Appian Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Appian demonstrated strong earnings potential in Q1 2025 with narrowing GAAP net losses, the third consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, and significant operating cash flow. Total revenue increased 11% year-over-year, driven by a 14% increase in total subscriptions revenue.
Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $166.4 million, an 11% increase year-over-year.
Cloud subscriptions revenue grew 15% year-over-year to $99.8 million.
GAAP net loss narrowed significantly to $(1.2) million compared to $(32.9) million in Q1 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA was positive at $16.8 million, a substantial improvement from a loss of $(1.3) million in Q1 2024.
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Forward Guidance
For the second quarter of 2025, Appian expects cloud subscriptions revenue between $101.0 million and $103.0 million, total revenue between $158.0 million and $162.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA between $(5.0) million and $(2.0) million. For the full year 2025, cloud subscriptions revenue is expected between $419.0 million and $423.0 million, total revenue between $680.0 million and $688.0 million, and non-GAAP net income per share between $0.18 and $0.26.
Positive Outlook
- Expected continued growth in cloud subscriptions revenue for Q2 and full year 2025.
- Anticipated year-over-year increase in total revenue for Q2 and full year 2025.
- Projected positive adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025.
- Forecasted non-GAAP net income per share for the full year 2025.
- Guidance reflects ongoing demand for the Appian Platform.
Challenges Ahead
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be negative in the second quarter of 2025.
- Non-GAAP net loss per share is expected for the second quarter of 2025.
- The guidance includes assumptions that could be affected by future events.
- Competition in the market could impact actual results.
- Risks and uncertainties associated with AI technology could affect market dynamics.
Revenue & Expenses
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