What 10 Years of Steady Investing in AppLovin Corporation Looks Like
Company Profile
AppLovin Corporation (APP)
5.53
communication services
advertisement agency
NASDAQ
https://www.applovin.com/
65.85
0.123T (Large-Cap)
Investment Scenario
Let’s go back to 2021. Imagine an investor who invested $1,000.00 in AppLovin Corporation (APP) company stock and held it steadily for 4 years . Instead of chasing short-term gains, the investor adopted a long-term approach—holding the shares without selling. Over time, the value of the investment grew not only through stock price appreciation but also through the accumulation of dividend payouts.
As of January 1, 2025, the $1,000.00 investment in NASDAQ:APP would be worth approximately $4,701.06 , thanks to stock splits, price appreciation, and consistent dividend payouts. This reflects a total Gain from stocks of 3,701.06 , a return on investment (ROI) of 370.11%, and an annualized compounded growth rate (CAGR) of around 47.25%. This highlights the power of long-term investing and shows how a disciplined, patient approach—paired with investing in a fundamentally strong company like AppLovin Corporation (APP)—can lead to significant wealth creation over time.
Time Period: 1 Jan, 2015 - 1 Jan, 2025
$1,000.00 invested in AppLovin Corporation in 2021 grew to $4,701.06 by 1 Jan, 2025.
Wealth grew over time through a mix of dividend income and stock price appreciation. Dividends added to capital, while stock splits increased the number of shares held. Even without reinvesting dividends, the portfolio expanded steadily. As years passed, compounding took effect — turning small gains into larger ones. Holding the stock long-term allowed capital to grow naturally. This shows how patience, steady returns, and the power of compounding can help build lasting wealth from a single investment.
AppLovin Corporation Investment Summary (2021–2025)
| Investment Duration | 4 years |
| Initial Investment in 2021 | $1,000.00 |
| Share Price in 2021 | $70.00 |
| Total Shares Purchased | 14 |
By 2025, the share price increased to $335.79. This resulted in a significant appreciation in the value of the investment.
| Share Price in 2025 | $335.79 |
| Value of 14 Shares in 2025 | $4,701.06 [4.70K] |
| Final Investment Value (2025) | $4,701.06 |
| Total Dividend Earned | $0.00 |
| Total Gain | $3,701.06 |
| Return on Investment (ROI) | 370.11% |
This performance reflects a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 47.25% — a strong return over the period.
Yearly Breakdown
2021
| Shares | 14 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 14 Shares |
| Share Price | $70.00 |
| Final Investment Value | $980.00 [ ~980.00 ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2022
| Shares | 14 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 14 Shares |
| Share Price | $95.00 |
| Final Investment Value | $1,330.00 [ ~1.33K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2023
| Shares | 14 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 14 Shares |
| Share Price | $10.81 |
| Final Investment Value | $151.34 [ ~151.34 ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2024
| Shares | 14 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 14 Shares |
| Share Price | $39.41 |
| Final Investment Value | $551.74 [ ~551.74 ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2025
| Shares | 14 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 14 Shares |
| Share Price | $335.79 |
| Final Investment Value | $4,701.06 [ ~4.70K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
Insights from the Market
APP has traded between a 52-week low of 60.67 and a high of 525.15 per share so far this year.
Investors who bought $1,000.00 worth of APP shares 4 years ago would now be looking at an investment valued at approximately $3.70K (as of 1 January 2025), based on the share price alone — with total returns rising to $4,701.06 when including $0.00 in dividends received over the period.