APP trades 40.5% below Wall Street's consensus target of $659.88.
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
The base valuation assumes APP achieves its forward estimates and maintains a stable P/E multiple of 29.2x. This scenario reflects the blended consensus of 26 Wall Street analysts, balancing both positive catalysts and macroeconomic headwinds over the next 12 months.
As of June 22, 2026, AppLovin Corporation (APP) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $659.88, based on estimates from 26 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $469.71, this represents a potential upside of +40.5%. The company has a market capitalization of $157.79B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $340.00 to a high of $835.00, representing a 75% spread in expectations. The median target of $682.50 aligns closely with the consensus average. The wide target spread reflects significant disagreement on fair value.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 23 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,2 rating it Hold, and 1 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. This overwhelmingly bullish sentiment suggests analysts see significant catalysts for upside ahead.
From a valuation perspective, APP trades at a trailing P/E of 48.2x and forward P/E of 29.2x. Analysts expect EPS to grow +37.4% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $650.32, with bear and bull scenarios of $409.70 and $856.87 respectively. Model confidence stands at 65/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying APP stock.
The consensus Wall Street price target for APP is $659.88, representing 40.5% upside from the current price of $469.71. With 26 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
APP has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 23 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $659.88 implies 40.5% upside from current levels.
APP trades at a forward P/E of 29.2206x, representing a moderate valuation. With analysts targeting $659.88 (40.5% implied move), the stock appears reasonably valued with upside.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $835 for APP, while the most conservative target is $340. The consensus of $659.88 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $857 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
APP is heavily covered by Wall Street, with 26 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 23 have Buy ratings, 2 recommend Hold, and 1 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month APP stock forecast based on 26 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $659.88, with estimates ranging from $340 (bear case) to $835 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $650, with bear/bull scenarios of $410/$857.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates APP's fair value at $650 (base case), with a bear case of $410 and bull case of $857. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 65/100.
APP trades at a forward P/E ratio of 29.2x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 48.2x. The lower forward P/E indicates analysts expect earnings growth. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on APP, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $659.88 price target (40.5% upside). 23 of 26 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
APP analyst price targets range from $340 to $835, a 75% wide spread indicating significant analyst disagreement. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $659.88 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $410-$857 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.
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