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Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan downgrades AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) from Buy to Neutral and raises the price target from $103 to $150.

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Goldman Sachs Downgrades AppLovin to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $150

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in APP often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for AppLovin. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 45% bullish and 45% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $59,500, and 10 calls, totaling $1,025,140.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $130.0 to $210.0 for AppLovin over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in AppLovin's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to AppLovin's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $130.0 to $210.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>AppLovin Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728914445_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$398.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$178.4K</td>
<td>462</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$83.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$59.9K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</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>AppLovin's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 714,543, the APP's price is down by -1.79%, now at $144.37. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 23 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for AppLovin</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $150.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $155. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $145. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $150. 
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.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish 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 8 options trades for AppLovin.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 37%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $45,468, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $254,945.
<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 $85.0 to $160.0 for AppLovin over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing 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 $85.0 to $160.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>AppLovin 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728584275_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$44.7</td>
<td>$43.1</td>
<td>$44.19</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$66.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$45.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$71.7</td>
<td>$70.7</td>
<td>$71.05</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$33.4</td>
<td>$32.6</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>591</td>
<td>10</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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding AppLovin, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of AppLovin</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,104,096, the price of APP is up 0.67% at $144.36. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for AppLovin</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $144.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG has decided to maintain their Buy rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $155. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from UBS has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $145. 
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AppLovin Unusual Options Activity For October 10

