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AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that acts as a demand-side platform for advertisers, a supply-side platform for publishers, and an exchange facilitating transactions between the two. About 80% of AppLovin's revenue comes from the DSP, AppDiscovery, while the remainder comes from the SSP, Max, and gaming studios, which develop mobile games. AppLovin announced in February 2025 its plans to divest from the lower-margin gaming studios to focus exclusively on the ad tech platform. AppLovin's primary tool for future growth is Axon 2, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on AppLovin.
Looking at options history for AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) we detected 55 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 54% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $601,452 and 43, calls, for a total amount of $3,591,815.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $200.0 to $600.0 for AppLovin over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of AppLovin stands at 689.06, with a total volume reaching 19,325.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in AppLovin, situated within the strike price corridor from $200.0 to $600.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>AppLovin 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749222118_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$720.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">884</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$437.50</td>
<td>$335.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.94</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$219.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">318</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">498</td>
</tr>
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<h3>About AppLovin</h3>
AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that acts as a demand-side platform for advertisers, a supply-side platform for publishers, and an exchange facilitating transactions between the two. About 80% of AppLovin's revenue comes from the DSP, AppDiscovery, while the remainder comes from the SSP, Max, and gaming studios, which develop mobile games. AppLovin announced in February 2025 its plans to divest from the lower-margin gaming studios to focus exclusively on the ad tech platform. AppLovin's primary tool for future growth is Axon 2, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.
Having examined the options trading patterns of AppLovin, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of AppLovin</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,390,305, the price of APP is up 1.75% at $421.39. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 61 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on AppLovin</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $437.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $420. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $475. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on AppLovin with a target price of $405. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $355. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on AppLovin with a target price of $530. 
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What Happened: JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">an Overweight rating</a> on Apple, according to a Thursday research note.
The note comes one day after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied Apple&#8217;s emergency application to halt changes to its App Store that resulted from a legal spat with Epic Games.
Judge Gonzalez enforced Apple to allow link-out payments for applications at 0% commission versus 27% prior, Chatterjee noted. Implementing Gonzalez&#8217;s order will moderate Services revenue growth by up to 200 bps, which will result in an EPS headwind of 2%- 3%, as highlighted in his prior report.
However, Chatterjee said the actual impact will be driven by consumers&#8217; adoption rate for link-out payments.
As a reminder, before implementing the zero-commission link-outs, the analyst estimated that the US App Store would contribute $11.3 billion in fiscal 2025 (~3% of aggregate revenues).
In the future, investors will watch out for the appeal process against Gonzalez&#8217;s order, which may take two years or even more if the case reaches the Supreme Court. Other geographies will leverage the precedence from the current ruling to demand similar implementation of zero commission link-outs, Chatterjee said.
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Importantly, app store fee relief should represent upside potential to prior guidance, Carpenter said, as companies did not include any relief in their outlooks given the pending stay decision.
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Carpenter said some apps previously did not allow users to subscribe on the app store due to Apple fees, and these companies should see a user acquisition benefit. The companies included Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Kindle, and Epic Games.
Spotify said in an Amicus briefing on May 19 that its iOS app update had significantly increased iOS users upgrading to a Premium subscription analyst.
Carpenter expects Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) to be an indirect beneficiary as developers re allocate app store fees to user acquisition.
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Applovin Corp. (APP) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.&nbsp;
Today, at 10:03 AM on June 4th, a significant trading signal occurred for Applovin Corp. (APP) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $401.10. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in Applovin's stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in Applovin's stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock's overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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After Market Close, UPDATE: The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $401.10. The returns on the High price ($417.43) and Close price ($416.43) after the Power Inflow are respectively 4.1% and 3.8%. The result underlines the importance of a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite.
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Carpenter maintained an Overweight rating on Take-Two Interactive with a price forecast of $250 due to the highly anticipated GTA VI (May 2026), its status as the most anticipated video game release in history, and strong performance from NBA 2K and Zynga. While GTA VI delays pose a risk, the firm projects significant growth with $8.75 billion in bookings and $9 adjusted EPS in FY27, driven by GTA VI unit sales.
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The analyst raised the price forecast on Roku, Inc. from $75 to $85, citing China tariff relief and platform revenue upside potential.
