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Jun 30, 2022

Appian Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Appian's Q2 2022 financial results were announced, with cloud subscription revenue increasing by 34% year-over-year.

Key Takeaways

Appian reported a 33% increase in total revenue, driven by a 34% increase in cloud subscription revenue. The company's cloud subscription revenue retention rate was 116%. However, the company experienced an increased GAAP operating loss and net loss compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Cloud subscription revenue increased 34% year-over-year to $57.1 million.

Total revenue was $110.1 million, up 33% compared to the second quarter of 2021.

Cloud subscription revenue retention rate was 116% as of June 30, 2022.

GAAP net loss per share was $(0.68) for the second quarter of 2022.

Total Revenue
$110M
Previous year: $83M
+32.6%
EPS
-$0.46
Previous year: -$0.24
+91.7%
Cloud Sub. Rev. Retention Rate
116%
Previous year: 121%
-4.1%
Gross Profit
$76.8M
Previous year: $57.2M
+34.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$76.2M
Previous year: $131M
-42.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$31M
Previous year: -$7.12M
+334.6%
Total Assets
$470M
Previous year: $494M
-4.9%

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Forward Guidance

Appian provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2022, including expectations for cloud subscription revenue, total revenue, adjusted EBITDA loss, and non-GAAP net loss per share.

Positive Outlook

  • Cloud subscription revenue is expected to be between $60.8 million and $61.3 million in Q3 2022, representing year-over-year growth of 30% to 31%.
  • Total revenue is expected to be between $115.0 million and $117.0 million in Q3 2022, representing a year-over-year increase of 24% to 27%.
  • Cloud subscription revenue is expected to be between $236.0 million and $238.0 million for full year 2022, representing year-over-year growth of 32% to 33%.
  • Total revenue is expected to be between $466.0 million and $470.0 million for full year 2022, representing a year-over-year increase of 26% to 27.
  • Non-GAAP net loss per share is expected to be between $(0.23) and $(0.20) for Q3 2022.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be between $(15.0) million and $(13.0) million for Q3 2022.
  • Non-GAAP net loss per share is expected to be between $(0.91) and $(0.86) for full year 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be between $(53.0) million and $(50.0) million for full year 2022.
  • GAAP operating loss was $(42.7) million, compared to $(24.6) million for the second quarter of 2021.
  • GAAP net loss was $(49.4) million, compared to $(23.8) million for the second quarter of 2021.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income