Advertiser software platform AppLovin Corporation (APP) is up over 330% in the past year, although shares have recently pulled back with the overall market. One trader sees a rebound back to old highs toward the end of the year.
That’s based on the November $500 calls. With 247 days until expiration, 6,400 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 168, for a 38-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $29.90 to make the bullish bet.
AppLovin recently traded for about $311, so shares would need to rise by $189, or 61%, for the option to move in-the-money. The strike price is right near AppLovin’s 52-week high of $525.15.
Operationally, AppLovin has been in growth mode. Revenues are up by 44% over the past year, and earnings are up a massive 250%. Shares are fairly valued at 42 times earnings, given their high growth potential and high 34% profit margins.
Action to take: Shares are starting to rebound with markets, and should make a push to retest their old highs in the months ahead. Today’s investors can likely see low double-digit returns from holding shares over the months ahead.
For traders, the November $500 calls are pricey, but could see high double-digit returns from a likely rebound rally in the months ahead.
Disclosure: The author of this article has no position in the company mentioned here, but may trade after the next 72 hours. The author receives no compensation from any company mentioned in this article.