He boosted the price forecast on Applovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) from $355 to $400, citing a first-quarter beat, app store ruling, and self-serve catalyst.
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He expects margins to moderate as brand marketing resumes (i.e., another big upgrade seems unlikely) and notes continued challenges in the online dating sector, especially with Gen Z engagement. Tinder&#8217;s turnaround is further along, yet Match Group shares are near all-time lows, reflecting industry-wide struggles.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>63.7K</td>
<td>165.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>28.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$142.3K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$95.3K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
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<td>FICO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1440.00</td>
<td>$104.1K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 63798 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165117 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 585 contract(s) at a $124.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 2969 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28728 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $126.0 per contract. There were 2314 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 219 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $142.3K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 2267 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1076 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 112 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.3K, with a price of $1271.0 per contract. There were 5440 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FICO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 3 contract(s) at a $1440.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.1K, with a price of $34730.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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6 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated its Hold rating</a> on AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) on Wednesday.
AppLovin&#8217;s primary tool for future growth is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/05/45642953/where-applovin-stands-with-analysts" rel="noreferrer noopener">Axon 2</a>, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.
In McTernan&#8217;s third AppLovin Ecommerce Tracker, the total number of websites in his sample using Axon grew by +3% compared to last month to 323, which includes 18 gross adds and 7 churns.
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The seven churned websites were more than the one churn last month, the analyst noted. However, two of the seven companies shut down their businesses, he said in the analyst note.
McTernan said Apparel, Footwear &amp; Accessories was the largest category gainer in the past month, with 10 gross adds and one churn.
The analyst noted that AppLovin announced in December that the company had 600 e-commerce brands and a $1 billion ad spend run rate.
Given the relatively modest growth and essentially unchanged pixel helper count, he does not believe self-service has launched yet.
McTernan noted one big brand add the Pixel this month, Reebok, which Authentic Brands Group, a private brand management company, owns. Press reports indicate Reebok does ~$5 billion in sales, which is in the bottom quartile for revenue among the 70 big brands he sampled. Authentic Brands Group combined for $32 billion+ of revenue, the analyst said. Some of the brands that added the Pixel include Champion, Juicy Couture, and Vince Camuto, he said.
Other brands ABG owns but not using the Pixel include Nautica, Aeropostale, Lucky, Brooks Brothers, Sperry, Spyder, Ted Baker, Forever 21, Hunter, McTernan noted.
As a reminder, the analyst noted that focusing on some of the larger brands in his dataset is essential as they have the most remarkable ability to scale advertising spending on the platform. He considered ~70 websites in his tracker big brands.
McTernan noted no change to AppLovin&#8217;s reported user count for the Axon pixel at 2k. The analyst noted that the user count crossed from 1k to 2k between February 28 and March 5, which he noted means the user count passed 1,500 that week.
AppLovin projected second-quarter revenue of $1.21 billion and EPS of $1.86.
Weighing in on AppLovin&#8217;s valuation, McTernan stated that the company&#8217;s valuation has become one of the most expensive within their coverage group. This surge is driven by heightened expectations for the company&#8217;s ability to further monetize its advertising platform through new verticals, he noted.
Price Action:&nbsp;APP stock is trading higher by 1.29% to $385.83 at last check Wednesday.
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AppLovin's Valuation Reflects High Expectations For Monetization Expansion: Analyst

15 analysts have shared their evaluations of AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for AppLovin, presenting an average target of $421.07, a high estimate of $530.00, and a low estimate of $270.00. A decline of 9.11% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748437239_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of AppLovin's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Callahan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cory Carpenter</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Heaney</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Cost</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Martin Yang</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alec Brondolo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$386.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cory Carpenter</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Callahan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Cost</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alec Brondolo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$386.00</td>
<td>$538.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to AppLovin. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of AppLovin compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of AppLovin's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of AppLovin's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on AppLovin analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About AppLovin</h2>
AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that acts as a demand-side platform for advertisers, a supply-side platform for publishers, and an exchange facilitating transactions between the two. About 80% of AppLovin's revenue comes from the DSP, AppDiscovery, while the remainder comes from the SSP, Max, and gaming studios, which develop mobile games. AppLovin announced in February 2025 its plans to divest from the lower-margin gaming studios to focus exclusively on the ad tech platform. AppLovin's primary tool for future growth is Axon 2, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.
