APPN

Appian

Fundamental data last updated:March 30, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Technology

industry

Software - Infrastructure

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/14/26

Business Summary

Appian provides software infrastructure solutions that enable organizations to build, automate, and optimize business processes. The company focuses on enterprise software platforms that support digital transformation initiatives across various industries.

VALUATION

P/E

500+

Market Cap ($M USD)

$1,715

Forward P/E

19.9

PEG

-

PRICE TO SALES

2.4

PRICE TO BOOK

-

EV / EBITDA

49.4

5-Year Average P/E

DIVIDEND

Yield

-

Annual Payout

-

Payout Ratio

-

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

0

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.02

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$1.16

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

10.40%

Return on Equity (ROE)

-2.60%

Operating Margin

0.10%

Debt-to-Equity

-

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

1.3

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

8.70%%

Current Ratio

1.2

Quick Ratio

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Appian is a Nasdaq-listed software infrastructure company with a market cap of $1,715 million and a Price/Sales ratio of 2.4. The company has a Price/Earnings ratio of 500+ and a forward P/E of 19.9, with Return on Equity at 10.40% and an operating margin of -2.60%. Debt levels are low with Debt/Equity at 0.10%, while institutional ownership stands at 31.00%.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a software infrastructure company in the technology sector, Appian’s business model is directly tied to enterprise software demand and broader digital transformation trends. Its performance is closely linked to continued enterprise investment in technology platforms.

The Bull Case

The forward P/E of 19.9 compared to a trailing P/E of 500+ suggests expectations for improved earnings ahead, supported by estimated EPS next year of $0.02. The company also maintains low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10% and generates a 10.40% return on equity.

The Bear Case

The current operating margin of -2.60% indicates the company is not presently operating at a profit on an operating basis. Additionally, the stock trades with a Price/Earnings ratio of 500+ and carries a consensus rating of 17.00% with a mean consensus target price of 2.75, which may reflect cautious sentiment.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

17.00%

Analyst Consensus

2.75

Average Analyst Price Target

$31.00

Institutional Ownership %

95.30%

1-Year Beta

0.95

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

6.60%%

Distance to 52-Week High

50.40%%

Distance to 52-Week Low

106.50%%