Garmin (GRMN)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryHardware, Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-11-05
$286.40-0.95%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryHardware, Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · GRMN
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer discretionary on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks GRMN against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6999).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance: Based on our performance in the first three quarters of 2026 and our positive outlook for the remainder of the year, we are raising our full year 2026 guidance.
Stated in 8 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “We now anticipate revenue of approximately $8.15 billion and pro forma EPS of $10.80 based on gross margin of 61.0%, operating margin of 29.0% and a full year tax rate of 16.5% (see attached discussion on Forward-looking Financial Measures).” “We now anticipate revenue of approximately $8.05 billion and pro forma EPS of $10.00 based on gross margin of 59.7%, operating margin of 27.0% and a full year tax rate of 16.5% (see attached discussion on Forward-looking Financial Measures).” Revenue was $1.986 billion in 2026-Q3.
“Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance: Based on our performance in the first three quarters of 2026 and our positive outlook for the remainder of the year, we are raising our full year 2026 guidance.”
“Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance: Based on our performance during the first half of 2026 and our positive outlook for the remainder of the year, we are raising our full year 2026 guidance.”
“Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance: We are maintaining our fiscal year 2026 guidance of approximately $7.9 billion revenue and pro forma EPS of $9.35 (see attached discussion on Forward-looking Financial Meas…”
“2026 Fiscal Year Guidance (2) : We expect full-year 2026 revenue of $7.9 billion, an increase of 9% over 2025.”
“2025 Fiscal Year Guidance: Based on our performance in the first three quarters of 2025 and recent trends, we are updating our full year 2025 guidance.”
“2025 Fiscal Year Guidance: Based on our performance in the first half of 2025, we are raising our full year 2025 guidance.”
We attribute this strong performance to our strategic focus on market diversification and creating superior products that are essential to our customers’ lives.
Stated in 1 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “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.” Revenue was $2.125 billion in 2025-Q4.
“We attribute this strong performance to our strategic focus on market diversification and creating superior products that are essential to our customers’ lives.”
Dividend Recommendation: As announced in February 2026, the Board will recommend to the shareholders for approval at the annual meeting to be held on June 5, 2026, a cash dividend in the total amount…
Stated in 5 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Dividend Recommendation and New Share Repurchase Program: The Board of Directors intends to recommend to the shareholders for approval at the annual meeting to be held on June 5, 2026, a cash dividend in the amount of $4.20 per share, payable in four equal installments on dates to be determined by the Board.” “On February 13, 2026, the Board authorized the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of the Company’s shares through December 30, 2028 pursuant to a new share repurchase program effective February 20, 2026.”
Management repeatedly highlights new products and product development across its fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and automotive businesses.
Management reports revenue and operating performance by segment, including strong Fitness growth and continued focus on Auto OEM economics.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.19x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 49% for the rest of the cohort, n=4822).
Most sensitive to the US dollar and the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
3 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated stable grew net income 53% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=4907).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
“2025 Fiscal Year Guidance: Based upon our first quarter results and our assessment of the current global trade environment, we are updating our full year 2025 expectations for revenue to approximatel…”
“2025 Fiscal Year Guidance (2) : We expect full-year 2025 revenue of approximately $6.80 billion, an increase of approximately 8% over 2024.”
“Dividend Recommendation: As announced in February 2026, the Board will recommend to the shareholders for approval at the annual meeting to be held on June 5, 2026, a cash dividend in the total amount…”
“Dividend Recommendation and New Share Repurchase Program: The Board of Directors intends to recommend to the shareholders for approval at the annual meeting to be held on June 5, 2026, a cash dividen…”
“Dividend Recommendation: The Board of Directors has established December 26, 2025, as the payment date for the next dividend installment of $0.90 per share with a record date of December 12, 2025.”
“Dividend Recommendation: As announced in February, the Board will recommend to the shareholders for approval at the annual meeting to be held on June 6, 2025, a cash dividend in the total amount of $…”
“Dividend Recommendation: The Board of Directors intends to recommend to the shareholders for approval at the annual meeting to be held on June 6, 2025, a cash dividend in the amount of $3.60 per shar…”