Summary
Appian, a provider of a low-code software development platform, continues to focus on expanding its customer base and further penetrating existing accounts. The company has maintained a strong position in enabling digital transformation through its platform, which allows clients to rapidly design and implement enterprise-grade applications with minimal coding effort.
During the three months ended June 30, 2019, subscription revenues totaled $38.0 million, with the subscription revenue retention rate standing at a solid 117%. For the six-month period, subscription revenues reached $71.6 million. Notably, Appian's sales model, primarily based on a per-user pricing structure, has driven increasing subscription revenues and reflects an expanding demand for its platform solutions.
The U.S. continues to be the primary market for Appian, but international expansion is evident as non-U.S. revenue accounted for over 30% of the total. The company is investing in new geographies with direct and indirect sales channels, aiming to capture a larger share of the global market. Strategic partnerships remain a cornerstone of their growth strategy, with collaborations with firms like KPMG and Deloitte aiding in broader market coverage and solution delivery.
Appian's business model prioritizes long-term customer relationships, even though initial customer acquisition is costly. The company expects eventual profitability given its 'land and expand' strategy, wherein initial deployments lead to broader usage and more users within an organization.
The Q2 period did not see notable risks flagged beyond standard considerations, and the company is on track to transition out of its 'emerging growth company' status by the end of 2019, shifting to the classification of a 'large accelerated filer'. Appian's move to a new headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, supporting ongoing growth and operations, underscores its commitment to development and infrastructure.
Overall, the quarter highlights Appian's steady revenue growth with a robust customer retention rate and ongoing strategic investments in partnerships and geographic expansion, though the absence of material changes in risk factors suggests stability in operational outlook.
Forecast
No forward guidance in this quarter's filings.
Reported figures
GAAP, from SEC filings| Metric | Q2 FY2019 | Q1 FY2019 | QoQ | Q2 FY2018 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $66.9M | $59.6M | +12.3% | $59.9M | +11.7% |
| Gross profit | $43.9M | $35.5M | +23.5% | $38.3M | +14.5% |
| Gross margin | 65.5% | 59.6% | +5.9 pp | 64.0% | +1.6 pp |
| Research & development | $12.8M | $14.0M | -8.5% | $10.8M | +18.4% |
| Sales & marketing | $31.1M | $29.9M | +4.0% | $27.4M | +13.7% |
| General & administrative | $9.3M | $9.0M | +2.7% | $8.4M | +9.9% |
| Total operating expenses | $53.2M | $52.9M | +0.5% | $46.6M | +14.1% |
| Operating income (loss) | -$9.3M | -$17.4M | +46.5% | -$8.3M | -12.4% |
| Operating margin | -13.9% | -29.2% | +15.3 pp | -13.8% | -0.1 pp |
| Net income (loss) | -$9.4M | -$17.5M | +46.4% | -$11.0M | +14.3% |
| Net margin | -14.0% | -29.4% | +15.4 pp | -18.3% | +4.3 pp |
SaaS KPIs
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Summary, forecast, risks and KPIs are extracted from APPIAN CORP's SEC filings for Q2 FY2019 (10-Q / 10-K and the 8-K earnings release); GAAP figures in the summary are checked against the reported XBRL data. They can contain errors; the filings are authoritative. Processed Jul 15, 2026.