AppLovin stock jumps on Benchmark “top idea” call — what to watch for APP this week
AppLovin shares jumped 5% to $647.72 Friday after Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey named it his 2026 EDM Top Idea and reaffirmed a $775 price target. The stock traded between $612.65 and $649.51 on volume of 3.6 million shares. AppLovin ended 2025 up 108% after selling its gaming unit to Tripledot Studios. The company faces an SEC probe into data practices and reports Q4 earnings Feb. 11.