AppLovin에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 AppLovin의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that acts as a demand-side platform for advertisers, a supply-side platform for publishers, and an exchange facilitating transactions between the two. About 80% of AppLovin's revenue comes from the DSP, AppDiscovery, while the remainder comes from the SSP, Max, and gaming studios, which develop mobile games. AppLovin announced in February 2025 its plans to divest from the lower-margin gaming studios to focus exclusively on the ad tech platform. AppLovin's primary tool for future growth is Axon 2, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.

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목요일(27일) 미국 증시는 나스닥 종합지수가 90포인트(0.5%) 이상 하락한 17,804.03포인트로 마감했다. 룰루레몬, 앱러빈, 허츠, 리비안 및 테슬라

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목요일(27일) 앱러빈(NASDAQ:APP) 주가는 공매도 전문 기업 머디 워터스(Muddy Waters)가 회사에 대한 비판적인 보고서를 발표한 후 급락했다. 벤징가는 머디 워터스 보고서에 대해 앱러빈에 논평을 요청했다.

앱러빈, 머디 워터스의 공매도 보고서 발표 후 주가 20% 폭락

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앱러빈(NASDAQ:APP)의 주가는 화요일 약 2% 상승했다. 주가는 불과 3주 만에 100달러 이상 상승했다. 이 상승세가 지속될 가능성이 높다. 주가는 방금 돌파했으며 갭을 메울 가능성이 있다. 이것이 바로 우리가 오늘의 주식으로 선정한 이유이다.

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U.S. stock markets closed lower today, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping over 90 points or 0.5% to 17,804.03. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.41% to 42,299.70, while the S&amp;P 500 edged down 0.3% to 5,693.31.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Lululemon Athletica Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)
Lululemon&#8217;s stock closed up 1.11% at $341.53, reaching an intraday high of $348.50 and a low of $334.07. Its 52-week range is between $423.32 and $226.19. In the after-hours trading, the shares slipped sharply by over 10% as the company reported fourth-quarter earnings of $6.14 per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $5.85 per share. Revenue for the quarter was $3.61 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.57 billion. Despite the positive earnings, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44524449/lululemon-q4-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-shares-slide-on-soft-guidance">shares slid</a> due to soft guidance.
AppLovin Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>)
AppLovin&#8217;s shares plummeted 20.12%, closing at $261.70, with an intraday high of $326.01 and a low of $252.51. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $525.04 to $60.67. The decline followed a critical report by Muddy Waters, which alleged that AppLovin&#8217;s e-commerce operations heavily rely on retargeting and violate major digital ad platforms&#8217; terms of service. <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44524167/applovin-shares-fall-20-following-muddy-waters-report-on-alleged-platform-violations-whats-going-on">Investors reacted</a> negatively to these allegations. 
Hertz Global Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>)
Hertz&#8217;s stock surged 22.61% to close at $4.23, hitting an intraday high of $4.39 and a low of $3.50. The 52-week high and low are $8.20 and $2.47, respectively. The rise came after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and key auto parts. Unlike automakers, rental car companies like Hertz are expected to benefit from <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44520316/why-hertz-and-avis-stocks-are-soaring-today">higher vehicle prices</a>, which could increase demand for rentals.
Rivian Automotive Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)
Rivian&#8217;s stock climbed 7.60% to $13.02, with an intraday high of $13.30 and a low of $12.03. Its 52-week range is $18.86 to $8.26. The company&#8217;s shares benefited from the announcement of auto tariffs, which are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44520779/stocks-slip-gold-rallies-auto-tariffs-benefit-tesla-rivian-punish-gm-ford-whats-driving-markets-thursday">expected to boost demand</a> for the company&#8217;s domestically produced autos. 
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock saw a modest increase of 0.39%, closing at $273.13, with an intraday high of $291.85 and a low of $271.82. The 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $138.80. CEO Elon Musk warned of a &#8220;significant&#8221; <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44507598/elon-musk-warns-of-significant-impact-on-tesla-due-to-trumps-auto-tariffs-the-cost-impact-is-not-trivial">impact due to the new auto tariffs</a>, as Tesla imports some parts from abroad. Despite this, the company&#8217;s domestic manufacturing could mitigate some effects. 
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AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) shares were trading lower Thursday after short seller Muddy Waters issued a critical report on the company. Benzinga has reached out to AppLovin for comment on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44476998/stock-of-the-day-is-applovin-headed-even-higher">Muddy Waters report.</a>
What To Know: Muddy Waters alleged that its e-commerce operations rely heavily on retargeting, provide low incremental value and violate the terms of service of major digital ad platforms.
Muddy Waters stated that approximately 52% of AppLovin's e-commerce conversions come from retargeting, while only 25%-35% of sales are truly incremental. The report also alleged AppLovin extracts proprietary user data from major platforms, including Meta, Google and TikTok, to build artificial user graphs, giving it an unfair advantage in ad auctions.
The short seller further alleged AppLovin's techniques involve persistent identity graphs ("PIGs") to retarget high-value users, making its actions difficult to detect. Additionally, Muddy Waters reported a 23% churn rate among AppLovin's e-commerce beta advertisers, contradicting the company's prior statements of near-zero churn.
If the allegations are accurate, Muddy Waters suggested AppLovin could face the risk of deplatforming, similar to past cases like Cheetah Mobile.
AppLovin has yet to respond to the report.
APP Price Action: Applovin closed Thursday down 20.12% at $261.70, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2"> Benzinga Pro.</a>
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AppLovin Shares Fall 20% Following Muddy Waters Report On Alleged Platform Violations: What's Going On?

