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NASDAQ:APP

AppLovin Corporation (APP)

310.54
+11.95 (4.00%)
as of Aug 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 15 opinions in the last 12 months.

AppLovin Corporation (APP-Q) has faced considerable challenges over the past year, primarily due to concerns regarding AI disruption and technical issues, as evidenced by its stock price remaining below a falling 200-day moving average. Despite these challenges, the company maintains appealing fundamentals with a projected earnings growth rate of 30% and a forward PE of approximately 17x. Recent fluctuations in market performance, including an 11% rise on one recent upgrade, highlight the stock's volatility. Analysts have mixed sentiments, with some citing significant growth potential, while others emphasize the pressures from competition and high valuations. Consequently, while sentiment remains positive in some quarters, the overall outlook is tempered by transitional market conditions and competitive threats.

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Really likes it, got in after earnings came out. Helps mobile app developers to build apps and monetize them. Also provides direction to interested advertisers. 12-month price target of $495. Quite a bit of volatility, as it's a favourite with the options traders.

BUY
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The quarter was very strong with very good growth and exceptional margins. Buybacks continue and EPS growth of more than 50% is expected next year. The net margin here is the highest we have seen. Its rule of 40 (sales growth and net margin) is well north of 100. The numbers are so good many investors simply do not believe it is possible. The biggest flag in the quarter was a big reduction in R&D expenses. This may catch up to the company down the road, but right now it is truly firing on all cyclinders. We like it, but it is a stock that can swing $100 in a week, and not for everyone, cleary. But we think it is going to go higher. The short sellers have gone quiet, and the short position is only 4.1% today. 
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COMMENT

Is sideways for several months. They report in early August; see what the revenue growth slowdown will be, which the market expects to slow. Is high beta.

BUY

Helps companies advertise on mobile videogames. Their software and AI solutions are untouchable; they basically have no competition. Growth is super, generating $10 billion two years ago and is now $120 billion. Yes, is richly valued, but still a buy.

DON'T BUY

Is -18% so far this week. If you hold it, ask what is the journey in your ownership of this stock. He entered this at $76 last summer. They had a parabolic move and obviously, he's unhappy with the recent downward move. It reported Feb. 12, made a new high on Feb. 13, then unwound after that. He predicted institutional selling, which is happening now. Rising volumes may lead to a near-term bottom, and will likely go sideways.

BUY

A great quarter with remarkable revenue growth that will continue.

BUY

Is about to take out its all-time high from December. Recommended it before.

BUY

It's keeping going up from momentum.

WATCH

It sank over 14% because the street expected it to join the S&P, something many traders were gambling on. An early-stage e-commerce play that could be wildly successful. They're so good with their mobile-gaming technology that they're going all in with videogame ads through free videogames. There could be something big here.

RISKY

Earnings of $430 million, beating the $319 million projected. It has a loved AI platform. Shares are up 612% this year.

RISKY

It will join the Nasdaq. They have 1.4 billion users, a massive base, so it will be around for years to come. They are involved in advertising for apps. Beware: this is a highly volatile stock.

WAIT

Great run, and that's when you have to be careful that you're not chasing a stock at its highs. Could pull back. If you look at a chart, sometimes you see an upward trajectory and then a major push up at the tail end ("too good to be true"). And that's where this stock is.

He has no problem owning, stock's in the right sector, but would want to buy at 10-15% discount from today.

BUY

Rounded bottom, with pullback would recommend investing. 

BUY

At a 52-week high, but he sees more upside to the November high of $111.

BUY

They had a great quarter.

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