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Jun 30, 2024

Appian Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Appian's Q2 2024 financial results were announced, featuring a 19% year-over-year increase in cloud subscription revenue and progress towards adjusted EBITDA breakeven for the full year.

Key Takeaways

Appian announced its Q2 2024 financial results, highlighting a 19% year-over-year increase in cloud subscription revenue to $88.4 million. The company is focused on accelerating its path to profitability and expects to achieve adjusted EBITDA breakeven for the full year 2024.

Cloud subscription revenue increased 19% year-over-year to $88.4 million.

Total revenue was $146.5 million, up 15% compared to the second quarter of 2023.

GAAP operating loss was $(39.2) million, an improvement from $(40.7) million in the second quarter of 2023.

Appian AI usage nearly doubled due to enhanced functionality launched this quarter.

Total Revenue
$146M
Previous year: $128M
+14.7%
EPS
-$0.26
Previous year: -$0.39
-33.3%
Cloud Sub. Rev. Retention Rate
118%
Previous year: 115%
+2.6%
Gross Profit
$105M
Previous year: $90.9M
+15.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$121M
Previous year: $172M
-29.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$18.3M
Previous year: -$15.3M
+19.8%
Total Assets
$555M
Previous year: $612M
-9.4%

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Forward Guidance

Appian provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2024. For the third quarter, cloud subscription revenue is expected to be between $89.0 million and $91.0 million, and total revenue is expected to be between $149.0 million and $153.0 million. For the full year, cloud subscription revenue is expected to be between $358.0 million and $360.0 million, and total revenue is expected to be between $610.0 million and $615.0 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Cloud subscription revenue is expected to grow 15% to 18% year-over-year in Q3 2024.
  • Total revenue is expected to increase 9% to 12% year-over-year in Q3 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between breakeven and $3.0 million in Q3 2024.
  • Cloud subscription revenue is expected to grow 18% year-over-year for the full year 2024.
  • Total revenue is expected to increase 12% to 13% year-over-year for the full year 2024.

Challenges Ahead

  • Non-GAAP net loss per share is expected to be between $(0.10) and $(0.06) in Q3 2024.
  • Non-GAAP net loss per share is expected to be between $(0.61) and $(0.52) for the full year 2024.
  • Net cash used by operating activities was $(17.6) million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
  • GAAP net loss was $(43.6) million for the second quarter of 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $(3.0) million and $3.0 million for the full year 2024.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income