Duolingo, Inc.

DUOL · Technology

About Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)

Duolingo, Inc. is a Software - Application company operating in the Technology sector.

DUOL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application

Key Statistics

Current Price
$131.59
Market Cap
$6.13B
52-Week High
$279.98
52-Week Low
$87.89
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application

$1,000 Invested in Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)

1 Year
$501
+-50%
3 Years
$926
+-7%
5 Years
$702
+-30%
Since IPO
$980
+-2%

How much would $1,000 invested in DUOL be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in DUOL 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) in 2025 would be worth $501 as of November 2026, representing a -49.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DUOL 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) in 2023 would be worth $926 as of November 2026, representing a -7.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DUOL 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) in 2021 would be worth $702 as of November 2026, representing a -29.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DUOL at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) at IPO would be worth $980 as of November 2026, representing a -2.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.43%
Positive Months
31
49% of 63
Negative Months
32
51% of 63
Data Period
5+ years
63 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Mar 2023 (+57.0%)
Best month on avg: September (+13.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2021 (-36.6%)
Worst month on avg: October (-6.9%)

Over the past 5+ years (63 months), Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.43% with a median return of -0.49%. The stock had 31 positive months (49%) and 32 negative months (51%). The best month in DUOL's history was March 2023 with a +57.0% return, while the worst was November 2021 at -36.6%. Historically, September tends to be the strongest month (averaging +13.2%), and October the weakest (-6.9%).

DUOL's longest winning streak was 5 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2023 with a cumulative return of +143.7%, and the worst was 2025 at -39.7%.

Annual Returns

Over 5 years of trading history, Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) has delivered an average annual return of +31.60% with a median return of -25.02%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.40%. The stock posted gains in 2 years (40%) and losses in 3 years (60%).

DUOL's best year was 2023 with a +218.92% gain, while the worst was 2025 at -45.87%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 2, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. DUOL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 2 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+31.60%
Best Year
2023 (+218.92%)
Worst Year
2025 (-45.87%)
Positive Years
2/5
Year Return Start End
2026 -25.02% $175.50 $131.59
2025 -45.87% $324.23 $175.50
2024 +42.93% $226.85 $324.23
2023 +218.92% $71.13 $226.85
2022 -32.97% $106.11 $71.13

Frequently Asked Questions: DUOL

What sector is DUOL in? ▼

DUOL operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Application industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has DUOL performed historically? ▼

Over 5 years of trading history, DUOL has posted gains in 2 years (40% of the time). The best year was 2023 with a +218.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in DUOL? ▼

You can invest in DUOL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold DUOL.

Last updated: 11/1/2026