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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in APP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 92 extraordinary options activities for AppLovin. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 32% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $687,743, and 82 are calls, amounting to $3,814,521.
<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 $115.0 to $610.0 for AppLovin during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for AppLovin's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of AppLovin's whale activity within a strike price range from $115.0 to $610.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>AppLovin 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738182639_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<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>
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<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$61.2</td>
<td>$60.1</td>
<td>$60.54</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$72.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$46.7</td>
<td>$46.0</td>
<td>$46.55</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$69.9K</td>
<td>496</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$63.3</td>
<td>$60.4</td>
<td>$60.76</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$67.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$61.4</td>
<td>$60.5</td>
<td>$60.7</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$66.7K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$47.0</td>
<td>$46.2</td>
<td>$46.8</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$60.9K</td>
<td>496</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AppLovin</h3>
AppLovin Corp is a mobile app technology company. It focuses on growing the mobile app ecosystem by enabling the success of mobile app developers. The company's software solutions provide tools for mobile app developers to grow their businesses by automating and optimizing the marketing and monetization of their applications.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with AppLovin, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is AppLovin Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,114,926, with APP's price up by 2.09%, positioned at $368.28.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 14 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About AppLovin</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $378.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $440. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Neutral rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $335. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $366. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $425. 
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Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $220 to $335.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on AppLovin, Raises Price Target to $335

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 30 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 36% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $666,550, and 26 were calls, valued at $2,224,376.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $200.0 to $500.0 for AppLovin over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 $200.0 to $500.0, over the past month.
<h3>AppLovin Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737647125_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$20.1</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$500.0K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td align="right">263</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$312.0K</td>
<td>481</td>
<td align="right">120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$131.1</td>
<td>$131.0</td>
<td>$131.0</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$157.2K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$158.0</td>
<td>$152.1</td>
<td>$155.14</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$155.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$28.5</td>
<td>$28.2</td>
<td>$28.2</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$149.4K</td>
<td>34</td>
<td align="right">49</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AppLovin</h3>
AppLovin Corp is a mobile app technology company. It focuses on growing the mobile app ecosystem by enabling the success of mobile app developers. The company's software solutions provide tools for mobile app developers to grow their businesses by automating and optimizing the marketing and monetization of their applications.
<h3>AppLovin's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 600,997, the price of APP is up 0.19% at $362.4. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on AppLovin</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $386.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $366. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $325. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Benchmark lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $375. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $440. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $425. 
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/01/22/final-trades-applovin-the-ibit-and-the-iyc.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners named AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings">his final trade</a>.
Supporting his view, UBS analyst John Hodulik, on Wednesday, maintained AppLovin with a Buy rating and increased the price target from $315 to $440. Also Wells Fargo analyst Alec Brondolo, on Jan. 13, maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $360 to $366.
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Rounding out the trades, Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners named iShares Bitcoin Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NYSE">IBIT</a>) as his final trade.
Bitcoin, meanwhile, traded slightly below $102,000 at last check Thursday morning. 
Though the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43087038/trump-names-uyeda-acting-sec-chair-as-crypto-regulations-get-set-for-a-makeover">SEC under acting chairman</a> Mark Uyeda launched a dedicated cryptocurrency task force to frame regulations for the industry, investors have been left disappointed due to no cryptocurrency-related executive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43150757/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-drop-amid-stock-rally-cooling-investor-sentiment-on-trump-analyst-projects-btc-at-150k-if-history-repeats">orders from Trump thus far.</a>
Price Action:
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<li>AppLovin shares gained 6.9% to close at $361.72 during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF rose slightly by 0.04% during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>iShares Bitcoin Trust fell 1.7% to close at $59.38 on Wednesday.</li>
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When asked about Honest Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNST#NASDAQ">HNST</a>), Cramer said he will only recommend companies in 2025 that are making money. &#8220;I get the fascination with it. And when they make money, I will recommend it,&#8221; he added.
