Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the AI education industry, indicating expected performance above the market benchmark by over 10% [2][3][32]. Core Insights - Duolingo's FY2025Q2 performance exceeded expectations, with revenue of $252 million, a year-on-year increase of 41%, and an adjusted EBITDA of $78.7 million, up 31.2% year-on-year, validating the profitability of AI education applications [4][5][8]. - The report highlights the positive sentiment in the domestic AI education sector driven by Duolingo's strong financial results, which are expected to catalyze domestic market enthusiasm [4][28]. - The collaboration between Duolingo and Luckin Coffee has significantly boosted consumer education in the domestic AI education market, with the product achieving over 9 million sales in its first week [4][11][28]. - The commercialization process of domestic AI education products is progressing well, with several products like DouShen Education's "Super Practice" series and Fenbi's AI question-answering system achieving significant sales milestones [4][15][18][28]. Summary by Sections Duolingo's Performance - Duolingo reported a DAU growth of 40% to 47.7 million and a MAU growth of 24% to 128 million, although these figures fell short of Bloomberg consensus expectations [5][8]. - The subscription conversion rate reached a historic high of 8.93%, with Duolingo Super and Duolingo Max services showing strong growth [6][8]. Domestic AI Education Developments - DouShen Education launched "Super Practice" products, achieving a GMV of 17.4 million by July 30, with strong sales driven by effective marketing strategies [15][16]. - Fenbi's AI question-answering system sold 50,000 sets, generating approximately 20 million in revenue, indicating strong demand for exam preparation solutions [18][19]. - Tianli International's AI education model has been implemented in 107 schools, benefiting 250,000 students, and has shown significant improvement in student performance [22][23][24]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in the AI education sector, including DouShen Education, Fenbi, Tianli International, and others, as they are expected to benefit from the positive market sentiment and ongoing commercialization efforts [4][28].

Core Insights - The report emphasizes that 2025 marks the beginning of the "proactive output" education AI C-end product era, with multiple education companies launching such products, transitioning from "passive" AI tools to "proactive" course-based offerings [3][8][57] - The shift from B-end to C-end applications of AI in education is highlighted, where AI is now replacing some or all functions of human teachers, providing personalized and scalable learning experiences [11][10] - The financial impact of AI products is shifting from cost reduction to revenue generation, with projected gross margins exceeding 80% for AI products compared to traditional offline education products [11][57] - The current main paradigms include AI super-human teaching, AI coaching, and AI dynamic assessment planning, showcasing the diverse applications of AI in education [58][31] Summary by Sections Introduction to AI in Education - The report outlines the evolution of education AI products from passive to proactive, with notable launches such as "Wu Yanzu Teaches You Spoken English" by Gaotu and "AI Brush Questions System Class" by Fenbi [8][10] Financial Performance and Growth Potential - The report indicates that the proactive AI education products are expected to drive non-linear growth in user numbers and revenue, as evidenced by the rapid sales figures of newly launched products [11][14][25] - MultiLingual's user engagement metrics post-AI feature launches demonstrate significant increases in monthly active users (MAUs) and user stickiness [19][25] Key Companies and Products - DouShen Education's "Super Practice Composition" and Fenbi's AI Brush Questions System Class are highlighted as leading examples of proactive AI education products, showcasing innovative teaching methods and high sales performance [11][40][33] - New Oriental's AI 1-on-1 system aims to enhance English speaking frequency through interactive learning, while Gaotu's course combines celebrity-led instruction with AI coaching [46][53] Investment Strategy - The report advocates for a focus on companies leading in the development and deployment of education AI agents, including DouShen Education, Fenbi, New Oriental, and Gaotu, as they are positioned to benefit from the ongoing transformation in the education sector [57][58]