Appian Q3 2026 revenue rises 25% to $235M
Appian expects 2026 total revenue of $873.0 million to $877.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $116.0 million to $119.0 million.
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8-K
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Appian Corporation (APPN) reported third-quarter 2026 total revenue of $234.6 million, up 25% year over year. Cloud subscriptions revenue rose 20% to $136.4 million, and total subscriptions revenue rose 28% to $187.8 million. GAAP operating income was $21.3 million versus $13.1 million; GAAP net income was $12.3 million versus $7.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $43.4 million, compared with $32.2 million.
Net cash used by operating activities was $15.4 million in the quarter, compared with $18.7 million provided in the year-ago quarter.
For Q4 2026, Appian expects cloud subscriptions revenue of $143.0 million to $145.0 million, total revenue of $233.0 million to $237.0 million, adjusted EBITDA of $30.0 million to $33.0 million, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.30 to $0.34. Full-year 2026 guidance is total revenue of $873.0 million to $877.0 million, cloud subscriptions revenue of $536.0 million to $538.0 million, adjusted EBITDA of $116.0 million to $119.0 million, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.20 to $1.24.
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- Moderate pointQ3 total revenue increased 25% to $234.6 million year over year.
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- Moderate pointQuarterly operating cash flow was $15.4 million used, versus $18.7 million provided.
Filing Explained
At September 30, 2026, cash and equivalents were $47,326 thousand, short-term investments $41,620 thousand, and current and long-term debt $2,894 thousand and $196,591 thousand.
Appian reports
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For the nine months ended
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total revenue: $234.6 million
Cloud subscriptions revenue: $136.4 million
Total subscriptions revenue: $187.8 million
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Total revenue
$234.6 million
Q3 2026; up 25% year over year
Cloud subscriptions revenue
$136.4 million
Q3 2026; up 20% year over year
Total subscriptions revenue
$187.8 million
Q3 2026; up 28% year over year
GAAP operating income
$21.3 million
Q3 2026; compared with $13.1 million in Q3 2025
GAAP net income
$12.3 million
Q3 2026; compared with $7.8 million in Q3 2025
Adjusted EBITDA
$43.4 million
Q3 2026; compared with $32.2 million in Q3 2025
Net cash used by operating activities
$15.4 million used
Three months ended September 30, 2026; compared with $18.7 million provided in the same period of 2025
Total revenue guidance
$873.0 million to $877.0 million
Full-year 2026 expected range
Key Terms
Cloud net annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) expansion, Adjusted EBITDA, Weighted average common shares outstanding, Deferred revenue
4 terms
Cloud net annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) expansion financial
"Cloud net annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) expansion was 120%"
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $43.4 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Deferred revenue financial
"Deferred revenue, net of current portion"
Cash a company has already received for goods or services it has promised but not yet delivered; it's recorded as a liability because the company still owes that product, service, or future revenue recognition. For investors, deferred revenue signals upcoming work or deliveries that will convert into reported sales over time and affects short-term obligations, cash flow quality, and how quickly a firm can grow recognized revenue—think of it like prepaid subscriptions or gift cards a business must honor later.
Earnings Snapshot
Total revenue: $234.6 million · Guidance included
Third quarter 2026
Total revenue
$234.6 million
Up 25% year over year
Cloud subscriptions revenue
$136.4 million
Up 20% year over year
GAAP operating income
$21.3 million
Compared with $13.1 million in Q3 2025
GAAP net income
$12.3 million
Compared with $7.8 million in Q3 2025
Adjusted EBITDA
$43.4 million
Compared with $32.2 million in Q3 2025
Net cash used by operating activities
$15.4 million used
Compared with $18.7 million provided in Q3 2025
Guidance
Appian expects Q4 2026 cloud subscriptions revenue of $143.0 million to $145.0 million, total revenue of $233.0 million to $237.0 million, adjusted EBITDA of $30.0 million to $33.0 million, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.30 to $0.34. For full-year 2026, it expects cloud subscriptions revenue of $536.0 million to $538.0 million, total revenue of $873.0 million to $877.0 million, adjusted EBITDA of $116.0 million to $119.0 million, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.20 to $1.24.
FAQ
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How much revenue did APPN report in Q3 2026?
APPN reported $234.6 million in total revenue for Q3 2026, up 25% year over year. Cloud subscriptions revenue was $136.4 million, total subscriptions revenue was $187.8 million, and professional services revenue was $46.9 million.
What is APPN's 2026 financial guidance?
