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AppFolio, Inc. · Technology · Software - Application
Last
$218.71
+$15.53 (+7.65%) 3:58 PM ET
After hours $218.53 −$0.18 (−0.08%) 6:43 AM ET
Prev close $203.18
Open $204.36
Day high $219.90
Day low $204.36
Volume 456,211
Avg vol 313,652
Mkt cap
$7.20B
EV/Sales
6.70
P/E ratio
45.68
FY Revenue
$1.04B
EPS
4.45
Gross Margin
63.53%
Div yield
0.00%
Sector
Technology
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APPF
AppFolio, Inc.
AppFolio combines high margins, strong returns on capital, and solid free cash flow generation with a share price that has been under pressure over the past 6–12 months. Valuation multiples such as P/E, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-book appear elevated relative to the company’s growth rates, while balance sheet leverage and liquidity metrics remain conservative. Short interest is moderate but intraday short volume is high, indicating heightened positioning risk in the near term despite a generally positive fundamental and industry news backdrop.
AI summarized at 1:50 AM ET, 2026-01-29
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 44 SWING: 37 LONG: 59
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+94% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.94×
RSI
48.50 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.02 (Weak)
MACD: -0.01 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
-0.24 (Weak)
MACD: -2.57 Signal: -2.33
Long-Term
-1.29 (Weak)
MACD: 1.59 Signal: 2.88
Intraday trend score 74.09

Latest news

APPF 12 articles Positive: 8 Neutral: 3 Negative: 1
Positive Zacks Investment Research • Na
Why AppFolio (APPF) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

AppFolio (APPF) closed at $202.20, up 2.4% on the day, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.6% gain. However, the stock has declined 4.04% over the past month. The company is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 22 with projected EPS of $1.77 (up 35.11% YoY) and revenue of $293.84 million (up 17.84% YoY). AppFolio holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating but trades at a premium valuation with a Forward P/E of 28.62 versus its industry average of 20.7.

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Sentiment note

Strong earnings growth expectations (35.11% EPS growth, 17.84% revenue growth YoY), Zacks Rank #2 Buy rating, and positive estimate revisions over the past 30 days indicate analyst confidence. However, premium valuation (Forward P/E 28.62 vs. industry 20.7) and recent 1-month decline of 4.04% temper the outlook, resulting in a moderately positive sentiment.

Positive Zacks Investment Research • Na
Is AppFolio (APPF) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"

AppFolio (APPF) is highlighted as an attractive growth stock with a Zacks Growth Score of A and Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The property management software company demonstrates strong fundamentals including 30.4% projected EPS growth (above industry average of 26.9%), efficient asset utilization with an S/TA ratio of 1.63 versus industry average of 0.6, and positive earnings estimate revisions. The combination of these factors positions AppFolio as a potential outperformer for growth investors.

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Sentiment note

AppFolio receives strong endorsement based on multiple positive factors: Growth Score of A, Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), projected EPS growth of 30.4% significantly exceeding industry average, superior asset utilization efficiency (1.63 vs 0.6 industry average), expected sales growth of 18.2% versus 8% industry average, and upward earnings estimate revisions. These metrics collectively indicate strong growth prospects and potential for outperformance.

Neutral Zacks Investment Research • Zacks.Com
AppFolio (APPF) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

AppFolio (APPF) declined 3.12% on October 7, 2026, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.22% loss. Despite strong earnings forecasts showing 35.88% EPS growth and 17.92% revenue growth for the upcoming quarter, the stock trades at a premium valuation with a Forward P/E of 29.42 versus its industry average of 20.09. The company holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with unchanged consensus estimates over the past 30 days.

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Sentiment note

While AppFolio shows strong fundamental growth prospects (35.88% EPS growth, 17.92% revenue growth expected), the stock underperformed the market with a 3.12% decline and trades at a significant valuation premium (Forward P/E of 29.42 vs. industry 20.09). The Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and unchanged consensus estimates over 30 days suggest limited near-term catalysts, balancing positive fundamentals against valuation concerns.

Neutral Zacks Investment Research • Na
AppFolio (APPF) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know

AppFolio (APPF) closed at $204.24, up 1.86% but down 10.59% over the past month. Analysts project strong earnings growth of 35.88% YoY with quarterly revenue expected at $294.05 million (+17.92% YoY). The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 29.02, trading at a premium to its industry average of 19.07.

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Sentiment note

While AppFolio shows strong projected earnings growth (35.88% YoY) and revenue growth (17.92% YoY), the stock has declined 10.59% over the past month and carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. The Forward P/E of 29.02 is significantly above the industry average of 19.07, suggesting the stock is overvalued relative to peers, which tempers the positive outlook despite strong fundamentals.

Neutral Zacks Investment Research • Zacks.Com
AppFolio (APPF) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors

AppFolio stock closed at $200.52, up 2.4% and outperforming the S&P 500's 0.25% decline. Despite a 13.08% monthly decline, the company is expected to report strong earnings growth of 35.88% and revenue growth of 17.92% for the upcoming quarter. AppFolio currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Forward P/E of 28.34, trading at a premium to its industry average.

