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Mar 31, 2022

Appian Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Appian's Q1 2022 results exceeded expectations with strong cloud subscription revenue growth and a well-attended annual conference.

Key Takeaways

Appian announced its Q1 2022 financial results, reporting a 29% increase in total revenue, driven by a 37% increase in cloud subscription revenue. The company exceeded its guidance for the quarter and saw a strong community turnout at its annual conference.

Cloud subscription revenue increased 37% year-over-year to $53.4 million.

Total subscriptions revenue increased 31% year-over-year to $83.7 million.

Total revenue was $114.3 million, up 29% compared to the first quarter of 2021.

Cloud subscription revenue retention rate was 117% as of March 31, 2022.

Total Revenue
$114M
Previous year: $88.9M
+28.6%
EPS
-$0.06
Previous year: -$0.06
+0.0%
Cloud Sub. Rev. Retention Rate
117%
Previous year: 118%
-0.8%
Gross Profit
$83.4M
Previous year: $65.3M
+27.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$107M
Previous year: $115M
-6.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$24M
Previous year: -$3.28M
+632.0%
Total Assets
$503M
Previous year: $501M
+0.4%

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Forward Guidance

Appian provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Second quarter cloud subscription revenue is expected to be in the range of $55.8 million and $56.3 million, representing year-over-year growth of between 31% and 32%.
  • Second quarter total revenue is expected to be in the range of $102.8 million and $104.8 million, representing a year-over-year increase of between 24% and 26%.
  • Full year cloud subscription revenue is expected to be in the range of $236.0 million and $238.0 million, representing year-over-year growth of between 32% and 33%.
  • Full year total revenue is expected to be in the range of $453.0 million and $457.0 million, representing a year-over-year increase of between 23% and 24%.
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Challenges Ahead

  • Second quarter adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be in the range of $(25.0) million and $(22.0) million.
  • Second quarter non-GAAP net loss per share is expected to be in the range of $(0.37) and $(0.33), assuming weighted average common shares outstanding of 72.4 million.
  • Full year adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be in the range of $(53.0) million and $(50.0) million.
  • Full year non-GAAP net loss per share is expected to be in the range of $(0.82) and $(0.77), assuming weighted average common shares outstanding of 72.5 million.
  • GAAP operating loss was $(23.9) million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $(10.5) million for the first quarter of 2021.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income