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Mar 31, 2022

Axon Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Axon's Q1 2022 results showed strong growth, with revenue up 32% and increased full year outlook.

Key Takeaways

Axon reported a strong start to the year with Q1 2022 revenue up 32% to $256 million. The company raised its full year outlook, expecting 25% annual revenue growth. Net income was $55 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $49 million.

Revenue increased by 32% year-over-year to $256 million, driven by strong demand for Axon's solutions.

Axon Cloud revenue grew by 47% due to strong SaaS demand.

Net income reached $55 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA of $49 million.

The company raised its full year outlook, now expecting approximately 25% annual revenue growth.

Total Revenue
$256M
Previous year: $195M
+31.5%
EPS
$0.45
Previous year: $0.31
+45.2%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$348M
Previous year: $242M
+43.4%
Future Contracted Revenue
$2.97B
Previous year: $1.79B
+65.9%
Gross Profit
$156M
Previous year: $123M
+26.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$386M
Previous year: $155M
+149.6%
Free Cash Flow
$26.8M
Previous year: $50.4M
-46.8%
Total Assets
$1.77B
Previous year: $1.4B
+26.2%

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Forward Guidance

Axon expects full year 2022 revenue to be in the range of $1.05 billion to $1.1 billion, reflecting approximately 25% annual growth at the midpoint. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $190 million to $200 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Improved full year 2022 revenue expectation to a range of $1.05 billion to $1.1 billion.
  • Expects approximately 25% annual growth at the midpoint.
  • Adjusted EBITDA range is $190 million to $200 million.
  • Reinvesting anticipated revenue outperformance into R&D.
  • Maintaining adjusted free cash flow range of $125 million to $145 million in 2022.

Challenges Ahead

  • Subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • Facing higher labor, freight and materials costs.
  • Stock-based compensation expense expected to be more than $104 million for the full year.
  • Capital expenditures of approximately $135 million to $160 million remain unchanged.
  • Uncertainties related to ability to manage supply chain and avoid production delays.

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