10-K 0001628280-26-011360 (2026-02-25) vs 10-K 0001069183-25-000019 (2025-02-28)
| Section | Compared text | Words now | Changed |
| Risk Factors | Item 1A | 17,207 |
20.4% |
| MD&A | Item 7 | 6,723 |
40.5% |
| Legal Proceedings | Item 3, via Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies | 1,021 |
7.9% |
| Accounting Policies | Item 8, Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 7,954 |
31.3% |
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MD&A 273 words changed in this paragraph; it is 48% similar to last year's version.
Our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 2025 were $2.1 $2.8 billion, an increase of $521.8 $697.0 million, or 33.4%, 33.5%, from the comparable period in the prior year. year ended December 31, 2024. We had loss from operations of $62.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to income from operations of $58.5 million, compared to $156.9 million for the same period in the prior year. Gross margin dollars increased $285.9 $416.7 million but decreased and increased as a percentage of revenue to 59.7% from 59.6% from 61.2% compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily driven by higher stock-based compensation expense and amortization of acquired intangibles. Excluding the impacts of stock-based compensation expense and intangibles amortization in costs of goods sold, adjusted year ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted gross margin increased decreased to 62.6% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 63.2% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 61.8% for the same period in the prior year, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to an increased driven by global tariffs and a higher mix of high-margin Axon Cloud & Services revenue and investments in TASER automation and cost-reduction initiatives. Platform Solutions revenue. Operating expenses increased $384.2 by $537.4 million, reflecting an increase in salaries, benefits, increased headcount to support business growth and stock-based compensation expenses, as well as an increase in professional and consulting expenses related to transaction costs. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded net expense. Net income of $377.0 $124.7 million which included net realized and unrealized gains on fair value adjustments of $186.4 million related to our strategic investments and a $105.7 million tax benefit, partially offset by a net realized and unrealized loss of $46.4 million related to our marketable securities, inducement expense of $38.9 million associated with the early repurchase of a portion of our 2027 Notes, and interest loss, net of $18.8 million. Net income of $377.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 included net realized and unrealized gains of $162.9 million, million related to our strategic investments, a net unrealized gain on marketable securities of $120.3 million, million related to our marketable securities, and interest income, net of $36.6 million. Net income of $175.8 million for the comparable period in the prior year reflected net unrealized losses of $80.5 million related to impairment and observable price changes for our existing investments and related warrants, interest income, net of $42.1 million, and a net unrealized gain of $38.7 million on marketable securities.
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Risk Factors 217 words changed in this paragraph; it is 56% similar to last year's version.
As significant tariffs or other restrictions continue to be placed on foreign imports by the United States, our sales and results of operations may be harmed. Recently, the U.S. government has indicated its intent to modify U.S. trade policy and, in some cases, to renegotiate, or potentially terminate, certain existing bilateral or multi-lateral trade agreements. It has also imposed or has indicated its intent to impose increased tariffs on foreign imports into the United States, particularly from the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), Mexico, and Canada. Such tariffs could have a significant impact on our business, particularly the importation of products used in our business that are manufactured outside the United States, which have resulted and could result in retaliatory tariffs imposed on products we export. We also source certain raw materials from foreign countries, as do some of our suppliers. The implementation of tariffs and trade restrictions as well as changes in trade policies between the United States and such foreign countries have resulted and could continue to lead to increases in our supply costs and make it more difficult to obtain suppliers and may have an adverse effect on our supply chain from a cost and sourcing perspective. If we attempt to renegotiate prices with suppliers or diversify our supply chain in response to tariffs, such efforts may not yield immediate results or may be ineffective. We might also consider increasing prices Finally, tariffs and international trade arrangements may continue to the end consumer; however, this could reduce the competitiveness of change, potentially without warning and to an extent that is difficult to predict. Changing tariff rates and shifting trade regulations may create significant uncertainty for vendors, consumers, and us; may increase our merchandise costs; negatively impact consumer demand for our products and adversely affect net sales. services; or otherwise negatively impact our operating results. We may not be able to forecast such impacts accurately. If we fail to manage these dynamics successfully, gross margins and profitability could be adversely affected. Increased tariffs or trade restrictions implemented by the United States could have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, operating results and financial condition.
Source: Item 1A, 10-K 0001628280-26-011360 vs Item 1A, 10-K 0001069183-25-000019
Accounting Policies 119 words changed in this paragraph; it is 45% similar to last year's version.
