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Mar 31

AppLovin Q1 2025 Earnings Report

AppLovin reported strong growth in advertising revenue and profitability in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

AppLovin delivered a robust first quarter with total revenue of $1.48 billion and net income of $576 million, largely driven by a 71% surge in advertising revenue. The company also announced the divestiture of its Apps business to focus more on its advertising platform.

Total revenue grew to $1.48 billion, up from $1.06 billion a year ago.

Advertising revenue soared by 71% year-over-year to $1.16 billion.

Net income reached $576 million, a 144% increase from the prior year.

AppLovin agreed to sell its Apps business for $400 million in cash and 20% equity in Tripledot Studios.

Total Revenue
$1.48B
Previous year: $1.06B
+40.3%
EPS
$1.67
Previous year: $0.67
+149.3%
Adjusted EBITDA
$1.01B
Previous year: $549M
+83.1%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
68%
Previous year: 52%
+30.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$551M
Previous year: $436M
+26.3%
Free Cash Flow
$826M
Previous year: $393M
+110.2%
Total Assets
$5.71B
Previous year: $5.26B
+8.4%

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Forward Guidance

AppLovin anticipates continued momentum in advertising performance in Q2 2025, with expected advertising revenue between $1.195B and $1.215B.

Positive Outlook

  • Advertising revenue forecast of $1.195B–$1.215B for Q2 2025.
  • Advertising Adjusted EBITDA projected at $970M–$990M.
  • Maintained high advertising Adjusted EBITDA margin of 81%.
  • Strong cash generation supports capital allocation flexibility.
  • Streamlined focus on advertising following Apps business divestiture.

Challenges Ahead

  • No guidance provided for the Apps segment due to its pending sale.
  • Decreased Apps revenue year-over-year.
  • Ongoing restructuring costs may continue in future quarters.
  • Goodwill impairment charge of $188.9M recorded in Q1 2025.
  • Decline in cash and cash equivalents from the prior quarter.