AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · APPIAN CORP (APPN)

Appian Q1 2026 revenue rises 21% to $202.2 million; board authorizes $50 million buyback

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Appian reported first quarter 2026 total revenue of $202.2 million, up 21% year over year, and GAAP operating income of $3.2 million compared with an operating loss of $0.8 million a year earlier. GAAP net loss widened slightly to $1.5 million, while non-GAAP net income per share rose to $0.27 from $0.13. The board also authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50.0 million running from May 2026 through February 2028, and the company gave second quarter and full year 2026 guidance.

Key points

  • Q1 2026 total revenue was $202.2 million, up 21%; cloud subscriptions revenue was $124.5 million, up 25%.
  • GAAP net loss was $1.5 million, compared with $1.2 million in Q1 2025; non-GAAP net income per share was $0.27, compared with $0.13.
  • Full year 2026 total revenue guidance is $819.0 million to $831.0 million, an increase of 13% to 14%.
  • The share repurchase program authorizes up to $50.0 million of common stock, effective May 2026 through February 2028, with no obligation to buy a specific number of shares.

The filing

CompanyAPPIAN CORP (APPN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 7, 2026, 7:22 AM ET
Accession number0001441683-26-000029

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations8.01 Other Events

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