APP monthly performance report

Check APP's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

APP monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • AppLovin Corporation (APP) closed October 2026 at $281.97, down 2.91% for the month and −58.70% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, APP is −58.15%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +13.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −38.87% versus its 200-day moving average ($461.27), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, APP has outperformed the S&P 500 by +527.72%, with a relative strength index reading of 389.1.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.

AppLovin Corporation ended October 2026 at $281.97, posting a monthly return of −2.91%. The S&P 500 returned +1.60% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.51%.

The current quarter stands at −2.91% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −38.87% versus the 200-day moving average ($461.27).

Year-to-date, APP is −58.15% against SPY +13.62%, a gap of −71.78%. The stock is currently −62.18% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −63.44%.

APP trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodAPPS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+5.13%+0.67%+4.45%
1 Week−8.52%+1.20%−9.73%
1 Month−2.91%+1.60%−4.51%
3 Months−50.06%+4.03%−54.09%
6 Months−26.03%+22.61%−48.64%
YTD−58.15%+13.62%−71.78%
12 Months−58.70%+15.78%−74.48%
3 Years+610.25%+82.53%+527.72%
APP best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Nov 2024+98.80%
#2Sep 2025+50.14%
#3May 2025+45.93%
#4Feb 2024+45.20%
#5Sep 2024+40.57%
APP worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jan 2026−29.79%
#2Jul 2026−23.16%
#3Aug 2026−21.18%
#4Mar 2025−18.66%
#5Jun 2026−15.96%
APP quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+105.25%
Q4 2025−6.22%
Q1 2026−40.93%
Q2 2026+29.45%
Q3 2026−43.63%
Q4 2026 (QTD)−2.91%
APP calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+278.44%
2024+712.62%
2025+108.08%
2026−58.15%
APP drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$745.61 (2025-09-29)
52-Week Low$266.84 (2026-10-02)
Current Price$281.97
200-Day Moving Average$461.27
Price vs 200DMA−38.87%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−63.44% (2026-10-02)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−62.18%
APP relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)389.1
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500+527.72%
RS Peak1153.3 (Sep 2025)
RS Trough83.5 (Dec 2023)
StatusOutperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was APP's return for this report period?

APP returned −2.91% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-05.

Has APP outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD APP: −58.15% vs SPY: +13.62%.

What is APP's 12-month return?

−58.70% over the trailing 12 months.

Is APP above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is −38.87% versus 200DMA ($461.27).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−63.44% on 2026-10-02.