Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)

Over the past six months, Garmin Ltd. stock has increased by 17.84%. Key events include the Q3 2025 earnings release on October 29, 2025, attendance at the Barclays Global Technology Conference on December 10, 2025, and the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on December 3, 2025. Garmin participated in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 6, 2026, and reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 18, 2026, with an EPS of $2.73. Management attended the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference on March 3, 2026, and the JP Morgan Taiwan CEO-CFO Conference on March 11, 2026. On April 29, 2026, Garmin announced record Q1 2026 revenue of $1.75 billion and pro forma EPS of $2.08, leading to a positive stock price movement. The Annual General Meeting was held on May 6, 2026.

The first quarter is typically the lowest seasonal quarter for Garmin's financial year. Management anticipates potential headwinds in the second half of 2026 for the outdoor, marine, and automotive OEM segments. November has historically shown the highest probability of positive returns for GRMN stock, while September has the lowest. Demand for wearables and fitness technology is influenced by consumer trends, while aviation demand is more stable. Marine product demand is tied to leisure boating cycles.

Garmin Ltd. is a multinational technology company specializing in GPS-enabled products and software, operating in the manufacturing sector. Its business is divided into five segments: fitness, outdoor, automotive, aviation, and marine. Garmin offers a range of products including smartwatches, fitness trackers, adventure watches, GPS devices, avionics, and marine navigation systems.

Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, with subsidiaries in the United States, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. The company has a global presence with offices and production facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, focusing primarily on North America and Europe.

Garmin has maintained a strong brand reputation, particularly in the aviation sector, receiving Embraer's Best Supplier of the Year Award for the 11th consecutive year in May 2026. Other events contributing to its brand image include the unveiling of the D2 Mach 2 Pro, the introduction of the Primacy® system from JL Audio®, and the integration of the FDA-cleared Natural Cycles birth control app and WhatsApp with select Garmin smartwatches.

Garmin Ltd. is largely controlled by institutional shareholders, who own approximately 57% of the company. Major institutional owners include The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp. Individual investors hold about 28% of the company. Insiders, including co-founder Min Kao, hold substantial positions.