APPFOLIO INC
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed Apr 23, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed Apr 23, 2026
APPF$230.74-1.1%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-10-30.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-04-23.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Previous report
We are subject to risks associated with our strategic investments, including partial or complete loss of invested capital. Changes in the fair value of our strategic investments could negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Previous report
Our strategic investments consist of non-marketable equity investments in privately-held companies in which we do not have a controlling interest or significant influence. We make these investments to further our strategic objectives and support key business initiatives. However, these investments are inherently risky, and there can be no assurance that we will achieve the anticipated benefits of these investments or realize a return on them or be able to dispose of them on favorable terms or at all. Consequently, we could lose all or part of our invested capital.
Previous report
We record these strategic investments as long-term investments in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have elected to apply the measurement alternative for equity investments in privately-held companies that do not have readily determinable fair values, measuring them at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus adjustments resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. An impairment loss is recorded when an event or circumstance indicates a decline in value has occurred.
Previous report
In determining the estimated fair value of these strategic investments, we use the most recent and available data. Valuations of privately held securities are inherently complex due to the lack of readily available market data and require the use of judgment. The determination of whether an orderly transaction is for an identical or similar investment requires use of significant judgment. In our evaluation, we consider factors such as differences in the rights and preferences of the investments and the extent to which those differences would affect the fair values of those investments. Our impairment analysis encompasses an assessment of both qualitative and quantitative factors, including the investee’s financial metrics, market acceptance of the investee’s product or technology, general market conditions and liquidity considerations. We record all fair value adjustments of these strategic investments through our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. As a result, we may experience additional volatility to our statement of operations due to the valuation and timing of observable price changes or impairments of our strategic investments.
Previous report
Changes in the fair value of these strategic investments or partial or complete loss of our invested capital could be material to our financial statements and negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Previous report
Our revolving Credit Facility provides the lender with a first-priority security interest in substantially all of our and our subsidiary guarantors’ personal property, and contains covenants which may limit our operational flexibility and otherwise adversely affect our financial condition and/or results of operations.
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Our revolving Credit Facility contains a number of covenants that restrict our and our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness and liens, make investments, pay dividends or distributions or repurchase equity interests, merge, consolidate or otherwise dispose of assets, enter into transactions with affiliates, and prepay, redeem, purchase, or otherwise retire junior indebtedness, all subject to certain exceptions. We are also required to maintain a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) not greater than a specified level. These covenants could limit our operational flexibility and ability to exploit business opportunities.
Previous report
A failure by us to comply with the covenants or payment requirements, or the occurrence of other events specified in the Credit Facility, could result in an event of default under the Credit Facility, which would give the lender(s) the right to terminate the commitments to provide loans and extensions of credit and to declare all borrowings outstanding, together with accrued and unpaid interest and fees, to be immediately due and payable. In addition, the lender would have the right to proceed against the collateral in which we granted a security interest to the lender, which consists of substantially all of our and our subsidiary guarantors’ personal property.
Previous report
Share repurchases could increase the volatility of the trading price of our common stock and diminish our cash reserves, and we cannot guarantee that our share repurchase program will enhance long-term stockholder value.
Previous report
On April 23, 2025, our Board authorized the repurchase of up to $300.0 million of our Class A common stock pursuant to the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program. The 2025 Stock Repurchase Program does not obligate us to repurchase any minimum dollar amount or number of shares, has no expiration date, and can be modified, terminated or suspended at any time. Repurchases of shares of our Class A common stock could affect the trading price of our Class A common stock and increase volatility of such securities. Similarly, the future announcement of the modification, suspension or termination of the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program, or our decision not to utilize the full authorized repurchase amount under the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program, could result in a decrease in the trading price of our Class A common stock. In addition, the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program could have the impact of reducing our cash reserves, which may impact our ability to finance our growth, fund working capital, strategic acquisitions or business opportunities, and other general corporate purposes and execute our strategic plan. Although the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program is intended to enhance long-term stockholder value, there can be no assurance that it will do so because the trading price of our Class A common stock may decline below the levels at which we repurchased our shares and short-term stock price fluctuations could reduce the effectiveness of the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program.
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Previous wording
An investment in our Class A common stock involves risks. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider all of the information in this Quarterly Report, including in the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes. In addition, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report, which was filed with the SEC on February 6, 2025, as supplemented by the additional risk factors below. If any of the identified risks are realized, our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects could be materially and adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our Class A common stock may decline. In addition, other risks of which we are currently unaware, or which we do not currently view as material, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results. As of the date of this Quarterly Report, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item IA of our Annual Report, with the exception of the following:
Current wording
An investment in our Class A common stock involves risks. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider all of the information in this Quarterly Report, including in the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes. In addition, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report, which was filed with the SEC on February 5, 2026. If any of the identified risks are realized, our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows and prospects could be materially and adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our Class A common stock may decline. In addition, other risks of which we are currently unaware, or which we do not currently view as material, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows and prospects. As of the date of this Quarterly Report, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item IA of our Annual Report.