We derive revenue from two primary sources: (1) SaaS offerings which include digital evidence management, productivity solutions, and real-time operations capabilities, and (2) the sale of physical products, including CEDs, Axon cameras, Axon Signal-enabled devices, corresponding hardware extended warranties, accessories, and related accessories such as Axon docks, cartridges and batteries, among others, and (2) subscriptions to extended warranties across our Axon Evidence digital evidence management SaaS offering (including data storage fees and other ancillary services), product portfolio, which includes varying levels of support. TASER, personal sensors, and platform solutions. To a lesser extent, we also recognize revenue from training, professional services and other software services ancillary to our core offerings.We offer to sell our products and SaaS services. services on a standalone basis, but our customers often prefer to bundle our integrated hardware products and services together in a single transaction that allows them to make payments over a multi-year period. We apply the five-step model outlined in ASC 606. For additional discussion, refer to Note 2.
Source: Item 8, Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, 10-K 0001628280-26-011360 vs Item 8, Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, 10-K 0001069183-25-000019
Legal Proceedings 96 words changed in this paragraph; it is 56% similar to last year's version.
Pending in the Eastern District of Virginia (Case No. 1:24-CV-01625) is a patent infringement suit filed by Airspace Systems, Inc. (“Airspace”) against Dedrone Holdings, Inc. involving certain drone technology. After Axon we acquired Dedrone on October 1, 2024, Airspace amended its complaint and added Axon us as a defendant. Axon Airspace seeks injunctive relief and treble damages in an unspecified amount. We and Dedrone deny infringement and further contend that the three asserted patents are invalid and/or contain patent ineligible subject matter. To that end, we have simultaneously challenged all three patents in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the court has stayed the litigation. On October 8, 2025, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board granted our petitions and instituted review on all claims of all three asserted patents. By statute, a decision is required within one year or October 8, 2026. It is expected that the district court litigation will remain stayed during this time.
Source: Item 3, via Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies, 10-K 0001628280-26-011360 vs Item 3, via Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies, 10-K 0001069183-25-000019
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Sentences and paragraphs of AXON's Risk Factors and MD&A, 10-K 2026-02-25 against 10-K 2025-02-28.
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•Uncertainties with complex U.S. federal, state and local and foreign procurement laws and regulations could cause us to incur costs that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flow.
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•Our indebtedness contains restrictive covenants that could limit our operational flexibility and adversely affect the value of our common stock.
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Acquisitions and investments may present unforeseen operating, financial, or compliance challenges. Many of these challenges may arise from actions, omissions, business practices, contractual arrangements, or operational decisions of the acquired business or investee entity that occurred prior to or independently of our ownership or involvement. Integrating acquired personnel, operations, systems, technologies, and products or effectively managing the combined business can be complex, costly, and disruptive. Our ability to identify and assess material risks and liabilities through due diligence may be limited, particularly where sellers restrict access to information, transaction timelines are compressed, or we acquire a non-controlling interest. Anticipated benefits of such transactions may not materialize due to factors such as:
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•inability to integrate or profitably benefit from acquired products, technologies (including AI and machine learning models), or businesses; inherited risks associated with AI or machine learning models (including model performance limitations, bias, explainability challenges, or reliance on training data) that may be incomplete, inaccurate, or subject to regulatory restrictions;
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•exposure to unexpected regulatory obligations, including those related to export controls, data protection, AI, or product safety, which could require significant investment to satisfy;
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•unanticipated costs, liabilities, or risks related to litigation (including intellectual property claims and disputes, government inquiries, or regulatory actions); exposure to actual or alleged intellectual property infringement, misappropriation, or other intellectual property claims arising from the technologies, products, software, data, or business practices of an acquired company or an entity in which we hold a minority investment (including claims that pre-date our acquisition or investment, discontinuation of products, modification of technologies, commencement of licensing arrangements on unfavorable terms, or payment of damages, settlements, or ongoing royalties);
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•difficulties integrating accounting, financial reporting, and internal control systems, consistent with our corporate standards and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;
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•write-downs or impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets if the acquired business underperforms expectations;
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•loss, modification, or non-renewal of government contracts, framework agreements, or sole-source arrangements following a change of control or integration into our operations;
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•diversion of management’s attention and critical resources away from existing business priorities;
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•disruption to relationships with existing customers, suppliers, or strategic partners;
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•supply chain, manufacturing, or sourcing disruptions affecting acquired businesses;
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RemovedRisk Factors
•Our future success depends on our ability to expand sales through direct sales and distributors and our inability to increase direct sales or recruit new distributors would negatively affect our sales.
