# Duolingo

Type: Company (DUOL)

Source: EdTech Intelligence Brief — https://getedtechbrief.com/entity/duolingo
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## Timeline

- **2026-08-05T17:00:00-04:00**: Q2 2026 earnings call — Duolingo reported 23% DAU growth and raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA target from 25% to 26.5%.
- **2026-06-30**: Q2 2026 period ends — Duolingo held $1.3 billion in cash and investments and generated $79 million in free cash flow during the quarter.
- **2026-06**: Streak Revival Campaign — More than 15 million learners revived long-term usage streaks by completing three lessons during a one-time June event.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Duolingo DAUs Rise 23% and Retention Hits All-Time High in Q2 2026
2026-08-13 02:12:53 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Duolingo's Q2 2026 results validate AI-enhanced gamification: daily active users grew 23% and user retention reached a record. The June Streak Revival re-engaged 15 million learners, showing retention mechanics scale.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/duolingo-q2-2026-edtech-dau-retention

### Duolingo’s $1B Revenue and 39.9% Margin: A Profitable EdTech Bet in 2026?
2026-07-05 12:50:51 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Duolingo shattered expectations with $1B in revenue and a 39.9% net margin, proving edtech can be both high-growth and highly profitable. Its 82% customer concentration on Apple and Alphabet is the key risk. This briefing examines whether Duolingo remains the superior buy over marketing-tech firms like Zeta Global.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/duolingo-one-billion-revenue-edtech-better-buy

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