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Shares of language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) jumped 18.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, which significantly beat analysts' sales, earnings, and EBITDA expectations. Revenue rose 38% from the same period last year, led by a 45% increase in subscription revenue as more learners opted into premium plans like Duolingo Max. The real story was the record surge in user engagement, with daily active users jumping 49% and paid subscribers rising 40% year-over-year, showing that Duolingo continued to expand its footprint while keeping users coming back. Zooming out, we think this was a solid print.

Language-learning software maker Duolingo pleased investors with its first-quarter report. Duolingo stock broke out on the news.

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Sales decline in the Americas was offset by growth in Europe and Asia.

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Analysts, on average, expect Apple to report second-quarter earnings per share of $1.62 and revenue of $94.42 billion.

The Finchat-compiled consensus estimates model earnings per share (EPS) of $5.21 and revenue of $41.36 billion for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025.

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According to the Finchat-compiled consensus, Snap is expected to report adjusted earnings per share of $0.04 and revenue of $1.35 billion.

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A Jefferies analyst said demand neither picked up as expected nor worsened as the quarter progressed.