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Duolingo (DUOL) R&D spending by quarter

Duolingo's R&D spending was $108M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +17% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $70.4M (Q1 2025) to $108M (Q3 2026).

Duolingo R&D spending by quarterDuolingo R&D spending by quarter$70.4MQ1 2025$73.7MQ2 2025$82.7MQ3 2025$79.6MQ4 2025$83.0MQ1 2026$92.2MQ2 2026$108MQ3 2026
QuarterR&D spendingQ/QY/Y
Q3 2026$108M+17%+30%
Q2 2026$92.2M+11%+25%
Q1 2026$83.0M+4%+18%
Q4 2025$79.6M-4%—
Q3 2025$82.7M+12%—
Q2 2025$73.7M+5%—
Q1 2025$70.4M——

Q3 2026 at a glance

Duolingo, Q3 2026: revenue $309M (+14% year over year), operating margin 7.8%, net earnings $27.2M, operating cash flow $89.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is Duolingo's R&D spending?

Duolingo's R&D spending was $108M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +17% from Q2 2026.

How has Duolingo's R&D spending changed?

Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $70.4M (Q1 2025) to $108M (Q3 2026).

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