On Thursday, JP Morgan analyst Cory Carpenter highlighted its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/video-games" rel="noreferrer noopener">video game top picks</a>, including Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) (Overweight rating with $225 price target), Roblox Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) (Overweight rating with $75 price target), Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) (Neutral rating) and Playstudios (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYPS#NASDAQ">MYPS</a>) (Underweight rating).
Carpenter noted Take-Two Interactive as the top pick riding the Grand Theft Auto VI Wave, with improved NBA 2K &amp; Zynga performance.
The analyst remarked that the strongest-ever game pipeline in 2025 (GTA VI (Fall), Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country (Summer), and Civilization 7) followed years of heavy investment.
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Carpenter said GTA VI&#8217;s success likely drives estimates and multiples higher, with the potential for a higher unit price (&gt;$70).
The analyst believes Zynga&#8217;s transition to AppLovin Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) MAX mediation platform could be an underappreciated tailwind.
He highlighted Color Block Jam&#8217;s early momentum and Empires &amp; Puzzles&#8217; stability in the mobile gaming segment.
According to the analyst, cost efficiency initiatives like Chartboost &amp; Private Division divestitures and 5% downsizing in April 2024 should maximize leverage around core title releases.
For Electronic Arts, Carpenter highlighted FC trends, Battlefield launch timing, and Bookings&#8217; return to growth.
For Roblox, the analyst anticipated Bookings growth of 20%+, DAUs after a fourth-quarter slowdown, and Ads/commerce ramping.
For Playstudios, Carpenter focused on Sweepstakes initiatives, the New Tetris title launch, and Core game stability.
Carpenter projected fiscal 2025 revenue growth of 20% for Roblox, 3% for Electronic Arts, and 46% for Take-Two Interactive. The analyst projected a 10% decline for PlayStudios in the fiscal year.
Carpenter projected a fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA margin of 20% for Roblox, 32% for Electronic Arts, 23% for Take-Two Interactive, and 19% for PlayStudios.
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Applovin shares are trading lower after Muddy Waters issued a report on the company.

