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Garmin Ltd

NYSE: GRMN Scientific & Technical Instruments
$277.03
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Q4 2025 Earnings

Reported Feb 18, 2026, 7:00am ET · SEC source
$2.79
Beat +16.62%
EPS · est. $2.39
$2.1B
Beat +5.78%
Revenue · est. $2.0B
+3.4%
Beating market
GRMN vs S&P since report
6 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−4%0+4%+8%Feb 18Feb 19report 7:00am ETearnings−0.5%+2.1%
−4%0+4%+8%Feb 18Feb 19earnings−0.5%+2.1%
GRMN +2.1%S&P 500 −0.5%
−4%0+4%+8%Feb 18Feb 19report 7:00am ETearnings−0.5%+2.1%
−4%0+4%+8%Feb 18Feb 19earnings−0.5%+2.1%
GRMN +2.1%NASDAQ −0.5%
−10%−5%0+5%Feb 17Feb 25report 7:00am ETearnings+1.4%+3.2%
−10%−5%0+5%Feb 17Feb 25earnings+1.4%+3.2%
GRMN +3.2%S&P 500 +1.4%
−10%−5%0+5%Feb 17Feb 25report 7:00am ETearnings+2.4%+3.2%
−10%−5%0+5%Feb 17Feb 25earnings+2.4%+3.2%
GRMN +3.2%NASDAQ +2.4%
+9.44%
Day of report
+0.99%
Next session
+6.12%
One week
−2.15%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −5.50%.

Did GRMN Beat Earnings? Q4 2025 Results

Garmin capped fiscal 2025 with a record-breaking fourth quarter that <a href="https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/02/18/wall-street-is-losing-its-mind-over-garmins-q4-blowout/">drew significant market attention</a>, posting Q4 revenue of $2.12 billion, up 16.6% year-over-year and ahead of the $2.02 billion consensus by 5.44%, while pro forma diluted EPS of $2.79 topped the $2.40 Wall Street estimate by 16.25%. The standout driver was an explosive 42% surge in the fitness segment, fueled by strong wearable demand from both market share gains and broader market growth, helping push full-year revenue to a record $7.25 billion across all five business segments. Operating margin ticked up to 28.9% from 28.3% a year ago, and the company closed the year holding approximately $4.10 billion in cash and marketable securities with zero debt. Analysts have increasingly noted Garmin's ability to grow in product categories largely insulated from AI-driven disruption. Looking ahead, management guided fiscal 2026 revenue to approximately $7.90 billion, representing 9% growth, with pro forma EPS of $9.35, while the Board proposed a 17% dividend increase to $4.20 per share annually.

Key Takeaways
  • Strong wearable demand in Fitness segment from market share gains and overall market growth (42% Q4 revenue growth)
  • Marine segment growth across multiple categories led by chartplotters (18% Q4 revenue growth)
  • Aviation segment growth from both OEM and aftermarket product categories (16% Q4 revenue growth)
  • Strategic focus on market diversification and creating essential products
  • Record shipments exceeding 20 million units for the year

“2025 was another year of remarkable growth and achievement for Garmin with record consolidated revenue, record revenue in all five of our segments, and record consolidated operating income. We attribute this strong performance to our strategic focus on market diversification and creating superior products that are essential to our customers' lives. Looking forward, we anticipate building on this momentum with many exciting new product launches throughout the year. I am very proud of what we accomplished in 2025 and look forward to seizing the opportunities ahead.”

Garmin CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

For fiscal year 2026, Garmin expects revenue of approximately $7.9 billion (9% growth over 2025), pro forma EPS of $9.35, gross margin of 58.5%, operating margin of 25.5%, and a pro forma effective tax rate of 16.0%. The company anticipates building on 2025 momentum with many exciting new product launches throughout the year.

GRMN YoY Financials

Q4 2025 vs Q4 2024 · SEC filings Q4 2024 Q4 2025
$0$600.0M$1.2B$1.8B$1.8B$2.1BRevenue$1.1B$1.3BGross Profit$516.1M$614.2MOperating Income$435.7M$528.7MNet Income
$0$600.0M$1.2B$1.8BRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

GRMN Revenue by Segment

Fitness$765.8M+42.0%
Outdoor$627.6M+0.0%
Marine$296.9M+18.0%
Aviation$274.2M+16.0%
Auto OEM$160.4M−3.0%

GRMN Revenue by Geography

Americas$1.0B+21.0%
EMEA$802.7M+14.0%
Asia Pacific$287.7M+8.0%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.