Welcome to our dedicated page for Garmin news (Ticker: GRMN), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Garmin stock.
Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) regularly issues news covering its GPS-enabled devices, software platforms and technology solutions across fitness, outdoor, automotive, aviation and marine markets. As a Swiss-incorporated manufacturer with principal subsidiaries in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom, Garmin uses press releases to highlight new products, platform updates, collaborations and financial communications.
Recent announcements illustrate the range of Garmin’s news. In fitness and health, the company has introduced nutrition tracking within the Garmin Connect app and Garmin Connect+ plan, allowing users to log calories and macronutrients, access a global food database, use AI-powered food recognition and receive Active Intelligence insights that relate nutrition to sleep, training and overall wellbeing. Annual Garmin Connect Data Reports summarize global activity and health trends drawn from the Garmin user community.
In outdoor and marine categories, Garmin news includes launches such as the inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator for backcountry connectivity and safety, and JL Audio AP Amplifiers designed for boats and off-road vehicles with rugged construction and IP67 water and dust resistance. For mariners, Garmin has also announced nautical smartwatches like the quatix 8 Pro, which combine marine-focused features with satellite and cellular connectivity where available.
Garmin’s aviation and automotive OEM updates feature integrated flight decks like the G5000H for helicopter upgrades, as well as automotive platforms such as Unified Cabin and the Nexus high-performance compute platform developed with Qualcomm Technologies. These releases describe capabilities ranging from synthetic vision and terrain awareness in cockpits to AI/LLM-based virtual assistants, digital keys and multi-domain computing in vehicles.
Investors can also find news about upcoming earnings conference calls and quarterly results, which are referenced in Form 8-K filings and associated press releases. For anyone following GRMN, this news feed offers a centralized view of product introductions, technology demonstrations, partnerships and corporate updates.
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.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) released its 2025 inReach SOS report on Feb. 25, 2026, highlighting global SOS incident trends handled by Garmin Response.
Key points: more than 3,000 SOS messages received in 2025; hiking/backpacking generated the most SOS activations; water-activity incidents increased; work-related incidents entered the top 10; self-rescue occurred in over 12% of cases.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) reported record fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results, with Q4 revenue $2.12B (+17%) and fiscal 2025 revenue $7.25B (+15%). GAAP EPS was $2.73 in Q4 and $8.59 for the year; pro forma EPS grew 16% to $8.56. The Board proposes a $4.20 annual dividend (17% increase) and authorized a new $500M share repurchase program. Management issued 2026 guidance of $7.9B revenue and pro forma EPS of $9.35.
Segments: fitness led with 42% Q4 growth; marine, aviation, and outdoor also grew; auto OEM declined 3% with a Q4 operating loss.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) unveiled the Garmin Catalyst 2 on Feb. 17, 2026, a compact racetrack performance optimizer available Feb. 20, 2026 with a suggested retail price of $1,199.99. The device offers True Optimal Lap video, real-time audio coaching, 25 Hz multi-GNSS positioning and Vault cloud storage.
Features include a built-in camera, 3-inch display, drag-timer, 1440p video with data overlays, post-session analysis via the Garmin Catalyst app and leaderboards for driver comparison.