Robert Meese, an insider at Duolingo Inc (DUOL), sold 123,636 shares of the company's stock on November 16, 2025, at a price of $177.95 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $22.00 million. Following this sale, Meese retains an equal number of shares in the company.
Duolingo, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operates in the diversified consumer services sector. The company, which went public on July 28, 2021, is known for its language-learning website and mobile application, offering courses in over 40 languages. Duolingo employs approximately 830 full-time staff and has a market capitalisation of $9.2 billion, with a trailing P/E ratio of 78.68 and an EPS of 2.43.
Insider selling can occur for various reasons, including diversification, tax planning, or personal financial needs. While significant selling might attract attention, it does not necessarily reflect negative sentiment towards the company. Investors are encouraged to consider insider transactions as one of many data points in their analysis.
The move underscores the importance of monitoring insider activity, which must be reported to the SEC, thereby providing transparency into executives' views on their stock. However, investors should evaluate patterns of insider transactions over time and across multiple insiders rather than relying on isolated sales.
Duolingo's upcoming earnings report is scheduled for August 3, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $1.14 and revenue expected to reach $315.8 million.