Oppenheimer Hikes AppLovin Price Target to $740 on Non-Gaming Ad Momentum
The brokerage points to accelerating non-gaming demand, forecasting a seasonal boost from holiday brand budgets.
Overview
- On September 23, Oppenheimer lifted AppLovin’s price target by $240 to $740 and reaffirmed an Outperform rating.
- The firm raised its revenue estimate to $8.6 billion and projects $7.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA, implying an 83% margin.
- AppLovin’s non-gaming revenue forecast was increased to $312 million from $250 million, reflecting stronger traction outside gaming.
- Analysts expect near-term spending by brands to pick up into the holiday period, supporting higher platform monetization.
- Growth expectations are tied to new client sign-ups via agencies and e-commerce and to AI-driven tools such as AppDiscovery and the MAX monetization platform.