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Kirby McInerney LLP Alerts Investors Who Acquired Duolingo, Inc. DUOL Securities Between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026 of Pending Lawsuit

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  • Kirby McInerney LLP urges Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ: DUOL) investors to seek the lead plaintiff role in a pending federal securities class action by the December 7, 2026 deadline.
  • The lawsuit covers the Class Period from May 2, 2025 through February 26, 2026.
  • The complaint alleges Duolingo failed to disclose that deliberate user friction, increased ad volume, subscription upsells, and worsened product quality negatively impacted Daily Active User (DAU) growth rates.
  • Allegations include that A/B testing demonstrated increased friction reduced DAU growth, while AI-generated content degraded product quality & financial sustainability.
  • On November 5, 2025, Duolingo reported a sequential decline in DAU growth to 36% & announced a reversal of its monetization strategy, causing shares to drop 25.5% to $193.74.
  • On January 12, 2026, Duolingo announced CFO Matthew Skaruppa's resignation & reported 30% DAU growth, leading to an 8.5% share price decline to $161.74.
  • On February 26, 2026, Duolingo confirmed the DAU growth slowdown & provided 2026 guidance indicating lower bookings, revenue, & adjusted EBITDA, causing shares to fall 14% to $101.00.
  • Investors who purchased Duolingo securities during the Class Period can contact Lauren Molinaro at Kirby McInerney LLP at no cost to discuss their rights.
  • The lead plaintiff oversees litigation strategy & settlement decisions & is appointed by courts based on timely applications.