AppLovin's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NYSE">APP</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.24% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.60 million shares sold short, which is 7.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.56 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>AppLovin Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728576036_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AppLovin has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more 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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AppLovin's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.03%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Unity, known for its widely-used game development engine, has been grappling with challenges in its core business segments. The company&#39;s recent financial performance and guidance revisions have sparked concern among analysts and shareholders alike.
In its latest quarterly report, Unity delivered mixed results. While the company showed improvements in free cash flow, generating $80 million in the second quarter &mdash; a 137% increase from the previous year &mdash; revenue growth in key segments has been sluggish. The Grow Solutions segment, which encompasses Unity&#39;s advertising and monetization business, experienced a 9% year-over-year decline, reaching $296 million. This downturn in the advertising side of the business has been a significant factor in Unity&#39;s stock performance, as it represents a substantial portion of the company&#39;s revenues.
<h2>Year-to-Date Performance</h2>
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Despite these challenges, Unity maintains a dominant position in the mobile gaming market. The company powers 70% of the top mobile games globally. In 2023, applications built with Unity averaged 3.7 billion downloads per month. On the advertising front, Unity delivers over 65 billion impressions monthly, reaching more than 1.5 billion individual gamers.
To address the headwinds in its advertising business, Unity has embarked on a comprehensive rebuild of its machine learning stack and data infrastructure. The company aims to create a more agile environment for continuous innovation, potentially leading to improved performance and greater ROI for customers. Additionally, Unity has made strategic hires, bringing on board industry veterans like Jim Payne as the new chief product officer for Advertising and Alex Blum as SVP of Corporate Development.
Unity&#39;s Create Solutions division, which includes its strategic portfolio, has shown resilience with a modest 4% year-over-year increase in revenues to $129 million. This growth was primarily driven by a 14% rise in subscription revenues, attributed to successful price increases and customer upgrades to higher-priced tiers. The company&#39;s ability to upsell its existing customer base demonstrates the value proposition of its offerings and the potential for continued revenue expansion.
The company&#39;s Industries segment, which focuses on non-gaming applications of Unity&#39;s technology, has emerged as a significant growth driver. In the second quarter, Industries grew by 59% year over year, now representing 18% of total Create Solutions revenues, up from 12% in the previous year. This diversification into new markets could open up additional revenue streams and reduce Unity&#39;s dependence on the gaming sector.
<h2>Unity&#39;s Cautious Outlook Amid Intense Rivalry</h2>
These initiatives, however, will take time to bear fruit, as reflected in Unity&#39;s revised guidance for the full year. The company has lowered its revenue expectations for its strategic portfolio to $1,680 to $1,690 million, down from the previous range of $1,760 to $1,800 million. This adjustment represents a year-over-year decrease of 2% to 3%, signaling a more cautious approach to the recovery in the Grow Solutions business.
The reduced guidance has also impacted Unity&#39;s projected adjusted EBITDA, now expected to be between $340 million and $350 million, down from the previous range of $400 million to $425 million. This decrease is primarily due to lower projected revenues, though partially offset by incremental cost savings.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Unity&#39;s 2024 revenues is pegged at $1.76 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 19.5%. The consensus mark for 2024 earnings is pegged at a loss of $1.86 per share, unchanged in the past 30 days.&nbsp;
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Besides, Unity Software operates in a competitive landscape within the game development and advertising technology sectors. Its primary rival in the game engine market is Epic Games&#39; Unreal Engine, which is particularly strong in high-end console and PC game development besides Amazon-owned Lumberyard (now Open 3D Engine). Other competitors include Godot, an open-source alternative gaining popularity, and CryEngine, known for its graphical capabilities.
In the mobile ad tech space, Unity faces competition from companies like AppLovin (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/app#NASDAQ">APP</a>) and Alphabet-owned Google&#39;s AdMob. Additionally, as Unity expands into non-gaming industries, it will encounter competition from specialized software providers in sectors such as architecture, automotive and film production. The company&#39;s ability to innovate and maintain its market share against these diverse competitors will be crucial for its long-term success.
It is also important to consider whether the stock&#39;s current valuation accurately reflects the company&#39;s long-term growth potential and ability to navigate the competitive landscape. Unity is trading at a premium with a forward P/S ratio of 4.72X compared with the Zacks Internet - Software industry&#39;s 2.77X, reflecting a stretched valuation.
<h2>Unity&#39;s P/S F12M Ratio Depicts Stretched Valuation</h2>
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
As Unity works to rebuild its advertising capabilities and leverage its strong position in game development, the company&#39;s ability to execute its strategic initiatives will be crucial. More conservative investors may prefer to wait for clearer signs of a turnaround in the advertising business and improved financial performance before committing capital. For current shareholders, holding onto Unity stock may be a prudent strategy. Potential buyers, however, may want to exercise patience. Unity Software currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in APP often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for AppLovin. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 30% bullish and 40% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $50,000, and 9 calls, totaling $739,438.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $2.5 to $150.0 for AppLovin over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. 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 trades within a strike price range from $2.5 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>AppLovin Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728310705_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>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$139.2</td>
<td>$136.2</td>
<td>$136.99</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$342.4K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$34.7</td>
<td>$35.63</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$72.9</td>
<td>$71.3</td>
<td>$72.0</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>113</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$91.3</td>
<td>$89.6</td>
<td>$90.25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td>216</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</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>Where Is AppLovin Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 711,038, with APP's price down by -0.73%, positioned at $138.65.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for AppLovin</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $134.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $145. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Macquarie lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $150. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BTIG keeps a Buy rating on AppLovin with a target price of $150. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $108. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $120. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In APP Options

