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Earnings Call Summary | Duolingo(DUOL.US) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference

Futu News ·  May 9 22:33  · Conference Call

The following is a summary of the Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

  • Duolingo reported a 45% increase in Q1 2024 revenue, with bookings growing by 41%.

  • It reached record profitability and its daily active users (DAUs) increased by 54% compared to the previous year.

  • The company achieved a record 26% adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1.

  • Projected upgrades to its 2024 bookings and revenue guidance are expected to be 31% and 38%, at the midpoint respectively.

  • Full year adjusted EBITDA guidance was increased to 23.5% at the midpoint, due to expected operating leverage across all categories of expense.

Business Progress:

  • Duolingo is concentrating on enhancing its subscription offerings, including the Family Plan and Duolingo Max.

  • The company is making an effort to improve the experience of the Family Plan and is confident in raising its full-year guidance due to progress in these areas.

  • An expansion into the English Learners market is planned as part of its growth strategy.

  • The company plans to enhance its English courses and market Duolingo as a go-to platform for learning intermediate to advanced English.

  • Subscriptions have risen by 47% YoY in Q1, higher than expectations.

  • Use of generative AI for English content creation led to reduced costs and production time.

  • Duolingo is diversifying its marketing efforts with a heavier focus on Instagram and YouTube.

  • Investments in math and music courses show promise, though significant revenue contributions are not expected this year.

  • Duolingo has recorded a 60% growth in daily active users and anticipates this growth trend to continue.

  • The company is focusing on making its annual subscription product more appealing to increase conversions from free users to paying subscribers.

More details: Duolingo IR

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