Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow

Axon Enterprise, Inc. Free cash flow decreased by 135.2% to -$54.64M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5962.9%, from $932.00K to -$54.64M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Free cash flow shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFree Cash Flow
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests improved operational efficiency or reduced capital intensity, providing more flexibility for capital allocation. A decrease may indicate higher investment in R&D or infrastructure, or potential challenges in converting earnings into cash.

Detailed definition

Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and m...

Peer comparison

Large-cap medical device and pharmaceutical peers typically maintain strong, positive free cash flow, though levels vary based on the intensity of R&D spending and the lifecycle stage of major product lines.

Metric ID: free_cash_flow

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$20.67M$3.98M$0.00$26.87M$6.63M$26.53M$119.54M-$64.84M$29.52M$48.92M$116.03M-$32.13M$71.45M$64.85M$225.37M$932.00K-$114.66M$33.38M$155.43M-$54.64M
QoQ Change-80.7%-100.0%-75.3%+300.3%+350.6%-154.2%+145.5%+65.7%+137.2%-127.7%+322.3%-9.2%+247.5%-99.6%<-999%+129.1%+365.6%-135.2%
YoY Change-67.9%+566.8%-341.3%+345.4%+84.4%-2.9%+50.4%+142.0%+32.6%+94.2%+102.9%-260.5%-48.5%-31.0%<-999%
Range-$114.66M$225.37M
CAGR+22.7%
Avg YoY Growth-353.1%
Median YoY Growth+32.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AAXN) reported free cash flow of -$54.64M in Q1 2026.
How has Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s free cash flow decreased by 5962.9% year-over-year, from $932.00K to -$54.64M.
What is the long-term trend for Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s free cash flow has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $75.06M to $75.08M.
What does free cash flow mean?
The cash remaining after a company pays for its operating expenses and capital investments.