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey, meanwhile, on Jan. 10, maintained Honest Co with a Market Perform and raised the price target from $6 to $7.
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&#8220;I'm hate lovin' AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>),&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;This thing does not quit.&#8221;
Adding some support to his view, UBS analyst John Hodulik on Wednesday maintained AppLovin with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $315 to $440.
Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>) did not give him an explanation about why they didn't do well during the last quarter, Cramer said. &#8220;Therefore, I went off on them.&#8221;
As far as upcoming earnings report are concerned, Wingstop will discuss its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
When asked about Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>), Cramer said, &#8220;If you've got HVAC, it's the thing.&#8221;
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<li>Honest Company shares fell 1.8% to settle at $5.99 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>AppLovin shares gained 6.9% to close at $361.72 during the session.</li>
<li>Sportradar shares gained 0.4% to close at $20.42.</li>
<li>Wingstop shares gained 1.1% to settle at $283.58 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Comfort Systems shares gained 4% to close at $550.27.</li>
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Ratings for AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) were provided by 26 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<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>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $344.62, along with a high estimate of $480.00 and a low estimate of $66.00. Observing a 42.4% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $242.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737579661_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of AppLovin among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
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<td>Alec Brondolo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$366.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
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<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
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<td>Cory Carpenter</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>James Heaney</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
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<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
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<td>Martin Yang</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
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<td>Tim Nollen</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
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<td>Jason Bazinet</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Pang</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Heaney</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Martin Yang</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Omar Dessouky</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alec Brondolo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Callahan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Bazinet</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$181.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Kees</td>
<td>Daiwa Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Pang</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Martin Yang</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Nollen</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clark Lampen</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$291.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cory Carpenter</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Zgutowicz</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clark Lampen</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alec Brondolo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>-</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: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of AppLovin compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of AppLovin's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into AppLovin's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on AppLovin analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know AppLovin Better</h2>
AppLovin Corp is a mobile app technology company. It focuses on growing the mobile app ecosystem by enabling the success of mobile app developers. The company's software solutions provide tools for mobile app developers to grow their businesses by automating and optimizing the marketing and monetization of their applications.
<h3>AppLovin: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: AppLovin's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 38.64%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 36.25%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): AppLovin's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 49.55%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): AppLovin's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 8.11%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: AppLovin's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 3.74. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
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AppLovin shares are trading higher after UBS raised its price target on the stock from $315 to $440.

UBS analyst John Hodulik maintains AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $315 to $440.

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Applovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>): The mobile app technology company was one of the top-performing stocks in 2024 with shares up over 700%. The stock is following up the strong year with a surge in the early days of 2025 and momentum led by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings"> several analyst ratings</a> in January. Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $360 to $366. Benchmark initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and $375 price target. JPMorgan maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $200 to $325. Jefferies maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $400 to $425. The company will report fourth-quarter financial results on Feb. 12, which could be an early indictor of how investors feel about the company's future growth. Analysts expect earnings per share to hit $1.24, up from $0.49 in last year's fourth quarter and revenue to hit $1.26 billion, up from $953.2 million in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in six straight quarters and revenue estimates in seven of the last eight quarters.
The stock was up nearly 10% over the last five days, as shown on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011725&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below.
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Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>): One of the hottest sectors in 2024 and early 2025 for investors has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42879725/nvidia-ceo-sends-quantum-stocks-lower-poll-finds-over-50-pick-rigetti-or-skip-for-2025">been quantum computing</a>. After a strong performance in 2024, Quantum Computing Inc saw shares fall on comments from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and a short report. The Capybara Research <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43052999/quantum-computing-stock-drops-over-3-during-friday-premarket-amid-fraud-allegations">alleges </a>Quantum Computing is using misleading press releases that exaggerate the company's businesses.
"Quantum Deception. QUBT Is a rampant fraud. We are short and think shareholders will be left with nothing when all is done," Capybara Research said.
