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AppLovin Beats Q1 Targets, Lifts Q2 Outlook, Details $1 Billion Buyback

The results reinforce a shift toward high‑margin software powered by Axon’s AI.

Overview

  • AppLovin, which reported results Wednesday, posted $1.84 billion in revenue and $3.56 in earnings per share, topping Wall Street forecasts.
  • Management guided second‑quarter revenue to $1.92 billion to $1.95 billion and projected adjusted EBITDA of $1.62 billion to $1.65 billion.
  • The company repurchased $1 billion of stock and ended the quarter with about $2.76 billion in cash after generating roughly $1.30 billion in free cash flow.
  • Shares rose in postmarket trading following the beat and raised outlook, after options markets had priced a roughly 12.5% swing in either direction.
  • Investors now focus on Axon, the AI ad engine, and a self‑serve e‑commerce ads product, with wider availability expected in the first half of 2026.