Stock-Based Compensation for AppLovin (APP)
Stock-Based Compensation for AppLovin (APP): headline value $210.42M · YoY -43.0%. 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
$210.42M
YoY change
-43.0%
5Y CAGR
+27.5%
Peak year (2024)
$369.37M
Latest annual
$210.42M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for AppLovin (APP) from 2018 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for AppLovin (APP) from 2018 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210.42M | -43.0% | ||
| 2024 | $369.37M | +1.7% | ||
| 2023 | $363.11M | +89.5% | ||
| 2022 | $191.61M | +43.9% | ||
| 2021 | $133.18M | +113.5% | ||
| 2020 | $62.39M | +510.3% | ||
| 2019 | $10.22M | +87.0% | ||
| 2018 | $5.46M | — |
Stock-Based Compensation 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, AppLovin (APP) reported stock-based compensation of $210.42M – plunged 43.0% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), AppLovin stock-based compensation delivered a +27.5% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Across the available history, stock-based compensation reached its high of $369.37M in 2024 and its low of $5.46M in 2018.
Among 8 Technology peers, AppLovin (APP) ranks 7th; the peer median for stock-based compensation is $4.01B.
AppLovin Stock-Based Compensation by Year
AppLovin Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $210.42M
AppLovin stock-based compensation in 2025 was $210.42M, plunged 43.0% below 2024.
AppLovin Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $369.37M
AppLovin stock-based compensation in 2024 was $369.37M, edged up 1.7% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
AppLovin Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $363.11M
AppLovin stock-based compensation in 2023 was $363.11M, surged 89.5% from 2022.
AppLovin Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $191.61M
AppLovin stock-based compensation in 2022 was $191.61M, surged 43.9% from 2021.
AppLovin Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $133.18M
AppLovin stock-based compensation in 2021 was $133.18M.
See more financial history for AppLovin (APP).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as AppLovin, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is AppLovin's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for AppLovin (APP) is $210.42M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has AppLovin stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
AppLovin (APP) stock-based compensation changed -43.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of AppLovin stock-based compensation?
AppLovin (APP) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +27.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did AppLovin stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
AppLovin stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $369.37M in 2024.
What was AppLovin stock-based compensation in 2024?
AppLovin (APP) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $369.37M.
What was AppLovin stock-based compensation in 2025?
AppLovin (APP) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $210.42M.
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