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Duolingo , Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder Severin Hacker, sold 9,193 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 5, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $339.3173 to $355.0625, for a total transaction value of approximately $3.44 million. The stock, which has delivered an impressive 118% return over the past year according to InvestingPro, currently trades at $390.84 with a market capitalization of $17.77 billion.
The filing also indicates that Mr. Hacker exercised options to acquire 10,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $38.08 per share, for a total value of $380,800. These shares were then converted from Class B Common Stock. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains strong financial health with impressive gross margins of 72% and holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet. Subscribers can access 15+ additional ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics in the Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, Duolingo reported strong quarterly results that exceeded expectations, with bookings surpassing forecasts by 9%. This performance was attributed to foreign exchange benefits, advertising revenue, and the success of its Super subscription plans. Additionally, Duolingo’s EBITDA results outperformed expectations by 29%, highlighting the company’s robust financial health. Analysts have responded to these developments with varied ratings. Wolfe Research maintained its Peerperform rating, while Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James reiterated a Market Perform rating following the positive quarterly results. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reaffirmed its Overweight rating, addressing concerns about competition from OpenAI’s language learning tools. JPMorgan raised its price target for Duolingo to $515, citing generative AI innovation and improved monetization of its Max subscription tier. DA Davidson also reiterated a Buy rating with a $500 price target, reflecting confidence in the company’s future revenue and EBITDA multiples. These updates reflect the ongoing investor interest in Duolingo’s financial and strategic positioning.
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