Applovin: A 2x In Three Years (Rating Upgrade)

AppLovin (APP) is rated a Strong Buy, driven by dominant market share, high margins, and robust growth prospects in digital advertising. APP's MAX and Axon platforms leverage a robust data moat, enabling high-ROAS ad targeting and expanding into e-commerce, fueling projected 25%-plus annualized returns. Shares trade at 42x trailing earnings, with rapid profit growth expected to compress the P/E to 15x by 2029, offering compelling upside from current levels.