Stock-Based Compensation for Duolingo (DUOL)
Stock-Based Compensation for Duolingo (DUOL): headline value $137.44M · YoY +24.4%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$137.44M
YoY change
+24.4%
5Y CAGR
+51.8%
Peak year (2025)
$137.44M
Latest annual
$137.44M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Duolingo (DUOL) from 2019 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Duolingo (DUOL) from 2019 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137.44M | +24.4% | ||
| 2024 | $110.48M | +16.0% | ||
| 2023 | $95.22M | +29.0% | ||
| 2022 | $73.82M | +80.9% | ||
| 2021 | $40.80M | +139.6% | ||
| 2020 | $17.03M | +357.2% | ||
| 2019 | $3.73M | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Duolingo's reported cash flow 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) stock-based compensation totalled $137.44M – grew 24.4% year-over-year.
Duolingo stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +51.8%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum stock-based compensation sits at $137.44M (2025); the minimum reading of $3.73M dates to 2019.
Among 8 Technology peers, Duolingo (DUOL) ranks 7th; the peer median for stock-based compensation is $4.01B.
Duolingo Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Duolingo Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $137.44M
Duolingo stock-based compensation in 2025 was $137.44M, grew 24.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Duolingo Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $110.48M
Duolingo stock-based compensation in 2024 was $110.48M, grew 16.0% from 2023.
Duolingo Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $95.22M
Duolingo stock-based compensation in 2023 was $95.22M, grew 29.0% from 2022.
Duolingo Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $73.82M
Duolingo stock-based compensation in 2022 was $73.82M, surged 80.9% from 2021.
Duolingo Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $40.80M
Duolingo stock-based compensation in 2021 was $40.80M.
See more financial history for Duolingo (DUOL).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Duolingo, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Duolingo's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Duolingo (DUOL) is $137.44M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Duolingo stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Duolingo (DUOL) stock-based compensation changed +24.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Duolingo stock-based compensation?
Duolingo (DUOL) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +51.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Duolingo stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Duolingo stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $137.44M in 2025.
What was Duolingo stock-based compensation in 2024?
Duolingo (DUOL) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $110.48M.
What was Duolingo stock-based compensation in 2025?
Duolingo (DUOL) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $137.44M.
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