APPN tops Q4 earnings and revenue estimates with 22% sales growth, as shares rise 2% following upbeat 2026 guidance.

The headline numbers for Appian (APPN) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Appian (APPN) shares jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company smashed fourth-quarter estimates and issued an aggressive 2026 forecast that outpaced analyst predictions. Driven by a 22% spike in revenue and the launch of its new "Agent Studio," Appian is positioning its low-code platform as the essential engine for the enterprise AI revolution.

Appian Corporation (APPN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Appian (APPN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.09 per share. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago.

Fourth quarter cloud subscriptions revenue increased 18% year-over-year to $117.0 millionFull year cloud subscriptions revenue increased 19% year-over year to $437.4 million

Appian APPN is set to release its fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 19. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 9 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days.

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MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The company will host a conference call and live webcast to review its financial results and business outlook.

Appian Corporation is rated a buy, supported by enhanced service offerings, improved cost control, useful cash flow generation and a compelling long-term risk-reward profile. APPN's recent agentic AI launch and its enhanced go-to-market productivity will drive solid EBITDA growth while organic cash generation is on the up with a decent FCF yield of +3%. Despite a 27x forward EBITDA multiple and 75% premium to PEGA, APPN's superior +30% EBITDA growth helps justifies the valuation (PEGA is set to grow at 17%).