15 Tech Stocks with Best Earnings Growth in 2025

4. Appian Corp. (NASDAQ:APPN)

Expected EPS Growth Next FY: 151%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26

Appian Corp. (NASDAQ:APPN) is a software company that specializes in automating business processes. Its software platform helps organizations streamline complex workflows, integrate systems, and enhance operational efficiency. Appian’s low-code platform allows users with limited technical expertise to quickly develop enterprise-grade applications, making it a valuable tool for both developers and business users.

Appian Corp. (NASDAQ:APPN) provides enterprise clients with a robust tool for rapidly building custom applications, automating intricate workflows, and improving business operations, positioning the platform to capture a larger share of the enterprise software market. The company reported its Q4 2024 results on February 19, showing strong performance with total revenue for the quarter growing by 15% year-over-year to $166.7 million. Of this, subscriptions revenue was $136.8 million, up 18%, and within that, cloud subscription revenue was approximately $99 million, up 19%. The company nearly broke even this quarter with a negligible adjusted net loss of $0.2 million, compared to a net loss of $4.9 million in the year-ago quarter. For FY 2025, the company expects to maintain its growth momentum with a guidance of 14% revenue growth. Adjusted EPS for the next year is anticipated to be between $0.17 and $0.22, reflecting strong growth over a loss of $0.35 per share in 2024.

Following the positive results, a Morgan Stanley analyst raised the price target on Appian Corp. (NASDAQ:APPN) from $32 to $35, reiterating an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The analyst noted that the company exceeded expectations across all metrics in Q4, and FY 2025 revenue guidance was broadly in line with consensus. He stated that the strong improvement in profitability is offsetting the slowing underlying growth trends.