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•We depend on the services of our executive officers, including Patrick W. Smith, our Chief Executive Officer. Our failure to retain executive officers could adversely impact our business.
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•If demand for our products increases, our future success will depend on our ability to manage our growth and to increase manufacturing production capacity.
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•The conditional conversion feature of the Notes, if triggered, may adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
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•Conversion of the Notes may dilute the shareholder ownership and could depress the price of our common stock.
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•Changes in the accounting treatment for the Notes may have a material effect on our reported financial results.
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Our future success depends on our ability to expand sales through direct sales and distributors and our inability to increase direct sales or recruit new distributors would negatively affect our sales.
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Our distribution strategy is to pursue sales through multiple channels primarily through direct sales and independent distributors. We focus on direct sales to larger agencies and our inability to grow sales to these agencies in this manner would materially adversely affect our business prospects, operating results, and financial condition. In addition, our inability to establish relationships with and retain distributors who we believe can successfully sell our products would materially adversely affect our business prospects, operating results, and financial condition. If we do not competitively price our products, meet the requirements of our distributors or end-users, provide adequate marketing support, or comply with the terms of our distribution arrangements, our distributors may fail to aggressively market our products or may terminate their relationships with us. These developments would likely have a material adverse effect on our sales. Our reliance on the sales of our products by others also makes it more difficult to predict our revenue, cash flow, and operating results.
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In certain states and foreign jurisdictions, we have chosen to sell directly with law enforcement customers rather than through established distribution channels. However, some of our customers may have strong working relationships with distributors, and we may face resistance to this change. Failure to overcome this resistance and successfully establish direct relationships with our customers could negatively impact sales, or our competitors may be better positioned by continuing to sell through distributors, which could adversely affect our business prospects, operating results and financial condition.
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Acquisitions or investments may present unforeseen operating difficulties and expenses. If we acquire businesses, technologies or products, we may encounter difficulties in successfully integrating the acquired personnel, operations, systems, technologies, or products successfully, or effectively managing the combined business. Anticipated benefits of such transactions may not materialize due to factors such as:
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•inability to integrate or profitably benefit from acquired products, technologies or businesses;
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•exposure to new regulations related to the acquired products, technologies, or business that are unexpectedly burdensome, negatively impact existing products, technologies or business, or require significant investment in order to achieve compliance;
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These possible changes to existing legislation or the enactment of new legislation may seek to restrict the makeup of a firearm, firearm design or features, mandate the use of certain technologies in a firearm, specific technologies, remove existing legal defenses in lawsuits, set defenses, impose minimum age limits to purchase certain firearms, requirements, or ban restrict the sale and, in some cases, the or ownership of various types of certain firearms and or accessories.
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The revision of We have previously revised certain of our previously issued financial statements to correct errors related to our historical conclusions of principal vs. agent accounting under Accounting Standards Codification, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606") may have the effect of eroding investor confidence in the Company and our financial reporting and accounting practices and processes and may raise reputational issues for our business. (“ASC 606”).
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Additionally, our competitors may develop competing technologies or products with superior features or lower costs, respond quicker more quickly to emerging technologies, conduct more extensive marketing campaigns, have greater financial, marketing, manufacturing and other resources, and may be or otherwise compete more successful in attracting potential customers, employees and strategic partners. effectively than we do.
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We could also lose future sales or customers may make warranty or other claims against us, which could result in an increase in our increased warranty expense, an increase in longer collection cycles for and decline in the cycles, reduced collectability of accounts receivable or in the convertibility receivable, reduced conversion of contract assets to cash, and an increase in the increased expense and risk of litigation.
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For example, developing and acting on initiatives within the scope of ESG, and collecting, measuring and reporting ESG-related information and metrics can be costly, difficult and time-consuming and is subject to evolving reporting standards, including the SEC’s recently adopted UK Modern Slavery Act and stayed climate-related reporting requirements, and similar proposals by other domestic or international regulatory bodies. the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
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Our reliance on third-party third party suppliers creates risks related to risks, including our potential inability ability to obtain an adequate supply of components or sub-assemblies and reduced control over pricing and timing of delivery of components and sub-assemblies, including both single or sole-source components used in the manufacture of our products.
