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Duolingo shifts focus to user engagement.
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Q1 revenue beat estimates at $292 million.
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Company targets 100 million daily users by 2028.
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Duolingo reported first-quarter results on May 4 that beat analyst expectations for revenue and total bookings, but the language-learning company said growth could moderate as it prioritizes user engagement and long-term retention over near-term monetization.
Shares fell 11% in extended trading.
The Pittsburgh-based company said it is investing in product improvements, including speaking features and AI-powered tools such as its premium Duolingo Max tier. Chief Financial Officer Gillian Munson said the company is making “long-term bets,” with returns expected in 2027 and beyond.
Duolingo has set a goal of reaching 100 million daily active users by 2028.
Key quarterly metrics
Duolingo reported the following for the first quarter:
- Revenue: $292.0 million (analysts’ estimate: $288.5 million)
- Daily active users: up 21% to 56.5 million
- Paid subscribers: up 21% to 12.5 million
- Total bookings: $308.5 million (estimate: $301.7 million)
Outlook and margins
Duolingo maintained its full-year revenue forecast of about $1.21 billion. For the second quarter, it forecast revenue of about $295.5 million.
The company said margins could moderate later in the year as usage of AI features increases.
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