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

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it currently lacks a track record of revenue and profit. Sometimes these stories can cloud the minds of investors, leading them to invest with their emotions rather than on the merit of good company fundamentals. Loss-making companies are always racing against time to reach financial sustainability, so investors in these companies may be taking on more risk than they should.

In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON), which has not only revenues, but also profits. While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.

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How Fast Is Axon Enterprise Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

Axon Enterprise has undergone a massive growth in earnings per share over the last three years. So much so that this three year growth rate wouldn't be a fair assessment of the company's future. So it would be better to isolate the growth rate over the last year for our analysis. Axon Enterprise's EPS has risen over the last 12 months, growing from US$3.53 to US$4.26. There's little doubt shareholders would be happy with that 21% gain.

Top-line growth is a great indicator that growth is sustainable, and combined with a high earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margin, it's a great way for a company to maintain a competitive advantage in the market. On the one hand, Axon Enterprise's EBIT margins fell over the last year, but on the other hand, revenue grew. So it seems the future may hold further growth, especially if EBIT margins can remain steady.

The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. For finer detail, click on the image.

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Are Axon Enterprise Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

We would not expect to see insiders owning a large percentage of a US$57b company like Axon Enterprise. But thanks to their investment in the company, it's pleasing to see that there are still incentives to align their actions with the shareholders. Indeed, they have a considerable amount of wealth invested in it, currently valued at US$2.6b. Investors will appreciate management having this amount of skin in the game as it shows their commitment to the company's future.

Does Axon Enterprise Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

As previously touched on, Axon Enterprise is a growing business, which is encouraging. To add an extra spark to the fire, significant insider ownership in the company is another highlight. That combination is very appealing. So yes, we do think the stock is worth keeping an eye on. We don't want to rain on the parade too much, but we did also find 2 warning signs for Axon Enterprise that you need to be mindful of.

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