Growth stocks have the potential to generate life-changing returns for investors. And if you're willing to take on a bit of risk, the payoff can be substantial, especially for turnaround stories.
The S&P 500 is often used as the benchmark index for the stock market as a whole.
AppLovin Corporation (APP) remains a Buy, with robust long-term growth prospects despite trading at all-time highs and a premium valuation. APP's earnings and margins have expanded rapidly, supported by new catalysts like in-app purchase integrations, generative AI, and self-serve platform scaling. The stock is technically overbought (RSI 82.6), posing near-term pullback risks, but this does not undermine APP's long-term upside potential.
Does AppLovin (APP) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
The stock market has been in a bit of a whirlwind since the end of 2022.
On Sept. 8, two market darlings took their rightful place in the world's most-watched benchmark. Robinhood Markets NASDAQ: HOOD and AppLovin NASDAQ: APP will join the S&P 500 Index.
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP ) Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference September 10, 2025 12:30 PM EDT Company Participants Adam Foroughi - Co-Founder, CEO & Chairperson Matt Stumpf - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Sheridan - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Presentation Eric Sheridan MD & US Internet Analyst All right. I know this is going to be a very crowded room, and people are going to be moving their way in, but in the interest of time, we're going to have to keep the conversation going.
APP's 28% surge rides on soaring revenues, global expansion, and strong analyst growth forecasts, reinforcing its buy appeal.
Shares of trading platform Robinhood Markets (HOOD), mobile marketing provider AppLovin (APP), and engineering firm Emcor Group (EME) all advanced in premarket trading Monday on word they will be added to the S&P 500 Index.
AppLovin's S&P 500 inclusion issued yesterday, validates its resilience and should drive increased institutional demand, boosting its profile and share price. The company has delivered consistent, profitable revenue growth, with GAAP operating margins expanding significantly and EBITDA margins expected to exceed 80%. Operational focus, divestment of its Apps business, and entry into e-commerce strengthen its balance sheet and support continued margin expansion.
Three new companies will join the S&P 500 later this month.