Axon Enterprise, Inc.

NasdaqGS:AXON Stock Report

Market Cap: US$44.0b

Axon Enterprise Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Axon Enterprise's CEO is Rick Smith, appointed in Sep 1993, has a tenure of 31.58 years. total yearly compensation is $40.06K, comprised of 77.9% salary and 22.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 4.01% of the company’s shares, worth $1.77B. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.9 years and 8.5 years respectively.

Key information

Rick Smith

Chief executive officer

US$40.1k

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage77.9%
CEO tenure31.6yrs
CEO ownership4.0%
Management average tenure2.9yrs
Board average tenure8.5yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Here's Why We Think Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Is Well Worth Watching

Apr 11
Here's Why We Think Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Is Well Worth Watching

Axon Is Building God's Eye

Mar 29

Axon Enterprise's (NASDAQ:AXON) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Mar 19
Axon Enterprise's (NASDAQ:AXON) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Axon Enterprise: A Market Leader With Robust Growth Potential, But Still Overvalued

Mar 12

Axon Enterprise: Long-Term Potential And Key Risks For Investors

Mar 05

Is Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 17
Is Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Using Too Much Debt?

Axon Enterprise: A Buy Due To International Opportunities Plus Continued Revenue Growth

Feb 06

Is There Now An Opportunity In Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON)?

Feb 04
Is There Now An Opportunity In Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON)?

Market Participants Recognise Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AXON) Revenues

Jan 24
Market Participants Recognise Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AXON) Revenues

With EPS Growth And More, Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Makes An Interesting Case

Jan 02
With EPS Growth And More, Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Makes An Interesting Case

Axon Enterprise: Capitalizing On Strong Core Business And Innovative Drone Opportunities

Dec 31

Axon Enterprise: Great Business, Excessive Valuation

Dec 24

Axon Enterprise: One Of My Best Calls Ever Is Now A Nasdaq-100 Stock

Dec 17

The Return Trends At Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Look Promising

Nov 23
The Return Trends At Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Look Promising

Axon Enterprise: AI Upside Negated By Full Valuation

Nov 16

Axon Enterprise, Inc. Just Recorded A 1,679% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

Nov 09
Axon Enterprise, Inc. Just Recorded A 1,679% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AXON) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 19% Below Its Share Price

Nov 07
Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AXON) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 19% Below Its Share Price

Market Participants Recognise Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AXON) Revenues

Oct 16
Market Participants Recognise Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AXON) Revenues

Axon Enterprise: The Potential Of AI Innovation And Why It's A Buy

Oct 13

These 4 Measures Indicate That Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Is Using Debt Safely

Oct 05
These 4 Measures Indicate That Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Is Using Debt Safely

Axon Enterprises: Do Not Get Tasered

Sep 15

Here's Why We Think Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Is Well Worth Watching

Sep 12
Here's Why We Think Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Is Well Worth Watching

When Should You Buy Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON)?

Aug 21
When Should You Buy Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON)?
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AI And Global Expansion Propel Unprecedented Growth In Aerospace & Defense Sector

Aug 20 Axon's investment in AI and international expansion indicate strong future growth catalysts, enhancing productivity and diversifying market risk.

Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Aug 10
Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON)

Jul 30
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON)

Market Participants Recognise Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AXON) Revenues

Jul 16
Market Participants Recognise Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AXON) Revenues

Axon: Lofty Valuation Yet Capturing More Long-Term Growth

Jul 09

Axon Enterprise: Draft One AI Is A Game Changer

Jun 13

Axon Enterprise: My Expectation Is An Earnings Beat From This High-Quality Company (Rating Upgrade)

May 03

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Presents An Opportunity

Apr 29
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Presents An Opportunity

Beyond The TASER: How Axon Is Revolutionizing Public Safety (And Your Portfolio)

Mar 26

Axon Enterprise: Flywheel Continues To Deliver Strong Results

Mar 05

Axon: Bringing AI To Law Enforcement Through Innovation

Feb 01

Over 18% Annual Return Potential: Axon May Be The Best Compounder In The Defense Industry

Jan 16

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Rick Smith's remuneration changed compared to Axon Enterprise's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2024n/an/a

US$377m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$297m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$291m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$262m

Dec 31 2023US$40kUS$31k

US$176m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$148m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$99m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$137m

Dec 31 2022US$33kUS$31k

US$147m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$104m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$141m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$43m

Dec 31 2021US$33kUS$31k

-US$60m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$21m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$70m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$54m

Dec 31 2020US$3mUS$25k

-US$2m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$40m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$33m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$1m

Dec 31 2019US$39kUS$23k

US$882k

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$15m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$15m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$23m

Dec 31 2018US$246mUS$70k

US$29m

Compensation vs Market: Rick's total compensation ($USD40.06K) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.30M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Rick's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.

CEO

Rick Smith (53 yo)

31.6yrs

Tenure

US$40,058

Compensation

Mr. Patrick W. Smith, also known as Rick, founded Axon Enterprise, Inc. (formerly TASER International) in September 1993 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since 1993. He has been Director at Axon En...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Patrick Smith
Founder31.6yrsUS$40.06k4.01%
$ 1.8b
Joshua Isner
President1.8yrsUS$31.49m0.15%
$ 66.7m
Brittany Bagley
COO & CFO2.6yrsUS$10.30m0.035%
$ 15.2m
Jeffrey Kunins
Chief Product Officer & CTO2.3yrsUS$11.36m0.12%
$ 53.1m
Jennifer Mak
Chief Accounting Officer1.6yrsno data0.023%
$ 10.0m
Ruth Sleeter
Chief Information Officerno datano datano data
Erik Lapinski
Senior Director of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Isaiah Fields
Corporate Secretary & Chief Legal Officer6.8yrsno datano data
Abigail Stock
Executive Vice President of Marketing2.3yrsno datano data
Elizabeth Hart
Executive Vice President of People Operations6.3yrsno datano data
Josh Goldman
Executive Vice President of Operations3.3yrsno datano data
Ran Mokady
Senior VP of Real-Time Operations & Site GM3.2yrsno datano data

2.9yrs

Average Tenure

48yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: AXON's management team is considered experienced (2.9 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Patrick Smith
Founder32.3yrsUS$40.06k4.01%
$ 1.8b
Graham Smith
Independent Director2.1yrsUS$441.90k0.00040%
$ 176.2k
Matthew McBrady
Non-Executive Director8.5yrsUS$261.09k0.0042%
$ 1.9m
Michael Garnreiter
Independent Chairman of the Board18.8yrsUS$317.74k0.031%
$ 13.5m
Hadi Partovi
Independent Director14.8yrsUS$263.59k0.54%
$ 237.0m
Adriane Brown
Independent Director4.9yrsUS$263.59k0.0069%
$ 3.0m
Arnette Heintze
Member of Senior Executive Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Terry Hillard
Member of The Senior Executive Advisory Boardno datano datano data
James Feigley
Member of Senior Executive Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Carroll Childers
Member of Senior Executive Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Don Cahill
Member of Senior Executive Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Julie Cullivan
Independent Director7.8yrsUS$262.59k0.0023%
$ 995.4k

8.5yrs

Average Tenure

64yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: AXON's board of directors are considered experienced (8.5 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/15 21:32
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/15 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Axon Enterprise, Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
William PowerBaird
Timothy LongBarclays
Jordan LyonnaisBofA Global Research