If you'd invested in Duolingo (DUOL): performance and returns
Looking for Duolingo's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Duolingo have returned?
This calculator shows how much Duolingo stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Duolingo
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $338 | -66% |
| 3 years ago | $1,617 | +62% |
| 5 years ago | $820 | -18% |
| since inception (2021) | $820 | -18% |
Return by year (Duolingo)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -35% | $652 (-35%) |
| 2025 | -48% | $338 (-66%) |
| 2024 | +50% | $507 (-49%) |
| 2023 | +219% | $1,617 (+62%) |
| 2022 | -33% | $1,084 (+8%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does DUOL return?
$1,000 invested in Duolingo 5 years ago would be worth $820 today, i.e. -4%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was DUOL's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+219%). Worst year: 2025 (-48%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in DUOL since inception be worth?
Since 2021, $1,000 would have become $820 (-18%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Duolingo's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Duolingo pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Duolingo's average annual return (ROI)?
Duolingo's return on investment is about -4%/yr over 5 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.