š AppLovin Steals the Marketās Heart Just in Time for Valentineās Day!
- Henriot Investment Management LLC

- Feb 14
- 3 min read
The Marketās New Valentine: AppLovin Surges Over 30%
Just before Valentineās Day, AppLovin (APP) is making hearts raceānot in romance, but in returns! The AI-powered ad-tech company soared over 30%, delivering yet another love letter to investors who have held strong. With Q4 2024 earnings surpassing expectations and revenue pushing past $1.37 billion, APP is proving that when it comes to momentum, itās not skipping a beat.

APP: The Stock That Keeps on Giving
What makes this love story even better? APP wasnāt just a lucky pickāit was chosen by our Quant Model during OS testing.Ā The numbers didnāt lie then, and they certainly donāt now. The stockās ability to consistently outperform earnings expectationsĀ and capitalize on AI-powered ad placements proves that data-driven strategies can lead to some of the best love stories in the market.
With its impressive revenue growth, high-margin business model, and strong free cash flow generation, APP is a prime example of how our systematic approach identifies long-term winnersāeven before the market fully embraces them.
AppLovin has been a market sweetheart, rewarding investors with a staggering +1000% returnĀ since August 2023. While some stocks play hard to get, APP has been flirting with record highsĀ thanks to its booming ad revenues, robust AI-driven marketing tools, and growing presence in mobile gaming.
Q4 2024 Highlights That Made APP Irresistible:
ā¤ļø EPS:Ā $1.73 (Beat estimates by $0.47)
š Revenue:Ā $1.37B (+44% YoY)
š° Free Cash Flow:Ā $695M (+105% YoY)
š„ Advertising Revenue:Ā Nearly $1B, with a 78% EBITDA margin
With AI-powered ad placements driving demand, APP has positioned itself as a leader in marketing solutions for gaming, e-commerce, and beyond. Itās no wonder global investors are falling head over heels for this stock.
Does APP Still Have More Love to Give?
Some skeptics believe a stock trading near its 52-week highĀ might be overvalued, but momentum tells a different story. Many of the marketās biggest long-term winners ride their highs to even greater heights. While APPās valuation and Analyst rating has shifted from Strong Buy to Hold, this doesnāt mean the romance is over.
Love at First Trade or a Long-Term Commitment?
So, whatās next for APP? The company has given investors plenty of reasons to stay in this relationship, with Q1 2025 guidance forecasting:
š Advertising revenue of $1.03Bā$1.05B
š Adjusted EBITDA between $805Mā$825M
š„ Maintaining an impressive 78%-79% EBITDA margin
For investors already holding, this is the kind of Valentineās gift you donāt return. Ā Let Your Winners Run! Like a great love story, great stocks deserve to run their course. With triple-digit returnsĀ and unmatched momentum, AppLovin isnāt just a fleeting crushāitās a long-term growth machine. Whether youāre in it for a quick profit or a lasting commitment, APP is proving to be one of the strongest performers in the marketās love storyĀ this year.
Wishing Our Investors and clients a Happy Valentineās Day!
At Henriot, we value the trust you place in us as we navigate the markets together. Whether you're celebrating with loved ones or keeping an eye on your portfolio, we hope today brings both joy and prosperity.
Hereās to smart investments, strong returns, and a year of financial success!
Happy Valentineās Day from all of us at Henriot Investment Management!Ā ā¤ļøš
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