Appian Corp. (APPN)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - InfrastructureSnapshot 2026-09-14
$38.31+10.21%
Close 2026-09-14 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - InfrastructureSnapshot 2026-09-14
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Systems Software: fringe margins under pressure (2q confirmed)
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Primary pillar broken — Achieve adjusted EBITDA between $97M and $105M: FY26 EBITDA guidance $104M-$110M vs $97M-$105M target.
View ThesisRevenue growth is accelerating — up about 21% over the past year.
View GrowthMiddle-of-the-pack quality for its industry.
View QualityMiddle-of-the-pack management execution.
View ManagementExpectations look reasonable — what the market is pricing in sits in line with or below what analysts forecast.
View ValuationThis stock is highly volatile — it swings about 3% on a typical day and fell roughly 59% in its worst 12-month stretch.
View RiskAPPN's growth relies on achieving adjusted EBITDA between $97M and $105M. The latest earnings beat showed a 19% year-over-year revenue increase. APPN trades at 48× P/E versus a peer median of 41×. This suggests the price reflects less growth than expected. A sharp drop of 19% from its recent high raises concerns about the thesis. The miss probability for the next quarter is 16%. Peer multiples imply a price about 6% below where it trades. This read is provisional.
Trailing returns as of 2026-09-14. APPN is total return (includes dividends); the S&P 500 benchmark is price return (the index excludes dividends).
Based on 7 analysts currently covering APPN (as of Sep 2026).
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A consensus fair price across 6 valuation methods, at three horizons. As of 2026-09-14. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
Today's peer multiple on trailing earnings, with no growth credited. This is the headline read.
Adds projected growth, so it leans optimistic by design. Read it as upside context, not a base case.
A price-focused, side-by-side fair-value read versus Systems Software — fair value, gap to price, and forward P/E.
Our valuation methods disagree too much on this name right now. Rather than print a number we don't believe, we're holding it back until they converge.
Our valuation methods disagree too much on this name right now. Rather than print a number we don't believe, we're holding it back until they converge.
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Advances: Increase total revenue by 13% to 14% YoY
Strong Q1 results support revenue growth objective.
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End-of-day figures as of 2026-09-14. EPS is implied from price ÷ P/E. Not investment advice.
A long-thesis check that carries the widest uncertainty of the three horizons.
Below average on quality vs scored peers
Direction of the business behind the multiple. Bands are backend reads; trailing-12-month basis.
Advances: Increase total revenue by 13% to 14% YoY
Earnings transcript likely contains positive growth insights.
Threatens: Achieve adjusted EBITDA between $97M and $105M
Q1 net loss raises concerns about EBITDA target.
Advances: Increase total revenue by 13% to 14% YoY
Increased customer spending on AI supports revenue growth.
Acquisition aligns with growth and capital allocation strategy.