AppLovin's Premium Valuation Rests on Margin Strength and AXON Scale
Key Takeaways APP trades at 34X forward earnings, well above the industry average of 22.5X, driven by AXON's performance. AXON ad spend has quadrupled since Q2 2023, reaching $10B annual run rate and boosting top-line growth. In Q1 2025, APP saw 40% revenue growth and 1600 bps margin expansion, reinforcing its premium valuation.AppLovin Corporation (APP) continues to command a premium valuation, trading at 34X forward earnings compared to the industry’s 22.5X, a level that may raise eyebrows in a sector w ...