Appen (APX) is held by 1 ASX ETF. Over the last 6 months it fell 21.5%: on $10,000, −$2153. We explain 12 big moves in that time.
About APX
- SectorInformation Technology
- IndustrySoftware & Services
- Size$310.1m
- Held by1 ETF
- Big moves12 in 6M
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- −15.9%peak −21.4%27 Aug 2026· Unknown
Appen likely fell sharply due to a company-specific negative event, with only weak sector-level selling providing partial context and no announcement or news found to explain the move.
- +9.1%peak +11.0%5 Aug 2026· Sector Flow
Appen (APX) rose sharply alongside a broad lift in Australian technology sector stocks, likely driven by positive sentiment flowing through the IT sector on the day.
- +10.3%30 Jul 2026· Operational
Appen reported strong Q2 FY26 results with 26% revenue growth and improved earnings, driven by China AI data growth.
- +17.9%peak +24.9%29 Jul 2026· Earnings Beat
Appen's quarterly activity report released after market hours on 28 July 2026 contained results strong enough to drive a sharp 22% price surge the following trading session.
- −7.2%11 Jun 2026· Sector Flow
Sector-wide weakness in ASX AI stocks likely dragged Appen down despite the following day's positive commentary.
- −8.1%4 Jun 2026· Sector Flow
No specific news for APX.AX on the event date; the related articles are generic AI sector pieces, and the price move may reflect broad AI sector sentiment rather than a company-specific event.
- +7.4%1 Jun 2026· Sector Flow
Appen Limited rose 7.36% amid broad ASX AI and technology sector focus, likely driven by sector rotation into AI stocks rather than company-specific news.
- +9.4%22 May 2026· Analyst
Appen shares surged 9% following positive broker commentary from Canaccord, which expressed optimism about the AI data firm.
- −7.4%21 May 2026· Unknown
Appen shares fell despite broader market and AI-sector gains on May 21, likely due to profit-taking after a sharp rally.
- +7.7%14 May 2026· Sector Flow
The stock rose as part of a broader market rotation into under-the-radar ASX AI shares.
- −27.4%1 May 2026· Earnings Miss
Appen's Q1 FY26 quarterly report showed mixed segment results and steady guidance, underwhelming investors and triggering a sharp selloff.
- +8.2%16 Apr 2026· Sector Flow
The stock moved up 8.21% in line with a strong rebound in ASX 200 tech shares, indicating a broad sector rally rather than a company-specific event.
Held by 1 ETF
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in APX today.
Why did APX fall 27.4% on 1 May 2026?
Appen
Appen's Q1 FY26 quarterly report showed mixed segment results and steady guidance, underwhelming investors and triggering a sharp selloff.
The stock dropped 27-28% on April 30, 2026, directly coinciding with the release of Appen's Q1 FY26 quarterly activity report and Appendix 4C. News headlines highlight mixed segment results and steady guidance, with investor disappointment despite a return to growth, indicating the report was perceived as worse than expected due to profitability challenges. This is a classic negative earnings reaction driven by the company's own disclosure.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Evidence
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What it did to the 1 ETF holding APX
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today