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APPN Stock Forecast: Appian Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$39
+2.38% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Appian Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $32 — -17.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 97 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$2.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
97 / 100
Median analyst target
$32
Analysts covering
7
Revenue$203.3M+19.1% y/y
Operating income−$5.4M
Net income−$11.8M
Free cash flow$9.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.4%
1M
+11.8%
YTD
+9.1%
1Y
+30.8%
From 52W high
−15.3%
From 52W low
+106.5%
$19
$46
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

APPN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Appian Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
97 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
98
Accruals
96
Issuance
94
Quality
88
Volatility
64
Momentum
61
Value
60
Growth
51
Size
30

Revisions (98): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Growth (51): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

APPN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on APPN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$15$20$25$30$35$40$45$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26APPNHigh $42Median $32Low $26

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says7 analysts
1 Buy5 Hold1 Sell
Low $26Median $32High $42

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −17.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$34 → $42
8 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
7 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$37 → $40
7 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$22 → $34
7 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$25 → $32
15 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$25 → $22
15 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
15 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
15 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$27 → $24
8 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$21 → $23
8 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
8 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$38 → $37
8 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
30 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual-Weight—
20 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
20 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
20 Feb 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
12 Jan 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
12 Jan 2026Morgan StanleyUpgradeOverweight—
11 Nov 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. APPN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

APPN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Appian Corp. returned +30.8% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

APPN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26APPNS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

APPN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+10.2%
Analysts raising
6
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Appian Corp. (APPN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
1498.0×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.4×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

Price / book
−25.8×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
70.1×

Cheaper than 3% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
19.1%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
19.1%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Gross margin
71.2%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Operating margin
0.4%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Net margin
−1.3%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−2.6%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Appian Corp. (APPN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Appian Corp. has a market value of $2.7B and an enterprise value of $2.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $795.3M. The latest quarter grew 19.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$10.6M, a −1.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.15.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $76.7M.

  • Appian Corp. spent $75.7M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 71.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 1498.0×; forward P/E: 26.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Appian Corp. employs 2,149 people — $370K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 7 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

APPN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Infrastructure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
APPNAppian Corp.$2.7B
97
STNEStoneCo Ltd.$2.8B
53
TDCTeradata Corp.$2.8B
98
NTCTNetScout Systems, Inc.$2.8B
95
PAGSPagSeguro Digital Ltd.$3.0B
67
CLBTCellebrite DI Ltd.$2.7B
42
FIVNFive9, Inc.$2.7B
83

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News

Latest APPN news & analysis

Virginia Business Names Appian Chief People Officer Susan Charnaux a 2026 Women in Leadership Awards Recipient

PRNewsWire · 30 Sept 2026neutral

Appian announced that Virginia Business named its Chief People Officer, Susan Charnaux, a recipient of the 2026 Women in Leadership Awards. The recognition highlights honorees who have demonstrated leadership while making an impact in Virginia.

Why it matters — APPN watchers would care as the recognition reflects positively on the company's executive leadership and its presence in the Virginia business community.

2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities™ for Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies Report Ranks Appian #1 for the Deterministic Workflow Automation Use Case and Platform Consolidation Use Case

PRNewsWire · 18 Sept 2026positive

Appian announced it ranked #1 for the Deterministic Workflow Automation Use Case and Platform Consolidation Use Case in the 2026 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (BOAT) report. Appian was also named a Leader in the accompanying Gartner Magic Quadrant for BOAT.

Why it matters — Top rankings from Gartner in the BOAT report strengthen Appian's credibility and competitive positioning in the business orchestration and automation market for investors tracking the company.

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for September 15th

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research included Appian Corp. (APPN) in its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list for September 15th, 2026, alongside RELY and MGY. The list identifies stocks with favorable momentum characteristics.

Why it matters — Being named to Zacks' Strong Buy momentum list signals strong analyst-rated momentum for APPN, which a stock watcher would find noteworthy.

Appian Corporation (APPN) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 10 Sept 2026neutral

Appian Corporation presented at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published on Seeking Alpha. The item reflects the company's participation in the conference event.

Why it matters — APPN watchers would care because it shows the company's engagement with investors at a major industry conference, offering insight into its presentation.

Appian CFO to Present at Citi's Global TMT Conference

GlobeNewsWire · 2 Sept 2026neutral

Appian announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Serge Tanjga, will present at Citi's Global TMT Conference in New York City. The announcement was made on September 2, 2026.

Why it matters — A presentation by Appian's CFO at a major investment conference gives investors an opportunity to hear directly from company leadership about its business.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about APPN stock

What is the APPN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Appian Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $32, with estimates ranging from $26 to $42. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is APPN stock a buy right now?

Of the 7 analysts covering Appian Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Appian Corp. 97 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank APPN?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Appian Corp. ranks 97 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (98 of 100).

Will APPN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies -17.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Appian Corp. 97 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the APPN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Appian Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for APPN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $26 to $42 over the next 12 months.

How has APPN stock performed over the past year?

Appian Corp. returned +30.8% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Appian Corp. do?

Appian Corp Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Appian Corporation, a software company focused on low-code automation and business process management. Appian’s platform helps organizations design, automate, and optimize complex workflows, case management, and enterprise applications across industries such as financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and insurance.

What is the latest news on APPN?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 30 Sept 2026): "Virginia Business Names Appian Chief People Officer Susan Charnaux a 2026 Women in Leadership Awards Recipient". Appian announced that Virginia Business named its Chief People Officer, Susan Charnaux, a recipient of the 2026 Women in Leadership Awards. The recognition highlights honorees who have demonstrated leadership while making an impact in Virginia.

Company

About Appian Corp.

Appian Corp Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Appian Corporation, a software company focused on low-code automation and business process management. Appian’s platform helps organizations design, automate, and optimize complex workflows, case management, and enterprise applications across industries such as financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and insurance. The company also provides related consulting, training, maintenance, and support services that help customers implement and manage its software effectively. Appian serves organizations seeking to modernize operations with integrated automation tools, data orchestration, and application development capabilities. As a publicly traded technology asset, Appian Corp Class A Common Stock reflects market exposure to enterprise software demand and the broader shift toward process automation and digital workflow management.

CEO Mr. Matthew W. Calkins · 2,149 employees · United States · https://www.appian.com