AppLovin (APP) 17% Drop After Q2 Revenue Miss of $1.92 Billion

AppLovin (APP) shares fell 17% on Thursday after reporting second-quarter revenues of $1.92 billion, missing Wall Street expectations of $1.94 billion. Earnings per share matched expectations at $3.76. CEO Adam Foroughi attributed the revenue miss to the timing of advancements in their advertising models, which aim to incorporate artificial intelligence into e-commerce. Piper Sandler analyst James Callahan downgraded the stock to neutral, reducing the price target from $665 to $385, indicating increased caution regarding the company’s future performance. This decline highlights the challenges AppLovin faces in meeting investor expectations going forward.