AppLovin Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
AppLovin has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 79.5%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 23.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 21.2% per year. AppLovin's return on equity is 160.8%, and it has net margins of 62.6%.
Key information
79.51%
Earnings growth rate
79.95%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 21.20% |
| Return on equity | 160.83% |
| Net Margin | 62.63% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
AppLovin: This Sale Won't Last
Feb 12AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) Shares Slammed 25% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Feb 04
Subdued Growth No Barrier To AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) With Shares Advancing 31%
Dec 19Investors Appear Satisfied With AppLovin Corporation's (NASDAQ:APP) Prospects As Shares Rocket 32%
Sep 05It's Time To Start Loving AppLovin Shares Again!
Apr 23What You Can Learn From AppLovin Corporation's (NASDAQ:APP) P/E After Its 25% Share Price Crash
Apr 17AppLovin: A High-Growth Play In A Trillion-Dollar Market
Mar 28AppLovin: Misplaced Priorities And Wild Overvaluation
Mar 21AppLovin's Stock Can't Outrun The Broader Selloff - Rating Downgraded
Mar 14AppLovin's (NASDAQ:APP) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors
Mar 07AppLovin: Most Of The Gains Have Already Been Made
Mar 06AppLovin Corporation Just Recorded A 11% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Mar 03AppLovin: This Correction Is An Opportunity
Feb 27AppLovin Stock: Let It Drop Further Before Stepping In
Feb 21AppLovin: Flashy Q4 Earnings Result Does Not Mean Durability
Feb 13AppLovin: Don't Be Greedy Ahead Of Q4 Earnings Release
Feb 03Revenue & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 5,481 | 3,433 | 437 | 227 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 6,307 | 2,916 | 1,044 | 514 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 5,738 | 2,514 | 1,036 | 551 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 5,190 | 2,043 | 1,039 | 606 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,224 | 1,587 | 418 | 375 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,178 | 1,163 | 564 | 420 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,207 | 838 | 719 | 498 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,246 | 617 | 836 | 536 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,842 | 456 | 379 | 334 |
| 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 (62.6%) are higher than last year (49.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: APP has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 79.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: APP's earnings growth over the past year (116.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (79.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: APP earnings growth over the past year (116.3%) exceeded the Software industry 19%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst APP's Return on Equity (160.83%) 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 | 2026/02/22 09:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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 47 analysts. 26 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 |
| Michael Hickey | Benchmark Company |
| Omar Dessouky | BofA Global Research |