11 Most Volatile Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

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1. AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 110   

Beta Rating as of February 18: 2.49

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is among the Most Volatile Stocks.

On February 12, 2026, several analysts adjusted their price estimates on AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP).

Scotiabank upgraded AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)’s price goal to $775 from $750 while retaining an Outperform rating. The company reported that Q4 revenue, EBITDA, and EPS exceeded forecasts. The management noted that the e-commerce self-service platform remains on schedule to be available in the first half of 2026. Scotiabank forecasts a solid 2026.

On the same day, BofA reduced its price objective on AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) to $705 from $780 while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm said that the corporation’s valuation fell due to industry de-rating and sluggish e-commerce growth. BofA mentioned the corporation’s gaming business as a source of support.

Jefferies also reduced its price goal on AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) to $700 from $860 while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm described quarterly results as outstanding after revising valuation assumptions.

Wedbush boosted its price target on AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) to $640 from $465 while keeping an Outperform rating. The company noted a quarterly earnings beat and solid gaming performance.

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) develops and operates a mobile marketing platform. It provides AppDiscovery, MAX, Adjust, and SparkLabs. Its software-based platform enables mobile application developers to increase app marketing and revenue.

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