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Dec 31, 2024

Appian Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Expected Revenue:$164M
+16.5% YoY
Expected EPS:-$0.01
+96.0% YoY

Key Takeaways

Appian's Q4 2024 revenue increased by 15% year-over-year to $166.7 million, driven by 19% growth in cloud subscription revenue. The company reported a GAAP operating income of $5.0 million, a significant improvement from the prior year's loss. However, GAAP net loss widened to $13.6 million due to foreign currency exchange losses.

Total revenue grew 15% year-over-year to $166.7 million.

Cloud subscription revenue increased 19% to $98.9 million.

GAAP operating income reached $5.0 million, up from a loss of $16.8 million last year.

GAAP net loss widened to $13.6 million, impacted by foreign exchange losses.

Total Revenue
$167M
Previous year: $145M
+14.7%
EPS
$0
Previous year: $0.06
-100.0%
Cloud Sub. Rev. Retention Rate
116%
Previous year: 119%
-2.5%
Gross Profit
$131M
Previous year: $111M
+18.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$119M
Previous year: $149M
-20.6%
Free Cash Flow
$13.9M
Previous year: -$9.6M
-244.7%
Total Assets
$621M
Previous year: $628M
-1.0%

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Forward Guidance

Appian expects continued growth in cloud subscription revenue and total revenue in Q1 2025, while improving adjusted EBITDA.

Positive Outlook

  • Cloud subscription revenue expected to grow 12% to 14% year-over-year.
  • Total revenue expected to increase 8% to 9% year-over-year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA projected between $8.0 million and $10.0 million.
  • Continued expansion in AI-driven process automation.
  • Strong customer retention with cloud subscription revenue retention at 116%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Foreign exchange volatility remains a risk.
  • Non-GAAP net income per share guidance of only $0.02 to $0.05.
  • Professional services revenue growth remains slow.
  • Operating expenses remain high, impacting profitability.
  • Competitive pressures in low-code automation market.