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Federal agencies, in particular, are vulnerable to broader governmental challenges, such as funding and debt limit constraints, which has previously resulted in including government shutdowns, including those such as the latest shutdown in 2018 2025 and 2019, and additional shutdowns narrowly avoided more recently. similar funding disruptions.
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In addition, increasingly certain regulators, customers, investors, employees and other stakeholders are focusing on ESG environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters and related disclosures. disclosures, while other ESG-related practices have also been increasingly subject to political controversy in the United States.
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Our ability to meet our debt obligations, including making our making, scheduled payments of the principal and interest payments or refinancing our indebtedness, obligations, depends on our future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive, performance and other factors, many of which are external factors beyond our control.
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Additionally, In some cases, our ability to close these such transactions has previously, and may in the future, depend depends on obtaining third-party third party approvals, such as government regulatory approvals and clearances, which are beyond our control.
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If our ESG-related data, processes and reporting attract controversy, if such data, processes or reporting are or are perceived to be incomplete or inaccurate, or if we fail to achieve progress with respect to towards our ESG-related goals within the scope of ESG on a timely basis, or at all, we may be exposed to potential liability or litigation, and our reputation, business, financial performance and growth could be adversely affected.
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If any of the 2027 Note Hedge and or Warrant transactions fail to become effective, do not perform as anticipated, counterparties or their affiliates may unwind their hedge positions, which could adversely affect the value of our common stock. stock price.
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The technology associated with law enforcement devices and software receives significant attention and is rapidly evolving.
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If we fail to achieve the necessary level of efficiency in our organization as it grows, or if we are not able to accurately forecast future growth, our business would could be harmed.
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Additionally, if our suppliers do not allocate sufficient production, they may decommit from agreed supply levels, or inaccurately forecast demand, we may face reduced access to components and need to secure new suppliers.
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Despite rigorous processes, we risk failing to meet all our existing or future disclosure obligations or having our disclosures misinterpreted.
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These attacks can feature may involve higher financial ransom demands and demonstrate increasing sophistication, including novel ransomware techniques, diverse methodologies, and advance capabilities such as adaptive malware and deepfake-enabled phishing schemes.
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Compliance with new or changing laws, regulations, or industry standards relating to AI may impose significant operational costs and may limit constrain our ability to develop, deploy or use AI technologies.
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Our gross margin could decline in future periods due to adverse impacts from various factors, including:
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There can be no assurance that the economic and political pressures will not materially adversely affect sales of our products.
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We may face personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and other liability claims that could harm our reputation and adversely affect our business prospects, operating results and financial condition.
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However, As a result, the Warrant transactions could have a dilutive effect on our common stock to the extent that the market price per share of our common stock exceeds the strike price of the Warrants.
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AddedMD&A
Axon is a technology company that provides integrated hardware and software solutions. Our products and services allow customers across the public and private sector to capture and use critical data to support fully-connected operational workflows. Our trusted network seamlessly integrates software and hardware with a range of connected devices, including TASER energy devices, cameras and sensors, drones and robotics, cloud-based evidence management, records management, real-time operations software, critical incident and emergency response systems, immersive training, and productivity tools – all enhanced by AI.
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During the year ended December 31, 2025, we realigned our business into two reportable segments, Connected Devices and Software and Services (the “Segment Realignment”). As a result of the Segment Realignment, we have recast our segment and other relevant disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2024 to conform to the new presentation.
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(2)'Personal Sensors' primarily includes body cameras and accessories, signal sidearm, and related extended warranties.
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(3)'Platform Solutions' primarily includes fleet in-car video, interview room, fixed cameras, drones and counter-drone equipment, virtual reality training hardware, and related extended warranties.
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Year Ended December 31, Dollar Percent Change Change 2025 2024 Total selling, general and administrative expenses $ 1,035,893 $ 741,247 $294,646 39.8% As a percentage of net sales 37.3 % 35.6 %
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We incurred non-recurring severance costs during the three months ended December 31, 2025 of $28.7 million, which consisted of stock-based compensation, cash payments and employee benefits.
