In today’s briefing:
- Duolingo Inc: Massive Advances in Adaptive Learning Technology & Key Growth Levers!
- Klarna Group (NYSE: KLAR): 3Q’25 Quarterly Update, 4Q Guidance Trajectory Looks Strong
- Louisiana-Pacific: How Far Can Its ExpertFinish Capacity Surge Push the Stock?
- Parsons: What Is Its Strategy To Capture Explosive Growth in Defense, Cyber, & Infrastructure?
Duolingo Inc: Massive Advances in Adaptive Learning Technology & Key Growth Levers!
- Duolingo’s third quarter results reflect both strengths and areas of potential concern for investors.
- The company continues to show robust daily active user (DAU) growth, with a stated 36% year-over-year increase for Q3.
- Current guidance projects nearly $1.2 billion in bookings by year-end with 33% growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 29%.
Klarna Group (NYSE: KLAR): 3Q’25 Quarterly Update, 4Q Guidance Trajectory Looks Strong
- Klarna Group had a successful IPO in September, but shares were volatile in October and November along with Affirm Holdings and other BNPL market players.
- A Swedish first mover in the BNPL space went public at $40.00 per share, raising ~$169M of net proceeds. Selling shareholders offloaded ~$1.2B worth of Klarna Group shares.
- Klarna Group reported record results in 3Q as a public company, surpassing analyst expectations. However, net loss widened to $95M and provisions for credit losses jumped.
Louisiana-Pacific: How Far Can Its ExpertFinish Capacity Surge Push the Stock?
- The third quarter of 2025 earnings report for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) presents a mixed picture, reflecting both strategic advancements and ongoing challenges.
- On the positive side, LP’s Siding business showed resilience in a soft market, with a 5% increase in sales revenue driven primarily by pricing and a favorable mix.
- Notably, the ExpertFinish prefinished siding product, with a 17% increase in sales volume, has contributed significantly, buoyed by the successful launch of a new line of nature-inspired colors.
Parsons: What Is Its Strategy To Capture Explosive Growth in Defense, Cyber, & Infrastructure?
- Parsons Corporation reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, emphasizing robust performance in a challenging global environment.
- The company showcased strategic positioning and strong alignment with global priorities in national security and infrastructure.
- This quarter, the company demonstrated significant achievements in organic revenue growth, expansion in adjusted EBITDA margins, exceeded cash flow expectations, and secured pivotal contracts.
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