Appian (APPN) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $43.82, +13.97% vs the prior close of $38.45.
- Volume 1.32M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
APPN jumps 14.0% to $43.82, a 6-month high. Closed at $43.82, +13.97% vs the prior close of $38.45. Day range $38.32–$44.04, opened at $38.79.
APPN daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — APPN jumps 14.0% to $43.82, a 6-month high
- Closed at $43.82, +13.97% vs the prior close of $38.45. Day range $38.32–$44.04, opened at $38.79.
- Volume was 1.32M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 863.42K.
- Price is +16.7% vs its 50-day average ($37.55) and +55.8% vs its 200-day average ($28.12).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 92% of that range, 4.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — APPN dips 0.7% to $38.45, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $38.45, -0.67% vs the prior close of $38.71. Day range $37.92–$39.31, opened at $38.47.
- Volume was 490.90K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 869.71K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +3.2% vs its 50-day average ($37.27) and +36.9% vs its 200-day average ($28.08).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 72% of that range, 16.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — APPN dips 0.6% to $38.71
- Closed at $38.71, -0.57% vs the prior close of $38.93. Day range $38.34–$40.49, opened at $38.75.
- Volume was 454.30K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 876.06K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +4.4% vs its 50-day average ($37.07) and +37.9% vs its 200-day average ($28.07).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 73% of that range, 16.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — APPN dips 2.9% to $38.93
- Closed at $38.93, -2.92% vs the prior close of $40.10. Day range $38.75–$40.98, opened at $40.25.
- Volume was 600.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 876.47K.
- Price is +5.6% vs its 50-day average ($36.85) and +38.7% vs its 200-day average ($28.06).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 74% of that range, 15.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — APPN jumps 3.7% to $40.10, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $40.10, +3.72% vs the prior close of $38.66. Day range $38.55–$40.17, opened at $38.91.
- Volume was 783.70K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 882.37K.
- Price is +9.5% vs its 50-day average ($36.61) and +43.0% vs its 200-day average ($28.05).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 78% of that range, 12.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — APPN rises 2.4% to $38.66, a 1-month high
- Closed at $38.66, +2.38% vs the prior close of $37.76. Day range $37.06–$38.81, opened at $37.84.
- Volume was 1.11M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 884.05K.
- Price is +6.4% vs its 50-day average ($36.34) and +37.9% vs its 200-day average ($28.03).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 73% of that range, 16.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — APPN rises 1.4% to $37.76
- Closed at $37.76, +1.37% vs the prior close of $37.25. Day range $36.70–$38.23, opened at $37.12.
- Volume was 1.52M shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 870.37K.
- Price is +4.5% vs its 50-day average ($36.14) and +34.7% vs its 200-day average ($28.02).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 70% of that range, 18.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — APPN dips 2.5% to $37.25
- Closed at $37.25, -2.51% vs the prior close of $38.21. Day range $36.86–$38.90, opened at $38.65.
- Volume was 793.70K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 870.76K.
- Price is +3.7% vs its 50-day average ($35.93) and +32.9% vs its 200-day average ($28.02).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 19.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — APPN jumps 4.2% to $38.21
- Closed at $38.21, +4.17% vs the prior close of $36.68. Day range $36.57–$38.21, opened at $36.62.
- Volume was 541.50K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 877.20K.
- Price is +7.0% vs its 50-day average ($35.70) and +36.4% vs its 200-day average ($28.02).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 17.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — APPN dips 2.9% to $36.68
- Closed at $36.68, -2.89% vs the prior close of $37.77. Day range $36.42–$38.60, opened at $38.38.
- Volume was 531.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 885.18K.
- Price is +3.6% vs its 50-day average ($35.41) and +31.0% vs its 200-day average ($28.01).
- 52-week range $18.63–$46.06; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 20.4% below the 52-week high.