<h3>AppLovin's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: AppLovin's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 40.25%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 38.83%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): AppLovin's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 69.21%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): AppLovin's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.96% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: AppLovin's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 6.45. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Where AppLovin Stands With Analysts

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterates AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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AppLovin's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NYSE">APP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.11 million shares sold short, which is 3.44% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.57 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AppLovin Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748350826_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AppLovin has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AppLovin's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AppLovin's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.00%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Ideas

Looking Into AppLovin's Recent Short Interest

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on AppLovin.
Looking at options history for AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) we detected 33 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $591,340 and 23, calls, for a total amount of $1,784,731.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $120.0 to $500.0 for AppLovin during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for AppLovin's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across AppLovin's significant trades, within a strike price range of $120.0 to $500.0, over the past month.
<h3>AppLovin Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747843497_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$30.6</td>
<td>$29.7</td>
<td>$30.6</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$257.0K</td>
<td align="right">799</td>
<td align="right">322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$37.7</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$36.75</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$220.5K</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$172.3K</td>
<td align="right">852</td>
<td align="right">281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$171.0K</td>
<td align="right">644</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$31.9</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$165.0K</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AppLovin</h3>
AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that acts as a demand-side platform for advertisers, a supply-side platform for publishers, and an exchange facilitating transactions between the two. About 80% of AppLovin's revenue comes from the DSP, AppDiscovery, while the remainder comes from the SSP, Max, and gaming studios, which develop mobile games. AppLovin announced in February 2025 its plans to divest from the lower-margin gaming studios to focus exclusively on the ad tech platform. AppLovin's primary tool for future growth is Axon 2, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.
<h3>Current Position of AppLovin</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,516,117, the price of APP is up 2.07% at $370.58. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About AppLovin</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $450.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on AppLovin with a target price of $355. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on AppLovin with a target price of $530. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Neutral rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $435. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $475. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for AppLovin, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Behind the Scenes of AppLovin's Latest Options Trends

Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) has garnered considerable attention from both investors and traders in recent sessions. This heightened interest is largely attributed to the company&#8217;s first-quarter results, released on May 7, which exceeded market expectations.
What To Know: AppLovin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45448228/applovin-app-stock-pulls-back-following-recent-50-surge-whats-going-on">announced</a> first-quarter revenue of $1.48 billion, surpassing consensus estimates of $1.38 billion and representing 40% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EPS of $1.67 also exceeded forecasts.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45266259/applovin-announces-first-quarter-2025-financial-results">advertising segment</a> was a key driver, exhibiting 71% revenue growth and record 81% EBITDA margins. Furthermore, the company provided robust second-quarter guidance, projecting ad revenue between $1.195 billion and $1.215 billion and adjusted EBITDA from $970 million to $990 million, both well above Street expectations.
Analysts responded favorably, with BofA reiterating a &#8220;Buy&#8221; rating and a $580 price target. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan also raised their targets to $435 and $355, respectively, reflecting strong confidence in AppLovin&#8217;s continued performance and strategic focus on its high-margin advertising business.
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Price Action: AppLovin shares climbed 1.24% to $367.71 on Wednesday, extending a remarkable 62% gain over the past month.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy APP Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for AppLovin &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of AppLovin, which is trading at $362.35 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.28 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, APP has a 52-week high of $525.15 and a 52-week low of $60.67.
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AppLovin (APP) Surges 62% Over Past Month On Stellar Q1 Earnings, Strong Outlook

I got into the investment business on a steady diet of Graham and Whitman. But that was the 1980s and early 1990s – the golden age of dealmakers and junk bonds, leveraged buyouts and greenmail. 
Long before the players became gentlemanly private equity titans and activist investors, they were raiders, vultures, and even, in one famous book about the RJR deal, barbarians.
Legendary fortunes were made, reputations created and shattered.
All of these high-return, high-flying strategies shared a common thread. Leveraged buyouts, distressed investing and risk arb were all just variations on the value investing theme.
The private equity giants of today are still doing this. Thanks to their quarterly filings, you can copy their investment approach—a strategy that has beaten the markets 4-to-1 since 2001.
