Operating Expenses

Sales & Marketing

Applovin Corporation Sales & Marketing increased by 25.1% to $60.75M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 66.8%, from $182.96M to $60.75M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Sales & Marketing shows a downward trend with a -9.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase may signal an aggressive growth strategy, while a decrease might indicate cost-cutting or reduced market investment.

Detailed definition

Selling and marketing expenses include costs associated with advertising, sales force compensation, and promotional acti...

Peer comparison

Common operating expense category; analyzed as a percentage of revenue to gauge marketing efficiency.

Metric ID: selling_and_marketing

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$265.46M$285.22M$313.69M$290.13M$232.10M$196.79M$200.54M$202.98M$192.43M$212.35M$222.96M$226.69M$202.11M$205.75M$214.66M$182.96M$46.92M$48.58M$60.75M
QoQ Change+7.4%+10.0%-7.5%-20.0%-15.2%+1.9%+1.2%-5.2%+10.4%+5.0%+1.7%-10.8%+1.8%+4.3%-14.8%-74.4%+3.5%+25.1%
YoY Change-12.6%-31.0%-36.1%-30.0%-17.1%+7.9%+11.2%+11.7%+5.0%-3.1%-3.7%-19.3%-76.8%-76.4%-66.8%
Range$46.92M$313.69M
CAGR-27.9%
Avg YoY Growth-22.5%
Median YoY Growth-17.1%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applovin Corporation's sales & marketing?
Applovin Corporation (APP) reported sales & marketing of $60.75M in Q1 2026.
How has Applovin Corporation's sales & marketing changed year-over-year?
Applovin Corporation's sales & marketing decreased by 66.8% year-over-year, from $182.96M to $60.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Applovin Corporation's sales & marketing?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Applovin Corporation's sales & marketing has grown at a -9.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.13B to $849.21M.
What does sales & marketing mean?
Costs related to promoting products and acquiring or retaining customers.