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Revenue $2.02B, EPS $2.80; strong fitness wearables demand; FY guidance raised to ~$8.05B
Device A05170 supports LTE-M voice, NB-NTN satellite data, NFC; docs sealed until Feb 2027
Consolidated revenue increased 14% to $1.75 billion, a new first quarter record, with double-digit growth in 3 segments
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Garmin is mentioned as part of the IBD Top 50 Stocks list, indicating a positive fundamental outlook and potential for growth among top-performing companies.
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Garmin makes GPS wearables and navigation gear for runners, pilots, boaters, and drivers, selling recurring hardware like smartwatches you wear daily. Think of it as the Leica of outdoor gadgets—premium, rugged, and trusted by hobbyists and pros alike.
Revenue hit USD 7.25B annually, with a 60% gross margin, netting 23%—mostly from fitness and outdoor watches, which are recurring purchases every few years, not one-offs. Aviation and marine add high-margin, stickier income.
Brand loyalty and aviation/medical-grade certification keep pilots, sailors, and athletes locked in—Apple, Suunto, and Furuno can't easily copy Garmin's decade of niche expertise. However, smartwatch competition from Apple and Samsung is pressuring its consume