Even the creation of the junk bond market was based on Michael Milken&#8217;s studies on the returns from buying undervalued lower-rated bonds, a strategy founded on basic value investing principles.
The big winners in all these strategies took value investing and added debt.
It was like adding nitro to the tank of a stock car. If you could control the vehicle at high speed through the corners, there was no race you couldn&#8217;t win.
Although the golden age of risk arb and the smaller investors&#8217; ability to compete in distressed debt are all behind us, we can still use the combination of debt and value investing to beat the index by a wide margin.
When the 13F filings come out every quarter, most of the short-attention-spans in the market today head for the same filings at the same time.
Warren, Cathie, Stanley, Tepper and Seth still get all the attention.
I may get around to those at some point, but one of the first places I turn is to the leading private equity firms.
Firms like Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>), Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) and KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) still use basic principles of value investing along with a healthy dose of debt to drive massive returns for themselves and their investors.
What most people do not realize is that these firms also have large public securities portfolios, and stealing their ideas has created some massive market-beating opportunities.
If you had bought shares of Mr. Cooper (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COOP#NASDAQ">COOP</a>) when it first appeared in KKR&#8217;s public portfolio in 2018, you could have made almost ten times your money.
Buying shares of AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) when KKR first revealed its position would have resulted in gains of almost seven times your initial cost.
DoorDash (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) would have delivered gains of 3x in just a few years.
Owning the firm&#8217;s top ten holdings since 2001 would have beaten the market by a 4-to-1 margin.
I do not care what the media darling investors bought last quarter. Tell me what the profit pirates at KKR own, and I can create an opportunity to score massive gains.
The current top ten holdings for KKR are:
BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTSG#NASDAQ">BTSG</a>) provides home and community-based health services to complex patients, positioning itself in a niche with long-term demographic tailwinds. The company is newly public and pursuing scale through both organic growth and targeted acquisitions in behavioral and specialty pharmacy segments.
Henry Schein (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSIC#NASDAQ">HSIC</a>) is a global distributor of dental and medical supplies primarily serving small- and mid-sized practices. The company generates stable cash flow and has a long history of disciplined capital deployment, though growth is modest and sensitive to procedure volume trends.
BrightView (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BV#NYSE">BV</a>) is the largest commercial landscaping services provider in the U.S., with recurring maintenance revenue making up the majority of its business. Under new leadership, the firm is undergoing a restructuring push to improve margins and reduce debt after years of underperformance.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KREF#NYSE">KREF</a>) is a commercial mortgage REIT focused on senior loans backed by institutional-grade real estate, primarily in urban markets. It offers a high dividend yield but remains exposed to office market weakness and refinancing risk in a higher-rate environment.
Madison Square Garden Sports (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGS#NYSE">MSGS</a>) owns marquee sports franchises, including the New York Knicks and Rangers, offering investors a rare asset-backed play on professional sports. Valuation is driven more by franchise appreciation than earnings power, making it a long-duration, event-driven asset.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) is a leading cruise operator with a strong focus on premium and upscale offerings across its brand portfolio. The company is rebounding from pandemic-era disruptions, though it still carries significant leverage and remains sensitive to fuel and labor costs.
Bausch Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHC#NYSE">BHC</a>) is a diversified specialty pharmaceutical company with exposure to eye health, dermatology, and branded generics. However, the company is still burdened by high legacy debt. While it&#8217;s pursuing a turnaround strategy and asset divestitures, legal overhangs and weak cash flow remain headwinds.
FS KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSK#NYSE">FSK</a>) is one of the largest business development companies, focused on senior secured lending to middle-market companies with an emphasis on downside protection. It offers a double-digit yield and strong sponsor backing, though credit quality and NAV stability require close monitoring.
Crescent Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGY#NYSE">CSGY</a>) is a cash-generating E&amp;P company with a private equity-backed structure and a focus on acquiring and optimizing mature, low-decline assets. The firm maintains a disciplined capital return framework and hedging strategy, making it a defensive upstream play with yield upside.
BridgeBio Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBIO#NASDAQ">BBIO</a>) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. Its lead drug, Attruby (acoramidis), approved in late 2024 for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, significantly outperformed sales expectations in its first full quarter, positioning the company as a strong competitor in the cardiomyopathy treatment market.
