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StocksMedium•27 February 2026•

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Duolingo Shares Plunge 15% Despite Q4 Revenue Beat as Guidance Disappoints

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Key Facts

1Duolingo reported Q4 2025 revenue of $282.9 million, a 35% year-over-year increase.

Shares of Duolingo Inc (NASDAQ: DUOL) experienced a sharp decline of nearly 15% following the release of its latest financial results, sparking investor concern. Despite the sell-off, the language-learning platform reported strong Q4 2025 revenue of $282.9 million, representing a 35% increase year-over-year. This figure slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations, which had forecasted revenue of approximately $275.9 million for the period. However, investor sentiment turned negative as the company issued forward-looking guidance that failed to meet analyst projections. The disappointing outlook overshadowed the quarterly earnings beat, raising questions about the company's future growth trajectory. Market participants are now closely monitoring how Duolingo plans to sustain its momentum amid shifting expectations for the tech sector.