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Appian Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 raised, 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Total revenue rose 19%: Total revenue was $203.3 million, up 19% from the second quarter of 2025, with growth in both subscriptions and professional services. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA roughly doubled: Adjusted EBITDA was $16.2 million, compared with $8.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Cloud subscriptions revenue up 23%: Cloud subscriptions revenue was $131.7 million, up 23% from the second quarter of 2025, the largest growth line in the release. Source
  • Cloud net ARR expansion at 115%: Cloud net annualized recurring revenue expansion was 115% as of June 30, 2026. Source
  • Operating cash flow turned positive: Net cash provided by operating activities was $12.1 million in the second quarter, against $(1.9) million used a year earlier. Six-month operating cash flow was $60.9 million, up from $43.0 million. Source
  • Buybacks reached $65.7 million: Repurchases of common stock were $65.7 million in the six months, against $10.0 million a year earlier. Employee tax payments on net share settlement were $6.4 million. Source
  • Full-year ranges moved up: Full-year 2026 ranges for cloud subscriptions revenue, total revenue, adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP earnings per share were all raised from the earlier ranges. Source

“Cloud subscriptions revenue increased 23% year-over-year to $131.7 million.”

Appian Corp., press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Cloud subscriptions revenue Sourcefull year 2026between $525.0 million and $529.0 millionRaised from between $515.0 million and $521.0 million
Total revenue Sourcefull year 2026between $845.0 million and $853.0 millionRaised from between $819.0 million and $831.0 million
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026between $104.0 million and $110.0 millionRaised from between $97.0 million and $105.0 million
Non-GAAP earnings per share Sourcefull year 2026between $1.04 and $1.12, on 73.2 million weighted average sharesRaised from between $0.94 and $1.05, on 73.9 million weighted average shares
Cloud subscriptions revenue Sourcethird quarter 2026between $133.0 million and $135.0 millionNew
Total revenue Sourcethird quarter 2026between $214.0 million and $218.0 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcethird quarter 2026between $30.0 million and $33.0 millionNew
Non-GAAP earnings per share Sourcethird quarter 2026between $0.31 and $0.35, on 72.6 million weighted average sharesNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 cloud subscriptions revenue range moved up from $515.0 million to $521.0 million to $525.0 million to $529.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 total revenue range moved up from $819.0 million to $831.0 million to $845.0 million to $853.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA range moved up from $97.0 million to $105.0 million to $104.0 million to $110.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP earnings per share range moved up from $0.94 to $1.05 to $1.04 to $1.12. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance appears in this release for the first time, covering cloud subscriptions revenue, total revenue, adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP earnings per share. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Total revenue rose 19%: Total revenue was $203.3 million, up 19% from the second quarter of 2025, with growth in both subscriptions and professional services. Source
  • Operating loss narrowed sharply: GAAP operating loss was $(5.4) million against $(11.0) million a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating income was $13.6 million against $5.6 million. Source
  • Net loss and non-GAAP profit reported: GAAP net loss was $(11.8) million, or $(0.16) per share, against $(0.3) million a year earlier. Non-GAAP net income was $9.2 million, or $0.13 per share. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA roughly doubled: Adjusted EBITDA was $16.2 million, compared with $8.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source

Cloud, subscriptions and services

  • Cloud subscriptions revenue up 23%: Cloud subscriptions revenue was $131.7 million, up 23% from the second quarter of 2025, the largest growth line in the release. Source
  • Total subscriptions revenue grew 19%: Total subscriptions revenue, which includes cloud, other subscriptions and related maintenance and support, was $157.7 million, up 19%. Source
  • Professional services grew 20%: Professional services revenue was $45.6 million, up 20% from the second quarter of 2025. Source

“Cloud net annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) expansion was 115% as of June 30, 2026.”

