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BofA cuts AppLovin stock price target on gaming ads growth slowdown
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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
BofA Securities lowered its price target on AppLovin due to a slowdown in gaming ads growth, citing a one-off issue in its model discovery process and higher compute costs, despite strong revenue growth and high gross profit margins.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Advertising Tech.
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You face tighter scrutiny on revenue growth in gaming ads as a delay in model improvements impacts forecasts. Review your reliance on high compute costs and prepare for valuation pressure in your next funding or exit discussions.
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