The Western Union Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wu#NYSE">WU</a>) inked a deal with the Open Finance company, Khipu, enabling customers to transfer money digitally using any bank account in Chile.
The agreement incorporates Khipu&#39;s technology into Western Union&#39;s mobile app and website. Earlier, customers paying through a bank account had to leave the Western Union app or website and log into their bank&#39;s platform to complete the payment. This step is now removed as a result of the latest integration, allowing the entire transaction to be completed within the Western Union platform. The service is now available via the Western Union Chile app and website.
Western Union has also introduced a special promotion offer with a $0 fee for the first remittance made using the &quot;Online Bank Transfer&quot; option, thereby encouraging customers to explore the new service. The collaboration between WU and Khipu makes sure that cross-border payments can be made faster and more seamlessly by Chile&#39;s customers.
<h2>Benefits of the Recent Move to Western Union</h2>
The recent initiative reflects Western Union&#39;s sincere efforts to establish a solid footprint across the Chilean remittance market.&nbsp;
Moves similar to the latest one are indicative of Western Union&#39;s efforts to align with its global digital expansion strategy, designed to attract more customers through its diverse service offerings. Speedier money transfers brought about by integrating Khipu&#39;s technology into the WU platform are likely to result in the increased usage of its money transfer services. This move is likely to further boost the company&#39;s digital money transfer revenues in the days ahead.
Strategic partnerships with financial service providers and significant investments have enabled Western Union to develop a robust digital platform. This platform&#39;s strength has made it a preferred partner for efficient global money transfers and advancing digitization in underserved regions.
<h2>Western Union&#39;s Stock Price Performance</h2>
Shares of Western Union have dipped 0.7% year to date against the industry&#39;s 8.8% growth.
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<h2>WU&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
WU currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).&nbsp;
Some other top-ranked stocks in the Business Services space are Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/duol#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>), RCM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rcmt#NASDAQ">RCMT</a>) and AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/app#NASDAQ">APP</a>), each currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
The bottom line of Duolingo outpaced estimates in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 92.09%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DUOL&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.87 per share, which indicates a more than five-fold increase from the year-ago figure. The consensus mark for revenues implies growth of 38.6% from the year-ago number. The consensus mark for DUOL&#39;s 2024 earnings has moved 7.5% north in the past 60 days.&nbsp;
RCM Technologies&#39; earnings outpaced estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and matched the mark once, the average surprise being 17.49%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RCMT&#39;s 2024 earnings indicates an improvement of 10.4% from the year-ago figure. The same for revenues also implies growth of 5.3% from the prior-year reading. The consensus mark for RCMT&#39;s 2024 earnings has moved 2.2% north in the past 60 days.&nbsp;
The bottom line of AppLovin outpaced estimates in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 21.06%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for APP&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $3.46 per share, which indicates a nearly four-fold increase from the year-ago figure. The consensus mark for revenues implies growth of 35.2% from the year-ago actual. The consensus mark for APP&#39;s 2024 earnings has moved 13.1% north in the past 60 days.
Shares of Duolingo and AppLovin have gained 24% and 238.2%, respectively, year to date. However, RCM Technologies stock has lost 31% in the same time frame.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2345644/western-union-expands-footprint-in-chile-with-khipu-partnership?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_finance_sector-2345644">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish 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 17 extraordinary options activities for AppLovin. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 52% leaning bullish and 17% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $112,680, and 15 are calls, amounting to $579,453.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $50.0 and $132.0 for AppLovin, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in AppLovin's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to AppLovin's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $50.0 to $132.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>AppLovin 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727889422_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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$87.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">70</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">30</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">460</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$42.0</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">912</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$82.9</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding AppLovin, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of AppLovin</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 925,725, the APP's price is up by 0.74%, now at $131.62. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for AppLovin</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $135.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $145. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Macquarie downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $150. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on AppLovin with a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $108. 
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AppLovin Unusual Options Activity For October 02

Macquarie analyst Tim Nollen reiterates AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $115 to $150.

Reiteration

Macquarie Reiterates Outperform on AppLovin, Raises Price Target to $150

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 16 extraordinary options activities for AppLovin. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 18% leaning bullish and 56% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $75,400, and 14 are calls, amounting to $2,370,617.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $45.0 to $180.0 for AppLovin over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. 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 trades within a strike price range from $45.0 to $180.0 in 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/2024/1727194541_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$25.2</td>
<td>$25.2</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$705.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">280</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$22.9</td>
<td>$22.9</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$458.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$286.0K</td>
<td>892</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">205</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.8</td>
<td>$62.5</td>
<td>$62.54</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$146.2K</td>
<td>277</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">163</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$32.7</td>
<td>$31.5</td>
<td>$32.37</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$142.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">44</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.
In light of the recent options history for AppLovin, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of AppLovin</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,417,262, the price of APP is up 2.95% at $129.84. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for AppLovin</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $135.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $145. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG persists with their Buy rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $150. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on AppLovin with a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on AppLovin with a target price of $108. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $155. 
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.
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Decoding AppLovin's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