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Sentiment note

While AppFolio shows positive near-term momentum (up 2.4% on the day) and strong expected earnings growth (35.88% EPS growth), the stock has declined 13.08% over the past month and carries a premium valuation (Forward P/E of 28.34 vs. industry average of 18.78). The Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating reflects this mixed outlook, suggesting neither strong buy nor sell signals at current levels.

Positive Zacks Investment Research • Na
Why Is EverQuote (EVER) Up 4.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

EverQuote reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, beating EPS estimates by 6.6% and revenue estimates by 2.6%, driven by growth in automotive and home insurance verticals. However, the stock has faced downward estimate revisions in the past month, resulting in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating despite strong fundamentals. The company provided Q3 guidance with revenues expected between $198-$208 million.

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Sentiment note

AppFolio outperformed EverQuote with a 12.9% gain over the past month and holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating. The company showed solid revenue growth of 19.3% year-over-year and EPS growth of 23.9%, with positive estimate revisions of 1.5% over the last 30 days.

Positive Zacks Investment Research • Zacks.Com
If You Invested $1000 in AppFolio a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now

A $1,000 investment in AppFolio made in September 2016 would be worth $12,276.84 as of September 2, 2026, representing a 1,127.68% gain. The cloud-based real estate property management platform company generated $950.8 million in total revenues for 2025, up 20% year-over-year. Analysts expect continued upside driven by AI-native platform adoption, premium-tier penetration, and value-added service usage, with the stock up 12.90% over the past four weeks.

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Sentiment note

Strong historical performance with 1,127.68% return over 10 years, significantly outperforming S&P 500 (251.54%) and gold (216.67%). Company demonstrated 20% revenue growth in 2025, expanding customer base to 22,096 property management customers. Analysts maintain an outperform view citing AI-native platform adoption, premium-tier penetration, healthy cash generation, and recent positive earnings estimate revisions.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Not Specified
PURE HomeRiver Deepens Its Commitment to AppFolio to Power the Next Phase of Its Growth

PURE HomeRiver Property Management, the nation's largest third-party single-family rental property management company operating in 35+ states, has renewed its commitment to AppFolio as its single platform of choice. The company, which manages 40,000+ properties and plans to scale to 60,000, upgraded to AppFolio Plus in 2022 and will consolidate all operations onto the unified platform to standardize processes and support future growth.

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Sentiment note

AppFolio secured a renewal and expansion of a major customer relationship with PURE HomeRiver, demonstrating strong customer retention and the ability to support significant portfolio growth (40,000 to 60,000 properties). The partnership validates AppFolio's platform as a scalable solution for large operators.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Appfolio
AppFolio Deepens Agentic AI Across Leasing, Accounting, and Resident Operations

AppFolio announced major expansions to its Performance Platform, including a new integration with Anthropic's Claude for agent-to-agent workflows, new Realm-X capabilities for accounting and leasing automation, and resident concierge services. The company reports that operators adopting AI broadly expect 31% portfolio growth in 2026 versus 12% for others, positioning AppFolio as a leader in Real Estate Performance Management.

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Sentiment note

AppFolio announced significant product expansions with new AI capabilities, strategic integration with Anthropic's Claude, and reported strong performance metrics (35% increase in showings, 55% more after-hours demand capture). The company positions itself as a market leader with customers expecting 31% portfolio growth, indicating strong competitive advantage and customer confidence.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Unknown
PropTech Market Size Expected to Reach USD 165 Billion by 2035 | SNS Insider

The PropTech market is experiencing rapid expansion, valued at $43 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $165 billion by 2035 with a 13.9% CAGR. Growth is driven by AI-powered property management solutions, smart building technologies, cloud computing, and blockchain-based transactions. The U.S. market alone is expected to grow from $11 billion to $42.3 billion over the same period. Integrated platforms dominate with 68% market share, while cloud deployment and residential properties are expected to show the fastest growth rates.

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Sentiment note

Key player in property management software segment which dominated with 68% market share in 2025

Negative The Motley Fool • Eric Trie
Insight Holdings Trims AppFolio as Property Software Faces a More Selective SaaS Market

Insight Holdings reduced its AppFolio stake by 108,050 shares (worth ~$25.68M) in Q4 2025, cutting the position from 2.6% to 0.78% of fund assets. AppFolio shares have underperformed the S&P 500 by 34.25 percentage points over the past year amid slower real estate activity and more selective SaaS valuations. The key question for investors is whether AppFolio can evolve beyond property management software into a financial backbone platform with higher switching costs and revenue per unit.

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Sentiment note

Major fund holder reduced position by 108,050 shares; stock down 20.6% over past year and underperforming S&P 500 by 34.25 percentage points; faces headwinds from slower real estate transaction activity and market reassessment of SaaS valuations; position downgraded from top holdings to outside top five.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
"Cloud Migration and AI Tools Propel Growth in Hospitality Software Market"

The Hospitality PMS market is projected to reach USD 2.44 billion by 2031 with a 7.05% CAGR, driven by cloud migration, AI-enhanced revenue tools, and adoption among SMEs. Cloud platforms dominated 64.92% of the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing region. Legacy system integration challenges persist but vendors are addressing them with low-code tools.

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Sentiment note

Listed among key companies in the PMS market experiencing growth from cloud-based SaaS model adoption and SME expansion.

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