is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $135.32 is 3.2% above the 20-day average ($131.07). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 8.8% above the 50-day average ($124.36). Long term, the stock is 5.8% below the 200-day average ($143.62), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (124.36) is below the 200-day average (143.62), which is a classic bearish signal for Duolingo Inc. Class A Common Stock.

Is Duolingo Inc. Class A Common Stock overbought or oversold?

Duolingo Inc. Class A Common Stock has an RSI of 55.8. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Duolingo Inc. Class A Common Stock

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (3.449), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (3.103) by 0.346, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-10.510), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-20.138) by 9.628, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for Duolingo Inc. Class A Common Stock

Duolingo Inc. Class A Common Stock has an annual standard deviation of 65.3%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Duolingo Inc. Class A Common Stock

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (3.449). Weekly bearish (-10.510).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 55.8 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo stock in 2026

Should you buy Duolingo stock now?
No, the technical signal for Duolingo is currently SELL. Duolingo trades at $123.69 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 3.449 with rising momentum (signal: 3.103); RSI is at 55.8 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $114.91 is 7.1% below the current price. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Duolingo stock?
The average analyst price target for Duolingo is $114.91. The current price is $123.69, which gives a downside of 7.1%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $103.42 and $126.40.
Is Duolingo a dividend stock?
No, Duolingo does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Duolingo stock?
Duolingo is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 65.3%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Duolingo overvalued?
Duolingo is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Duolingo has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 15.5 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 5.8, a P/B ratio of 4.5. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Duolingo overbought?
No, Duolingo is not overbought. RSI is at 55.8 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 55.8 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 5.6% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Duolingo earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Duolingo has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Duolingo shorted?
Yes, Duolingo is shorted with 21.4% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Duolingo stock?
No, insiders are not buying Duolingo shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 6 purchases and 5 sales. On a net basis, 9,616,587 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 10 purchases and 10 sales, with a net 9,865,089 $ sold. Active sellers include Glance Natalie, Chen Stephen C., Meese Robert and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Duolingo a good stock?
Based on our total score, Duolingo is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 48 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 63/100, Quality: 76/100, Momentum: 6/100. In addition: technical signal: Sell. Whether Duolingo is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Duolingo stock?
The outlook for Duolingo based on current data: the average analyst price target is $114.91 (-7.1%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 15.5 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Duolingo stock falling?
Duolingo is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 5.6% below the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 21.4% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Duolingo go?
The average analyst price target for Duolingo is $114.91, which is 7.1% below the current price of $123.69. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Duolingo fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Duolingo. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Duolingo do?
Duolingo driver en mobil platform, der handler om at lære sprog. De er især kendt for deres Duolingo app, hvor brugere kan tage kurser i over 40 sprog – tænk spansk, kinesisk eller fransk. De tjener primært penge på abonnementer og annoncer i appen. Derudover har Duolingo ogs... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Software - Application industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Duolingo as an investment.
Did Duolingo raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Duolingo. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Duolingo making money or losing money?
Yes, Duolingo is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 38.4% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 15.4%. At a P/E ratio of 15.5, you currently pay 15.5 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Duolingo go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Duolingo is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 6.35 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 58% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Duolingo have a lot of debt?
No, Duolingo has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 58%. For the teknologi sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.