APPN expects Q4 2026 total revenue of $233.0 million to $237.0 million and full-year 2026 total revenue of $873.0 million to $877.0 million. Guidance also includes cloud subscriptions revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP earnings per share ranges for both periods.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2026
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 5, 2026 , Appian Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, as well as information regarding a conference call to discuss these financial results and the Company's recent business highlights and financial outlook. The Company's press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information included in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press release dated November 5, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Appian Corporation | |||||||||||
Date: | By: | /s/ Srdjan Tanjga | |||||||||
| Srdjan Tanjga | |||||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
Appian Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Cloud subscriptions revenue increased 20% year-over-year to $136.4 million.
McLean, VA – November 5, 2026 – Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Third Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights:
•Revenue: Cloud subscriptions revenue was $136.4 million, up 20% compared to the third quarter of 2025. Total subscriptions revenue increased 28% year-over-year to $187.8 million. Professional services revenue was $46.9 million, an increase of 18% compared to the third quarter of 2025. Total revenue was $234.6 million, up 25% compared to the third quarter of 2025. Cloud net annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) expansion was 120% as of September 30, 2026.
•Operating income and non-GAAP operating income: GAAP operating income was $21.3 million, compared to $13.1 million for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP operating income was $40.6 million, compared to $29.8 million for the third quarter of 2025.
•Net income and non-GAAP net income: GAAP net income was $12.3 million, compared to $7.8 million for the third quarter of 2025. GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.17 for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $0.10 for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income was $37.1 million, compared to $24.4 million for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.51, compared to $0.32 for the third quarter of 2025.
•Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $43.4 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $32.2 million for the third quarter of 2025.
•Cash flows: Net cash used by operating activities was $(15.4) million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to $18.7 million of net cash provided by operating activities for the same period in 2025.
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures has been provided in the tables following the financial statements in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Financial Outlook:
As of November 5, 2026, guidance for 2026 is as follows:
•Fourth Quarter 2026 Guidance:
◦Cloud subscriptions revenue is expected to be between $143.0 million and $145.0 million, representing year-over-year growth of 22% to 24%.
◦Total revenue is expected to be between $233.0 million and $237.0 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 15% to 17%.
◦Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $30.0 million and $33.0 million.
◦Non-GAAP earnings per share is expected to be between $0.30 and $0.34, assuming weighted average common shares outstanding of 73.4 million.
•Full Year 2026 Guidance:
◦Cloud subscriptions revenue is expected to be between $536.0 million and $538.0 million, representing year-over-year growth of 23%.
◦Total revenue is expected to be between $873.0 million and $877.0 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 20% to 21%.
◦Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $116.0 million and $119.0 million.
◦Non-GAAP earnings per share is expected to be between $1.20 and $1.24, assuming weighted average common shares outstanding of 73.5 million.
Conference Call Details:
Appian will host a conference call today, November 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss Appian's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 and business outlook.
To access the call, navigate to the following link(1). Once registered, participants can dial in using their phone with a dial in and PIN, or they can choose the Call Me option for instant dial to their phone. The live webcast of the conference call can also be accessed on the Investor Relations page of our website at https://investors.appian.com.
About Appian
Appian provides process automation. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no-one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, Appian provides investors with certain non-GAAP financial performance measures. Appian uses these non-GAAP financial performance measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Appian’s management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Appian’s performance by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results. Appian believes both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing Appian’s performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to historical performance as well as comparisons to competitors’ operating results. Appian believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to measures used by management in its financial and operational decision-making and (2) they are used by institutional investors and the analyst community to help them analyze the health of Appian’s business.
The non-GAAP financial performance measures include the following: non-GAAP subscriptions cost of revenue, non-GAAP professional services cost of revenue, non-GAAP total cost of revenue, non-GAAP sales and marketing expense, non-GAAP research and development expense, non-GAAP general and administrative expense, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP non-operating expense (income), non-GAAP income tax expense, non-GAAP net (loss) income, and non-GAAP net (loss) income per share, basic and diluted. These non-GAAP financial performance measures exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense, unrealized foreign exchange rate gains and losses and write off of deferred debt issuance costs, or Other Adjustments, certain non-ordinary litigation-related expenses consisting of legal and other professional fees
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associated with the Pegasystems cases (net of insurance reimbursements), or Litigation Expense, amortization of the judgment preservation insurance policy, or JPI Amortization, and lease impairments and lease-related charges associated with actions taken to reduce the footprint of our leased office spaces, or Lease Impairment and Lease-Related Charges. While some of these items may be recurring in nature and should not be disregarded in the evaluation of our earnings performance, it is useful to exclude such items when analyzing current results and trends compared to other periods as these items can vary significantly from period to period depending on specific underlying transactions or events that may occur. Therefore, while we may incur or recognize these types of expenses in the future, we believe removing these items for purposes of calculating our non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with a more focused presentation of our ongoing operating performance.