Appian Corp., press release

Costs and margins

  • Operating expenses rose in every line: Total operating expenses were $150.2 million against $132.7 million a year earlier, with sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative all higher. Source
  • Cost of revenue increased with services: Total cost of revenue was $58.5 million against $49.0 million. Professional services cost of revenue was $33.1 million against $28.2 million. Source
  • Non-operating items moved to expense: Other expense, net was $0.8 million against other income of $17.6 million a year earlier. Interest expense was $3.8 million, down from $5.3 million. Source

Demand and contracted revenue

  • Cloud net ARR expansion at 115%: Cloud net annualized recurring revenue expansion was 115% as of June 30, 2026. Source
  • Current deferred revenue declined: Current deferred revenue was $314.3 million at June 30, 2026, against $341.3 million at December 31, 2025. Non-current deferred revenue was $7.2 million. Source
  • Receivables fell from year-end: Accounts receivable, net was $171.2 million at June 30, 2026, against $255.1 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Cash flow and liquidity

  • Operating cash flow turned positive: Net cash provided by operating activities was $12.1 million in the second quarter, against $(1.9) million used a year earlier. Six-month operating cash flow was $60.9 million, up from $43.0 million. Source
  • Cash balance declined in the half: Cash and cash equivalents were $121.1 million at June 30, 2026, against $135.8 million at December 31, 2025. Short-term investments were $46.8 million. Source
  • Capital spending remained small: Purchases of property and equipment were $2.5 million over the six months, against $1.8 million a year earlier. Net investing activities provided $1.7 million. Source

Share repurchases and capital

  • Buybacks reached $65.7 million: Repurchases of common stock were $65.7 million in the six months, against $10.0 million a year earlier. Employee tax payments on net share settlement were $6.4 million. Source
  • Treasury share count increased: Treasury stock was 2,795,084 shares at June 30, 2026, against 542,288 at December 31, 2025, at a cost of $70.4 million. Source
  • Debt repayments of $5.0 million: Debt repayments were $5.0 million in the six months, the same as a year earlier. Long-term debt was $226.4 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Weighted average shares declined: Weighted average basic and diluted shares were 72.9 million in the second quarter, against 74.2 million a year earlier. Source

Full-year guidance and third-quarter ranges

  • Full-year ranges moved up: Full-year 2026 ranges for cloud subscriptions revenue, total revenue, adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP earnings per share were all raised from the earlier ranges. Source
  • Each full-year range narrowed: Each full-year range is narrower than the earlier one. The total revenue span fell from $12.0 million to $8.0 million. Source
  • Third-quarter ranges introduced: Third-quarter 2026 ranges were given for the first time on four measures, with the company stating the basis of its share count. Source

Litigation and non-GAAP adjustments

  • Pegasystems litigation costs excluded: Litigation Expense, covering fees on the Pegasystems cases net of insurance, was $6.3 million in the second quarter, against $2.5 million a year earlier, and is excluded from non-GAAP measures. Source
  • Judgment insurance amortization lower: JPI Amortization was $2.0 million in the second quarter, against $3.1 million a year earlier. It is also excluded from non-GAAP measures. Source
  • Lease footprint charges recorded: Lease impairment and lease-related charges were $0.3 million in the second quarter, against $0.3 million a year earlier, tied to reducing leased office space. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Third-quarter 2026 ranges: Third-quarter ranges were given for cloud subscriptions revenue, total revenue, adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP earnings per share, on 72.6 million weighted average shares. Source
  • Full-year 2026 share count: Full-year non-GAAP earnings per share ranges assume 73.2 million weighted average shares. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Cloud net ARR expansion Source115%
Cloud subscriptions revenue Source$131.7 million, up 23%
Total subscriptions revenue Source$157.7 million, up 19%
Deferred revenue, current Source$314.3 million at June 30, 2026

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Legal fees on the Pegasystems cases, net of insurance, were $6.3 million in the quarter and are excluded from non-GAAP measures. Source
  • Operational: Lease impairment and lease-related charges arose from actions taken to reduce the footprint of leased office space, totaling $0.3 million in the quarter. Source

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