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Garmin Ltd. reports developments across GPS-enabled hardware and software for fitness, outdoor, automotive, aviation and marine markets. Company news commonly covers earnings releases, new smartwatch features, aviation flight deck systems, marine sonar and chartplotter products, and integrations through the Connect IQ platform and connected wearables.
Garmin updates also include audio products under JL Audio and Fusion, inReach satellite and cellular connectivity, supplier recognition in aviation, and product partnerships tied to health, messaging and outdoor communications. The company is incorporated in Switzerland, with principal subsidiaries in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) introduced the Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 GPS running smartwatches, featuring 1.2-inch AMOLED displays, touchscreens and 5-button controls. Both offer advanced training metrics, 24/7 health tracking, smart notifications and multi-sport modes with multi-day battery life.
Forerunner 70 offers up to 13 days of battery life and new quick workouts, Garmin Coach plans and run/walk options. Forerunner 170 adds Garmin Pay, while Forerunner 170 Music supports on-watch music. Prices range from $249.99 to $349.99, available May 15, 2026 on garmin.com.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) received Embraer's Best Supplier of the Year Award for the 11th consecutive year on April 14–15, 2026, recognized in the Electrical and Electronic Systems category for its G3000 Prodigy Touch flight deck systems.
Over 16 years, Embraer has awarded Garmin 18 top honors across multiple supplier categories, highlighting sustained supplier performance and support for Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E platforms.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) unveiled JL Audio Primacy, a premium home audio system available as full-size T6 three-way towers or compact S3 two-way stand-mounts. Primacy combines active multi‑amplifier loudspeakers, 32‑bit/192 kHz triple‑core DSP, Dante networking and automatic room optimization (P.A.R.O.) with a luxury CS centerpiece and companion app.
The system supports Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Roon Ready, Apple AirPlay and Google Cast, offers customizable finishes, and is available now at garmin.com.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) reported record Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended March 28, 2026: $1.75B revenue (+14% YoY), operating income $432M (+30% YoY), gross margin 59.4% and operating margin 24.6%. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.09 and pro forma diluted EPS was $2.08 (+29% YoY pro forma). The company generated operating cash flow of $536M, free cash flow of $469M, paid $174M dividend and repurchased $40M of shares, with $491M remaining under a $500M repurchase program.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) launched the D2 Mach 2 Pro aviator smartwatch on April 14, 2026, featuring built-in inReach satellite and LTE connectivity for two-way messaging, voice calling and SOS from the wrist. The 51mm watch has a 1.4" AMOLED display, avionics compatibility, pilot health monitoring and up to 24 days battery life in smartwatch mode.
Available now with Carbon Gray titanium bezel and QuickFit bands at a suggested retail price of $1,549.99; active subscription required for connectivity and some services are region-limited.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announced an integration with Natural Cycles, the FDA-cleared app for birth control, enabling compatible Garmin smartwatches to share overnight skin temperature for fertility insights.
Compatible models include fēnix 8, Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, Venu 4, and Venu X1. The feature automatically syncs morning data to Natural Cycles and is available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, EU, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland, UK, and the US.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) will host its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The earnings release will be distributed prior to market open the same day.
Registration is required to receive dial-in details and conference ID; a live webcast and a one-year archive will be available on Garmin's investor relations Events page.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announced on March 17, 2026 that a WhatsApp app is now available free in the Connect IQ Store for select fēnix, Forerunner, Venu and vívoactive smartwatches.
Users can read, reply, react with emojis, view up to 10 messages on screen and decline incoming calls while keeping their phone paired and protected by end-to-end encryption.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) introduced the GT360UHD 360-degree scanning sonar paired with a motorized Spy Pole, offering 2D/3D birds-eye imaging, True Motion GPS integration, LiveScope compatibility, and scan buffering. Bundled transducer+42" or 49" Spy Pole SRP: $2,999.98 and $3,199.98. Spy Pole standalone SRP: $1,999.99 (42") and $2,199.99 (49"). Products debut at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic March 13-15 and are available on garmin.com starting March 13.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announced the Garmin Community Champions program to recognize local running community leaders at Garmin Marathon Series events. Applications are open for Durham through March 31, 2026; finalists revealed in early April and the first Champion announced on May 2, 2026.
Nominees must be 18+, live near a host city, and attend race day; finalists will be featured before the race start. The Series currently includes Toledo, Tucson and Durham with marathon, half, 10K and 5K distances. Applications for Toledo and Tucson will open about two months before each race.