APPF Q2 2025: Revenue $236M Up 19%, Non-GAAP Margin at 26.2%
- Solid Revenue & Profitability: Q2 2025 results showed $236M in revenue with 19% year-over-year growth and a non-GAAP operating margin of 26.2%, underscoring strong financial performance.
- Innovative AI Adoption: The integration of AI solutions is transforming operations—96% of customers have engaged with AI-powered solutions, with innovations like Realmex flows reducing rent collection time by 56% faster, demonstrating competitive differentiation.
- Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Expansion: The company expanded its marketplace to 80 partners and achieved 77% adoption of its Stack offerings, along with strategic equity investments (e.g., the $75M stake in Second Nature), reinforcing its industry leadership and future growth potential.
Metric | Period | Previous Guidance | Current Guidance | Change |
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Annual Revenue | FY 2025 | $920 million to $940 million, 17% | $935,000,000 to $945,000,000, 18% | raised |
Non-GAAP Operating Margin | FY 2025 | 24.5% to 26.5% | 24.5% to 26.5% | no change |
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | FY 2025 | 37 million | 37,000,000 | no change |
Cost of Revenue | FY 2025 | Expected to remain relatively flat as a percentage of revenue compared to prior year | Expected to remain relatively flat as a percentage of revenue compared to prior year | no change |
Headcount Growth | FY 2025 | Projected to increase by end of 2025 with rate less than revenue growth | Projected to grow, with the rate of headcount growth expected to be less than revenue growth | no change |
Topic | Previous Mentions | Current Period | Trend |
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Financial Performance & Revenue Growth | Q1 2025 showed revenue growth of 16% YoY with increased core solutions revenue ; Q4 2024 reported 19% YoY growth in revenue and 28% full‐year growth ; Q3 2024 highlighted 24% YoY revenue growth with strong performance metrics | Q2 2025 reported strong financial performance with 19% YoY revenue growth, driven by customer acquisition and premium tier adoption | Stable and consistently positive performance with similar growth drivers across periods |
Operating Margin Trends & Profitability | Q1 2025 noted a slight decline in non‐GAAP operating margin to 24% from 25.7% ; Q4 2024 detailed a Q4 margin drop to 20.2% but a robust full‐year improvement ; Q3 2024 recorded significant margin expansion to 28.7% and improved free cash flow | Q2 2025 posted a non‐GAAP operating margin of 26.2% with flat cost metrics and maintained profitability guidance | Consistent focus on operational efficiency—with margins stabilizing and even improving in the current period |
AI Integration & Technological Innovation | Q1 2025 emphasized AI-powered Realm-X tools and the launch of FolioSpace to enhance resident experience ; Q4 2024 highlighted the rollout of Realm-X capabilities and smart maintenance updates integrated with FolioSpace ; Q3 2024 introduced Realm-X assistant and new productivity tools like the budget creation tool | Q2 2025 showcased advanced AI integration with the RealmX platform, noting that 96% of customers are using AI-powered solutions and highlighting joint research and improved workflow efficiencies | Increasing emphasis on AI as a strategic differentiator, with notable customer adoption and measurable productivity gains |
Strategic Partnerships, Acquisitions & Ecosystem Expansion | Q1 2025 discussed partnerships with Second Nature and Zillow and the integration of the LiveEasy acquisition ; Q4 2024 detailed the LiveEasy acquisition, integration with Lula, and expanding premium plans ; Q3 2024 also focused on the LiveEasy acquisition and the launch of FolioSpace as part of ecosystem expansion | Q2 2025 highlighted a strategic partnership with Second Nature, involving a $75 million investment, and continued expansion of the AppFolio Stack marketplace with 80 partners | A consistently prioritized area that continues to expand through strategic investments and partnerships, enhancing platform integration and customer value |
Customer Growth & Premium Product Adoption | Q1 2025 reported a 6% increase in customers and a boost in premium (Plus and Max) adoption, with 89% of new customers leveraging AI tools ; Q4 2024 noted a 5% customer increase and that 1 in 5 customer units were on premium plans ; Q3 2024 observed a 5% customer growth with added premium functionalities like new beta tools | Q2 2025 recorded a 6% increase in both ending units and customers, driven by strong adoption of Plus and Max tiers | Steady and consistent customer growth with ongoing premium product upgrades that support revenue expansion |
Cost Pressures, Integration, & Investment Risks | Q1 2025 reported an increase in cost of revenue to 36% (up from 34%) and discussed integration challenges related to the LiveEasy acquisition and equity investments ; Q4 2024 provided detailed commentary on higher cost pressures (37% cost of revenue in Q4), integration of LiveEasy into FolioSpace, and noted high interest rates as a risk ; Q3 2024 mentioned lower cost ratios (34% cost of revenue) and operational efficiencies aiding integration | Q2 2025 reported flat cost of revenue at 35% and stable operating expense percentages, with integration efforts continuing via the AppFolio Stack marketplace and minimal emphasis on new risks | Although cost pressures and integration challenges have been noted previously, these concerns appear to be effectively managed and less prominent in the current period |
Leadership Changes & Executive Uncertainty | Q3 2024 announced the departure of CFO Fay Sien Goon, interim appointment of Tim Eaton, and onboarding of a new CRO ; Q4 2024 indicated a transition with Tim Eaton serving as Interim CFO during the search process ; Q1 2025 mentioned ongoing CFO recruitment and leadership promotions in CMO and CTO roles | Q2 2025 confirmed the appointment of Tim Eaton as CFO, signaling a resolution in leadership transitions | Initial executive uncertainty has been resolved in the current period, leading to improved leadership stability |
Macro-Economic Environment Impact (high interest rates) | Q4 2024 referenced that high interest rates were limiting customers’ ability to expand their portfolios | Q2 2025 did not mention macro-economic factors such as high interest rates | Previously noted concerns are no longer discussed in the current period, suggesting a reduced focus on this issue |
Earnings Call Q&A Engagement | There was no mention of earnings call Q&A engagement in Q1 2025, Q4 2024, or Q3 2024 | Q2 2025 also did not provide any commentary on Q&A engagement | This topic remains absent across periods with no change in emphasis |
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Q: Was there a Q&A conducted?
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