Duolingo Shares Face Divergent Analyst Views Amid AI Competition
08.09.2025 - 16:09:04Conflicting Analyst Assessments Create Volatility
The investment community appears deeply divided on the outlook for Duolingo Inc (DUOL), creating significant uncertainty around the language-learning platform’s equity valuation. This fundamental disagreement stems from a critical question: can the company maintain its impressive growth trajectory against an expanding field of artificial intelligence-powered competitors?
Market experts delivered directly opposing views this Monday, highlighting the stark divide in sentiment. Wells Fargo initiated coverage with a concerning “Underweight” rating, assigning a price target of just $239?significantly below the stock’s previous closing price of $271.18. In a contrasting move, Baird R.W. upgraded its stance to “Hold” and established a more optimistic $280 price objective. These conflicting recommendations underscore the prevailing uncertainty on Wall Street regarding Duolingo’s future prospects.