Earnings Calls

Last Earnings Call

Fiscal Period
Q2 2026
Call Date
Aug 6, 2026
AI Summary
Q2 2026

Strong Q2: Appian said cloud subscriptions revenue grew 23% to $131.7 million and total revenue grew 19% to $203.3 million, both above the company’s guidance range.

Guide raised: Management increased full-year cloud growth outlook to 20% and raised 2026 EBITDA margin guidance to about 13%, citing better execution and stronger demand.

AI demand: The company repeatedly said AI is helping, not hurting, deals, with 85% of Q2 new logos buying Appian’s AI and customer AI usage running 20x higher than last year’s Q2.

Broad strength: Management described demand as broad-based across regions and verticals, with public sector strong but not the only driver.

Margins and cash: Q2 adjusted EBITDA was $16.2 million, ahead of guidance, helped by stronger revenue and timing of expenses; Appian also refinanced its credit facility and expects interest expense to fall by about $4 million annually.

Key Financials
Cloud subscriptions revenue
$131.7 million
Subscriptions revenue
$157.7 million
Total revenue
$203.3 million
Adjusted EBITDA
$16.2 million
Gross margin
72%
Subscription gross margin
84%
Professional services gross margin
31%
Total operating expenses
$133.1 million
Net ARR expansion
115%
Net income
$9.2 million
Earnings per share
$0.13
Cash and investments
$167.9 million
Cash from operations
$12.1 million
Share repurchases
$43.9 million
Total buyback authorization used
$65.7 million
Interest expense reduction
about $4 million annually
Cloud growth guidance
20%
EBITDA margin guidance
approximately 13%
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