Audinate Group Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Audinate Group's CEO is Aidan Williams, appointed in Sep 2019, has a tenure of 6.67 years. total yearly compensation is A$564.58K, comprised of 92% salary and 8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 2.29% of the company’s shares, worth A$4.58M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.3 years and 9 years respectively.
Key information
Aidan Williams
Chief executive officer
AU$564.6k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 92.02% |
| CEO tenure | 6.7yrs |
| CEO ownership | 2.3% |
| Management average tenure | 3.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 06
AD8: Index Changes And Refined Earnings Assumptions Will Support A Stronger Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Audinate Group to A$3.00, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that collectively refine their view of the stock's risk and earnings profile. What's in the News Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) is no longer a constituent of the S&P/ASX 300 Index, which may affect index fund ownership and trading volumes for the stock (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 20
AD8: Index Reweighting And Stable Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Audinate Group slightly higher to A$13.32, pointing to small shifts in discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a modestly lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) dropped from the S&P/ASX 300 Index, which may influence how some index and benchmark-aware funds treat the stock going forward (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 06
AD8: Index Reclassification And Revised Assumptions Will Support A More Attractive Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target on Audinate Group from A$3.20 to A$3.00. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 22
AD8: Higher Profit Margin Assumptions And Lower P/E Will Support Upside
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Audinate Group from A$13.97 to A$13.32 as they incorporate updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Reduced slightly from A$13.97 to A$13.32.
Narrative Update • Mar 08
AD8: Higher Margins And Discount Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target for Audinate Group to A$6.58 from A$8.46, as updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E have shifted their view of the company’s valuation. Valuation Changes Fair Value: reduced from A$8.46 to A$6.58, indicating a lower central estimate of the company’s worth per share under the updated assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 22
AD8: Updated Assumptions Will Temper Expectations While Shares Are Set To Remain Fairly Valued
Analysts have lowered their price target on Audinate Group to A$3.20 from A$4.30, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: reduced from A$4.30 to A$3.20, reflecting a lower assessed share valuation.Narrative Update • Feb 08
AD8: Higher Growth Assumptions And Lower P/E Multiple Will Support Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target for Audinate Group to about A$13.97 from roughly A$14.58. They cite updated views on a slightly higher discount rate, adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 24
AD8: Updated Profitability Assumptions Will Support Margins While Shares Remain Fairly Valued
Analysts have nudged their price target on Audinate Group slightly higher to A$4.30 from A$4.30, reflecting small adjustments to assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while keeping their overall view broadly steady. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate held steady at A$4.30 per share, with no change between the prior and updated assessment.Narrative Update • Jan 10
AD8: Long Term Outlook Will Support Margins While Shares Will Stay Fairly Priced
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price targets for Audinate Group, citing modest changes in discount rates, revenue growth assumptions and future P/E expectations as the main drivers of the revised valuation outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Fair value remains unchanged at 4.3, indicating no revision to the core valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Dec 26
AD8: Long Term Outlook Will Support Margins While Shares Will Remain Fairly Priced
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Audinate Group, highlighting slightly stronger long term revenue growth and margin assumptions, along with a marginally lower discount rate as key drivers of the updated valuation. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at A$4.30 per share, indicating no material revision to the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Dec 12
AD8: Faster Revenue Outlook Will Support Margins While Shares Appear Fairly Priced
Analysts have raised their price target on Audinate Group by approximately 10 percent to A$14.00, citing expectations of faster revenue growth and modestly higher profit margins that more than offset a slightly higher discount rate and lower future P E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remains unchanged at A$14.00 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value assessment despite other model adjustments.Analysis Article • Oct 09
Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) Stock Rockets 32% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Those holding Audinate Group Limited ( ASX:AD8 ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 32% in the...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Audinate Group Limited's (ASX:AD8) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
ASX:AD8 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Audinate Group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours When...Narrative Update • Aug 19
Future Performance Will Be Driven By Dante Software And Video Products
A sharp decline in net profit margin and a substantial rise in future P/E have led to a notable reduction in Audinate Group's consensus analyst price target from A$10.57 to A$9.32. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Audinate Group The Consensus Analyst Price Target has significantly fallen from A$10.57 to A$9.32.Analysis Article • May 21
There's Reason For Concern Over Audinate Group Limited's (ASX:AD8) Massive 26% Price Jump
Those holding Audinate Group Limited ( ASX:AD8 ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 26% in the...Analysis Article • Apr 03
More Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Audinate Group Limited's (ASX:AD8) Shares After Tumbling 27%
Audinate Group Limited ( ASX:AD8 ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 27% after a relatively good period...Analysis Article • Feb 17
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Audinate Group Limited's (ASX:AD8) 33% Share Price Surge
Audinate Group Limited ( ASX:AD8 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Analysis Article • Feb 13
Is There Now An Opportunity In Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8)?
