APPN
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Appian Corporation (APPN) closed at $22.54 as of 2026-05-01, trading 37.7% below its 200-week moving average of $36.15. This places APPN in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -39.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 34, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.26 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 418 weeks of data, APPN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 47 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 $1676 million, APPN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.2%, which is healthy. The stock trades at -35.5x book value.
Over the past 8.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in APPN would have grown to $86, compared to $308 for the S&P 500. APPN has returned -1.9% annualized vs 14.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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% | -11.6% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 8.5% | +55.9% | -15.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 1 | 5.6% | +337.7% | -28.1% |
| Dec 2021 | Nov 2025 | 201 | 60.4% | -50.1% | -65.4% |
| Dec 2025 | Ongoing | 21+ | 44.7% | Ongoing | -40.4% |
| Average | 47 | — | +110.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is APPN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Appian Corporation (APPN) is trading 37.7% below its 200-week moving average of $36.15. The current price is $22.54.
What is APPN's 200-week moving average price?
Appian Corporation's 200-week moving average is $36.15 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when APPN drops below its 200-week moving average?
APPN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +110.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 47 weeks on average.
Is APPN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about APPN as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 34. Free cash flow yield is 5.2%. Price-to-book is -35.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does APPN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.1 years, $100 invested in APPN would have grown to $86, compared to $308 for the S&P 500. That's -1.9% annualized vs 14.9% for the index. APPN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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 week of 2026-05-01