Huang sent shares of stocks in the sector lower recently when he said that quantum computing applications could be 20 years away. Nvidia later announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43001201/nvidia-announces-first-ever-quantum-day-at-gtc-2025-days-after-jensen-huang-said-quantum-computing-is-20-years-away">first-ever quantum computing day</a> and a Microsoft executive<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42998134/qubt-qbts-up-12-rgti-gains-3-in-wednesday-premarket-quantum-computing-stocks-gain-momentum-after-microsoft-says-we-are-right-on-the-cusp-of-seeing-quantum-computers-solve-meaningful-problems"> shared positive commentary</a> on businesses preparing to be "quantum ready" by 2025.
In a recent Benzinga reader poll, Quantum Computing ranked second among four stocks in the sector that investors would most want to buy for 2025 with 24% of the vote. Beating Quantum Computing was Rigetti Computing Inc. with 33% of the vote.
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Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): Interest in Coinbase is surging over the last week and it could be related to company announcements and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42981650/why-cryptos-election-spending-spree-signals-a-push-for-regulatory-overhaul"> the pending inauguration</a> of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20. Coinbase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43028215/coinbase-launches-bitcoin-backed-loans-for-us-users">announced new</a> Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) loans where users can borrow up to $100,000 USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) and access cash without having to sell their cryptocurrency. Coinbase and other cryptocurrency-related companies could benefit from the new White House administration with Trump indicating that he could make Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43047039/trump-planning-to-declare-cryptocurrency-as-national-priority-increase-engagement-with-industry-report">a national priority</a> and create a strategic reserve. The price of Bitcoin is trading higher ahead of Trump's inauguration and Coinbase shares are up over 20% in the last five days.
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Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>): The specialty grocery retailer returns to the Stock Market Index after an appearance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/11/41856335/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-42">back in November</a>. The company, which has over 400 stores in 23 states, will report fourth-quarter financial results likely in February. Analysts expect the company to show earnings per share and revenue growth on a year-over-year basis. The company has beaten analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue in three straight quarters. Investors may be looking to the specialty retailer as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could become the next leader of the Department of Health and Human Services under Trump's administration. Kennedy could push for healthier food options for consumers, which could benefit retailers specializing in healthy food options like Sprouts.
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Comcast also caught the attention of Trump recently with the incoming president threatening the company after late-night talk show host Seth Meyers criticized him.
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Trump blasted Comcast previously and threatened to pull their FCC license. Trump's appointee to lead the FCC is Brendan Carr, who is considering challenging networks like Comcast's NBC for featuring Kamala Harris in a "Saturday Night Live" episode and not providing equal time to Trump.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with APP, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for AppLovin.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 27% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $36,210, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $576,860.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $185.0 to $360.0 for AppLovin over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of AppLovin stands at 163.44, with a total volume reaching 208.00. 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 $185.0 to $360.0, 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/2025/1736953221_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$56.1</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$200.1K</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$67.9</td>
<td>$64.9</td>
<td>$66.5</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$66.5K</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$62.2</td>
<td>$59.4</td>
<td>$60.95</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$60.9K</td>
<td align="right">153</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$149.7</td>
<td>$146.4</td>
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<h3>About AppLovin</h3>
AppLovin Corp is a mobile app technology company. It focuses on growing the mobile app ecosystem by enabling the success of mobile app developers. The company's software solutions provide tools for mobile app developers to grow their businesses by automating and optimizing the marketing and monetization of their applications.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with AppLovin, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of AppLovin</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 568,576, the price of APP is up by 3.45%, reaching $332.17.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 28 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On AppLovin</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $372.75.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Buy rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $425. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $375. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $366. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $325. 
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Major indices rallied on Wednesday after December inflation data showed underlying price pressures slowing, reducing fears of a prolonged pause in interest rate cuts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43001512/inflation-rises-to-29-in-december-core-slows-yet-rising-energy-costs-put-feds-target-at-risk">by the Federal Reserve. </a>
The headline Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% year-over-year in December, up from November's 2.7%, matching economist forecasts. On a monthly basis, headline inflation increased 0.4%, accelerating from the 0.3% surge in November and marking the largest monthly rise since March 2024.