Audinate Group Limited ( ASX:AD8 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 13...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Software Transition Will Reduce Costs But May Cause Revenue Decline In FY '25
Software-based implementations and new cloud-based products drive potential for improved margins and stable revenue growth.Analysis Article • Oct 15
Audinate Group Limited's (ASX:AD8) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 75% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Audinate Group fair value estimate is AU$18.46 Audinate Group...Analysis Article • Aug 06
Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon With Recent 46% Price Plummet
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Audinate Group Limited ( ASX:AD8 ) share price has dived 46% in the last...Analysis Article • Jul 01
Are Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Audinate Group is AU$12.54 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • May 29
Audinate Group (ASX:AD8) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...Analysis Article • May 08
Audinate Group Limited's (ASX:AD8) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
When close to half the companies in the Electronic industry in Australia have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S") below...Analysis Article • Feb 06
Audinate Group Limited's (ASX:AD8) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
When close to half the companies in the Electronic industry in Australia have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S") below...Analysis Article • Jan 10
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Audinate Group (ASX:AD8)
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...Analysis Article • Oct 18
The Compensation For Audinate Group Limited's (ASX:AD8) CEO Looks Deserved And Here's Why
Key Insights Audinate Group's Annual General Meeting to take place on 23rd of October Salary of AU$502.5k is part of...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Optimistic Investors Push Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) Shares Up 50% But Growth Is Lacking
Audinate Group Limited ( ASX:AD8 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Analysis Article • Aug 23
Audinate Group Limited Just Reported A Surprise Profit, And Analysts Lifted Their Estimates
The investors in Audinate Group Limited 's ( ASX:AD8 ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after the...Analysis Article • Aug 21
Audinate Group (ASX:AD8) Is In A Strong Position To Grow Its Business
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although Amazon.com...Analysis Article • Dec 07
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8)?
Audinate Group Limited ( ASX:AD8 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of...Analysis Article • Aug 02
Brokers Are Upgrading Their Views On Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) With These New Forecasts
Celebrations may be in order for Audinate Group Limited ( ASX:AD8 ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$15m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$11m |
| Jun 30 2025 | AU$565k | AU$520k | -AU$6m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$2m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$3m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$7m |
| Jun 30 2024 | AU$936k | AU$506k | AU$10m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$13m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$16m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$13m |
| Jun 30 2023 | AU$1m | AU$502k | AU$11m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$4m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -AU$3m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -AU$4m |
| Jun 30 2022 | AU$956k | AU$439k | -AU$4m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -AU$4m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -AU$4m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -AU$4m |
| Jun 30 2021 | AU$832k | AU$366k | -AU$3m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -AU$5m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -AU$6m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -AU$5m |
| Jun 30 2020 | AU$559k | AU$374k | -AU$4m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -AU$2m |
| Dec 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | AU$158k |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | AU$410k |
| Jun 30 2019 | AU$418k | AU$235k | AU$662k |
Compensation vs Market: Aidan's total compensation ($USD408.61K) is about average for companies of similar size in the Australian market ($USD334.19K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Aidan's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Aidan Williams
6.7yrs
Tenure
AU$564,579
Compensation
Mr. Aidan Williams is Co-Founder of Audinate Group Limited. He serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director at Audinate Group Limited since September 16, 2019 and served as its Chief Technology Officer s...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 6.7yrs | AU$564.58k | 2.29% A$ 4.6m | |
| CFO & Company Secretary | 1.6yrs | AU$386.16k | no data | |
| Co-Founder & CTO | 5.1yrs | no data | 0.99% A$ 2.0m | |
| Chief Marketing Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Global Sales | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 2.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Product Development | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Strategy Officer | no data | no data | no data |
3.3yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: AD8's management team is considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 6.7yrs | AU$564.58k | 2.29% A$ 4.6m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 9.1yrs | AU$120.00k | 0.18% A$ 369.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 9yrs | AU$125.00k | 0.033% A$ 65.6k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 9yrs | AU$125.00k | 0.12% A$ 244.7k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 9.1yrs | AU$115.00k | 0.095% A$ 190.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.3yrs | AU$115.00k | 0.016% A$ 31.7k |
9.0yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Board: AD8's board of directors are considered experienced (9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/08 13:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Audinate Group Limited is covered by 11 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Owen Humphries | Canaccord Genuity |
| Damen Kloeckner | CLSA |
| Jennifer Xu | Jefferies LLC |