12 Best Stocks to Buy Now for Long-Term Growth

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1. AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) ranks among the best stocks to buy now for long-term growth. Following AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)’s fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, Benchmark reaffirmed its Buy rating and $775 price target for the stock on February 12. AppLovin’s revenue during the quarter totaled $1,658 million, exhibiting a 66% year-over-year growth plus 18% concurrent growth, beating consensus projections by about 3%.

With margins hitting a record 84%, the company also announced adjusted EBITDA of $1,399 million, increasing 82% year-over-year and topping expectations by almost 5%.

In a similar vein, Scotiabank retained its Sector Outperform rating on AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) while increasing its price objective from $750 to $775. The firm stated that APP shares dropped by 6% in after-hours trade following the earnings release, despite the company’s impressive performance. The firm regarded the market reaction as unrelated to the company’s core performance.

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is a software-based advertising and app monetization company. It operates through two segments, Advertising and Apps. The company also develops and publishes free-to-play mobile games through its studios and partners.

While we acknowledge the potential of APP to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than APP and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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