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APP·Applovin Corporation

$262.11
-10.17 (-3.74%)
After Hours
High
$273.15
Open
$269.76
Market Cap
91.12B
52W High
$738.01
Low
$261.00
P. Close
$262.11
P/E
20.66
52W Low
$265.05
Fwd P/E
13.27
DailyIQ Est.
$528.41
Inst. Ownership
40.1%
Short Interest
3.47%
Days to Cover
2.3
NewEarnings release, scored · filed May 6, 202610 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
4
BEARISH
News Sentiment
44
BEARISH
On Oct 13, Oppenheimer cut its price target for AppLovin from $560 to $490 while keeping an Outperform rating, citing weaker‑than‑expected gaming ad performance in Q2 and recent legal setbacks, including a court loss against Unity and a securities class action. The same day, another analyst group downgraded the company to Hold, noting a sharp slowdown in growth momentum and a compression of its valuation after the stock had fallen more than 50 % year‑to‑date. Also on Oct 13, AppLovin reported a 53 % revenue increase to $1.924 billion in Q2 2026, with profit growth outpacing revenue, and analysts highlighted its AI‑driven advertising platform as a key driver of higher advertiser spend in mobile apps. That day, a comparison with Reddit showed AppLovin achieving a 60.8 % net margin and $3.9 billion in free cash flow, positioning it as the more financially resilient choice for investors focused on digital advertising and mobile growth. Finally, on Oct 13, a survey of 31 brokerage firms gave AppLovin an average recommendation score of 1.52, with 22 firms issuing Strong Buy ratings and two issuing Buy ratings, indicating a bullish consensus among analysts.
LOW TARGET
$325 +24.0%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$484 +84.5%
13 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$790 +201.3%
24 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$325.00 - $790.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
10/19/8/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$528.41 (+101.5%)
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
APP
Description
AppLovin Corporation operates a software platform designed to optimize marketing and monetization for advertisers globally. The company's core offering revolves around two primary segments: Advertising and Apps. AppLovin's platform facilitates app discovery through an auction-based advertising solution, MAX, which leverages in-app bidding to maximize advertising revenue for publishers. Furthermore, the company provides Adjust, a marketing analytics platform, and Wurl, a connected TV platform that distributes streaming video and offers advertising solutions. AppLovin also develops and publishes free-to-play mobile games, catering to a diverse clientele including advertisers, publishers, and developers.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
406,864 shares
$201.2M
Valenzuela Victoria-
Tax Withholding2,730 shares2026-08-20
Cacovean Corina IChief Legal Officer
Tax Withholding1,540 shares2026-08-20
Foroughi Arash AdamCEO
Tax Withholding2,730 shares2026-08-20
Ge XiaochuanCTO
Tax Withholding5,459 shares2026-08-20
Stumpf MatthewChief Financial Officer (CFO)
Tax Withholding2,021 shares2026-08-20
83/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
60.8%
Revenue CAGR
32.9%
Current Ratio
3.32x
Debt / Equity
1.65x
Return on Equity
156.2%
Earnings Summary
AppLovin Corporation, operating a software platform that optimizes marketing and monetization for advertisers worldwide, functions within the communication services sector under the advertising agencies industry, offering auction-based advertising solutions and app discovery tools. In Q2 2026, AppLovin posted EPS of $3.76 versus an estimate of $3.76, a precise beat, while revenue climbed to $1.923 billion against an estimate of $1.954 billion, reflecting a 3% miss; this follows Q1 2026 where EPS of $3.56 beat the $3.43 estimate and revenue of $1.842 billion exceeded the $1.784 million estimate, indicating a pattern of earnings outperformance with occasional revenue shortfalls. Historically, the company has shown a strong YoY revenue growth trajectory, with Q4 2025 revenue of $1.658 billion versus an estimate of $1.722 billion, a 4% miss, yet EPS of $3.24 beat the $3.215 estimate, underscoring robust profitability; the trend of high margin earnings amid revenue volatility has been consistent. Recent news highlights a 53% revenue increase in Q2 2026 to $1.924 billion and a 19% drop in August due to a gaming ad miss, with analysts downgrading the stock and reducing price targets, reflecting market sensitivity to growth momentum; the company’s AI-driven advertising platform remains a key driver of margins.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.80$1.80$2.80$3.80$4.80Q4'24Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$4.34 - -
Q2'26$3.76$3.76+0.1%
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$1.7B$2.0B$2.2BQ4'24Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.1B - -
Q2'26$2.0B$1.9B-1.6%
Q1'26$1.8B$1.8B+3.3%
Q4'25$1.7B$1.7B-3.7%
Q4'24 - $1.4B -

Market Data

APP Stock Snapshot

BEARISH4/100
$261.70−$0.41 (0.2%)
Market cap
91.12B
P/E ratio
20.7
Day range
$261.00 – $273.15
News sentiment
44/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$483.79 (+84.9%)
Consensus
Buy · 39 analysts
52-week range-1.3% off low · -64.5% from high
$265.05$738.01
Price $261.70 DailyIQ Est. $528.41

Price action on APP is defensive - rallies are being sold rather than extended. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into APP?