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Watching Applovin; Muddy Waters Issues Short Report On Company

AppLovin's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NYSE">APP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.04 million shares sold short, which is 4.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.11 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>AppLovin Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743011115_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AppLovin has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less 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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AppLovin's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.01%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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How Do Investors Really Feel About AppLovin?

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 often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<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>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$37.3K</td>
<td>82.7K</td>
<td>83.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$2.5 million</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$129.3K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>535</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$150.7K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$1.1 million</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 171 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $37.3K, with a price of $217.0 per contract. There were 82778 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83484 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 205 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.6K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 4212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XRX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRX#NASDAQ">XRX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 661 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 15000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.5 million, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 14865 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $1225.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5606 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 720 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 7631 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2675 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 1540 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.3K, with a price of $84.0 per contract. There were 287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2054 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QBTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $8.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.3K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 535 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1812 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 201 contract(s) at a $350.00 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 $150.7K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 3585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 315 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 223 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.5K, with a price of $154.0 per contract. There were 1197 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1455 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 360 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 1200 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.1 million, with a price of $988.0 per contract. There were 205 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1200 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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QBTS

10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

AppLovin Corp.&nbsp;(NASD: APP) shares are higher on Tuesday.&nbsp;The stock has gained more than $100 in just three weeks. There is a good chance this uptrend stays intact.
The shares have just broken out and may be about to refill a gap. This is why it is our Stock of the Day.
Resistance is a price or zone where there is a significant amount of sell interest.
If a stock is trending higher, it's because there aren't enough sell orders to fill all the buy orders. Those who wish to buy are forced to outbid each other. This pushes the price higher.
When a stock reaches a resistance level, the dynamic changes. There are enough shares for sale to fill all of the buy orders. People who wish to buy can purchase as many shares as they want without the price moving up.
Sometimes, the resistance eventually breaks. The buyers overpower the sellers and drive the price higher. Breakouts tend to be bullish. They show the traders and investors who created the resistance with their sell orders have left the market, either canceling or finishing them.
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With this large amount of supply taken off of the market, buyers may have to start outbidding each other to draw sellers back in. This could force the shares into a new uptrend.
One of the main reasons why there is resistance in a market is buyer remorse. People buy shares, but then regret doing so if the price falls after. Many decide that if they can eventually exit their positions at breakeven, they will.
So, it the stock rallies back to its buy price, investors place sell orders. If there is a large enough number of these sell orders, what had been a support level can turn into a resistance level. This is what happened at the $311 level with AppLovin.
When stocks rapidly fall through price levels like AppLovin did in February, there isn't enough time spent at these levels to create large groups of remorseful buyers who will be trying to sell on the way back up.
When the stock gets back to these prices going in the opposite direction, buyers may have a hard time finding sellers. They may need to be aggressive and push the price higher.
This could lead to a rapid move up. The uptrend in AppLovin may continue.
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Stock Of The Day: Is AppLovin Headed Even Higher?

Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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Here&#8217;s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending March 21:
Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>): The apparel company saw strong interest from readers, which comes before the company's fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday March 27. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $3.57 billion, up from $3.21 billion in last year's fourth quarter. Lululemon has beaten revenue estimates in nine of the last 10 quarters. Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $5.84, up from $5.29 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">cut price targets</a> ahead of the quarter and investors remain cautious on the Canadian company with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43442219/why-beer-tequila-avocados-cars-iphone-prices-could-rise-trumps-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china-to-hurt-several-sectors">concerns about tariffs. </a>Analysts and investors will be watching the earnings report closely to see if there are comments on tariffs and also if the company's international sales continue to grow. International revenue was up 33% year-over-year in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/24/12/42352166/lululemon-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-1b-buyback-increase-continued-momentum-across-international-markets">the third quarter.</a>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="999" height="502" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175547/Screenshot-361.png" alt="" class="wp-image-836784" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175547/Screenshot-361.png 999w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175547/Screenshot-361-300x151.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175547/Screenshot-361-768x386.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /></a></figure>
GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>): The aerospace company saw shares trade higher on the week, helped possibly by some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44277627/ge-aerospace-doubles-down-on-us-manufacturing-with-1b-investment-details">recent contract awards</a>. GE Aerospace recently announced a US Air Force contract worth up to $5 billion for engines used on the F-15 and F-16 fighter jets. The company also recently announced plans to invest $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing facilities to strengthen production, which could signal increased orders and growth opportunities.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="997" height="504" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175601/Screenshot-362.png" alt="" class="wp-image-836785" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175601/Screenshot-362.png 997w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175601/Screenshot-362-300x152.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175601/Screenshot-362-768x388.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /></a></figure>
Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>): The chipmaker saw strong interest during the week, which comes after the company hosted its analyst day and updated its guidance on Thursday. The company is <a href="https://www.monolithicpower.com/en/about-mps/investor-relations/press-releases.html?pressrelease=446">guiding </a>for first-quarter revenue to be in a range of $630 million to $640 million, up from a prior range of $610 million to $630 million. Analysts expect the company to post first-quarter revenue of $578.1 million. Analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPWR/analyst-ratings"> recently remained bullish</a> on the company with Buy ratings maintained. Shares were down on the week with a sharp drop during the week, before moving back up on Thursday and Friday.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="999" height="498" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175614/Screenshot-363.png" alt="" class="wp-image-836786" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175614/Screenshot-363.png 999w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175614/Screenshot-363-300x150.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175614/Screenshot-363-768x383.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /></a></figure>
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>): The advertising tech company was one of the top-performing stocks in 2024 and shares are up over 300%<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/reiteration/25/03/44385398/applovin-the-best-performing-tech-stock-in-2024-is-down-40-over-the-past-month-whats-going-on"> in the last year</a>. Readers showed strong interest in the stock, which gained on the week and in recent weeks has posted gains after several short reports<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43981217/applovin-stock-drops-on-multiple-short-reports-allegations-of-copying-meta-creating-smoke-and-mirrors-game"> sent shares lower</a>. Strong fourth-quarter results helped the stock in February before shares dropped from the short reports. Needham analyst Bernie McTernan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44361420/applovin-taps-into-retail-ad-market-but-growth-hinges-on-big-brand-adoption-analyst">reiterated a Hold rating</a> on the stock recently. McTernan researched APP's expansion beyond mobile gaming ads into other industries like ecommerce, apparel, and furniture.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="999" height="505" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175631/Screenshot-364.png" alt="" class="wp-image-836788" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175631/Screenshot-364.png 999w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175631/Screenshot-364-300x152.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175631/Screenshot-364-768x388.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /></a></figure>
Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>): The aerospace company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43900861/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-54">returns to the</a> Stock Whisper Index for the week. The company presented at a Bank of America conference where the CEO said they expect to see F-35 production static or increasing in the second half of the decade. The CEO also said they expect to see service volumes increase year-over-year over the next five to eight years. Howmet reported fourth-quarter financial results that topped analyst estimates in February and saw analysts raise <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HWM/analyst-ratings">their price targets</a> on the stock.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1001" height="497" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175644/Screenshot-365.png" alt="" class="wp-image-836789" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175644/Screenshot-365.png 1001w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175644/Screenshot-365-300x149.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21175644/Screenshot-365-768x381.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px" /></a></figure>
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Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet

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 often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>97.0K</td>
<td>37.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>17.4K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$91.8K</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$1.2 million</td>
<td>392</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>34.2K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td>651</td>
<td>603</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>523</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JKS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$156.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>372</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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 255 contract(s) at a $118.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $114.0 per contract. There were 97048 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37539 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 1418 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $27.0 per contract. There were 17403 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6889 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 473 contract(s) at a $42.00 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 $91.8K, with a price of $194.0 per contract. There were 17922 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6051 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 56 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 2775 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.2 million, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 392 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3025 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 91 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $890.0 per contract. There were 34243 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2760 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 2161 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1761 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CLS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 27 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.0K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 651 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 603 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 2010 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 523 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKS#NYSE">JKS</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 182 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $156.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IONQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $311.0 per contract. There were 1955 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 372 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>. 
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Shares of technology companies are trading higher in sympathy with overall market sentiment after the Fed policy decision to keep rates unchanged.

AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) stock is under pressure again Tuesday, adding to losses of more than 40% over the past month. Here&#8217;s a look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44361420/applovin-taps-into-retail-ad-market-but-growth-hinges-on-big-brand-adoption-analyst">what&#8217;s going on</a>.
What Happened: AppLovin stock soared more than 700% last year on its way to becoming the best-performing tech stock of 2024. The rally was largely driven by impressive growth and consistently strong earnings.
The stock continued to see strong momentum to start 2025 and boomed to new highs in February after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43676556/applovin-stock-soars-on-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-strong-guidance-and-more">beating analyst estimates</a> in the fourth quarter and issuing strong forward guidance on the back of strength from its AI advertising model.
The momentum quickly turned a week later when short seller The Bear Cave released a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/02/43856737/applovin-stock-tumbles-as-short-seller-takes-a-closer-look-at-whats-driving-enormous-gains">short report</a> on the company, alleging fraud.
"The Bear Cave believes AppLovin&#8217;s rapid rise — up ~750% over the last year to around 35x revenue — is fueled by low-quality revenue growth from ads that are deceptive, predatory, and at times unreadable or unclickable," the short seller said in the report.
The Bear Cave went on to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/02/43856737/applovin-stock-tumbles-as-short-seller-takes-a-closer-look-at-whats-driving-enormous-gains">highlight multiple posts</a> from different internet forums showing dissatisfaction with AppLovin's ad services, including multiple instances of former AppLovin customers alleging fraud.
Short sellers Fuzzy Panda and Culper Research also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43981217/applovin-stock-drops-on-multiple-short-reports-allegations-of-copying-meta-creating-smoke-an">published short reports</a> against the company just days later.
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AppLovin shares are down from around $525 a month ago to around $278.84 at market close Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The continued weakness appears to be driven by concerns raised by short sellers.
It&#8217;s also worth noting that the broader market has sold off in recent weeks and some of the highest-flying stocks got hit the hardest as investors raced to lock in profits on momentum names. The S&amp;P 500 officially entered correction territory last week amid new tariffs from the Trump administration and worries over a potential recession. 
Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated AppLovin with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Hold rating</a> this week with shares still up about 315% over the past year. The Needham analyst believes the company stands to benefit from growing demand for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44361420/applovin-taps-into-retail-ad-market-but-growth-hinges-on-big-brand-adoption-analyst">in-app advertising</a>.
APP Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/app">AppLovin shares</a> were down 9.13% at $278.84 at market close Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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AppLovin — The Best-Performing Tech Stock In 2024 — Is Down 40% Over The Past Month: What's Going On?

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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading higher. The sector may be rising amid an overall rebound after investor uncertainty and several risk factors led to markets entering correction territory last week.

