The investment bank said Duolingo has the rare combination of rapid user growth, strong and expanding margins, and a clear generative artificial intelligence upside.
Shares of language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL)
jumped 10.4% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of the stock with a Buy rating, calling the company a "best-in-class consumer internet asset.". The firm also assigned a price target of $435, implying a potential 30% upside.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor sentiment improved on renewed optimism that the US-China trade conflict might be nearing a resolution. According to reports, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reinforced this positive outlook by describing the trade war as "unsustainable," and emphasized that a potential agreement between the two economic powers "was possible."
His comments signaled to markets that both sides might be motivated to seek common ground, raising expectations for reduced tariffs and more stability across markets.
Duolingo's combination of user growth and subscription success makes it a standout EdTech innovator that is attracting significant investor attention globally.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at consumer subscription stocks, starting with Chegg (NYSE:CHGG).
Based on a technical and fundamental analysis of NASDAQ:DUOL we ask: Is DUOLINGO (NASDAQ:DUOL) on the Verge of a Major Breakout as a Strong Growth Stock?
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at consumer subscription stocks, starting with Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH).
By breaking down physical barriers, consumer internet businesses are reshaping how people shop, connect, learn, and play. These themes have enabled the industry to hold up better than other pockets of the market -
over the past six months, the sector’s 5.4% pull back was relatively better than the S&P 500’s 8.2% decline.
While the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 1.7% since October 2024, Duolingo has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 14.5% to $326.71 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns,
and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.
Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the consumer subscription stocks, including Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) and its peers.
Best performing large-cap stocks last week: Alnylam Pharma up 16%, Roku up 14%, Elbit Systems up 13%, Venture Global up 12%, Boeing up 11%. Are they in your portfolio?
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY) and the rest of the consumer subscription stocks fared in Q4.
