Operating Income for Duolingo (DUOL)
According to Duolingo's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $135.57M USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$135.57M
YoY change
+116.6%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2025)
$135.57M
Cumulative operating income
$29.57M
Operating Income history chart for Duolingo (DUOL) from 2019 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Duolingo (DUOL) from 2019 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135.57M | +116.6% | ||
| 2024 | $62.59M | -572.1% | ||
| 2023 | -$13.26M | -79.7% | ||
| 2022 | -$65.19M | +8.6% | ||
| 2021 | -$60.01M | +274.8% | ||
| 2020 | -$16.01M | +13.4% | ||
| 2019 | -$14.13M | — |
Operating Income values are taken from Duolingo's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Duolingo (DUOL) operating income totalled $135.57M – surged 116.6% year-over-year.
The highest annual operating income of $135.57M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was -$65.19M in 2022.
Within Technology, Duolingo (DUOL) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for operating income is $77.01B.
Duolingo Operating Income by Year
Duolingo Operating Income 2025: $135.57M
Duolingo operating income in 2025 was $135.57M, surged 116.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Duolingo Operating Income 2024: $62.59M
Duolingo operating income in 2024 was $62.59M, plunged 572.1% below 2023.
Duolingo Operating Income 2023: -$13.26M
Duolingo operating income in 2023 was -$13.26M, plunged 79.7% below 2022.
Duolingo Operating Income 2022: -$65.19M
Duolingo operating income in 2022 was -$65.19M, grew 8.6% from 2021. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Duolingo Operating Income 2021: -$60.01M
Duolingo operating income in 2021 was -$60.01M.
See more financial history for Duolingo (DUOL).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Duolingo, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.96T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $133.05B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $130.39B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $128.53B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $25.48B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $11.30B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $9.87B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $3.69B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Duolingo's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Duolingo (DUOL) is $135.57M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Duolingo operating income changed year-over-year?
- Duolingo (DUOL) operating income changed +116.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did Duolingo operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Duolingo operating income reached its highest annual value of $135.57M in 2025.
What was Duolingo operating income in 2024?
- Duolingo (DUOL) operating income in 2024 was $62.59M.
What was Duolingo operating income in 2025?
- Duolingo (DUOL) operating income in 2025 was $135.57M.
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