Duolingo's Refocus Creates Near-Term Uncertainty -- Market Talk

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1020 ET - Duolingo's decision to deprioritize monetization and focus on expanding its user base is smart in the long-term, but creates near-term uncertainty about the stock's performance, KeyBanc Capital Markets analysts write in a note. The company is aiming for accelerated product improvements and changes to its platform to reduce friction for free users, which are meant to drive engagement long-term, but the exact path is murky. "Since Duolingo makes product changes after running experiments, it is unclear: a) when changes will be fully implemented; and b) how quickly this will bend the growth curve higher," the analysts write. "Coupled with a high fixed cost base, this creates a wider range of outcomes on 2027E growth and margins." Duolingo is down 17%. (elias.schisgall@wsj.com)

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