Axon Enterprise posts record Q3 revenue, announces $1.2 bn Skydio investment and cuts full‑year guidance
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Axon Enterprise reported Q3 2026 revenue of $909 million, up 28% year over year, and net income of $57 million, reversing a prior‑year loss. The company announced a $1.2 billion investment that raises its ownership of drone maker Skydio to 37% and creates an exclusive public‑safety distribution partnership. Because three Federal Dedrone deployments totaling about $130 million will not materialize in 2026, Axon lowered its full‑year revenue outlook to $3.61 billion‑$3.63 billion and its Q4 revenue guidance to $990 million‑$1.01 billion.
Why it matters
The reduced revenue guidance and missed earnings estimates prompted several analysts to cut price targets, including Needham to $500 and Piper Sandler to $540. The guidance cut and the large cash outlay for Skydio increase short‑term earnings volatility and may affect investor sentiment.
Key facts
- 1Q3 2026 revenue was $909 million, up 28% year over year prnewswire.com
- 2Software & Services revenue grew 43% to $437 million prnewswire.com
- 3Platform Solutions revenue grew 106% to $125 million prnewswire.com
- 4Net income was $57 million, up from a loss in the prior year prnewswire.com
- 5Adjusted EBITDA was $236 million, up 33% year over year prnewswire.com
- 6Axon invested $1.2 billion in Skydio, raising its stake to 37% prnewswire.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 20 of 20 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.