
Sep 19, 2026
Duolingo CEO Liquidates His Entire Class A Directly-Held Company Shares for $4.3 Million
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn sold his entire directly-held Class A Common Stock for $4.3 million under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Despite liquidating these shares, von Ahn retains a significant equity position of approximately 3.4 million derivative securities, including Class B Common Stock convertible to Class A, ensuring continued alignment with shareholder interests. The sale occurred after a 47% drop in Duolingo's stock over the past year, as the company prioritized user growth, which has led to a 23% increase in daily active users and an 18% rise in Q2 sales.
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Sep 19, 2026
Duolingo CEO Liquidates His Entire Class A Directly-Held Company Shares for $4.3 Million
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn sold his entire directly-held Class A common stock, totaling 28,292 shares for $4.3 million, on September 16, 2026. This transaction was part of a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and occurred despite Duolingo's stock falling 47% over the past year. However, von Ahn still retains a significant equity position of approximately 3.4 million derivative securities, aligning his interests with shareholders.
Company relevance
100.00%
Company sentiment
Neutral
Overall sentiment
Neutral