Axon Enterprise Inc. (AXON) – Introduction and background |
Axon Enterprise Inc., formerly known as TASER International, is a technology company that develops products for law enforcement and civilians, including the Taser smart weapon.
Axon Enterprise was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Arizona. The company is best known for its TASER-conducted energy weapons, a non-lethal weapon used by law enforcement. Axon also makes other security products, with a product line including body cameras, in-car video systems, and cloud-based evidence management software.
Axon’s business operations are closely tied to law enforcement budgets and policies. Factors affecting its share price include government spending on law enforcement technology, public sentiment towards policing, and the company’s ability to innovate and expand its product offerings. Axon also faces competition in the law enforcement technology sector and potential regulatory challenges related to its products.
The company listed on NASDAQ in a 2001 IPO, originally trading under the ticker TASR, it was later updated to AXON. The largest shareholders are investment management companies such as BlackRock and State Street.
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