Appian releases transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call

Appian posted the Q2 2026 earnings call transcript with prepared remarks from CEO Matt Calkins, CFO Serge Tanjga, and IR head Brian Denyeau.

• Q2 cloud subscriptions revenue rose 23% to USD 131.7 million; total revenue grew 19% to USD 203.3 million; adjusted EBITDA was USD 16.2 million.
• Full-year cloud subscriptions revenue guidance increased to USD 525-529 million; adjusted EBITDA outlook lifted to USD 104-110 million, about a 13% margin.
• Management tied demand to AI positioning, citing 20x year-over-year growth in AI usage; 85% of Q2 new logos bought AI.
• Credit facility refinancing is expected to cut annual interest expense by about USD 4 million; Q2 buybacks totaled USD 43.9 million for 1,800,000 shares.