Appian also discusses adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial performance measure it believes offers a useful view of the overall operation of its businesses. Appian defines adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before (1) other expense (income), net, (2) interest expense, (3) income tax expense, (4) depreciation expense and amortization of intangible assets, (5) stock-based compensation expense, (6) Litigation Expense, (7) JPI Amortization, and (8) Lease Impairment and Lease-Related Charges. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss). Users should consider the limitations of using adjusted EBITDA, including the fact this measure does not provide a complete depiction of our operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to purport to be an alternative to net income (loss) as a measure of operating performance or to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity.
The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, and Appian’s non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, see the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their nearest comparable GAAP measures at the end of this press release.
Appian provides guidance ranges for non-GAAP net income per share and adjusted EBITDA; however, we are not able to reconcile these amounts to their comparable GAAP financial measures without unreasonable efforts because certain information necessary to calculate such measures on a GAAP basis is unavailable, subject to high variability, dependent on future events outside of our control, and cannot be predicted. In addition, Appian believes such reconciliations could imply a degree of precision that might be confusing or misleading to investors. The actual effect of the reconciling items that Appian may exclude from these non-GAAP expense numbers, when determined, may be significant to the calculation of the comparable GAAP measures.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding Appian’s future financial and business performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2026, future investment by Appian in its go-to-market initiatives, increased demand for the Appian Platform, market opportunity and plans and objectives for future operations, including Appian’s ability to drive continued subscriptions revenue and total revenue growth, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Appian has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that Appian believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties associated with Appian’s market opportunity and the expansion of its core software markets in general, the opportunity and disruptive impact of AI, the effects of increased competition, as well as innovations by new and existing competitors in its market, Appian’s ability to effectively manage or sustain its growth and to maintain profitability, Appian’s ability to maintain, or strengthen awareness of, its brand, risks and uncertainties associated with the composition and concentration of Appian’s customer base and their demand for its platform and satisfaction with the services provided by Appian, Appian’s ability to operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, Appian’s strategic relationships with third parties, and additional risks and uncertainties set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of Appian’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, Appian operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for Appian’s management to predict all risks nor can Appian assess the impact of all factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements Appian may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, Appian cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, achievements, or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will occur. Appian is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform these statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as required by law.
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APPIAN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value and share data)
As of | |||||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 47,326 | $ | 135,810 | |||||||
| Short-term investments and marketable securities | 41,620 | 51,415 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,912 and $3,362, respectively | 244,041 | 255,063 | |||||||||
| Deferred commissions, current | 43,255 | 35,166 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 39,432 | 41,970 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 415,674 | 519,424 | |||||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $45,498 and $40,747, respectively | 35,271 | 32,087 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 27,875 | 28,811 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,836 and $7,301, respectively | 433 | 1,246 | |||||||||
| Right-of-use assets for operating leases | 29,628 | 28,075 | |||||||||
| Deferred commissions, net of current portion | 73,257 | 65,199 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 5,333 | 4,850 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 13,433 | 11,703 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 600,904 | $ | 691,395 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 10,873 | $ | 6,655 | |||||||
| Accrued expenses | 25,385 | 18,483 | |||||||||
| Accrued compensation and related benefits | 60,647 | 61,781 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 337,029 | 341,281 | |||||||||
| Debt | 2,894 | 9,598 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 14,506 | 13,181 | |||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 1,281 | 1,128 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 452,615 | 452,107 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 196,591 | 231,228 | |||||||||
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | 42,931 | 45,693 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 6,503 | 8,962 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 138 | 398 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 698,778 | 738,388 | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ deficit | |||||||||||
Class A common stock—par value $0.0001; 500,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and 43,557,940 and 43,408,828 shares issued as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
Class B common stock—par value $0.0001; 100,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and 31,087,385 and 31,088,085 shares issued as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
Treasury stock at cost, 3,157,662 and 542,288 shares as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | (82,958) | (16,935) | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 623,466 | 617,318 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (26,467) | (36,462) | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (611,922) | (610,921) | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ deficit | (97,874) | (46,993) | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 600,904 | $ | 691,395 | |||||||
APPIAN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subscriptions | $ | 187,754 | $ | 147,188 | $ | 505,747 | $ | 414,197 | |||||||||||||||
