Buyback Spend for AppLovin (APP)
Buyback Spend for AppLovin (APP): headline value $2.19B · YoY +123.4%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.19B
YoY change
+123.4%
5Y CAGR
+315.7%
Peak year (2025)
$2.19B
Latest annual
$2.19B
Buyback Spend history chart for AppLovin (APP) from 2018 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for AppLovin (APP) from 2018 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.19B | +123.4% | ||
| 2024 | $981.30M | -14.9% | ||
| 2023 | $1.15B | +240.4% | ||
| 2022 | $338.88M | — | ||
| 2021 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2020 | $1.77M | +15954.5% | ||
| 2019 | $11,000 | — | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from AppLovin's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of AppLovin (APP) buyback spend is $2.19B – surged 123.4% year-over-year.
AppLovin buyback spend compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +315.7%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum buyback spend sits at $2.19B (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2018.
Within Technology, AppLovin (APP) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $6.01B.
AppLovin Buyback Spend by Year
AppLovin Buyback Spend 2025: $2.19B
AppLovin buyback spend in 2025 was $2.19B, surged 123.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
AppLovin Buyback Spend 2024: $981.30M
AppLovin buyback spend in 2024 was $981.30M, declined 14.9% below 2023.
AppLovin Buyback Spend 2023: $1.15B
AppLovin buyback spend in 2023 was $1.15B, surged 240.4% from 2022.
AppLovin Buyback Spend 2022: $338.88M
AppLovin buyback spend in 2022 was $338.88M.
AppLovin Buyback Spend 2021: $0
AppLovin buyback spend in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for AppLovin (APP).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as AppLovin, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $90.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $40.09B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $18.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $6.31B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $5.72B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.32B | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is AppLovin's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for AppLovin (APP) is $2.19B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has AppLovin buyback spend changed year-over-year?
AppLovin (APP) buyback spend changed +123.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of AppLovin buyback spend?
AppLovin (APP) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +315.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did AppLovin buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
AppLovin buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $2.19B in 2025.
What was AppLovin buyback spend in 2024?
AppLovin (APP) buyback spend in 2024 was $981.30M.
What was AppLovin buyback spend in 2025?
AppLovin (APP) buyback spend in 2025 was $2.19B.
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