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13F Shows Tiger Global Took New Stake Of 1.67 Million Shares In AppLovin Corp, New Stake Of 1.88 Million Shares In Block Inc, New Stake Of 1.06 Million Shares In GE Vernova Inc, New Stake Of 902,643 Shares In Zillow Group Inc

AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) shares are down 2.8% to $366.06 on Thursday but remain up nearly 50% over the past month, as investors might be taking profits following a sharp post-earnings rally.
What To Know: The pullback comes after the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45380609/applovin-stock-surges-on-strong-q1-earnings-and-tariff-truce-tailwinds">surged</a> over the past week, fueled by better-than-expected first-quarter results and a broader tech rally sparked by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45347089/wall-street-rips-higher-as-tariff-truce-halts-us-china-economic-escalation">easing</a> U.S.-China trade tensions.
Last Wednesday, AppLovin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45323056/applovins-rapid-ad-growth-ai-gains-drive-hike-in-analyst-price-forecast">reported</a> first-quarter revenue of $1.48 billion, beating consensus estimates of $1.38 billion and growing 40% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS of $1.67 also topped forecasts.
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The advertising segment led performance with 71% revenue growth and record 81% EBITDA margins. The company guided second-quarter ad revenue to $1.195–$1.215 billion and adjusted EBITDA to $970M–$990M, well above Street expectations.
Analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45323056/applovins-rapid-ad-growth-ai-gains-drive-hike-in-analyst-price-forecast">responded</a> favorably. BofA reiterated a Buy with a $580 target, while Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan raised targets to $435 and $355, respectively.
Macro conditions have added some support this week, with Monday's news of a 90-day U.S.-China tariff rollback easing recession and inflation fears. April CPI data released Tuesday showed inflation cooling slightly, reinforcing market optimism.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy APP Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for AppLovin &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of AppLovin, which is trading at $366.06 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.27 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, APP has a 52-week high of $525.04 and a 52-week low of $60.67.

AppLovin (APP) Stock Pulls Back Following Recent 50% Surge: What's Going On?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>65.1K</td>
<td>119.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.3K</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
<td>29.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>38.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>629</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>377</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>188</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 170 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $211.0 per contract. There were 65199 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 119046 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 328 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.3K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 17264 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29724 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 101 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.5K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 2796 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12133 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QBTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 15138 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8615 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 15 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $2910.0 per contract. There were 55 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7109 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $876.0 per contract. There were 38432 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2029 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 218 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 24 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.0K, with a price of $3125.0 per contract. There were 1860 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1287 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $131.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 629 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1016 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $365.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 1732 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 377 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAOI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 246 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 93 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 2222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 188 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on AppLovin. Our analysis of options history for AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) revealed 74 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 32% of traders were bullish, while 28% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $405,127, and 66 were calls, valued at $15,221,592.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $220.0 and $530.0 for AppLovin, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of AppLovin stands at 666.1, with a total volume reaching 66,492.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in AppLovin, situated within the strike price corridor from $220.0 to $530.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>AppLovin Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747238572_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$87.1</td>
<td>$85.0</td>
<td>$86.05</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$567.9K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$23.2</td>
<td>$23.99</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$374.4K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$54.8</td>
<td>$53.0</td>
<td>$54.11</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$221.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$81.5</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$205.2K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$40.3</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$39.48</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$161.8K</td>
<td>263</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AppLovin</h3>
AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that acts as a demand-side platform for advertisers, a supply-side platform for publishers, and an exchange facilitating transactions between the two. About 80% of AppLovin's revenue comes from the DSP, AppDiscovery, while the remainder comes from the SSP, Max, and gaming studios, which develop mobile games. AppLovin announced in February 2025 its plans to divest from the lower-margin gaming studios to focus exclusively on the ad tech platform. AppLovin's primary tool for future growth is Axon 2, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.
Having examined the options trading patterns of AppLovin, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>AppLovin's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,885,645, with APP's price up by 0.58%, positioned at $372.24.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 84 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on AppLovin</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $448.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $355. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Buy rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $530. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $420. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Neutral rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $435. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $500. 
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