| Professional services | 46,878 | 39,816 | 134,321 | 109,873 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 234,632 | 187,004 | 640,068 | 524,070 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subscriptions | 26,187 | 21,667 | 74,500 | 60,895 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Professional services | 37,291 | 29,037 | 101,902 | 82,803 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 63,478 | 50,704 | 176,402 | 143,698 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 171,154 | 136,300 | 463,666 | 380,372 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 65,826 | 53,574 | 200,558 | 172,041 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 50,554 | 42,561 | 144,183 | 127,046 | |||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 33,471 | 27,051 | 99,906 | 79,989 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 149,851 | 123,186 | 444,647 | 379,076 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 21,303 | 13,114 | 19,019 | 1,296 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other non-operating expense (income) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income), net | 4,822 | (1,398) | 5,565 | (24,678) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 3,304 | 5,311 | 11,256 | 15,948 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total non-operating other expense (income) | 8,126 | 3,913 | 16,821 | (8,730) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 13,177 | 9,201 | 2,198 | 10,026 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 836 | 1,376 | 3,199 | 3,690 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 12,341 | $ | 7,825 | $ | (1,001) | $ | 6,336 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per Class A and Class B share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.11 | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.09 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.10 | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 71,641 | 74,008 | 72,773 | 74,101 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 72,741 | 74,575 | 72,773 | 74,554 | |||||||||||||||||||
APPIAN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (1,001) | $ | 6,336 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 35,031 | 30,992 | |||||||||
| Depreciation expense and amortization of intangible assets | 7,655 | 7,429 | |||||||||
| Lease impairment charges | — | 779 | |||||||||
| Bad debt expense | 1,255 | 692 | |||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | 438 | — | |||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 424 | 450 | |||||||||
| Benefit for deferred income taxes | (551) | (648) | |||||||||
| Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net | 9,225 | (20,864) | |||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 7,745 | 29,655 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,029 | 13,279 | |||||||||
| Deferred commissions | (16,146) | 3,644 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 7,609 | 12,871 | |||||||||
| Accrued compensation and related benefits | (4,228) | (1,043) | |||||||||
| Other current and non-current liabilities | 625 | (1,707) | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | (1,654) | (17,545) | |||||||||
| Operating lease assets and liabilities, net | (2,947) | (2,583) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 45,509 | 61,737 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from maturities of investments | 54,299 | 34,278 | |||||||||
| Purchases of investments | (44,866) | (59,281) | |||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (7,097) | (2,451) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities | 2,336 | (27,454) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 200,000 | — | |||||||||
| Payments for debt issuance costs | (1,619) | — | |||||||||
| Debt repayments | (241,563) | (5,000) | |||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | (83,015) | (20,000) | |||||||||
| Payments for employee taxes related to the net share settlement of equity awards | (9,882) | (5,890) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of common stock options | 1,420 | 752 | |||||||||
| Net cash used by financing activities | (134,659) | (30,138) | |||||||||
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (1,670) | 2,552 | |||||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (88,484) | 6,697 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 135,810 | 118,552 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 47,326 | $ | 125,249 | |||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | |||||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 8,575 | $ | 10,023 | |||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ | 4,634 | $ | 3,391 | |||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing information: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 3,274 | $ | 41 | |||||||
| Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets | $ | 5,921 | $ | — | |||||||
| Unpaid debt issuance costs in accrued expenses | $ | 460 | $ | — | |||||||
APPIAN CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
| GAAP Measure | Stock-Based Compensation | Litigation Expense | JPI Amortization | Lease Impairment and Lease-Related Charges | Other Adjustments(a) | Non-GAAP Measure | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subscriptions cost of revenue | $ | 26,187 | $ | (514) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 25,673 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional services cost of revenue | 37,291 | (1,658) | — | — | — | — | 35,633 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 63,478 | (2,172) | — | — | — | — | 61,306 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing expense | 65,826 | (2,591) | — | — | — | — | 63,235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expense | 50,554 | (3,852) | — | — | — | — | 46,702 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 33,471 | (3,967) | (4,664) | (1,732) | (292) | — | 22,816 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expense | 149,851 | (10,410) | (4,664) | (1,732) | (292) | — | 132,753 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 21,303 | 12,582 | 4,664 | 1,732 | 292 | — | 40,573 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating expense (income) | 4,822 | — | — | — | — | (6,291) | (1,469) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax impact of above items | 836 | 443 | — | — | — | 342 | 1,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 12,341 | 12,139 | 4,664 | 1,732 | 292 | 5,949 | 37,117 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per share, basic | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.02 | $ | — | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share, diluted(b,d) | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.02 | $ | — | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subscriptions cost of revenue | $ | 21,667 | $ | (419) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 21,248 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional services cost of revenue | 29,037 | (1,448) | — | — | — | — | 27,589 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 50,704 | (1,867) | — | — | — | — | 48,837 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing expense | 53,574 | (1,882) | — | — | — | — | 51,692 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expense | 42,561 | (2,991) | — | — | — | — | 39,570 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 27,051 | (3,520) | (2,130) | (3,153) | (1,105) | — | 17,143 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expense | 123,186 | (8,393) | (2,130) | (3,153) | (1,105) | — | 108,405 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 13,114 | 10,260 | 2,130 | 3,153 | 1,105 | — | 29,762 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating (income) expense | (1,398) | — | — | — | — | 110 | (1,288) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax impact of above items | 1,376 | 375 | — | — | — | (406) | 1,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 7,825 | 9,885 | 2,130 | 3,153 | 1,105 | 296 | 24,394 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per share, basic | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.01 | $ | — | $ | 0.32 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share, diluted(c, d) | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.01 | $ | — | $ | 0.32 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) Other adjustments primarily includes unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses and write off of deferred debt issuance costs.
