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3 Things Investors Must Watch in Duolingo's Second-Quarter Earnings

Duolingo's second-quarter earnings will reveal more than just another set of financial results.

3 Things Investors Must Watch in Duolingo's Second-Quarter Earnings

Published August 5, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) enters its second-quarter earnings report, to be released on Aug. 5, with something to prove. The business itself remains strong. In the first quarter, revenue jumped 27% year over year to $292 million, paid subscribers grew 21% to 12.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 33% to $83.4 million.

But those numbers don't tell the whole story. Duolingo made a major strategic shift as it entered 2026. Instead of maximizing near-term monetization, management is investing more aggressively in the free experience, AI-powered learning, and other initiatives designed to drive long-term user growth.

Details

Q2 should give investors an early indication of whether that strategy is working. Here are three things worth watching.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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