AppLovin Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
AppLovin has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 80.5%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 19.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 21.2% per year. AppLovin's return on equity is 122.9%, and it has net margins of 26.8%.
Key information
80.5%
Earnings growth rate
79.3%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.3% |
| Revenue growth rate | 21.2% |
| Return on equity | 122.9% |
| Net Margin | 26.8% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
AppLovin: Don't Chase Overpriced Stocks - Buying Momentum Bound To Wane
Dec 15These 4 Measures Indicate That AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) Is Using Debt Safely
Dec 14
AppLovin: Early Ecommerce Feedback Is Positive, But Expectations Are Enormous
Dec 03AppLovin Stock: Time To Trim
Nov 26AppLovin: Overbought And Overvalued
Nov 18AppLovin Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Nov 10AppLovin Positioned To Become King Of AI-Powered Advertising Platforms
Nov 08AppLovin Corporation's (NASDAQ:APP) 26% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Oct 22AppLovin Stock Has Gone Too Far Too Fast
Oct 17AppLovin: A Premium Too High To Ignore
Oct 08Here's Why AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Oct 03AppLovin's Profitability And Free Cash Flow: A Recipe For Stock Success
Sep 25AppLovin: +100% Gains This Year, But No Signs Yet Of This Train Slowing Down
Sep 09Revenues Not Telling The Story For AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) After Shares Rise 35%
Sep 01Is It Time To Consider Buying AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)?
Aug 11AppLovin: Strong Q2 Earnings Cement Bullish Case
Aug 09AppLovin: One Of The Best Stocks To Buy Now, I'm Ready For Loving
Aug 02AppLovin: Growth Has Just Begun, The Stock Is Worth Buying
Jul 03AppLovin: Fast Growing And Undervalued
Jun 26AppLovin: Severely Undervalued AI Company
May 24AppLovin Q1: Primed For Market Share Expansion
May 15AppLovin Q1 Earnings: Robust Ad Spending Boosts Outlook
May 09AppLovin: Reinforcing My Assumptions About A Bullish Business Potential
Apr 22AppLovin's AI Tailwinds Are Still Not Getting The Love They Should
Apr 08AppLovin: Can Once Jilted Investors Now Find Happiness With A Recently Inflected Business?
Mar 07AppLovin: Software Segment Is Fueling Its Future
Feb 26AppLovin: Lovin The Q4 Report And Guidance
Feb 17The Trade Desk Vs. AppLovin: Why One Is A Much Better Stock
Jan 20AppLovin: New AI Ad Engine Set To Power Results
Jan 10Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How AppLovin makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,290 | 1,150 | 1,014 | 620 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,956 | 824 | 1,024 | 629 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,626 | 594 | 1,004 | 603 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,283 | 355 | 982 | 592 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,032 | 104 | 954 | 560 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,881 | 20 | 937 | 523 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,907 | -82 | 989 | 526 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,817 | -193 | 1,073 | 508 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,908 | -85 | 1,190 | 509 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,922 | -108 | 1,272 | 495 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,815 | -73 | 1,295 | 432 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,793 | 32 | 1,272 | 366 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,509 | -15 | 1,158 | 328 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,164 | -105 | 1,007 | 270 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,795 | -140 | 856 | 222 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,451 | -125 | 686 | 181 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 994 | 76 | 510 | 45 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 483 | -260 | 182 | 16 |
Quality Earnings: APP has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: APP's current net profit margins (26.8%) are higher than last year (3.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: APP has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 80.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: APP's earnings growth over the past year (1005.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (80.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: APP earnings growth over the past year (1005.6%) exceeded the Software industry 27.6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst APP's Return on Equity (122.87%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/22 02:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
AppLovin Corporation is covered by 38 analysts. 25 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Mak | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Omar Dessouky | BofA Global Research |