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hold rating </a>on the shares of AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>).
The analyst has introduced initial APP Ecommerce Tracker to assess APP&#8217;s expansion beyond mobile gaming ads into industries like ecommerce.
After reviewing over 2,200 ecommerce sites, the analyst found 297 working with APP, which represents about 50% of the 600 brands APP reported in December.
The most common industries include health &amp; personal care, apparel, and furniture. Notable advertisers include W, Marine Layer, Bombas, and others. The tracker will be updated regularly to monitor new brands and potential self-service launches, said the analyst.
The analyst examined over 2,200 ecommerce websites for the Axon pixel, which indicates a partnership with APP for advertising. The pixel tracks user interactions from ads to websites.
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The analyst found 297 websites with the pixel, aligning with APP&#8217;s reported 600 advertisers by the end of 2024. The websites were categorized by product type and are also monitoring 60 major brands that could become significant advertisers on the platform.
APP is working with a diverse range of product categories, with over 40% of the websites in the Health &amp; Personal Care sector, a significant category in U.S. retail ecommerce.
Apparel, footwear, and accessories make up 25% of the websites tracked. This broad category representation underscores the potential for large advertising spend and highlights the vast market opportunity for APP's new venture.
While most of the 2,200 websites in the survey are smaller DTC products, 60 major brands like Nike, Amazon, and Etsy are key to tracking, as they could significantly boost advertising revenue for APP. From this list, only Wayfair was found to have the APP pixel installed, noted the analyst.
According to the analyst, AppLovin is poised to benefit from the growing shift toward in-app advertising (IAA) and the increasing importance of first-party consumer data.
The company has developed the tools and data to help software clients drive user acquisition and monetize ads. With changing user preferences and advertiser focus on first-party data, there is significant growth potential in in-app advertising, especially within casual gaming apps.
Price Action: APP shares traded higher by 4.82% at $307.02 at last check Monday.
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AppLovin Taps Into Retail Ad Market, But Growth Hinges On Big-Brand Adoption: Analyst

In the preceding three months, 14 analysts have released ratings for AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $490.07, a high estimate of $650.00, and a low estimate of $325.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 32.73% from the previous average price target of $369.23.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742216438_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive AppLovin. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
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<td>Jason Bazinet</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Martin Yang</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Cory Carpenter</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>James Callahan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Omar Dessouky</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
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<td>Alec Brondolo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$366.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cory Carpenter</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Heaney</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to AppLovin. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of AppLovin compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of AppLovin's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of AppLovin's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on AppLovin analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About AppLovin</h2>
AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that acts as a demand-side platform for advertisers, a supply-side platform for publishers, and an exchange facilitating transactions between the two. About 80% of AppLovin's revenue comes from the DSP, AppDiscovery, while the remainder comes from the SSP, Max, and gaming studios, which develop mobile games. AppLovin announced in February 2025 its plans to divest from the lower-margin gaming studios to focus exclusively on the ad tech platform. AppLovin's primary tool for future growth is Axon 2, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.
<h3>Financial Milestones: AppLovin's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: AppLovin's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 44.01%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: AppLovin's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 43.61% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 59.04%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): AppLovin's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 10.58%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: AppLovin's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 3.26. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Expert Outlook: AppLovin Through The Eyes Of 14 Analysts

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterates AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) from Hold to Hold.

Needham Reiterates Hold on AppLovinto Hold

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<li>Rubrik Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBRK#NYSE">RBRK</a>) shares jumped 23.17% after it reported upbeat fourth-quarter results, and several analysts revised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44334469" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Applovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) stock upped 17.21%, probably because the tech sector rebounded from weakness earlier this week.</li>
<li>Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) shares jumped 16.93% after Evercore ISI Group initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/smmt/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> announced a price forecast of $30</a>.</li>
<li>Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) stock jumped 16.52% after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44302205" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company announced a new CEO</a>.</li>
<li>Venture Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) stock rose 16.03% after Form 4 filings showed multiple insider stock purchases.</li>
<li>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) shares rose 14.01% after the company announced it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PyroGenesis Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYRGF#OTC">PYRGF</a>) for technologies to replace fossil <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44253227" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fuels with electric plasma</a>.</li>
<li>Samsara Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOT#NYSE">IOT</a>) shares were up 11.96%</li>
<li>Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) shares increased 11.68%, probably due to rising oil prices supported by a weaker dollar.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock gained 10.28% last week after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44274133" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it unveiled new</a> Intel Xeon 6-Powered servers for enhanced AI with 40% more memory and 144 CPU cores.</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) shares increased 9.18% amid strength in oil and natural gas prices.</li>
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