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 11 extraordinary options activities for AppLovin. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 36% leaning bullish and 54% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $699,984, and 6 are calls, amounting to $278,842.
<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 $100.0 and $140.0 for AppLovin, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. 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 trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $140.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>AppLovin Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726857580_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.37</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$283.9K</td>
<td>640</td>
<td>416</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$182.2K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td>403</td>
<td>268</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$28.2</td>
<td>$27.5</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$56.2K</td>
<td>9.5K</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.
In light of the recent options history for AppLovin, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is AppLovin Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,364,096, the price of APP is up by 1.23%, reaching $125.53.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 47 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on AppLovin</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $127.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $120. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from UBS upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $145. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG has decided to maintain their Buy rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $150. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Benchmark continues to hold a Sell rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $66. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On AppLovin

Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gdot#NYSE">GDOT</a>) is currently focusing on long-term growth through prepaid cards, BaaS partnerships, and a strong balance sheet amid some challenges, including a decrease in customers and the end of partnerships in its traditional consumer division and its Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) sector.
<h2>Factors That Bode Well</h2>
Green Dot remains focused on ensuring the&nbsp;long-term growth of its businesses. The company&#39;s efforts are toward the acquisition of long-term users by issuing prepaid cards both under its brand, sold in stores, and through co-branded cards like the Walmart Money Card.
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<h2>Green Dot Corporation Revenue</h2>
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Green Dot Corporation revenue-ttm | Green Dot Corporation Quote
In addition to its core offerings like prepaid cards and tax processing services, Green Dot utilizes its technology and FDIC-insured banking license to provide &quot;Banking-as-a-Service.&quot; This essentially involves Green Dot offering white-label banking products to large corporations such as Walmart, Uber, and Apple.
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In return for delivering these financial products, the company gains access to a substantial customer base from these global firms, many of which have large and loyal customer followings. Once these customers adopt banking products powered by Green Dot, the company can generate revenues through interchange fees when customers use their debit cards and by retaining deposits, which generate additional interest income. Green Dot has a unique position among banks offering Banking-as-a-Service.
This uniqueness stems from its asset-light balance sheet, which allows for higher interchange rates and reduces its reliance on interest income as a revenue source. This approach keeps the company&#39;s balance sheet efficient and allows Banking-as-a-Service to remain significant and profitable.
Green Dot has a strong balance sheet with&nbsp;no debt obligations.Cash and equivalents were $1.38 billion as of June 30, 2024. During 2023, the company generated an operating cash flow of $98 million. In the second quarter of 2024, it generated an operating cash flow of $31 million. Since the company carries no debt, the cash is available for investments in growth initiatives and distribution to shareholders.
<h2>Some Risks</h2>
The company is facing some challenges. A decrease in customers, coupled with the&nbsp;end of key partnerships&nbsp;in its traditional consumer division and its Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) sector, directly affected its revenue streams. As customer numbers dwindle, so does the transactional activity that contributes to GDOT&#39;s income. Additionally, the loss of partnerships, particularly in BaaS, undermines their business model, which depends on collaborating with other firms to offer integrated banking services.
Green Dot has never declared and currently&nbsp;does not have any plan to pay cash dividends&nbsp;on common stock. The Federal Reserve Board&#39;s risk-based and leverage capital requirements and other federal laws restrict the company&#39;s ability to pay cash dividends. Investors seeking cash dividends may avoid buying Green Dot&#39;s shares.
<h2>Zacks Rank and Stocks to Consider</h2>
Green Dot currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Investors interested in the Zacks&nbsp;Business Services&nbsp;sector may also look at Docusign (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/docu#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) and AppLovin (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/app#NASDAQ">APP</a>).
Docusign flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 9.3%.
DOCU delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.3%, on average.
AppLovin sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 20%.APP delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 21.1%, on average.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2338736/why-you-should-retain-green-dot-stock-in-your-portfolio-for-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|rank_focused-2338736">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Citigroup analyst Jason Bazinet 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 $110 to $155.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on AppLovin, Raises Price Target to $155

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Applovin shares are trading higher after UBS upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $100 to $145.

UBS analyst John Hodulik upgrades AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $100 to $145.