(b) Accounts for the impact of 1.1 million shares of dilutive securities.
(c) Accounts for the impact of 0.6 million shares of dilutive securities.
(d) Per share amounts do not foot due to rounding.
| GAAP Measure | Stock-Based Compensation | Litigation Expense | JPI Amortization | Lease Impairment and Lease-Related Charges | Other Adjustments(a) | Non-GAAP Measure | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine months ended September 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subscriptions cost of revenue | $ | 74,500 | $ | (1,570) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 72,930 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional services cost of revenue | 101,902 | (4,816) | — | — | — | — | 97,086 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 176,402 | (6,386) | — | — | — | — | 170,016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing expense | 200,558 | (6,957) | — | — | — | — | 193,601 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expense | 144,183 | (10,969) | — | — | — | — | 133,214 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 99,906 | (10,719) | (17,905) | (5,744) | (873) | — | 64,665 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expense | 444,647 | (28,645) | (17,905) | (5,744) | (873) | — | 391,480 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 19,019 | 35,031 | 17,905 | 5,744 | 873 | — | 78,572 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating expense (income) | 5,565 | — | — | — | — | (9,663) | (4,098) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax impact of above items | 3,199 | 1,454 | — | — | — | 636 | 5,289 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | (1,001) | 33,577 | 17,905 | 5,744 | 873 | 9,027 | 66,125 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income per share, basic | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.91 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income per share, diluted(b,d) | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.90 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine months ended September 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subscriptions cost of revenue | $ | 60,895 | $ | (1,335) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 59,560 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional services cost of revenue | 82,803 | (4,304) | — | — | — | — | 78,499 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 143,698 | (5,639) | — | — | — | — | 138,059 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing expense | 172,041 | (6,215) | — | — | — | — | 165,826 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expense | 127,046 | (9,362) | — | — | — | — | 117,684 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 79,989 | (9,776) | (6,324) | (9,355) | (1,714) | — | 52,820 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expense | 379,076 | (25,353) | (6,324) | (9,355) | (1,714) | — | 336,330 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 1,296 | 30,992 | 6,324 | 9,355 | 1,714 | — | 49,681 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating (income) expense | (24,678) | — | — | — | — | 20,879 | (3,799) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax impact of above items | 3,690 | 1,125 | — | — | — | (1,732) | 3,083 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 6,336 | 29,867 | 6,324 | 9,355 | 1,714 | (19,147) | 34,449 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share, basic | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.26) | $ | 0.47 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share, diluted(c,d) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.26) | $ | 0.46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) Other adjustments primarily includes unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses and write off of deferred debt issuance costs.
(b) Accounts for the impact of 0.7 million shares of dilutive securities.
(c) Accounts for the impact of 0.5 million shares of dilutive securities.
(d) Per share amounts do not foot due to rounding.
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP net income (loss) | $ | 12,341 | $ | 7,825 | $ | (1,001) | $ | 6,336 | |||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income), net | 4,822 | (1,398) | 5,565 | (24,678) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 3,304 | 5,311 | 11,256 | 15,948 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 836 | 1,376 | 3,199 | 3,690 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation expense and amortization of intangible assets | 2,875 | 2,459 | 7,655 | 7,429 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 12,582 | 10,260 | 35,031 | 30,992 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Litigation Expense | 4,664 | 2,130 | 17,905 | 6,324 | |||||||||||||||||||
| JPI Amortization | 1,732 | 3,153 | 5,744 | 9,355 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lease Impairment and Lease-Related Charges | 292 | 1,105 | 873 | 1,714 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 43,448 | $ | 32,221 | $ | 86,227 | $ | 57,110 | |||||||||||||||