Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) Share Price Snapshot: Reviewing a Notable Trading Session

Anjali Anand

05 August 2026 09:45 PM AEST

Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) Share Price Snapshot: Reviewing a Notable Trading Session

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Key Highlights

APX closed at $1.435 on 5 August 2026, up +9.13% for the session.
The intraday trading range was $1.31 to $1.46.
Trading volume for the session was 6,174,015 shares.
Market capitalisation stood at $385.33M.
The one-year share price change was +55.14%.

Appen Ltd, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the code APX, operates in the data and artificial intelligence services segment of the market. The company is among the larger-capitalisation names covered in this review, and its trading activity on 5 August 2026 is set out below based solely on the data supplied for this article.

Price Performance on the ASX

APX shares closed at $1.435 on 5 August 2026, a change of +9.13% for the session. The stock traded within a range of $1.31 to $1.46 during the day, a wider intraday range that points to a degree of price movement over the course of the session, with the close settling below the day's high.

Trading Volume and Market Capitalisation

The session recorded a trading volume of 6,174,015 shares for APX, a substantial figure that, combined with a market capitalisation of $385.33M, points to a comparatively active day of trading relative to the company's overall market size. Market capitalisation of this scale places APX among the larger companies included in this series of reviews.

One-Year Price Trend

Over the one-year period to 5 August 2026, APX shares recorded a change of +55.14%. This figure captures the net movement in the share price across the twelve-month period without describing the specific pattern of gains or declines that may have occurred along the way.

Understanding the Broader Context

Companies in the data and artificial intelligence services segment of the ASX can see their share prices respond to a range of general factors, including shifts in technology sector sentiment, demand for data-related services and periodic company disclosures. This review does not seek to explain the specific movement recorded on 5 August 2026, as no such detail was part of the data provided. Readers with a further interest in the company are encouraged to review its official ASX announcements. For companies of this scale, the relationship between daily trading volume and overall market capitalisation can also offer a general sense of how actively a stock changes hands relative to its total size on the market.

Conclusion

In summary, Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) closed at $1.435 on 5 August 2026, up 9.13% for the session, with a market capitalisation of $385.33M and a one-year change of +55.14%. These figures represent a factual record of the stock's recent trading activity, and readers are encouraged to consult official company disclosures for a fuller picture of its operations and outlook.

FAQs

Q: What is the ASX code for Appen Ltd?

A: Appen Ltd trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the code APX.

Q: What was the APX share price at close on 5 August 2026?

A: APX shares closed at $1.435 on 5 August 2026, a change of +9.13% for the session.

Q: What was the trading volume for APX on this date?

A: The recorded trading volume for APX on 5 August 2026 was 6,174,015 shares.

Q: What is the market capitalisation of APX?

A: As at 5 August 2026, APX had a market capitalisation of $385.33M.

Q: How has the APX share price changed over the past year?

A: Over the one-year period to 5 August 2026, the APX share price recorded a change of +55.14%.

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