Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business AppLovin Corporation (the “Company” or “AppLovin”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware on July 18, 2011. The Company is a leader in the advertising industry providing end-to-end advertising solutions that allow businesses to reach, monetize, and grow their global audiences. The Company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has several operating locations in the U.S. as well as various international office locations in North America, Asia, and Europe. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Therefore, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2026 (the "Annual Report"). The condensed consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2025 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and stockholders’ equity for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2026 or any other period. Certain prior period amounts reported in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation where applicable. Amounts presented may not sum due to rounding. Basis of Consolidation The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements include accounts and operations of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company bases its estimates on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to valuation of long-lived assets and their associated estimated useful lives, valuation of goodwill, valuation of non-marketable equity securities and other financial instruments, valuation of equity method investments, income taxes, stock-based compensation, and other contingent liabilities. These estimates are inherently subject to judgment and actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Significant Accounting Policies There have been no material changes to the Company's significant accounting policies included in its Annual Report. Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Issued and Adopted) In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software: Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which provides updated recognition and disclosure framework for internal-use software costs. The amendments will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods. The amendments may be applied prospectively or retrospectively, and early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to early adopt this ASU on January 1, 2026 with no material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Issued Not Yet Adopted) In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements, which clarifies the applicability of the interim reporting guidance, the types of interim reporting, and the form and content of interim financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Per the FASB, the amendment does not intend to change the fundamental nature of interim reporting or expand or reduce current interim disclosure requirements but rather provide clarity and improve navigability of the existing interim reporting requirements. The amendments will be effective for interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The amendments may be applied prospectively or retrospectively, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

AppLovin Corporation (the “Company” or “AppLovin”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware on July 18, 2011. The Company is a leader in the advertising industry providing end-to-end advertising solutions that allow businesses to reach, monetize, and grow their global audiences.

The Company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has several operating locations in the U.S. as well as various international office locations in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Therefore, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2026 (the "Annual Report"). The condensed consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2025 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and stockholders’ equity for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2026 or any other period.

Certain prior period amounts reported in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation where applicable. Amounts presented may not sum due to rounding.

Basis of Consolidation

The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements include accounts and operations of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.

The preparation of the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company bases its estimates on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to valuation of long-lived assets and their associated estimated useful lives, valuation of goodwill, valuation of non-marketable equity securities and other financial instruments, valuation of equity method investments, income taxes, stock-based compensation, and other contingent liabilities. These estimates are inherently subject to judgment and actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to the Company's significant accounting policies included in its Annual Report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Issued and Adopted)

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software: Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which provides updated recognition and disclosure framework for internal-use software costs. The amendments will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods. The amendments may be

applied prospectively or retrospectively, and early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to early adopt this ASU on January 1, 2026 with no material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Issued Not Yet Adopted)

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements, which clarifies the applicability of the interim reporting guidance, the types of interim reporting, and the form and content of interim financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Per the FASB, the amendment does not intend to change the fundamental nature of interim reporting or expand or reduce current interim disclosure requirements but rather provide clarity and improve navigability of the existing interim reporting requirements. The amendments will be effective for interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The amendments may be applied prospectively or retrospectively, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.