Nvidia and Broadcom are taking the headlines in the AI battle but there are other companies which have won big since the launch of ChatGPT.
I have upgraded shares of AppLovin to a Buy rating, as recent share declines present a compelling opportunity for investors. APP's Ads Manager platform and onboarding of e-commerce advertisers are expected to drive sustained growth and higher returns on ad spend over time. Strong Q3 results highlight 68% YoY revenue growth, 92% FCF growth, and robust EBITDA and net margins, supporting my investment thesis.
AppLovin's AI-driven ad platform, rising profits and strong growth give the company an edge compared with Arm Holdings.
AppLovin has dropped almost 35% from September highs as the market fled in a hurry as high-growth stocks came under significant pressure. Yet, AppLovin has industry-leading margins, robust AI-driven growth, and successful expansion beyond core gaming verticals to support its high multiples. AppLovin is integrating the advertising technology stack, proving that it could scale its platform, jumpstarting its forays beyond it core growth engine.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AppLovin (APP). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
APP remains a beneficiary of the robust advertising market trends, as observed in the outsized FQ3'25 performance and the promising FQ4'25 guidance. Its future advertising prospects may be further aided by the global launch of its web advertising offerings (beyond the US) and AXON ads manager self-service platform on October 01, 2025. APP may sustain the double digits top-line growth rates in FY2026, thanks to the expansion of its advertiser base, growing ad supply/loads, and improved monetization of its ad-tech ecosystem.
After hitting an all-time high of $525.15 in February, AppLovin Corp.'s (NASDAQ: APP) share price tumbled more than 35% due to a pending class action lawsuit and to short seller reports.
APP's soaring margins and AI-driven ad engine fuel standout growth, with Q3 results underscoring powerful operating leverage.
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AppLovin (APP) and Shopify (SHOP) often attract investors for very different reasons: Shopify as a leading e-commerce platform that enables millions of merchants to build and run online stores, and AppLovin as a software-driven marketing and app-monetization powerhouse that helps mobile developers acquire users and optimize ad revenue. Both stocks tend to move sharply on shifts in growth expectations, profitability trends, and the broader tech-market backdrop.
After hitting an all-time high of $525.15 in February, AppLovin Corp.'s (NASDAQ: APP) share price tumbled more than 35% due to a pending class action lawsuit and to short seller reports.
AppLovin's strong Q3 results highlight soaring revenues, robust cash flow and expanding AI ambitions despite a post-earnings stock dip.