Duolingo Shares Swoon Despite Strong Earnings
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Something isn’t translating in Duolingo ’s first-quarter earnings report.
Shares of the language learning app provider are down nearly 14% in late trading to $210, after the company issued first-quarter financial results that topped Street estimates. Through Wednesday’s regular session close, the stock was 86% higher for the last 12 months.
For the quarter, Duolingo reported revenue of $167.6 million, up 45% from a year ago, inching past the Street consensus at $165.7 million. Profits were 57 cents a share, well ahead of consensus at 27 cents. Adjusted Ebitda, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation, were $44 million, up from $15.1 million a year earlier.
Bookings were $197.5 million, up 41%. Daily active users were 31.4 million, up 54% from a year ago, while monthly active users were 97.6 million, up 35%.
For the June quarter, Duolingo sees revenue of between $175 million and $177.5 million, with adjusted Ebitda ranging from $36.8 million to $39.1 million. Street consensus had called for revenue of $176.9 million, with adjusted Ebitda of $38.6 million.
Duolingo’s forecast for the full year calls for revenue of between $726.5 million and $735.5 million, with adjusted Ebitda ranging from $167.1 million to $176.5 million. Street consensus has been calling for $728.4 million in revenue and adjusted Ebitda of $167.2 million.
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Australian shares fell on Thursday as Wall Street weakness, rising oil and persistent rate concerns weighed on most of the market. The S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.72 per cent to 8,702. The All Ordinaries lost 0.66 per cent to finish at 8,897. Mining stocks were hit particularly hard, while real estate also dragged on the index. …
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2 minAustralian shares fell on Thursday as Wall Street weakness, rising oil and persistent rate concerns weighed on most of the market.
The S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.72 per cent to 8,702. The All Ordinaries lost 0.66 per cent to finish at 8,897. Mining stocks were hit particularly hard, while real estate also dragged on the index.
Energy was the notable exception, gaining more than one per cent as Brent crude traded above US$103 a barrel. Oil had moved higher amid uncertainty surrounding potential US diesel-export restrictions and broader geopolitical supply risks. The move supported energy producers but renewed concern about inflation inputs across transport and the wider economy.
Gold shares were weak even as spot bullion remained historically elevated. The All Ordinaries Gold index fell about 2.25 per cent, showing that equity performance can diverge from the commodity because of valuation, currency, operating and company-specific factors.
Zip was a prominent loser, falling 11.38 per cent after the company reported short sales after the previous close. Nine Entertainment also weakened after UBS analysts warned of near-term revenue challenges associated with its advertising-supported subscription tier.
Premier Investments led larger winners despite caution about the retail environment. Breville, in which Premier owns a significant stake, also appeared among leading movers. In the broader ASX 300 screen, Myer gained 11.43 per cent and MAAS Group rose 7.93 per cent, while Lotus Resources fell 10.53 per cent. These percentage moves should be checked against company announcements and trading liquidity before attributing causes.
The Australian dollar was broadly flat at US70.38 cents. Spot gold was around US$4,280 an ounce, Brent crude approximately US$103.08 a barrel and iron ore near US$96.90 a tonne late in the session.
The rate outlook remains the central domestic catalyst. Labour-market weakness has not eliminated the possibility of an RBA increase next week, leaving banks, listed property and other rate-sensitive sectors exposed to changing expectations.
Market dashboard
S&P/ASX 200: 8,702, down 0.72 per cent.
All Ordinaries: 8,897, down 0.66 per cent.
Best sector: Energy, up more than one per cent.
Weakest areas: Real estate and materials were the major drags; confirm final sector percentages before publication.
Material winner: Premier Investments led the large-company gainers. Confirm its final closing move from the ASX before publication.
Material loser: Zip, down 11.38 per cent.
ASX 300 percentage leader: Myer, up 11.43 per cent.
ASX 300 percentage laggard: Zip, down 11.38 per cent.
AUD/USD: Approximately US$0.7038, broadly flat.
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