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Garmin reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with record consolidated revenue of $1.54 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year. The company's operating income reached a record $333 million, up 12% from the previous year, with operating margin expanding to 21.7%.

Segment performance showed significant growth in multiple areas: Auto OEM led with 31% growth, Outdoor increased 20%, Fitness grew 12%, and Aviation rose 3%. Only the Marine segment saw a slight decline of 2%. The company maintained its full year 2025 EPS guidance of $7.80 and updated revenue expectations to $6.85 billion.

Notable achievements include recognition as one of the Top 10 Most Trustworthy Companies in America and multiple aviation and marine supplier awards. Key product launches included the vívoactive 6 smartwatch, Instinct 3, and Force Pro trolling motor. The company ended Q1 with approximately $3.9 billion in cash and marketable securities.

Garmin ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi nel primo trimestre del 2025, con un fatturato consolidato record di 1,54 miliardi di dollari, in aumento dell'11% rispetto all'anno precedente. L'utile operativo della società ha raggiunto un record di 333 milioni di dollari, con un incremento del 12% rispetto all'anno precedente, mentre il margine operativo è salito al 21,7%.

Le performance dei segmenti hanno mostrato una crescita significativa in diverse aree: il segmento Auto OEM ha guidato con una crescita del 31%, Outdoor è aumentato del 20%, Fitness è cresciuto del 12% e Aviation è salito del 3%. Solo il segmento Marine ha registrato un leggero calo del 2%. L'azienda ha confermato la guidance sull'EPS per l'intero 2025 a 7,80 dollari e ha aggiornato le aspettative di fatturato a 6,85 miliardi di dollari.

Tra i risultati degni di nota vi sono il riconoscimento come una delle 10 aziende più affidabili in America e numerosi premi nel settore dell'aviazione e della nautica. I principali lanci di prodotto hanno incluso lo smartwatch vívoactive 6, l'Instinct 3 e il motore trolling Force Pro. La società ha chiuso il primo trimestre con circa 3,9 miliardi di dollari in liquidità e titoli negoziabili.

Garmin reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el primer trimestre de 2025, con ingresos consolidados récord de 1,54 mil millones de dólares, un aumento del 11% interanual. El ingreso operativo de la compañía alcanzó un récord de 333 millones de dólares, un 12% más que el año anterior, con un margen operativo que se expandió al 21,7%.

El desempeño por segmentos mostró un crecimiento significativo en varias áreas: Auto OEM lideró con un crecimiento del 31%, Outdoor aumentó un 20%, Fitness creció un 12% y Aviation subió un 3%. Solo el segmento Marine tuvo una ligera disminución del 2%. La compañía mantuvo su guía de EPS para todo el 2025 en 7,80 dólares y actualizó las expectativas de ingresos a 6,85 mil millones de dólares.

Logros destacados incluyen el reconocimiento como una de las 10 empresas más confiables de América y múltiples premios en los sectores de aviación y marina. Los lanzamientos clave de productos incluyeron el reloj inteligente vívoactive 6, Instinct 3 y el motor de trolling Force Pro. La compañía terminó el primer trimestre con aproximadamente 3,9 mil millones de dólares en efectivo y valores negociables.

Garmin은 2025년 1분기에 기록적인 통합 매출 15억 4천만 달러를 달성하며 전년 대비 11% 증가한 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했습니다. 회사의 영업이익은 3억 3,300만 달러로 전년 대비 12% 증가했으며, 영업 마진은 21.7%로 확대되었습니다.

부문별 실적은 여러 분야에서 상당한 성장을 보였습니다: 자동차 OEM 부문이 31% 성장으로 선도했으며, 아웃도어는 20%, 피트니스는 12%, 항공은 3% 증가했습니다. 해양 부문만 2% 소폭 감소했습니다. 회사는 2025년 전체 EPS 가이던스를 7.80달러로 유지하고 매출 전망을 68억 5천만 달러로 업데이트했습니다.

