Axon Enterprise Q2 earnings beat estimates as revenue rises, gross margin falls
Axon Enterprise reported second‑quarter 2024 results that topped analysts' expectations. Revenue reached $904 million, up about 35% year‑over‑year and above the $877 million forecast. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.88, beating the $1.85 consensus estimate.
The company said its gross margin slipped to 62.9%, down 40 basis points, driven by a higher mix of lower‑margin professional services and investments in scaling new product offerings. The software‑only segment maintained a margin above 80%, while the services segment saw its margin fall 3.8 percentage points to 75.1%.
Despite the earnings beat, Axon’s shares fell more than 6% in after‑hours trading. The firm also raised its full‑year revenue guidance to 32‑34% growth, up from the prior 30‑32% range.
Entities
Axon Enterprise · Connected devices segment · Counter‑drone business · Dedrone · Scottsdale, Arizona · Software and services segment · TASER
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Axon Enterprise posted a lower second‑quarter gross margin. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wsau.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Axon’s shares fell more than 6% in aftermarket trading after the results were released. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wsau.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Overall gross margin fell 40 basis points to 62.9%. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wsau.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Quarterly revenue was $904 million, above analysts’ estimate of $877 million. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wsau.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Adjusted gross margin in the software and services segment fell 3.8 percentage points to 75.1% year‑over‑year. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wsau.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Axon earned $1.88 per share on an adjusted basis for the quarter ended June 30, versus analysts’ average estimate of $1.85. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wsau.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The software‑only segment’s gross margin exceeded 80%. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wsau.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The lower margin was due to a higher mix of less lucrative professional services and investments in scaling new product offerings. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wsau.com