APPN
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Appian Corporation (APPN) closed at $25.21 as of 2026-02-02, trading 33.1% below its 200-week moving average of $37.69. This places APPN in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -26.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 406 weeks of data, APPN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 44 weeks. Historically, investors who bought APPN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +110.3%.
With a market cap of $1866 million, APPN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.6%. The stock trades at -38.3x book value.
Share count has increased 3.6% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 7.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in APPN would have grown to $96, compared to $295 for the S&P 500. APPN has returned -0.5% annualized vs 14.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: APPN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After APPN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying APPN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +101.0% after 12 months (median +74.0%), compared to +21.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +175.2% vs +41.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment APPN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
APPN has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +110.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2018 | 7 | 13.0% | +97.9% | -1.2% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 8.5% | +55.9% | -5.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 1 | 5.6% | +337.7% | -19.6% |
| Dec 2021 | Nov 2025 | 201 | 60.4% | -50.1% | -61.3% |
| Dec 2025 | Ongoing | 9+ | 33.1% | Ongoing | -33.4% |
| Average | 44 | — | +110.3% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02