APP monthly performance report
Monthly APP research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
APP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- AppLovin Corporation (APP) closed August 2026 at $417.80, up 5.53% for the month and +10.55% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, APP is −38.00%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −19.24% versus its 200-day moving average ($517.33), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, APP has outperformed the S&P 500 by +1159.98%, with a relative strength index reading of 794.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
AppLovin Corporation ended August 2026 at $417.80, posting a monthly return of +5.53%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.48%.
The current quarter stands at −26.10% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −19.24% versus the 200-day moving average ($517.33).
Year-to-date, APP is −38.00% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −50.88%. The stock is currently −43.97% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.00%.
| Period | APP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.45% | −0.20% | −0.25% |
| 1 Week | −0.10% | +3.90% | −4.01% |
| 1 Month | +5.53% | +3.05% | +2.48% |
| 3 Months | −6.40% | +7.11% | −13.51% |
| 6 Months | −13.50% | +10.70% | −24.19% |
| YTD | −38.00% | +12.89% | −50.88% |
| 12 Months | +10.55% | +22.58% | −12.03% |
| 3 Years | +1232.27% | +72.29% | +1159.98% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2024 | +96.77% |
| #2 | Sep 2025 | +54.86% |
| #3 | Feb 2024 | +43.77% |
| #4 | Sep 2024 | +40.95% |
| #5 | May 2025 | +39.36% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2026 | −30.77% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | −25.77% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −24.35% |
| #4 | Jun 2026 | −16.25% |
| #5 | Feb 2026 | −13.49% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +26.76% |
| Q3 2025 | +121.07% |
| Q4 2025 | −5.35% |
| Q1 2026 | −43.07% |
| Q2 2026 | +24.19% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −26.10% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +275.30% |
| 2024 | +645.34% |
| 2025 | +106.41% |
| 2026 | −47.75% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $745.61 (2025-09-29) |
| 52-Week Low | $359.00 (2026-02-13) |
| Current Price | $417.80 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $517.33 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −19.24% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.00% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −43.97% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 794.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +1159.98% |
| RS Peak | 1579.4 (Sep 2025) |
| RS Trough | 96.6 (Aug 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was APP's return for this report period?
APP returned +5.53% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has APP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD APP: −38.00% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is APP's 12-month return?
+10.55% over the trailing 12 months.
Is APP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −19.24% versus 200DMA ($517.33).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.00% on 2025-04-04.