- ISIN
- US03782L1017
- CUSIP
- 03782L101
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- IPO Date
- May 25, 2017
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.47B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.62B
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.01
- PE Ratio
- 1,664.21
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $762.69M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $563.17M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $32.83M
- Year Range
- $18.63 - $46.06
- Target Price
- $31.25
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.14%
- ROE (TTM)
- -1.50%
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Performance
APPN Performance Chart
Appian Corporation (APPN) is down 43.9% since the beginning of the year. At $20 per share, APPN is trading 56.9% below its 52-week high of $46. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of APPN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $149.
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Returns By Period
Appian Corporation (APPN) has returned -43.90% so far this year and -29.54% over the past 12 months.
Appian Corporation
- 1D
- -5.16%
- 1M
- -7.02%
- YTD
- -43.90%
- 6M
- -46.87%
- 1Y
- -29.54%
- 3Y*
- -25.10%
- 5Y*
- -31.63%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
APPN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2017, APPN's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +121.2%, while the worst month was May 2021 at -25.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, APPN closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was May 10, 2022 with a return of +38.6%, while the worst single day was Nov 30, 2020 at -27.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -21.23% | -4.41% | -9.60% | -13.77% | 12.55% | -15.09% | -43.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.40% | -7.47% | -11.27% | 7.78% | 1.45% | -5.21% | -7.54% | 11.48% | -0.68% | -2.09% | 34.98% | -12.33% | 7.40% |
| 2024 | -13.36% | 6.80% | 14.63% | -6.28% | -24.17% | 8.70% | 19.70% | -12.18% | 5.24% | 4.72% | 5.87% | -12.87% | -12.43% |
| 2023 | 27.04% | 0.21% | 7.07% | -15.39% | 14.06% | 11.14% | 8.24% | -5.47% | -6.34% | -13.48% | -8.16% | 3.92% | 15.66% |
| 2022 | -13.56% | 8.14% | -0.23% | -21.41% | -0.06% | -0.86% | 2.47% | -3.36% | -12.94% | 19.57% | -22.10% | -14.38% | -50.07% |
| 2021 | 34.78% | -21.31% | -22.66% | -8.85% | -25.33% | 52.24% | -15.48% | -7.93% | -13.70% | 7.46% | -25.21% | -12.29% | -59.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
Appian Corporation has an annualized alpha of 4.77%, beta of 1.40, and R2 of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2017.
- This stock participated in 116.70% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.41% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.77%
- Beta
- 1.40
- R²
- 0.16
- Upside Capture
- 77.41%
- Downside Capture
- 116.70%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
APPN ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Appian Corporation (APPN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| APPN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.52 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.95 | 1.37 | -0.42 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.50 | 2.78 | -3.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.91 | 12.44 | -13.35 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Appian Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Appian Corporation was 92.04%, occurring on May 13, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Appian Corporation drawdown is 91.55%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -92.04%May 2026 | 5y 3mo | — | 5y 4moJan 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -50.46%Apr 2020 | 1mo 14d | 5mo 29d | 7mo 13dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -46.61%Oct 2018 | 4mo 7d | 9mo 18d | 1y 1moJun 2018 - Aug 2019 |
2019 bear market2019 | -38.63%Dec 2019 | 4mo 5d | 1mo 20d | 5mo 25dAug 2019 - Feb 2020 |
2018 bear market2018 | -37.05%Mar 2018 | 2mo 19d | 2mo 18d | 5mo 7dJan 2018 - Jun 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| APPN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -92.04% | -56.78% | -35.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -58.98% | -9.10% | -49.88% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -64.03% | -18.90% | -45.13% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -87.45% | -25.43% | -62.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -91.55% | -1.80% | -89.75% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -54.50% | -10.71% | -43.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 32.39% | 2.03% | +30.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Appian Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Appian Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for APPN, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, APPN has a P/E ratio of 1,664.2. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for APPN relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, APPN has a P/S ratio of 1.9. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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