10 AI Stocks in the Spotlight for Investors

7. AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 110

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is one of the 10 AI Stocks in the Spotlight for Investors. On December 11, Jefferies raised its price target on the stock to $860.00 from $800.00 while maintaining a “Buy” rating. Analysts at the firm see strong ad growth potential for AppLovin, citing confidence in margin scalability and expansion beyond gaming.

Jefferies has deemed AppLovin as an “emerging leader in the mobile advertising market.” Three key factors support the firm’s bullish outlook. First, analysts see a near and medium-term upside to revenue estimates in the advertising business.

Second, they believe AppLovin may achieve a long-term adjusted EBITDA margin of 80%, highlighting its profitability potential. Finally, the firm believes that the company may expand beyond gaming, powering the “next leg of rev growth in FY26 and beyond.”

 “The extension into e-commerce and other beyond gaming verticals gives us confidence that the advertising business can maintain 30%+ growth over the next few years.”

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) provides a leading marketing platform powered by AI technology.