APP Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how APP performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, APP sees a -1.59% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +15.82% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.54%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
APP Key Earning Data
APP Earnings Analysis
Positive
Strong Revenue Surge: Q1 2025 was marked by resilience and robust growth, with a 40% increase in total revenue year-over-year to $1.5 billion.
EBITDA Margin Improvement: Adjusted EBITDA increased 83% to $1 billion, achieving a 68% adjusted EBITDA margin, reflecting operational efficiency.
Free Cash Flow Surge: Generated $826 million in free cash flow, up 113% year-over-year, with a 19% quarter-over-quarter growth.
Share Repurchase Commitment: The company repurchased 3.4 million shares for $1.2 billion, demonstrating commitment to shareholder value.
AI-Driven Advertising Revenue: Advertising revenue reached $1.16 billion with an 81% adjusted EBITDA margin, driven by AI-driven technology enhancements.
Games Business Sale Agreement: Signed a definitive agreement to sell the games business for $400 million in cash and a 20% stake in the combined business, allowing a sharper focus on advertising.
Q2 2025 Advertising Revenue Forecast: Expecting Q2 2025 Advertising revenue between $1.195 billion and $1.215 billion, with adjusted EBITDA between $970 million and $990 million, targeting an 81% margin.
Negative
Stock Price Scrutiny: The company faced scrutiny from short sellers after a significant rise in stock price, indicating potential concerns about valuation and market perception.
Seasonal Advertising Challenges: Despite a strong overall performance, the company acknowledged that the first quarter is typically challenging for advertising due to seasonality, which could impact future growth expectations.
Market Penetration Challenges: The company is currently less than 0.1% of the potential market of total advertisers in web-based advertising, suggesting limited market penetration and potential growth challenges.
Advertising Solutions Development: While the company is focused on improving its advertising solutions, it admitted that it is still in the early stages of refining its tools, which may delay broader market adoption.
Tariff Impact on Merchants: The potential impact of tariffs on some of the merchants they work with could pose risks, even if the majority of their revenue is not directly affected, indicating vulnerability to external economic factors.
Divestment Concerns: The company is divesting its Apps business, which may raise concerns about its long-term strategy and reliance on the advertising segment for growth.
APP FAQs
How does APP typically perform around its earnings report dates?
APP's stock performance around earnings reports can vary, but historical data shows specific patterns, such as a -1.59% change leading up to the report and a +15.82% change in the 10 days following the release.
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APP Earning Call Sentiment
AppLovin Corporation (APP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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