APPN latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about APPN in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 8, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Calkins Matthew W sold 32,600 shares at $37.32 (≈$1.22M) on Oct 7, 2026; now holds 1,596,544
- Calkins Matthew W sold 12,400 shares at $37.97 (≈$470.83K) on Oct 7, 2026; now holds 1,584,144
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 7, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Edwards Shirley Ann received an award of 886 shares on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 15,069
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hartman Carl Joseph Ii received an award of 886 shares on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 9,442
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Link David Forrest received an award of 886 shares on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 4,317
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Lynch Mark Steven received an award of 886 shares on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 47,514
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $203.26M (prior year $170.64M) (+19.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$11.82M (prior year -$312.00K) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.16 (prior year $0.00)
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 30, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jun 18, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Things to know before you trade APPN
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 19, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 3.15% (largest 14.0%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 818.41K shares (≈$35.86M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $43.82 vs a range of $18.63–$46.06 (92% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 2 open-market buys, 11 sales; latest: Matthew W Calkins sold 19,116 shares on Sep 8, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Jun 8, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Prepackaged Software.
APPN market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 38.79 | 44.04 | 38.32 | 43.82 | 1.32M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 38.47 | 39.31 | 37.92 | 38.45 | 490.90K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 38.75 | 40.49 | 38.34 | 38.71 | 454.30K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 40.25 | 40.98 | 38.75 | 38.93 | 600.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 38.91 | 40.17 | 38.55 | 40.10 | 783.70K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 37.84 | 38.81 | 37.06 | 38.66 | 1.11M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 37.12 | 38.23 | 36.70 | 37.76 | 1.52M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 38.65 | 38.90 | 36.86 | 37.25 | 793.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 36.62 | 38.21 | 36.57 | 38.21 | 541.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 38.38 | 38.60 | 36.42 | 36.68 | 531.30K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 36.47 | 38.46 | 36.35 | 37.77 | 886.40K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 35.45 | 35.99 | 35.17 | 35.27 | 1.08M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 34.67 | 35.72 | 34.49 | 35.33 | 523.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 35.58 | 35.67 | 33.35 | 35.02 | 948.80K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 37.62 | 38.12 | 35.96 | 36.01 | 641.30K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 38.53 | 38.79 | 37.29 | 37.61 | 500.60K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 36.95 | 38.21 | 36.28 | 37.96 | 673.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 39.62 | 39.67 | 36.27 | 36.90 | 1.01M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 37.75 | 38.76 | 37.73 | 38.62 | 552.70K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 37.88 | 37.97 | 36.80 | 37.52 | 1.40M |
About Appian
Appian (APPN) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Prepackaged Software”. Its business address is in MCLEAN, VA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1441683.
APPN board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Albert G.W. Iii Biddle | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Matthew W Calkins | CEO and President | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Shirley Ann Edwards | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Carl Joseph Ii Hartman | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Bobbie G Kilberg | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Robert Charles Kramer | General Manager | Mar 3, 2026 |
| David Forrest Link | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mark Steven Lynch | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| William D. Mccarthy | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew W Calkins | CEO and President | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Mark Dorsey | Chief Revenue Officer | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Robert Charles Kramer | General Manager | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Srdjan Tanjga | Chief Financial Officer | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Christopher Winters | General Counsel | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Pavel Zamudio-Ramirez | Chief Customer Officer | May 7, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 19,116 | $35.58 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 1,996 | $37.07 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 23,888 | $34.73 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 2,580 | $31.66 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 1,609 | $33.09 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 9,264 | $34.34 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 31,547 | $34.79 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 12,485 | $25.07 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 37,515 | $24.61 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Matthew W Calkins | Sale | 50,000 | $24.13 |
| May 13, 2026 | Mark Dorsey | Buy | 5,220 | $19.13 |
| May 13, 2026 | Mark Dorsey | Buy | 7 | $19.15 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Mark Steven Lynch | Sale | 9,530 | $27.00 |
APPN financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $726.94M | $1.23M | 0.02 | $62.87M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $617.02M | $-92.26M | -1.26 | $6.88M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $545.36M | $-111.44M | -1.52 | $-110.44M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $467.99M | $-150.92M | -2.08 | $-106.55M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $369.26M | $-88.64M | -1.25 | $-53.92M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $585.71M, total liabilities $690.89M, cash $121.11M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
APPN earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $30.41 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $23.76 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $24.54 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $38.36 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $29.18 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $32.03 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $37.23 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $41.56 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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