AppFolio 3Q26 Business Recap: AI Agents Support Growth
AppFolio grew third-quarter revenue 19% as Realm-X AI agents gained adoption, lifting guidance to $1.122 billion to $1.127 billion.
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Brian McGough on X
$BOOT just took up its unit growth goal from 900 stores to 1,200. This is a joke. The company needs to cap units at 500. It's building a fleet of long-lived assets for a transitory fashion trend. Management at $BOOT is delusional... CEO left for good reason.
Brian McGough on X
$BBWI at $26 might just offer the best upside/downside skew in all of retail across durations. The only one buying the stock today is the company, which is telling you something...
Multiples Capital on X
$LYFT vs $UBER https://t.co/jsAZEak1pQ
Derek Pilecki on X
I sent out our Q2 investor letter a couple of weeks ago. I wrote up my investment thesis on $WEX. If you haven’t seen it and are an accredited investor, DM me your email address, and I will send it over.
Multiples Capital on X
Add Monday $MNDY to the list -26%
Multiples Capital on X
The AI disruptions no one seems to be talking about, ytd stock performances $TTD -54% $IT -53% $HUBS -35% $ACN -32% $TEAM -31% $CRM -28% $ADBE -23% $NOW -18% $WDAY -14%
Rusholme Capital on X
How ironic is it that $DAVE, a multi-billion fintech, relies on tips from its payday borrowers for its revenue. Capitalism at its finest!
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All letters- Alluvial Capital Management Third Quarter 2026 ZEG $5.6B
- 1 Main Capital third quarter 2026 BFIT $2.2BHGV $3B
- Polaris Capital Management Third Quarter 2026 G $6.6BLKQ $5B
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- Artisan Partners Q3 2026 ATE $3.6BHSHZY $4.7B
- The London Company 3Q2026 NEU $7B
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