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Why Is DIGITAL TURBINE INC (APPS) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · September 4, 2026 at 12:14 AM ET · reviewed against 1 wire stories

DIGITAL TURBINE INC (APPS) is up +11.25% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 1 story on APPS across 1 source in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 57/100).

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Why APPS stock is up today

Digital Turbine Inc. shares surged 11.25% to $10.88 on Thursday amid a recent earnings beat and an upgraded price target. The stock has been volatile in recent months, trading within a 52-week range of $2.74 to $15.34. The move follows a strong first-quarter earnings report and a revised outlook from the company.

What Happened

Digital Turbine reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter, prompting a positive market reaction. Benchmark analysts maintained a Buy rating on the stock but raised their price target to $16. The company also announced a raised outlook, signaling improved performance and confidence in future growth. The stock has seen heightened interest from value investors, as evidenced by a Quartz article comparing APPS with FFIV as potential value plays. The broader market saw several technology stocks rise, including Digital Turbine, during the session.

What The Data Shows

The stock's 52-week tape shows it has printed 23 fresh 52-week highs and one fresh 52-week low on September 3, 2026. Despite the recent rally, the company remains unprofitable with a trailing twelve-month EPS of -0.30 and a net margin of -5.8%. However, revenue has grown by 19.2% in the same period. The stock carries a beta of 2.84, indicating higher volatility than the market average. The 30-day average sentiment score was 63 out of 100, but it has declined to 57 in the last seven days, reflecting a recent deterioration in sentiment.

What To Watch

The stock is currently trading at $10.88 with a market cap of $1.2 billion. Investors should monitor the stock’s performance in the coming weeks for signs of continued momentum or a reversal, especially in light of the recent earnings report and revised outlook.

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APPS by the numbers

Last: $10.88Session: +11.25%Coverage: 1 stories / 1 sourcesAI sentiment: 57/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $1.2B52w: $2.74 to $15.34
APPS · Sep 4 session (5-min) · -1.75% vs prior close · updated 8:56 PM ET
$10.48$10.78$11.09prev close $10.88$10.697:00 AM10:02 AM1:05 PM4:07 PM7:10 PM7:00 AM · $11.047:10 AM · $10.977:15 AM · $10.967:30 AM · $11.007:40 AM · $10.888:05 AM · $10.788:15 AM · $10.748:25 AM · $10.798:30 AM · $10.698:35 AM · $11.058:40 AM · $11.058:50 AM · $10.869:00 AM · $10.769:10 AM · $10.769:20 AM · $10.799:25 AM · $10.769:30 AM · $10.919:35 AM · $10.779:40 AM · $10.719:45 AM · $10.669:50 AM · $10.599:55 AM · $10.6010:00 AM · $10.6510:05 AM · $10.6310:10 AM · $10.6710:15 AM · $10.7110:20 AM · $10.7110:25 AM · $10.7010:30 AM · $10.6410:35 AM · $10.6610:40 AM · $10.6810:45 AM · $10.6510:50 AM · $10.6310:55 AM · $10.6211:00 AM · $10.6311:05 AM · $10.6311:10 AM · $10.6011:15 AM · $10.6111:20 AM · $10.6211:25 AM · $10.5911:30 AM · $10.5611:35 AM · $10.5511:40 AM · $10.5611:45 AM · $10.5411:50 AM · $10.5911:55 AM · $10.5812:00 PM · $10.6512:05 PM · $10.7112:10 PM · $10.7012:15 PM · $10.7012:20 PM · $10.6712:25 PM · $10.6812:30 PM · $10.6612:35 PM · $10.7212:40 PM · $10.6912:45 PM · $10.6812:50 PM · $10.6512:55 PM · $10.651:00 PM · $10.631:05 PM · $10.631:10 PM · $10.611:15 PM · $10.601:20 PM · $10.621:25 PM · $10.631:30 PM · $10.611:35 PM · $10.621:40 PM · $10.611:45 PM · $10.591:50 PM · $10.591:55 PM · $10.562:00 PM · $10.612:05 PM · $10.592:10 PM · $10.582:15 PM · $10.572:20 PM · $10.582:25 PM · $10.582:30 PM · $10.572:35 PM · $10.542:40 PM · $10.522:45 PM · $10.542:50 PM · $10.542:55 PM · $10.553:00 PM · $10.533:05 PM · $10.543:10 PM · $10.553:15 PM · $10.513:20 PM · $10.523:25 PM · $10.523:30 PM · $10.543:35 PM · $10.543:40 PM · $10.543:45 PM · $10.543:50 PM · $10.713:55 PM · $10.714:00 PM · $10.715:30 PM · $10.755:50 PM · $10.756:30 PM · $10.757:10 PM · $10.69
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 1 story · 57/100 bullish
AI sentiment 57/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 1 story on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishQuartz · sentiment 57 · APPS vs. FFIV: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now? - qz.comQuartz · 57APPS vs. FFIV: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now? - qz.com
9d agoQuartzBULLISH 57Analyst

APPS vs. FFIV: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now? - qz.com

APPS vs. FFIV: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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