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Luckin Coffee and Duolingo team up for a limited-time collaboration celebrating summer learning and back-to-school. Jul 28, 2026, 09:01 ET Two brands beloved by Gen Z unite for an exclusive campaign featuring limited-time beverages, collectible merchandise, and playful experiences designed to fuel learning all season long NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Luckin Coffee, the global coffee brand known for its tech-forward approach and innovative, trend-driven menu, today announced a limited-time partnership with Duolingo, the world's leading language-learning platform, bringing together two brands that have built passionate Gen Z communities through creativity, culture and digital-first experiences. Launching in two phases throughout the summer and back-to-school season, the collaboration pairs Luckin Coffee's refreshing seasonal beverages with Duolingo's signature humor and playful approach to learning to create an experience that encourages fans to stay cool, stay curious and keep learning. The campaign kicks off with "Study Now or I Get Icy," celebrating summer learning with vibrant, limited-time beverages perfect for studying on the go before transitioning into "Time to Luckin and Learn," a back-to-school campaign highlighting coffee as the ultimate study companion. Together, the collaboration reinforces how small daily rituals, whether practicing a new language or grabbing your favorite drink, can make learning more enjoyable. "As brands that naturally resonate with Gen Z, this collaboration felt like an authentic way to connect with our communities through experiences they'll genuinely enjoy," said Mai Shi, Head of Marketing at Luckin Coffee. "We're excited to bring together Duolingo's playful energy with Luckin Coffee's innovative menu to create something that's fun, shareable and perfectly timed for both summer adventures and the return to school." The collaboration introduces four featured beverages throughout the campaign, including two all-new seasonal drinks, the Piña Colada Mocktail and Pink Sunset, alongside returning fan favorites Pink Sunrise and Mango Cloud Frappe. Inspired by bright tropical flavors and vibrant summer aesthetics, the collection delivers refreshing options designed for warm-weather sipping and everyday study breaks. Beyond the beverages, fans can immerse themselves in the partnership through exclusive co-branded packaging and collectible merchandise available throughout the campaign. Guests will find specially designed hot and iced cups, Duolingo-themed stickers, notebooks and bookmarks inspired by the collaboration, and more. "At Duolingo, we're always looking for creative ways to make learning feel more engaging and fit naturally into people's everyday lives. Partnering with Luckin Coffee is a fun way to bring our brand personality into a daily ritual our community already loves. We hope this collaboration inspires learners to stay curious and have fun along the way," said Kat Chan, Senior Director of Brand Marketing. The collaboration reflects both brands' shared commitment to meeting consumers where they are - online, in culture, and through experiences that make everyday moments more engaging. This is Luckin Coffee's first collaboration in the United States, among many others in China. By combining Luckin Coffee's innovation in beverages with Duolingo's unmistakable brand voice, the campaign creates a playful intersection of coffee, learning and community. The Duolingo x Luckin Coffee collaboration will be available for a limited time at participating Luckin Coffee locations across New York City today. About Luckin Coffee Luckin Coffee is a global coffee brand redefining the coffee experience through innovative beverages, technology-driven convenience, and a customer-first approach. Since entering the U.S. market in 2025, Luckin Coffee has introduced New Yorkers to its menu of premium coffee, tea, and specialty beverages crafted with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and bold, trend-forward flavors. For more information, visit https://www.luckincoffee.us/ or follow @luckin_coffeeus. About Duolingo Duolingo is the leading mobile learning platform globally. Its flagship app has organically become the world's most popular way to learn languages and the top-grossing app in the Education category on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. With technology at the core of everything it does, Duolingo has consistently invested to provide learners a fun, engaging, and effective learning experience while remaining committed to its mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. SOURCE Luckin Coffee

Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) stock price up 8.9% - should you buy? July 27, 2026 Key points. * Duolingo shares jumped 8.9% to about $133.18, with the company valued at approximately $6.21 billion. * Despite better-than-expected quarterly results - including EPS of $0.89 versus $0.79 expected and 26.5% year-over-year revenue growth - analysts remain cautious. The consensus rating is "Hold", with an average price target of $167.17. * Institutional investors increased their holdings, while insiders sold shares primarily to cover tax obligations tied to equity awards. Hedge funds and other institutions own 91.59% of Duolingo's stock. * Five stocks to consider instead of Duolingo. Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL - Get Free Report)'s stock price rose 8.9% during trading on Monday. The company traded as high as $132.18 and last traded at $133.1760. Approximately 596,148 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 71% from the average daily volume of 2,065,217 shares. The stock had previously closed at $122.24. Analyst upgrades and downgrades. DUOL has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. KeyCorp reissued a "sector weight" rating on shares of Duolingo in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Zacks Research raised shares of Duolingo from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. UBS Group reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of Duolingo in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Duolingo from $81.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an "underweight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Wedbush initiated coverage on Duolingo in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $139.00 price objective on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Duolingo has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $167.17. Duolingo price performance. The business has a 50-day moving average of $120.62 and a 200 day moving average of $116.97. The company has a current ratio of 2.62, a quick ratio of 2.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 0.88. Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.10. Duolingo had a return on equity of 14.07% and a net margin of 38.44%.The business had revenue of $291.97 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $288.60 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.72 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 26.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Duolingo, Inc. will post 2.81 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insiders place their bets. In other news, insider Robert Meese sold 1,420 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $112.16, for a total transaction of $159,267.20. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 170,745 shares of the company's stock, valued at $19,150,759.20. The trade was a 0.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, General Counsel Stephen C. Chen sold 1,977 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.61, for a total transaction of $224,606.97. