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Sep 30, 2023

Axon Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Axon's Q3 2023 earnings were released, revealing a 33% increase in revenue to $414 million and an improved outlook for the year.

Key Takeaways

Axon reported strong Q3 2023 results with revenue up 33% year-over-year to $414 million. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook to approximately $1.55 billion, representing 30% annual growth, and expects a full-year Adjusted EBITDA margin just above 20%. Key growth drivers included Axon Cloud & Services, which increased 55% year-over-year, and the TASER segment, which grew 12% driven by the ramp of TASER 10.

Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew 54% year-over-year to $619 million, supported by a Net Revenue Retention (NRR) of 122%.

International revenue increased by 52%, bolstered by a growing pipeline.

Net income reached $59 million, contributing to an Adjusted EBITDA of $92 million.

TASER 10 demand is exceeding expectations, indicating a successful product launch.

Total Revenue
$414M
Previous year: $312M
+32.7%
EPS
$1.02
Previous year: $0.6
+70.0%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$619M
Previous year: $403M
+53.6%
Future Contracted Revenue
$5.82B
Previous year: $3.73B
+56.0%
Gross Profit
$255M
Previous year: $193M
+32.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$406M
Previous year: $148M
+174.9%
Free Cash Flow
$48.5M
Previous year: $26.5M
+82.9%
Total Assets
$3.25B
Previous year: $2.01B
+61.9%

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Forward Guidance

Axon provided its outlook for Q4 2023 and full year 2023, expecting continued revenue growth and strong Adjusted EBITDA margins.

Positive Outlook

  • For the fourth quarter, the company expects to report revenue within the range of $417 million to $420 million.
  • Axon expects an Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 20% in the fourth quarter.
  • The full-year 2023 revenue expectation has improved to approximately $1.55 billion, or 30% annual growth.
  • The company's Q4 2023 Adjusted EBITDA margin expectation of approximately 20% implies a full-year Adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.8%.
  • For 2024 and beyond, Axon remains confident in its ability to scale globally, penetrate new customer segments, and introduce new products that drive highly profitable revenue growth.

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