APP

Applicad

$520.43

-0.34%
Jul 9, 2026
Bobby Quantitative Model
AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that operates a demand-side platform (DSP) for advertisers, a supply-side platform (SSP) for publishers, and an exchange connecting both sides, with approximately 80% of revenue derived from its DSP, AppDiscovery. The company is a dominant player in mobile ad tech, leveraging its proprietary AXON 2 ad optimizer to drive performance-based advertising. The current investor narrative centers on AppLovin's accelerating revenue growth and expanding margins, fueled by AI-driven ad optimization, while debates persist around its high valuation and sustainability of growth in a competitive landscape.

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APP 12-Month Price Forecast

Historical Price
Current Price $520.43
Average Target $520.43
High Target $598.49
Low Target $442.37

Wall Street consensus

Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Applicad's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $676.56 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.

Average Target

$676.56

8 analysts

Implied Upside

+30.0%

vs. current price

Analyst Count

8

covering this stock

Price Range

$416 - $677

Analyst target range

Buy
2 (25%)
Hold
4 (50%)
Sell
2 (25%)

AppLovin is covered by 8 analysts, with a consensus leaning bullish. The distribution includes 7 Buy/Outperform ratings and 1 Neutral, with no Sell ratings. The average analyst target price is not explicitly provided, but based on the estimated revenue average of $15.304 billion for the next fiscal year, and applying a forward P/E of 24.32x, the implied target price would be approximately $1,100 per share (assuming 338 million shares outstanding and a net margin of 60%), representing significant upside from the current price of $527.06. However, without explicit target prices, the implied upside is speculative. The institutional ratings show recent reaffirmations of Buy/Outperform from firms like Needham, Oppenheimer, and Citigroup, indicating sustained confidence. The target range is not provided, but given the high growth and volatility, the spread is likely wide. The high target likely assumes continued revenue acceleration and margin expansion, while the low target may factor in competitive pressures or a slowdown in ad spending. The tight consensus of bullish ratings suggests strong conviction among analysts, but the lack of explicit price targets limits precision. Overall, the analyst sentiment is positive, with expectations of continued growth driving the stock higher.

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APP Technical Analysis

AppLovin's stock has experienced a volatile but strong uptrend over the past year, with a 1-year price change of +56.86%. As of July 2, 2026, the stock closed at $527.06, which is 70.7% of its 52-week range ($332.32 low to $745.61 high), indicating it is trading closer to the high end but has pulled back from its peak. This positioning suggests the stock retains bullish momentum but may be consolidating after a significant rally, with potential for further upside if it can reclaim recent highs. The stock's beta of 2.483 implies it is nearly 150% more volatile than the S&P 500, amplifying both gains and losses. Over the past three months, the stock has gained 36.41%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 13.56% return, indicating strong medium-term momentum. However, the 1-month change of -12.97% contrasts with the 3-month gain, suggesting a short-term pullback or profit-taking after the rally. This divergence between the 1-month decline and the robust 3-month trend could signal a temporary correction within a broader uptrend, rather than a reversal, especially given the stock's high beta and recent volatility. The 52-week low of $332.32 provides a key support level, while the 52-week high of $745.61 acts as resistance. A breakout above $745.61 would signal a resumption of the uptrend and potentially lead to new highs, while a breakdown below $332.32 would indicate a bearish reversal. The stock's beta of 2.483 means it is significantly more volatile than the market, requiring careful risk management; a 1% move in the S&P 500 could translate to a 2.48% move in AppLovin.

Beta

2.48

2.48x market volatility

Max Drawdown

-50.0%

Largest decline past year

52-Week Range

$332-$746

Price range past year

Annual Return

+47.5%

Cumulative gain past year

PeriodAPP ReturnS&P 500
1m-0.1%+2.0%
3m+33.0%+10.6%
6m-19.7%+8.3%
1y+47.5%+20.4%
ytd-15.8%+10.2%

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APP Fundamental Analysis

AppLovin's revenue trajectory is strongly accelerating, with Q4 2025 revenue of $1.658 billion, up 20.77% year-over-year, and sequential growth from $1.405 billion in Q3 2025. The advertising segment generated $1.159 billion in Q4 2025, while the Apps segment contributed $325 million, indicating that the DSP-driven advertising business is the primary growth engine. The multi-quarter trend shows revenue growing from $711 million in Q2 2024 to $1.658 billion in Q4 2025, reflecting sustained acceleration. This robust growth supports the investment case for a company benefiting from AI-driven ad optimization and market share gains. The company is highly profitable, with Q4 2025 net income of $1.102 billion and a net margin of 66.5%. Gross margin expanded to 88.9% in Q4 2025, up from 76.7% in Q4 2024, driven by higher-margin advertising revenue and operating leverage. Operating margin also improved to 76.9% from 44.3% a year earlier, indicating significant margin expansion. These margins are exceptional for the software industry, reflecting AppLovin's scalable platform and efficient cost structure. AppLovin's balance sheet is healthy, with a current ratio of 3.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66. Free cash flow (FCF) for Q4 2025 was $1.285 billion, bringing trailing twelve-month FCF to $3.943 billion, which provides ample liquidity for growth investments and share repurchases. The company generated $1.314 billion in operating cash flow in Q4 2025, easily covering capital expenditures of $28.3 million. ROE stands at 156.2%, reflecting high profitability relative to equity, though this is partly due to leverage. The FCF yield (FCF/market cap) is approximately 1.7%, which is low but justified by the company's high growth rate.

Quarterly Revenue

$1.7B

2025-12

Revenue YoY Growth

+20.77%

YoY Comparison

Gross Margin

88.93%

Latest Quarter

Free Cash Flow

$3.9B

Last 12 Months

Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)

Revenue Breakdown

Advertising Segment
Apps

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Valuation Analysis: Is APP Overvalued?

Since AppLovin has positive net income, the primary valuation metric is the P/E ratio. The trailing P/E is 68.48x, while the forward P/E is 24.32x, implying that the market expects significant earnings growth in the coming year. The large gap between trailing and forward P/E suggests that analysts anticipate a sharp increase in earnings, likely driven by continued margin expansion and revenue growth. Compared to the software industry, AppLovin's trailing P/E of 68.48x is significantly higher than the industry average of approximately 35x (based on typical software sector multiples), representing a 96% premium. This premium is partially justified by AppLovin's superior growth (20.77% YoY revenue growth) and exceptional net margin (66.5%), which far exceed industry norms. However, the high multiple also reflects elevated expectations, leaving little room for disappointment. Historically, AppLovin's trailing P/E has ranged from around 20x in early 2024 to over 70x in late 2025. The current 68.48x is near the top of its historical range, indicating that the market is pricing in optimistic future growth. This suggests that the stock is not cheap by its own standards, and any slowdown in growth could lead to multiple contraction.

PE

68.5x

Latest Quarter

vs. Historical

Low-End

5-Year PE Range -345x~37448x

vs. Industry Avg

N/A

Industry PE ~N/A*

EV/EBITDA

52.7x

Enterprise Value Multiple