NASDAQ$AXON
Axon Enterprise Inc · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Axon's Q3 2023 earnings were released, revealing a 33% increase in revenue to $414 million and an improved outlook for the year.
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.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Axon · Revenue · Quarterly
$414M
Revenue by segment
Axon · $163M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023
- TASER$163M+12.2%100.0%
Forward guidance
Axon provided its outlook for Q4 2023 and full year 2023, expecting continued revenue growth and strong Adjusted EBITDA margins.
Tailwinds
- 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.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2023
+3.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+6.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+6.7%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
35 / 64 earnings
Positive
+31.3%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-17.1%
Q4 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.4% | +3.1% | +27.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.1% | +29.3% | -2.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +13.7% | -17.2% | -22.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +14.2% | +20.4% | +31.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +15.3% | +5.9% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +31.3% | +29.5% | +49.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | +22.0% | +27.6% | +24.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.8% | -4.7% | -11.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +13.9% | +15.7% | +15.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.9% | +0.5% | +8.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | +11.6% | +17.6% | +20.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -13.1% | -9.2% | -12.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +13.4% | +13.3% | +11.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +15.8% | +23.2% | +15.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +8.5% | +11.4% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.0% | +11.8% | +15.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +9.6% | +16.1% | +8.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.3% | +6.8% | -13.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.8% | -3.8% | -3.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.6% | -6.6% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +2.5% | +2.9% | -14.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +16.7% | +13.3% | +18.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -9.5% | -14.5% | -10.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +30.2% | +26.2% | +40.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.8% | -2.9% | -7.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +25.0% | +22.5% | +37.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -11.4% | -10.3% | -5.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.9% | -1.0% | +3.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | -4.4% | -6.2% | -7.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | -16.1% | -13.6% | -26.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -10.6% | -8.1% | +5.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +21.6% | +27.4% | +41.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +23.7% | +37.6% | +39.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | -7.7% | -8.9% | +4.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.5% | -13.1% | -16.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.8% | +3.8% | -2.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | -6.7% | -12.5% | -11.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +19.3% | +22.3% | +6.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.9% | -0.1% | -7.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +11.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -13.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -14.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +15.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -13.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +14.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -10.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +13.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -17.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +6.1% | — | — |
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