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Year Ended December 31, Dollar Percent Change Change 2025 2024 Total research and development expenses $ 684,308 $ 441,593 $242,715 55.0% As a percentage of net sales 24.6 % 21.2 %
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We incurred non-recurring severance costs during the three months ended December 31, 2025 of $1.1 million, which consisted of stock-based compensation, cash payments and employee benefits.
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(2)Interest expense increased in comparison to the year ended December 31, 2024 comparable period primarily as a result of the issuance of the Senior Notes in March 2025, as discussed further within Note 10.
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(1)Reflects the net realized and unrealized gain associated with our strategic investments during the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, as discussed within Note 7.
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(2)Reflects the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities during the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, as discussed within Note 3.
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(3)Reflects the inducement expense associated with the early repurchase of a portion of our 2027 Notes in both the first and fourth quarters of 2025, as discussed further within Note 10.
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Axon is building the public safety operating system of the future by integrating a suite of hardware devices and cloud software solutions that not only revolutionize modern policing but also cater to federal agencies, corrections, justice and enterprise-level security and safety needs. Axon’s suite includes cloud-hosted digital evidence management solutions, productivity and real-time operations software, body cameras, in-car cameras, TASER energy devices, robotic security and training solutions. Axon’s growing global customer base includes first responders across international, federal, state, and local law enforcement, fire, corrections, and emergency medical services, as well as the justice sector, commercial enterprises, and consumers.
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Additionally, in Q1 2025 we approved a plan to realign our business to better reflect our continued growth and expansion of product, software and service offerings. Previously reported within two reportable segments, TASER and Software and Sensors, we will prospectively reorganize our business in a manner that provides increased transparency and distinction between our hardware and software and services components. As a result of the reorganization, effective with the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, our financial results will be reported in two reportable segments, Connected Devices and Software & Services, which our CODM will use to regularly review information, allocate resources and assess performance. Connected Devices will include hardware products, such as CEDs, body cameras, and drones. Software & Services will include products that integrate with our suite of connected devices, such as Axon Evidence, RMS and other cloud services.
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We are currently assessing the impact of this change on our financial reporting and related segment disclosures. We intend to recast prior period segment information to conform to the new reporting structure, as necessary, to ensure consistency and comparability across reporting periods.
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(1)TASER segment “Other” includes smaller categories, such as VR hardware, weapons training revenue such as revenue associated with our Master Instructor School, and TASER consumer device sales.
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(2)Software and Sensors segment “Other” includes revenue from items including Signal Sidearm, Interview Room, Axon Air, partners' contra-revenue and other sensors and equipment.
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62.9% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 60.9% for the same period in 2023. The increase is primarily due to investments in automation and cost reduction initiatives.
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For the year ended December 31, 2024, we have seen an increase in stock-based compensation expense within our cost of goods sold as a result of RSUs granted in January 2024 that generally vest in five annual installments from March 2024 through March 2028. These RSUs were granted to employees whose compensation was under a specified threshold, including production-line employees. As previously disclosed in Note 15 to our consolidated financial statements included within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, Patrick W. Smith, our Chief Executive Officer, agreed to compensation in a lesser amount than the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors was otherwise willing to provide so that we could instead provide enhanced compensation opportunities to certain of our other employees.
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•Professional and consulting expenses increased $21.5 million, primarily driven by transaction costs related to business acquisitions and strategic investments for Fusus and Dedrone;
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•Travel expenses increased $9.5 million, as a result of increased in-person meetings and lodging costs;
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•Office and building expenses increased $7.1 million relating to building rent and property taxes;
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•Supplies expenses increased $6.7 million primarily due to an increase in computer licenses.
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In 2024, we recorded a realized gain of $93.9 million related to acquiring the remaining outstanding equity interests of two previously held strategic investments and an unrealized gain of $75.6 million related to an observable price change for an existing strategic investment and related warrants. The increase in unrealized gain on marketable securities for the year ended December 31, 2024 is driven by fair value changes for our existing marketable securities.
