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Dec 31, 2021

Axon Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Axon's Q4 2021 financial results were reported, showing a slight revenue decrease due to specific factors, while full-year results demonstrated substantial growth.

Key Takeaways

Axon's Q4 2021 revenue reached $218 million, a 4% year-over-year decrease, impacted by a large prior-year order and supply chain shifts. The company's full-year revenue grew by 27% to $863 million. Despite a quarterly net loss of $14 million, non-GAAP net income was $34 million, or $0.46 per share, and adjusted EBITDA was $31 million.

Q4 revenue was $218 million, down 4% year-over-year, exceeding expectations.

The company reported a net loss of $14 million, or ($0.19) per share, which included significant stock-based compensation expenses.

Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $34 million, or $0.46 per share.

Adjusted EBITDA reached $31 million, contributing to a full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $178 million, surpassing guidance.

Total Revenue
$218M
Previous year: $226M
-3.8%
EPS
$0.46
Previous year: $1
-54.0%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$327M
Previous year: $221M
+48.0%
Future Contracted Revenue
$2.8B
Previous year: $1.73B
+61.8%
Gross Profit
$135M
Previous year: $141M
-4.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$356M
Previous year: $155M
+129.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$455K
Previous year: $27.7M
-101.6%
Total Assets
$1.69B
Previous year: $1.38B
+22.2%

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Forward Guidance

Axon expects to achieve 2022 revenue of approximately $1.04 billion, representing a 20% increase year over year. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be in the range of $185 million to $195 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Achieve 2022 revenue of about $1.04 billion, representing 20% growth year over year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $185 million to $195 million.
  • Adjusted free cash flow to strengthen to a range of about $125 million to $145 million in 2022, compared with about $85 million in 2021.
  • Expect stock-based compensation expense to be more than $104 million for the full year.
  • Capital expenditures includes $85 million toward Axon’s new campus in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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