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UBS Upgrades AppLovin to Buy, Raises Price Target to $145

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish 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 62 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 32% of traders were bullish, while 62% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $468,792, and 50 were calls, valued at $6,373,260.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $42.5 and $150.0 for AppLovin, spanning the last three months.
<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 $42.5 to $150.0 in 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/2024/1726519544_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$35.9</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$34.88</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$2.8M</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$35.9</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$34.87</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$958.9K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.84</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$217.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$29.5</td>
<td>$29.2</td>
<td>$29.5</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$73.7K</td>
<td>705</td>
<td>25</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>Current Position of AppLovin</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 6,848,266, the price of APP is up 3.22% at $116.2. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 51 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On AppLovin</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $111.0.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for AppLovin, targeting a price of $108. </li>
<li>An analyst from BTIG persists with their Buy rating on AppLovin, maintaining a target price of $150. </li>
<li>An analyst from Benchmark has decided to maintain their Sell rating on AppLovin, which currently sits at a price target of $66. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on AppLovin with a target price of $120. </li>
</ul>
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on APP Options

Accenture plc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acn#NYSE">ACN</a>) has seen its stock rise 22% in the past three months, outperforming the industry&#39;s 14.9% growth and the 2.4% uptick in the S&amp;P 500 composite index.
We have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) on ACN shares, given the company&#39;s technological prowess, strong cash position, contribution from acquisitions and consistent dividend payouts.
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<h2>Accenture PLC Price</h2>
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Accenture PLC price | Accenture PLC Quote
Let&#39;s look at the factors in detail that make the stock an attractive pick.
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<h2>Technology-Based Growth Strategy</h2>
Accenture&#39;s broader growth strategy focuses on delivering comprehensive value to its stakeholders through technology. By focusing on building a digital core with cloud, data, and AI technologies and investing in talent, Accenture is well-positioned for long-term success. We believe this strategy positions Accenture as a trusted partner for its clients and keeps the stock attractive.
<h2>Strong Cash Position</h2>
Accenture had a cash and cash equivalents balance of $5.5 billion at the end of third-quarter fiscal 2024 against a total long-term debt of just $69 million. Cash provided by operating activities was $1 billion and free cash flow came in at $1 million. Accenture generates&nbsp;significant cash from operations&nbsp;and also holds a huge cash balance, management has the flexibility to pursue growth in any areas that exhibit true potential.
This flexibility and technological prowess allowed it to pursue acquisition opportunities in different markets. The company spent $2.5 billion across 25 acquisitions in fiscal 2023.&nbsp;A disciplined acquisition strategy&nbsp;helps ACN channel its business in high-growth areas, adding skills and capabilities, and deepening industry and functional expertise.
<h2>Dividend Spinner</h2>
Commitment to shareholder returns makes ACN a reliable way for investors to compound wealth over the long term. The company paid $2.8 billion, $2.5 billion and $2.2 billion in dividends in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. We are expecting steady income growth, which will translate to steady cash flow, enabling it to pay out stable dividends.
<h2>Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
Investors can look at&nbsp;some other top-ranked stocks like AppLovin&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/app#NASDAQ">APP</a>), Climb Global Solutions (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/clmb#NASDAQ">CLMB</a>), and HNI Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hni#NYSE">HNI</a>).
APP currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). The company has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 20%. APP delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 21.1%, on average.
Climb Global Solutions flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 11%. CLMB delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 25.2%, on average.
HNI sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 12%. HNI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 51.3%, on average.
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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: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>56.8K</td>
<td>71.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$36.50</td>
<td>$149.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$114.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$82.7K</td>
<td>109</td>
<td>674</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>515</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$143.8K</td>
<td>515</td>
<td>455</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $118.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 56825 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71622 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $611.0 per contract. There were 15170 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8389 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 7 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 3447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5492 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 3488 contract(s) at a $36.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $149.9K, with a price of $43.0 per contract. There were 2401 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5309 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $261.0 per contract. There were 11683 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4561 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.0K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 8095 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3037 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on September 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $165.00 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 $114.5K, with a price of $1145.0 per contract. There were 1872 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1163 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DV#NYSE">DV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 490 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 662 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.7K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 109 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 674 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 126 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $1090.0 per contract. There were 1382 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 515 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 310 contract(s) at a $93.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $143.8K, with a price of $465.0 per contract. There were 515 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 455 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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