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    Is AppLovin (APP) Undervalued After Soft Guidance Shook Investor Confidence?

    Simply Wall St·08/19/2026 15:28:03
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    AppLovin (APP) has been under pressure after its latest quarterly results, where strong year over year growth in sales and net income met softer investor expectations and slightly cautious revenue guidance for the coming quarter.

    See our latest analysis for AppLovin.

    Since early 2026, AppLovin’s share price has come under heavy pressure, with the 30 day share price return down 27.63% and the year to date share price return down 50.31%, even though the three year total shareholder return is very large. The latest drop followed Q2 revenue and guidance that fell slightly short of market hopes. This came alongside sector wide weakness in software stocks, which has tempered momentum and raised questions about how much growth risk is already reflected in today’s US$307.26 share price.

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    After a drop this steep in AppLovin, the gap between the US$307 share price and a wide range of fair value estimates really matters. How much of that spread looks justified once you line the numbers up?

    Most Popular Narrative: 50.8% Undervalued

    According to the most followed narrative on AppLovin, a fair value of $625 per share sits well above the latest $307.26 close, which puts a big spotlight on the assumptions behind that gap.

    The fundamentals are exceptional. Q1 2026 revenue hit US$1.84 billion, up 59% year-over-year, with net income of US$1.21 billion, a 65% net margin. Adjusted EBITDA margins are guided at 84-85%, among the highest in software. With US$6.16 billion in trailing revenue, 88% gross margins, and earnings growing at 21% per year, this is a compounding machine.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Curious what drives that $625 fair value for AppLovin? The narrative focuses on compounding earnings, very high margins and a richer future profit multiple. The specific mix of growth and profitability assumptions might surprise you.

    Result: Fair Value of $625 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, AppLovin’s heavy use of debt and insider selling, combined with sharp share price swings, could quickly undercut confidence in that US$625 fair value story.

    Find out about the key risks to this AppLovin narrative.

    Next Steps

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.