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Appian Corp (APPN)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: APPN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $33.8
1 Year Target Price $33.8
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
6 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -40.74% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.18B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 33.8 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 33.8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8 | Beta 1.75 | 52 Weeks Range 24.00 - 43.33 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 24.00 - 43.33 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.23 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-07 | When - | Estimate -0.13 | Actual 0.0039 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) -6.44% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.93% | Return on Equity (TTM) -936.62% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 416.67 | Enterprise Value 2397255399 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.32 |
Enterprise Value 2397255399 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.32 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 124.3 | Shares Outstanding 42943900 | Shares Floating 40297075 |
Shares Outstanding 42943900 | Shares Floating 40297075 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.27 | Percent Institutions 74.06 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Appian Corp

Company Overview
History and Background
Appian Corporation was founded in 1999. It is a cloud computing and business process management (BPM) company. The company initially focused on providing BPM software to government agencies. Over time, it expanded into other industries and developed a low-code automation platform.
Core Business Areas
- Low-Code Automation Platform: Appian's core offering is a low-code automation platform that allows organizations to build and deploy enterprise applications with minimal coding. It combines process automation, robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), and data management capabilities.
- Professional Services: Appian offers professional services to help customers implement and use its platform. These services include consulting, training, and support.
- Subscription: Appian generates revenue through subscription fees paid by customers to use the Low-Code Automation Platform
Leadership and Structure
Matt Calkins is the co-founder and CEO of Appian. The company has a typical corporate structure with various departments such as engineering, sales, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Appian Low-Code Platform: Appian's low-code platform allows organizations to rapidly build and deploy business applications. Market share is difficult to pinpoint exactly, but Appian is considered a significant player in the low-code BPM market. Competitors include Microsoft (MSFT) with Power Apps, Salesforce (CRM) with its low-code platform, Pegasystems (PEGA), and OutSystems.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The low-code automation market is growing rapidly as organizations seek to accelerate digital transformation and improve efficiency. Cloud-based solutions are gaining popularity.
Positioning
Appian is positioned as a leader in the low-code automation market, offering a comprehensive platform that integrates BPM, RPA, AI, and data management. Appian compete on price and features.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The low-code development platform market is expected to reach $84.5 billion by 2030. Appian is positioned to capture a share of this significant market through its low-code automation platform.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong low-code platform
- Comprehensive feature set (BPM, RPA, AI)
- Good reputation with customers
- Scalable Cloud Architecture
Weaknesses
- Relatively high price compared to some competitors
- Reliance on professional services revenue
- Smaller market share compared to larger competitors
- Profitability Concerns
Opportunities
- Growing low-code market
- Expansion into new industries
- Partnerships with other technology vendors
- Increased demand for cloud-based solutions
Threats
- Competition from larger companies with more resources
- Rapid technological changes
- Economic downturn
- Security vulnerabilities
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MSFT
- CRM
- PEGA
- NOW
Competitive Landscape
Appian competes with larger companies like Microsoft and Salesforce, which have more resources. Appian differentiates itself through its comprehensive platform and focus on complex business processes. Smaller niche players also exist.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Appian has experienced significant revenue growth in recent years, driven by the increasing adoption of low-code platforms.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth for Appian, driven by the expanding low-code market. Profitability remains a key focus.
Recent Initiatives: Appian has focused on expanding its partner ecosystem, enhancing its AI capabilities, and strengthening its cloud infrastructure.
Summary
Appian is a strong player in the low-code automation market with a compelling platform and a good reputation. Its high price and negative profitability are causes for concern. The company needs to focus on scaling its operations and achieving profitability. They also need to closely monitor the competition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data are approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Appian Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters McLean, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-05-25 | Founder, Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Matthew W. Calkins | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 2033 | Website https://www.appian.com |
Full time employees 2033 | Website https://www.appian.com |
Appian Corporation operates as a software company in the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers The Appian Platform, an integrated automation platform that enables organizations to design, automate, and optimize mission-critical business processes. Its platform offers artificial intelligence, process automation, data fabric, and process mining. The company also offers professional and customer support services. It serves financial services, government, life sciences, insurance, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, and transportation industries. Appian Corporation was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

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