A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official bolstered hopes for an interest rate cut. The positive sentiment followed comments from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams, a voting member of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), who indicated he sees room for further policy easing. Following his remarks, the probability of a December rate cut surged from 39% to 71%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, causing Treasury yields to fall. Lower interest rates can be particularly beneficial for growth-oriented sectors like software, as they increase the present value of future earnings. This renewed hope provided a boost to the sector, which had recently faced pressure from concerns over high valuations in artificial intelligence.
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Appian’s third quarter was met with a positive reaction from the market, reflecting the company’s strong performance in cloud subscriptions and continued operational efficiency. Management credited the robust results to the rising adoption of Appian’s AI-powered workflow automation, with CEO Matthew Calkins highlighting that “over 25% of our customer base pays for Appian AI” and referencing a 50% increase in large, seven-figure software deals. The company also pointed to ongoing improvements in sales and marketing productivity, which contributed to expanding margins and overall profitability.
Shares of low-code automation software company Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) jumped 6% in the afternoon session after the company's stock continued its recent rally, which started after it reported third-quarter earnings that significantly surpassed expectations. The positive momentum was a continuation of a nearly 31% surge in a previous session. This initial jump was sparked by an earnings per share of $0.32, which beat analyst estimates by more than 430%. The strong results were driven by the growing adoption of Appian's AI-powered workflow automation. The company's CEO noted that over a quarter of its customer base paid for Appian AI. Additionally, the firm saw a 50% increase in large, seven-figure software deals. Following the impressive report, analysts reacted positively. For instance, TD Cowen raised its price target for Appian, pointing to the company's 18% cloud growth and better-than-expected EBITDA results.
Low-code automation software company Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 21.4% year on year to $187 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $189 million at the midpoint, 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.32 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Shares of low-code automation software company Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) jumped 18.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong third-quarter 2025 financial results that surpassed analyst expectations and included an increased full-year forecast. The low-code software firm announced total revenue of $187 million, a 21.4% increase from the same period in the previous year, which comfortably beat Wall Street's estimates. The company also demonstrated a significant improvement in profitability, posting a positive operating margin of 7%, a stark contrast to the negative 4.6% margin in the prior year's quarter. On an adjusted basis, earnings per share came in at $0.32, substantially beating analyst expectations of $0.05. To top it off, Appian raised its full-year 2025 guidance for adjusted earnings per share, signaling management's confidence in its business outlook.
Low-code automation software company Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 21.4% year on year to $187 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $189 million at the midpoint, 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.32 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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