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APP·APP

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$394.46
Open
$366.00
Market Cap
131.99B
52W High
$745.61
Low
$356.00
P. Close
$477.68
P/E
46.63
52W Low
$200.50
Fwd P/E
-
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
32
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
Jefferies lowered its price target for AppLovin (APP) to $700 while maintaining a Buy rating after Q4 earnings were released. This follows a period of significant decline in APP shares, driven by concerns about AI's impact on the ad tech sector and negative headlines. The market is reacting to the news that revenue missed estimates, contributing to a negative initial reaction, even though EPS exceeded expectations. The lowered price target reflects the recent underperformance, despite strong Q4 revenue growth of 66% and an 84% EBITDA margin. The primary concern revolves around how competitors are leveraging AI to optimize ad systems, potentially squeezing APP's margins. This is compounded by allegations against a major shareholder, adding to the negative sentiment. The company's MAX platform continues to generate substantial free cash flow. Investors should monitor future earnings reports closely to assess the impact of AI competition and the company's ability to navigate these challenges.
Earnings Summary
AppLovin Corporation, operating within the Communication Services sector and specifically the Advertising Agencies industry, builds a software-based platform for advertisers to enhance marketing and monetization. The company offers solutions like AppDiscovery and MAX, along with measurement and analytics tools. Recent quarterly performance shows a strong Q4 2025 with an EPS of $3.24 and revenue of $1,657,940,000.0, compared to Q4 2024 with an EPS of $1.73 and revenue of $1,372,779,000.0. The EPS and revenue growth appear to be accelerating. The company beat estimates in both reported quarters. Examining the historical trajectory, the provided data shows positive year-over-year growth. The company beat EPS estimates in Q4 2025. Recent news highlights strong Q4 2025 earnings, with a 66% year-over-year revenue increase, yet the stock price declined, possibly due to concerns about Q1 2026 revenue guidance and broader market concerns surrounding the impact of AI on the technology sector. The retraction of claims of malfeasance against AppLovin should stabilize the stock. Investors should watch for the company's ability to maintain its growth trajectory and manage market sentiment around AI's impact in the upcoming quarter, as well as the actual EPS for Q1 2026.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.91$1.66$2.41$3.16$3.91Q4'24Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$3.43$3.56+3.6%
Q4'25$3.21$3.24+0.8%
Q4'24$1.26$1.73+37.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.3B$1.5B$1.6B$1.8B$1.9BQ4'24Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$1.8B$1.8B+3.3%
Q4'25$1.7B$1.7B-3.7%
Q4'24 - $1.4B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

APP Stock Snapshot

APP is currently trading at $388.99, giving APP a market cap of 131.99B and a P/E ratio of 46.6. Today's range spans $356.00–$394.46, with shares opening at $366.00 and moving down $88.69 (18.6%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 32/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year APP has traded between $200.50 and $745.61 - the current price is +94.0% off the 52-week low and -47.8% from the high.

When APP shows a SELL (32/100) alongside neutral sentiment (50/100), the right posture for most Communication Services investors is reduced exposure rather than conviction buying. Price: $388.99 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). (P/E: 46.6) At 131.99B in capitalization, the structural support levels within the $200.50–$745.61 annual range are where the setup becomes reassessable - not before.

The current SELL phase for APP (32/100) at $388.99 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 50/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 131.99B in Communication Services capitalization, APP has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $200.50–$745.61 range.

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