Axon Form 4: Patrick Smith Sells 10,000 Shares, Retains ~3.04M
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Axon CEO and director Patrick W. Smith reported sales of 10,000 shares of Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) common stock executed on 09/08/2025 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The Form 4 lists 13 separate sell transactions that reduced his direct holdings to 3,043,982 shares following the sales. The filings state the trades were effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted May 12, 2025, and executed in multiple trades with prices reported as weighted averages for each lot, with executed trade prices ranging from $734.22 to $749.00 per share. The Form 4 was signed on behalf of Mr. Smith by an attorney-in-fact.
Positive
- Transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating a pre-established, documented disposition process
- Full post-transaction ownership disclosed: the filing reports 3,043,982 shares held after the sales
- Granular disclosure of lot-level weighted-average prices and price ranges, with an undertaking to provide detailed trade information upon request
Negative
- Insider sold a total of 10,000 shares, representing a reduction in direct holdings on 09/08/2025
- Sales executed at high price levels (reported trade prices ranged from $734.22 to $749.00), which may be viewed unfavorably by some investors though no intent or motive is stated
Insights
TL;DR: Insider sales of 10,000 AXON shares were executed under a documented 10b5-1 plan on 09/08/2025; holdings remain material at ~3.044M shares.
The filing documents a planned disposition rather than opportunistic trading, as all transactions are noted as pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted May 12, 2025. The sales are itemized in 13 lots with weighted-average prices reported per lot and an overall executed price range of $734.22 to $749.00. From an investor-information standpoint, the filing is clear on the mechanics: date, plan provenance, quantities sold totaling 10,000 shares, and resulting post-transaction ownership of 3,043,982 shares. No options or derivative transactions are reported.
TL;DR: Documented 10b5-1 plan use provides procedural compliance; aggregate sale size and residual ownership are clearly disclosed.
The Form 4 properly discloses that the disposals were effectuated pursuant to a pre-established 10b5-1 plan, which supports the affirmative defense for insider trading if conditions of the plan are met. The reporting includes granular lot-level weighted-average prices and an explicit post-transaction share count, enabling stakeholders to assess scale and transparency. The signature by attorney-in-fact is noted and the filer affirms readiness to provide detailed trade-level information upon request.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 283 | $734.291 | $208K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 14 | $735.9454 | $10K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,353 | $739.3933 | $1.00M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 449 | $740.618 | $333K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,403 | $741.8155 | $1.04M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 918 | $742.9469 | $682K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 372 | $743.5314 | $277K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,865 | $744.9006 | $1.39M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,546 | $745.7974 | $1.15M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 779 | $746.7708 | $582K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 544 | $747.9687 | $407K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 331 | $748.9088 | $248K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 143 | $749.82 | $107K |
Footnotes (1)
- The transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on May 12, 2025. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $734.22 to $734.64. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $735.235 to $736.00. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $738.84 to $739.825. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $740.08 to $741.02. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $741.19 to $742.175. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $742.20 to $743.13. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $743.22 to $744.19. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $744.37 to $745.34. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $745.375 to $746.36. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $746.42 to $747.325. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $747.675 to $748.64. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $748.75 to $749.00. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.