RICH

At today's price, Applovin Corporation needs to grow free cash flow about 72.1% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 14.72% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 61.2% a year, so the market is asking for 10.8 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis APP looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
72.1%
Historical FCF CAGR
61.2%
Growth gap
+10.8 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
14.72%
Beta
1.97

Behaviour On Record

What APP's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
43.9% 13th pct
Below its peak
-62.9%
vs 200-day average
-38.3%
Up days (1y)
44%

Applovin Corporation is currently running 43.9% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against APP's own 5 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 13th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 66.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

APP is trading -62.9% below its running peak. Across 4 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -42.6%, and the deepest was -90.2% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -38.3% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 19th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year APP closed higher on 44% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 6 years of records, APP finished the month higher 2 of 6 times, with a median return of -5.4% and an average of +3.8%. Its strongest month historically has been May at +26.5% on average, its weakest January at -5.4%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: APP has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 188 of 1,381 sessions (13.6% of the time), with the largest gaps running +8.9% and -8.4%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, APP moved an average of 7.8% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -3.9% and a largest of -14.7%.

All figures computed from 1,382 daily closes between 2021-04-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against APP's own 6-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of APP's sector?

Applovin Corporation sits in the Software sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening). Within its narrower Software industry group, APP ranks 3rd of 15 tracked industries, weakening.

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
73
Industry rank
#3 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for APP?

CallsPuts

For Applovin Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 1.74), with at-the-money implied volatility around 52.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.4% move by that expiry — a range of about $260.18–$283.92.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.74
ATM implied volatility
52.1%
Total open interest
35,995
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±4.4% ($260.18–$283.92)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on APP?

Goldman Sachs most recently reiterated its rating on Applovin Corporation to Neutral on Oct 14, 2026 with a price target of $400 (from $465). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 3 downgrades, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Goldman Sachs — Neutral
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
3
Net rating momentum
-3
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 14, 2026Goldman SachsMaintainedNeutral$465 → $400
Oct 14, 2026WedbushMaintainedOutperform$610 → $560
Oct 13, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$450 → $400
Oct 12, 2026OppenheimerMaintainedOutperform$560 → $490
Oct 8, 2026JefferiesMaintainedBuy$550 → $375
Oct 6, 2026NeedhamReiteratedBuy$475
Sep 14, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$650 → $450
Sep 8, 2026BTIGMaintainedBuy$408 → $396
Sep 1, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$630 → $510
Aug 26, 2026NeedhamMaintainedBuy$500 → $475
Aug 21, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedNeutral$385 → $325
Aug 19, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedEqual-Weight$357 → $325

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Applovin Corporation's latest earnings release say?

Filed May 6, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

Tone50.6/ 100
Hedging words0.00per 100 words

Most important lines

  1. 1

    During the first quarter 2026, we repurchased and withheld 2.2 million shares of our Class A common stock, for a total cost of $1.0 billion 1 .

  2. 2

    Basic and Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") were $3.57 and $3.56, respectively, for the first quarter 2026.

  3. 3

    Net cash from operating activities was $1.3 billion and Free Cash Flow was $1.3 billion for the first quarter 2026.