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Stock-based compensation expense 610,151 382,604 131,358 Unrealized (gain) loss and realized (gains) on strategic investments and marketable securities, net (192,067) 41,785 (134,658) (189,277) Realized gain (gains) on previously held minority interest, interests acquired in business combinations, net (91,150) (2,193) (93,940) Debt inducement expense 38,868 — Severance costs (1) 31,816 — Transaction and integration costs related to strategic investments and acquisitions 15,588 15,249 4,501 Payroll taxes related to Employee XSP vesting and 2018 CEO Performance Award option exercises 14,768 2,645 Litigation and regulatory costs 9,579 1,761 Loss on disposal, abandonment, and impairment of property, equipment and intangible assets, net 1,059 — 317 Loss recoveries — (3,404) Inventory step-up amortization 607 609 — Litigation costs and related recoveries 1,761 241 Payroll taxes related to 2019 XSPP vesting and 2018 CEO Performance Award option exercises 2,645 9,011 Adjusted EBITDA $ 710,155 $ 521,375 $ 331,396
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RewordedMD&A
Included in Primary drivers of the non-cash items were $382.6 include $634.2 million in of stock-based compensation expense, $283.2 expense for employee equity programs, $83.2 million of depreciation and amortization and $38.9 million of debt inducement expense related to the induced conversion for our 2027 Notes, partially offset by $140.0 million in fair value adjustments for the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) and losses on our strategic investments and marketable securities, $48.4 securities and $82.7 million in depreciation and amortization expense and $85.1 million in for deferred income taxes.
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RewordedMD&A
Year Ended December 31, Dollar Change 2025 2024 2023 Operating Net cash provided by operating activities $ 211,339 $ 408,312 $ 189,263 $ 219,049 Investing (196,973) Net cash (used in) investing activities (724,930) (490,573) 12,476 (503,049) Financing (234,357) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 1,252,465 (45,437) 41,314 (86,751) 1,297,902 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 7,756 (6,209) 2,065 (8,274) 13,965 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 746,630 $ (133,907) $ 245,118 $ (379,025) 880,537
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RewordedMD&A
For Net income of $377.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded net income of $377.0 million which 2024 included net realized and unrealized gains on fair value adjustments of strategic investments of $162.9 million, million related to our strategic investments, a net unrealized gain on marketable securities of $120.3 million, million related to our marketable securities, and interest income, net of $36.6 million.
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RewordedMD&A
As of December 31, 2024, 2025, we had $333.2 $505.4 million of available-for-sale investments, a decrease an increase of $310.8 $172.2 million from December 31, 2023 2024 primarily as a result of investment activity following the natural maturity issuance of short term investments reinvested into cash and cash equivalents until utilized for our acquisition activity the Senior Notes in the period. March 2025.
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RewordedMD&A
Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on fair value adjustments of strategic investments, net (1) $ 186,392 $ 162,887 $ (80,485) Unrealized Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net (2) (46,422) 120,330 38,700 Gain (loss) Loss on foreign currency transactions, net (1,454) 3,463 (504) Induced conversion of convertible debt (3) (38,868) — Other, net 209 (311) 388 Other income (loss), income, net $ 99,857 $ 286,369 $ (41,901)
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RewordedMD&A
For a discussion and analysis of the year ended December 31, 2023 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, 2023, refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations MD&A included in Part II, Item 7 of our amended 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2023, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2024. May 7, 2025.
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RewordedMD&A
Net cash used in investing activities was $724.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $490.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to cash provided by investing activities of $12.5 million for the comparable period in the prior year. 2024.
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RewordedMD&A
Net sales for the Software and Sensors Services segment increased 39.6% for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $316.7 million, or 33.4%, 2025 as compared to the prior year, as we continued to add users and associated devices to our network. year ended December 31, 2024.
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RewordedMD&A
Other SG&A R&D expenses increased $61.2 $56.3 million in comparison to the prior year, primarily year December 31, 2024, partially driven by an increase in professional and consulting expenses of $24.9 million related to the following: development of new products.
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RewordedMD&A
The increase overall change in the effective tax rate is primarily driven by higher also reflects the impact of lower pre-tax income, book income in the current period, which reduced magnifies the relative impact effect of favorable tax permanent adjustments.
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RewordedMD&A
We recorded net income of $124.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to net income of $377.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a net income of $175.8 million in 2023. 2024.
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Quiet changesMD&A
Although these non-GAAP financial measures are not consistent with GAAP, we believe management believes investors will benefit by referring to these non-GAAP financial measures when assessing our operating results, as well as when forecasting and analyzing future periods.
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Quiet changesMD&A
These investments will be are subsequently remeasured to fair value upon observable price changes in an orderly transaction for the identical or similar investments.
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