Appian is experiencing accelerating growth, driven by its differentiated AI-powered business process automation platform. Q2 results exceeded expectations with 19% y/y revenue growth and 23% y/y cloud subscription growth, validating APPN's AI strategy. APPN raised FY26 guidance to $845–$853M revenue and $104–$110M adjusted EBITDA, reflecting robust demand and margin expansion.
Appian NASDAQ: APPN reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded its guidance, with cloud subscription revenue rising 23% year over year to $131.7 million and total revenue increasing 19% to $203.3 million. The company raised its full-year outlook, citing continued traction for its artificial intelligence capabilities, broad-based regional demand and stronger profitability.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Appian (APPN) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 396 | $12,489 | $12,042.36 | -$446.64 | -3.58% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 26 | $966.74 | $923.26 | -$43.48 | -4.5% |
| NA Nizar Araji National Bank Of Canada /FI/ | 67 | $2,639.34 | $2,318.87 | -$320.47 | -12.14% |
| LJB Laura J. Bornheimer GWN SECURITIES Inc. | 17,557 | $402,055 | $526,007.72 | $123,952.72 | 30.83% |
| JM John Malone Amundi | 44,204 | $1.57M | $1.57M | $3,978.36 | 0.25% |
| Transportation Infrastructure Industry | Industrials Sector | Matthew W. Calkins CEO | NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | 03782L101 CUSIP |
| US Country | 2,149 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | 25 May 2017 IPO Date |
Appian Corporation is a prominent software company operating both within the United States and internationally, with a presence in countries like Mexico and Portugal. Founded in 1999 and based in McLean, Virginia, Appian has carved out a niche by offering a sophisticated low-code design platform that simplifies the creation of complex software solutions. The company's flagship platform integrates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, process automation, and data management tools to facilitate the design, automation, and optimization of mission-critical business processes. Catering to a wide range of industries, including financial services, government, life sciences, insurance, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, and transportation, Appian is committed to providing both high-quality software products and exceptional professional and customer support services.
Appian's portfolio is anchored around The Appian Platform, which is designed to enable organizations to efficiently manage their business processes through a combination of innovative technologies and services:
Embedded AI capabilities within the platform allow for the leveraging of data insights and automated decision-making, greatly enhancing operational efficiency and strategic intelligence across various business functions.
At the core of The Appian Platform, process automation technology streamlines workflows, reduces manual tasks, and optimizes resource allocation by automating repetitive and time-consuming processes.
An advanced data management framework that provides a unified and real-time view of business data from multiple sources, enabling deeper analytics, better decision-making, and enhanced customer experiences.
This technology offers insights into business process efficiency by analyzing and visualizing process workflows. It helps organizations identify bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement.
Beyond its flagship platform, Appian provides a comprehensive suite of professional services including consulting, implementation, and training, complemented by robust customer support to ensure successful deployment and utilization of its platform.