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 52,807 shares in the company, valued at $5,999,403.27. This represents a 3.61% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 9,506 shares of company stock worth $1,073,864. Insiders own 16.62% of the company's stock. Institutional inflows and outflows. Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DUOL. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Duolingo by 1,868.2% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 433 shares of the company's stock worth $134,000 after buying an additional 411 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Duolingo by 123.9% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 87,556 shares of the company's stock valued at $27,190,000 after acquiring an additional 48,451 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its position in shares of Duolingo by 28.3% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 2,021 shares of the company's stock valued at $628,000 after acquiring an additional 446 shares during the last quarter. Amundi lifted its holdings in Duolingo by 142.1% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 26,075 shares of the company's stock worth $10,352,000 after acquiring an additional 15,306 shares during the period. Finally, Gabelli Funds LLC purchased a new position in Duolingo in the second quarter worth $205,000. 91.59% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. About Duolingo. Duolingo, Inc NASDAQ: DUOL is a technology-driven education company that operates a widely used language-learning platform. Founded in 2011 by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker, Duolingo offers a freemium service featuring bite-sized lessons, gamified exercises and adaptive learning algorithms. The company's core product is its mobile and web application, which supports instruction in more than 40 languages, ranging from widely spoken tongues such as English and Spanish to lesser-taught options including Irish and Swahili. In addition to its flagship language courses, Duolingo has expanded its product suite to include the Duolingo English Test, an on-demand, computer-based English proficiency exam designed for academic and professional admissions. 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Back Market kicks off back-to-school season with survey revealing how parents are redefining the smart tech purchase - And debuting new partnerships with Duolingo and Spotify. Jul 16, 2026, 09:00 ET New U.S. survey highlights how refurbished tech has gone mainstream, with nearly 8 in 10 parents open to buying refurbished devices this school year NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - As families prepare for this year's back-to-school shopping season, Back Market, a leading marketplace for premium refurbished technology, is helping parents stretch their budgets even further with quality refurbished products and new partnerships with Duolingo and Spotify. Back Market also released new research showing that parents are increasingly redefining the smart tech purchase - by prioritizing quality and value over buying brand-new devices. Back-to-School Survey Reveals Focus on Value for Tech Buying With economic pressures likely shaping how families are approaching their back-to-school spending, Back Market commissioned a survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, among U.S. parents with children under 18 in school to understand how they're approaching tech purchases this school year. The findings reveal a considerable focus on "value" over "new," with parents open to embracing refurbished devices as a trusted way to save without sacrificing on quality. "We're seeing that back-to-school shopping has become less about buying the newest devices and more about making the smartest decisions for families", said Lauren Benton, U.S. General Manager at Back Market. "As parents want technology they can trust without paying a premium, our latest research shows that refurbished is proving to be the hero of the shopping season this year. Through our new partnerships with Duolingo and Spotify, we're able to extend those savings beyond the device itself - and provide even more value for our families looking to maximize every dollar this year." Key highlights from the 2026 Back-to-School survey include: * Refurbished Tech Gets Its Moment: 79% of parents with kids under 18 in school are open to buying refurbished tech for back-to-school. And 80% would rather buy a higher-quality refurbished device than a lower-quality new one at the same price. * Reliability Matters Most: While it's true 96% of parents with kids under 18 in school have at least one concern about buying refurbished devices, nearly half are concerned about battery (47%), while only 30% are concerned about cosmetic wear and tear. Only 18% worry their child would be embarrassed to use refurbished tech, suggesting reliability matters far more than appearance. * Parents Accept Refurbished Makes Financial Sense: While 85% of parents with kids under 18 in school agree that buying refurbished tech for school is a smart financial decision for families trying to save money, only 31% say they'd purchase from a dedicated refurbished electronics retailer. This Summer Back Market Launches New Brand Partnerships. Offering Customers A Combination of Refurbished Tech, Digital Learning & Cultural Music Discovery To help families save even more this back-to-school season and extend refurbished tech beyond the initial purchasing point, Back Market is partnering with Duolingo and Spotify to connect world-class refurbished tech with learners around the world. * Duolingo: As part of Back Market's latest brand partnership, consumers who purchase learning devices (MacBook, laptop, iPad, tablet) will receive one month of Super Duolingo. Starting in July in the U.S. and August in Europe, purchases across select countries and categories are eligible. * Spotify: For purchases of any Back Market product starting in August, you can receive up to 4 months of Spotify Premium, with a student program offer available as well. "With families looking for value in every purchase, we believe saving money shouldn't stop at the device itself", said Joy Howard, Chief Marketing Officer at Back Market. "Through these partnerships with Duolingo and Spotify, we're extending those savings to the platforms that families use every day - whether that's learning a new language, new skills or staying connected - all while making smart choices for both their wallets and the planet." To see more details on eligible purchases and countries, please visit our Back-to-School page here. The Hottest Devices This Season Amid Rising Tech Costs As other products continue to increase in cost, refurbished devices are meeting consumers where they are - by offering quality products at a more friendly price point. For those looking to purchase Back-to-School tech - and keep savings top of mind - here are a few must-have devices this season: * Smartphones: Apple iPhone 16 or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra * Laptops: MacBook Air M4 or MacBook Pro M1 * Tablets: Apple iPad Pro M2 * Smart watches: Apple Watch Series 10 or Galaxy Watch 7 Survey Methodology This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Back Market from June 4 - 8, 2026 among 936 parents with kids under 18 in school. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/-4.4 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact [email protected]. About Back Market Founded in 2014, Back Market is a leading marketplace dedicated to verified refurbished technology. Operating in 17 countries, Back Market connects consumers to high-quality, professionally refurbished devices, helping reduce electronic waste and shift the global tech economy toward circularity. SOURCE Back Market