Appen Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Appen's CEO is Ryan Kolln, appointed in Feb 2024, has a tenure of 2.25 years. total yearly compensation is $968.13K, comprised of 62% salary and 38% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.097% of the company’s shares, worth A$308.64K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.3 years and 5.2 years respectively.
Key information
Ryan Kolln
Chief executive officer
US$968.1k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 61.98% |
| CEO tenure | 2.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 2.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 24
APX: 2026 Earnings Outlook Will Expose Risk In Elevated P/E
Analysts have updated their Appen fair value estimate from A$0.52 to A$0.59. This reflects adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, along with the application of a revised discount rate.
Narrative Update • Apr 10
APX: Upgraded Outlook Will Rely On 2026 Earnings Guidance Delivery
Analysts have lifted Appen's implied fair value target from A$1.27 to A$1.79, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News Appen issued group earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, giving investors clearer visibility on expected performance (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 27
APX: Fiscal 2026 Guidance And Margin Outlook Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for Appen to A$2.35, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly better profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple, offset by a marginally reduced discount rate. What's in the News Appen released group earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, giving investors a clearer view of management expectations for the medium term (company guidance).Narrative Update • Mar 12
APX: Fiscal 2026 Earnings Guidance Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts have maintained their A$2.35 price target on Appen, with small tweaks to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E contributing to a broadly unchanged view of fair value. What's in the News Appen issued group earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected revenue in a range of $270 million to $300 million, giving investors a reference point for sizing the business over the next couple of years (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 26
APX: Higher Profit Margin Outlook Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Appen from A$1.85 to A$2.35, citing revised assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News Appen issued group earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected revenue in the range of $270 million to $300 million (Company guidance, Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 12
APX: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts have maintained their A$1.85 price target for Appen. A shift in their assumptions toward a higher discount rate, lower revenue growth and profit margins, and a much higher future P/E multiple explains why the target itself has not changed.Narrative Update • Jan 29
APX: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Improved Long Term P/E Multiple
Analysts have lifted their price target on Appen from A$1.65 to A$1.85, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from A$1.65 to A$1.85, indicating a higher assessed value per share in the latest model.Analysis Article • Jan 08
There's Reason For Concern Over Appen Limited's (ASX:APX) Massive 30% Price Jump
Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 30% after a shaky period beforehand...Narrative Update • Aug 29
LLM And Generative AI Projects Will Secure A Bright Future
Despite a notable improvement in Appen’s net profit margin and a sharp decline in its future P/E ratio, analysts have significantly lowered their fair value estimate, with the consensus price target dropping from A$1.48 to A$1.27. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Appen The Consensus Analyst Price Target has significantly fallen from A$1.48 to A$1.27.Analysis Article • Aug 20
Appen Limited (ASX:APX) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 28% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
ASX:APX 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Appen's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Appen Limited...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Companies Like Appen (ASX:APX) Can Afford To Invest In Growth
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...Analysis Article • May 14
Appen Limited (ASX:APX) Shares Fly 34% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Those holding Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 34% in the last...
New Narrative • Apr 22
LLM And Generative AI Projects Will Secure A Bright Future
Strong growth in generative AI projects and strategic positioning in key markets imply significant revenue expansion and diversified income sources.Analysis Article • Mar 21
Appen Limited (ASX:APX) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 61% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Analysis Article • Jan 04
Appen Limited's (ASX:APX) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 26%
Despite an already strong run, Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the last...Analysis Article • Oct 15
Appen Limited (ASX:APX) Stock Rockets 44% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 44% gain in the last month alone. The...Analysis Article • Aug 31
Appen Limited's (ASX:APX) Shares Bounce 28% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry
Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last month alone. Not all...Analysis Article • Jul 30
Appen (ASX:APX) Will Have To Spend Its Cash Wisely
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...Analysis Article • Jun 04
Appen Limited's (ASX:APX) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
Appen Limited's ( ASX:APX ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x might make it look like a buy right now compared to...Analysis Article • Apr 04
We're A Little Worried About Appen's (ASX:APX) Cash Burn Rate
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...Analysis Article • Feb 29
There's No Escaping Appen Limited's (ASX:APX) Muted Revenues Despite A 66% Share Price Rise
Those holding Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 66% in the last...Analysis Article • Jan 15
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Appen Limited's (ASX:APX) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 27%
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) shares are down a considerable 27% in the last month...Analysis Article • Aug 24
When Should You Buy Appen Limited (ASX:APX)?
Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • May 15
Downgrade: Here's How Analysts See Appen Limited (ASX:APX) Performing In The Near Term
Today is shaping up negative for Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a substantial...Analysis Article • May 10
Why Appen Limited (ASX:APX) Could Be Worth Watching
While Appen Limited ( ASX:APX ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of attention...Analysis Article • Apr 13
Are Investors Undervaluing Appen Limited (ASX:APX) By 21%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Appen fair value estimate is AU$3.54 Appen's AU$2.80 share...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | US$968k | US$600k | -US$22m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$22m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$22m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$21m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$595k | -US$20m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$56m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$93m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$105m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$789k | US$122k | -US$118m |
Compensation vs Market: Ryan's total compensation ($USD968.13K) is above average for companies of similar size in the Australian market ($USD637.33K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Ryan's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Ryan Kolln
2.3yrs
Tenure
US$968,127
Compensation
Mr. Ryan Kolln, MBA, B.Eng (Electrical) was Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation of Appen Limited from May 2023 until 2023 and served as its Chief Operating Officer from 2023 until February 05,...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, MD & Director | 2.3yrs | US$968.13k | 0.097% A$ 308.6k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 2.3yrs | US$439.57k | 0.070% A$ 224.3k | |
| Senior Vice President of Client management & Operations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Product & Technology Officer | 3.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Joint Company Secretary & General Counsel | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Sales | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & GM of China | 6.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Transformation Officer & GM of Crowd | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Joint Company Secretary | less than a year | no data | no data |
2.3yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: APX's management team is considered experienced (2.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, MD & Director | 2.3yrs | US$968.13k | 0.097% A$ 308.6k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.2yrs | US$77.38k | 0.033% A$ 105.3k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 11.1yrs | US$90.27k | 0.022% A$ 69.4k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 11.6yrs | US$90.27k | 0.10% A$ 324.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.8yrs | US$77.38k | 0.056% A$ 178.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 6.2yrs | US$77.38k | 0.0094% A$ 30.0k |
5.2yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Board: APX's board of directors are considered experienced (5.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 17:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Appen Limited is covered by 9 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Josh Kannourakis | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Conor O’Prey | Canaccord Genuity |
| Siraj Ahmed | Citigroup Inc |