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 3.2% year-over-year, slightly below the expected 3.3%. Month-over-month, core prices gained 0.2%, in line with forecasts.
The inflation data boosted expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2025. The probability of a rate cut by June rose to 68% from 55% the previous day, with December futures now indicating a 58% chance of two cuts by year-end.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Gains As Bond Yields Retreat, Financial Stocks Soar</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 index – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – surged 1.5% in early New York trading, led by financial stocks after major banks reported strong fourth-quarter earnings.
JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) and BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) all topped earnings forecasts for the fourth quarter and released upbeat guidance, reiterating that the financial sector thrived heading to the end of last year.
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) rose 2.2%, leading all S&amp;P 500 sectors, while the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) jumped 3.4%, reflecting strong performance among regional banks.
The Dow rose 1.6%, while the Russell 2000 index outperformed, climbing 2.6%. Tech stocks, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), gained 1.7%, boosted by falling Treasury yields.
Yields on the policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury note fell 9 basis points to 4.27%, while 30-year yields dropped 9 basis points to 4.88%. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) gained 1.6% as bond prices rallied.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 2% to over $99,000, supported by rising hopes for Fed rate cuts. Gold, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), added 0.5%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Movers</h3>
S&amp;P 500 Gainers:
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<li>Texas Pacific Land Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>): +5.85%</li>
<li>BlackRock Inc.: +5.54%</li>
<li>Assurant Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIZ#NYSE">AIZ</a>): +5.49%</li>
<li>Bio-Techne Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECH#NASDAQ">TECH</a>): +5.36%</li>
<li>Citigroup Inc.: +5.16%</li>
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Nasdaq 100 Movers:
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<li>Copart Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRT#NASDAQ">CPRT</a>): +4.62%</li>
<li>Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>): +4.60%</li>
<li>AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>): +4.43%</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>): +4.30%</li>
<li>The Trade Desk Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>): +3.39%</li>
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Top Gainers In The Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NYSE">KBWB</a>):
<ul>
<li>Citigroup Inc.: +5.27%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo &amp; Co.: +4.80%</li>
<li>Bank of New York Mellon Corp.: +4.35%</li>
<li>Western Alliance Bancorp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>): +4.13%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs Group Inc.: +4.02%</li>
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Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) partner Krafton Inc of&nbsp;PUBG: Battlegrounds allocated over 200 billion won ($136 million) to over <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gaming-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">twelve game studios</a>.
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Krafton tapped&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;to showcase more lifelike non-player characters, which will debut in Krafton&#8217;s Inzoi life simulation game on PC in March, they announced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42843417/nvidia-highlights-ai-chips-powering-pubg-robotics-chatgpt-moment-automotive-expansion-and-more-at-ces-event" rel="noreferrer noopener">at a CES event</a> last week.
Krafton also targets similar AI features on the device where players play PUBG.
Since assuming the CEO role in 2020, Changhan has boosted investments in India. The company has over 100 employees working in India, Kim told Bloomberg.
Last November, Elon Musk <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/11/42229052/elon-musks-xai-plans-to-make-games-great-again-with-ai-driven-game-studio-can-his-vision-reshape-a-gaming-industry-dominated-by-large-corporations" rel="noreferrer noopener">tweeted that his</a> AI startup,&nbsp;xAI, would begin an AI-driven game studio, challenging the large, corporate-owned game studios, which prioritize profit over player engagement and creativity. Musk had previously <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/11/42229052/elon-musks-xai-plans-to-make-games-great-again-with-ai-driven-game-studio-can-his-vision-reshape-a-gaming-industry-dominated-by-large-corporations" rel="noreferrer noopener">voiced his appreciation</a> for Elden Ring from Japanese studio&nbsp;FromSoftware&nbsp;and&nbsp;Diablo IV&nbsp;from&nbsp;Microsoft Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;Blizzard.&nbsp;
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