Appian Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Appian has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 7.1%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 22.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 16.5% per year.
Key information
7.12%
Earnings growth rate
7.68%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 16.47% |
| Return on equity | n/a |
| Net Margin | 0.17% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Appian Corporation's (NASDAQ:APPN) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 29%
Feb 12
Appian Focuses On Upmarket Strategy As AI Competition Intensifies
Feb 11What Appian Corporation's (NASDAQ:APPN) 36% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
Nov 08A Look At The Fair Value Of Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:APPN)
Jul 31Revenues Working Against Appian Corporation's (NASDAQ:APPN) Share Price
Jul 08Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:APPN)?
Jun 17Appian Has Low Potential For Major Upside Catalyst On Lower Growth Rate
Apr 28Subdued Growth No Barrier To Appian Corporation's (NASDAQ:APPN) Price
Mar 29
AI-Powered Automation Will Improve Customer Value And Expand Federal Opportunities
Integrating AI into workflows and introducing tiered pricing could enhance customer value and drive increased revenue and retention.Is There Now An Opportunity In Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:APPN)?
Mar 11Appian's Automation Message Is Resonating Strongly With Customers
Feb 20Are Investors Undervaluing Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:APPN) By 28%?
Feb 07Appian: Strong Deal Momentum Combined With Cost Efforts To Hit Adjusted EBITDA Profitability
Jan 06Appian Corporation's (NASDAQ:APPN) Price Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
Nov 01Appian: A Niche Tech Stock Awaiting Profitability, In A Competitive But Growing Sector
Oct 23When Should You Buy Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:APPN)?
Sep 26Are Investors Undervaluing Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:APPN) By 43%?
Aug 30Appian: Underappreciated Amid Accelerating Growth Trends
Aug 06Market Participants Recognise Appian Corporation's (NASDAQ:APPN) Revenues Pushing Shares 27% Higher
Jul 17Appian Is Navigating Slower Revenue Growth Amid Cost Management
Jul 03Appian Corporation's (NASDAQ:APPN) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Apr 24Appian: No Recovery Yet
Apr 19Does Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Mar 01Appian: Great Moment To Buy (Rating Upgrade)
Feb 18Should You Investigate Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:APPN) At US$38.10?
Dec 05Is Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) A Risky Investment?
Oct 23Calculating The Fair Value Of Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:APPN)
Oct 05Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Appian makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 727 | 1 | 343 | 172 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 691 | -7 | 358 | 157 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 658 | -17 | 355 | 156 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 634 | -61 | 364 | 155 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 617 | -92 | 332 | 163 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 596 | -89 | 377 | 152 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 579 | -109 | 371 | 151 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 560 | -108 | 356 | 151 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 545 | -111 | 330 | 159 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 526 | -136 | 357 | 156 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 507 | -158 | 362 | 157 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 489 | -165 | 356 | 151 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 468 | -151 | 340 | 139 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 447 | -142 | 323 | 128 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 422 | -124 | 301 | 117 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 395 | -98 | 274 | 107 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 369 | -89 | 252 | 98 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 346 | -69 | 226 | 90 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 331 | -47 | 209 | 82 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 315 | -35 | 191 | 75 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 305 | -33 | 183 | 70 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 292 | -38 | 176 | 67 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 280 | -49 | 170 | 65 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 279 | -47 | 169 | 60 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 260 | -51 | 159 | 58 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 252 | -54 | 155 | 55 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 241 | -54 | 154 | 51 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 235 | -55 | 150 | 49 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 227 | -49 | 144 | 45 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 217 | -42 | 135 | 41 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 207 | -34 | 123 | 38 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 190 | -37 | 118 | 37 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 177 | -31 | 109 | 35 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 160 | -29 | 98 | 32 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 146 | -28 | 91 | 30 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 135 | -17 | 78 | 25 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 133 | -13 | 71 | 23 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 111 | -8 | 51 | 17 |
Quality Earnings: APPN has a large one-off loss of $11.2M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st December, 2025.
Growing Profit Margin: APPN became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: APPN has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 7.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: APPN has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: APPN has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Software industry (19.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: APPN's liabilities exceed its assets, so it is difficult to calculate its Return on Equity.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/02/27 00:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/27 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| 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
Appian Corporation is covered by 14 analysts. 6 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 |
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| Raimo Lenschow | Barclays |
| Andrew DeGasperi | Berenberg |
| Joel Fishbein | BTIG |