Peers & ETF holders

APP peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

44/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Goldman Sachs reduced its price target for AppLovin (APP) from $465 to $400, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's future earnings. The downgrade follows a broader reassessment of the mobile advertising market and competitive pressures. Analysts noted that the new target still aligns with a buy rating, but indicates a significant downward revision of expected growth. This move may influence investor sentiment and trading activity for APP shares.
What did this article say?
Oppenheimer reduced its price target for AppLovin from $560 to $490 while maintaining an Outperform rating, indicating a negative outlook on the near term. The downgrade was driven by weaker gaming ad performance in Q2 and a recent court loss against Unity, compounded by a securities class action. Despite the cut, the target remains 80% above the current share price, suggesting upside potential if the company improves earnings. The next key data point will be the third‑quarter earnings report, where revenue is projected between $2.06 billion and $2.09 billion.
What did this article say?
AppLovin Corporation (APP) was downgraded to Hold after analysts noted a sharp slowdown in growth momentum and a compression of its valuation. The company’s stock had already fallen over 50% from the previous year, underscoring the severity of the decline. The downgrade signals that the market now views APP’s prospects as weaker than previously expected, with limited upside potential in the near term.
What did this article say?
AppLovin (APP) posted a 53% revenue increase to $1.924 billion in Q2 2026, with profit growing even faster. The company’s AI‑driven advertising platform continues to deliver strong margins, underscoring its competitive moat. Despite the robust financial performance, the stock remains priced below its historical earnings multiples, suggesting the market has not fully recognized the upside. The results reinforce APP’s growth trajectory but indicate a potential undervaluation rather than a transformative shift.
What did this article say?
AppLovin reported a 60.8% net margin and $3.9 billion in free cash flow, underscoring its robust profitability and cash generation. The company’s mobile‑app monetization platform, including Axon Ads Manager and MAX, continues to drive revenue growth and client adoption. In contrast, Reddit, while recently profitable, shows a lower margin of 24.1% and no debt, positioning AppLovin as the more financially resilient choice for investors focused on digital advertising and mobile growth.
What did this article say?
AppLovin’s share price fell 54% over the past year, prompting Oppenheimer to cut its price target from $560 to $490 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The downgrade followed a second‑quarter revenue miss, with management citing weaker lift from ad models. Oppenheimer’s new target reflects a forward P/E of 26.2x, higher than the stock’s recent trading multiple of 14.8x. The guidance cut signals a negative outlook for the company’s near‑term performance, though the rating remains positive.
What did this article say?
AppLovin (APP) was highlighted for its robust growth trajectory and high profitability, positioning it within the Affordable Growth category for investors. The company’s financial metrics demonstrate a solid balance between expansion and margin preservation. Analysts noted that the current valuation remains reasonable relative to peers, suggesting potential upside without excessive risk. This assessment underscores APP’s continued appeal to quality-focused investors seeking sustainable performance.
What did this article say?
AppLovin’s shares fell 56% over the past year, driven by a second‑quarter revenue miss that prompted a 19% drop in August. Management noted slower growth in its gaming ad models, raising doubts about future top‑line momentum. Despite the slide, Needham maintained a Buy rating and a $475 price target, implying a 70% upside if the company can rebound. Analysts are cautious, citing trimming estimates and a pending securities class action that could weigh on valuation. The market reaction reflects a mix of disappointment in earnings and lingering optimism about long‑term growth prospects.
What did this article say?
BofA Securities reduced its price target for AppLovin from $400 to $325, signaling a downgrade in expectations. The cut reflects concerns over the company’s recent earnings miss and weaker growth outlook. The new target suggests a more cautious view of AppLovin’s ability to sustain its current valuation level.

Technical Analysis

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4
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $71.60B combined position · 12 adding, 12 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy25,120,5757.51%$16.93B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy24,040,6197.19%$12.39B2026-08-07
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy17,293,5535.17%$8.91B2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy10,975,9933.28%$5.66B2026-08-14
Capital World Investors▲ Buy8,150,9542.44%$4.20B2026-08-12
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy7,362,9952.20%$3.78B2026-08-12
Baillie Gifford & Co▼ Sell6,471,6151.94%$3.33B2026-08-06
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy5,791,2471.73%$2.98B2026-08-13
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy4,349,2331.30%$2.17B2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy3,192,7900.95%$1.65B2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell2,921,6490.87%$1.51B2026-08-12
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell2,895,4510.87%$1.49B2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell2,398,2770.72%$1.24B2026-08-13
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell1,905,3020.57%$981.61M2026-08-12
Janus Henderson Group plc▼ Sell1,815,0610.54%$718.27M2026-05-18
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell1,603,6730.48%$638.26M2026-08-14
Coatue Management LLC▼ Sell1,171,1890.35%$603.43M2026-08-14
Lone Pine Capital LLC▼ Sell1,042,2680.31%$537.01M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy1,025,2330.31%$528.23M2026-08-14
D1 Capital Partners L.P.• Hold669,2820.20%$344.83M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy608,6610.18%$313.60M2026-08-03
Whale Rock Capital Management LLC▼ Sell461,6110.14%$237.84M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▲ Buy347,8660.10%$179.23M2026-08-13
Davis Selected Advisers▼ Sell315,5390.09%$162.72M2026-08-11
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell245,7300.07%$126.61M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:12.87M sh bought ($6.63B)3.26M sh sold ($1.65B)net +9.61M sh (+$4.98B)
Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$298.0K est. traded value · 14 buys, 11 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-09-182026-10-12
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-08-182026-09-10
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-07-172026-09-04
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-05-152026-06-08
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-04-142026-05-08
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$15K - $50K2026-03-182026-04-07
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-132026-04-07
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-102026-03-09
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-052026-03-09
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-12-192026-01-12
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-11-182025-12-15
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-172025-11-18
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-092025-11-18
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-10
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-07-012025-07-10
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-06-062025-07-08
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-05-282025-06-11
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-05-122025-06-22
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-162025-05-14
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-132025-04-10
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-03-052025-04-11
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-02-262025-03-27
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-02-252025-03-27
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-02-242025-03-09