AppLovin (APP) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
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AppLovin (APP) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
The mean of analysts' price targets for AppLovin (APP) points to a 36.5% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
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GLDD, APP, ODP, SUZ and RACE have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 12, 2025.
After hitting an all-time high of $525.15 in February, AppLovin Corp.'s (NASDAQ: APP) share price tumbled more than 35% afterward, due to a pending class action lawsuit and to short seller reports.
Investors should view AppLovin Corporation's strategic shift away from gaming toward AI-driven advertising as a decisive step, significantly enhancing its competitive strength—now is an opportune entry point. AppLovin's sharpened strategic clarity and robust operating leverage position it ideally to dominate digital advertising; overlook short-term volatility and focus on substantial long-term upside. While competition and regulatory concerns persist, AppLovin's disciplined AI innovation and focused leadership strongly outweigh these risks; the recent pullback in APP shares offers an exceptional buying opportunity.
AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:APP) stock is up 15.5% at $350.56 at last glance, after the AI-powered marketing platform posted blowout quarterly results and announced a major business shift.
AppLovin's Q1 earnings were impressive, with a 71% YoY growth in advertising revenue and a 40% consolidated revenue growth, more than doubling net income to $576 million. The fact that the management reiterated its focus on innovation is also quite bullish. The company's forward P/E ratio is attractive, but the DCF model suggests optimism is priced in.