AppLovin stock hits annual low as RBC, UBS cut targets ahead of results

Published on 10/30/2026 at 10:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

AppLovin stock faces fresh target cuts before its November results. Investors are reassessing advertising growth beyond mobile gaming.

Targets fall before November results

RBC and UBS reduced their AppLovin price targets while keeping positive ratings.
The company is due to report third-quarter results after the US market closes on November 4.
Investors are weighing mobile-gaming growth, competition and expansion beyond gaming apps.

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AppLovin stock is facing renewed scrutiny before the company reports third-quarter results on Wednesday, November 4. Asianet Newsable said on Friday that AppLovin had reached an annual low of USD 252 ahead of the earnings announcement, as investors focused on slower mobile-gaming expansion, stronger competition and uncertainty over advertising growth outside gaming applications.

The real-time quote of AppLovin stock was 222.80 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:30:04 a.m. CEST on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Targets fall before November results

RBC cut its price target to USD 500 from USD 575 on Wednesday, October 28, while retaining an Outperform rating, according to the report. UBS reduced its target to USD 414 from USD 790 and maintained a Buy rating.

The revisions put the coming results in sharper focus. AppLovin is scheduled to publish its third-quarter figures after the US market closes on November 4, giving investors a near-term test of revenue momentum, advertising demand and management's ability to extend growth beyond its established mobile-gaming base.

Advertising growth faces scrutiny

AppLovin's investment case depends on its software platform helping mobile-app developers attract users and generate advertising revenue. The company has been expanding its advertising ambitions beyond gaming, but the market is now demanding evidence that this strategy can support growth as competition increases.

The latest analyst actions do not amount to a uniform change in stance: both RBC and UBS kept positive ratings despite lowering their targets. For investors, that combination points to a more cautious assessment of potential upside rather than a complete break with the long-term growth thesis.

The upcoming report will also provide a fresh reference point after the stock's decline this year. Asianet Newsable said AppLovin shares had lost as much as 62 percent in 2026 before the earnings release, although the article did not establish a direct cause for the full-year move.

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