주요 성과로는 미국에서 가장 신뢰받는 10대 기업 중 하나로 인정받았으며, 항공 및 해양 공급업체 상을 다수 수상했습니다. 주요 제품 출시로는 vívoactive 6 스마트워치, Instinct 3, Force Pro 트롤링 모터가 포함됩니다. 회사는 1분기 말에 약 39억 달러의 현금 및 시장성 증권을 보유하고 있습니다.

Garmin a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025 avec un chiffre d'affaires consolidé record de 1,54 milliard de dollars, en hausse de 11 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Le résultat opérationnel de l'entreprise a atteint un record de 333 millions de dollars, en hausse de 12 % par rapport à l'année précédente, avec une marge opérationnelle portée à 21,7 %.

La performance par segment a montré une croissance significative dans plusieurs domaines : Auto OEM a enregistré une croissance de 31 %, Outdoor a augmenté de 20 %, Fitness a progressé de 12 % et Aviation a augmenté de 3 %. Seul le segment Marine a connu une légère baisse de 2 %. L'entreprise a maintenu ses prévisions de BPA pour l'ensemble de l'année 2025 à 7,80 $ et a révisé ses attentes de chiffre d'affaires à 6,85 milliards de dollars.

Parmi les réalisations notables figurent la reconnaissance comme l'une des 10 entreprises les plus dignes de confiance en Amérique et plusieurs prix dans les secteurs de l'aviation et de la marine. Les lancements clés de produits comprenaient la montre connectée vívoactive 6, l'Instinct 3 et le moteur de trolling Force Pro. L'entreprise a terminé le premier trimestre avec environ 3,9 milliards de dollars en liquidités et titres négociables.

Garmin meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem Rekordkonsolidierungsumsatz von 1,54 Milliarden US-Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 11 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr entspricht. Das operative Ergebnis des Unternehmens erreichte mit 333 Millionen US-Dollar einen Rekordwert, was einem Anstieg von 12 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr entspricht, bei einer Ausweitung der operativen Marge auf 21,7 %.

Die Segmentleistung zeigte in mehreren Bereichen ein deutliches Wachstum: Auto OEM führte mit einem Wachstum von 31 %, Outdoor stieg um 20 %, Fitness wuchs um 12 % und Aviation legte um 3 % zu. Lediglich das Marine-Segment verzeichnete einen leichten Rückgang von 2 %. Das Unternehmen bestätigte seine Prognose für das EPS im Gesamtjahr 2025 von 7,80 US-Dollar und aktualisierte die Umsatzprognose auf 6,85 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Zu den bemerkenswerten Erfolgen zählen die Anerkennung als eines der 10 vertrauenswürdigsten Unternehmen in Amerika sowie mehrere Auszeichnungen im Bereich Luftfahrt und Marine. Wichtige Produkteinführungen waren die Smartwatch vívoactive 6, Instinct 3 und der Force Pro Trolling-Motor. Das Unternehmen beendete das erste Quartal mit etwa 3,9 Milliarden US-Dollar an liquiden Mitteln und marktfähigen Wertpapieren.

Positive
  • Record Q1 revenue of $1.54B, up 11% YoY
  • Operating income reached record $333M, up 12% YoY
  • Operating margin expanded to 21.7% from 21.6%
  • Pro forma EPS grew 13% to $1.61
  • Strong outdoor segment growth of 20% driven by adventure watches
  • Fitness segment up 12% with strong demand for advanced wearables
  • Auto OEM segment showed significant growth of 31%
  • Strong cash position with $3.9B in cash and marketable securities
  • Generated $421M in operating cash flow
  • Maintaining full year EPS guidance of $7.80
Negative
  • Marine segment revenue declined 2%
  • Gross margin decreased to 57.6% from 58.1% YoY
  • Auto OEM segment still operating at a loss of $9M
  • Operating expenses increased 10% YoY
  • Research and development costs up 11%
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 9%

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Garmin delivers record Q1 with 11% revenue growth, maintains 2025 EPS guidance despite global trade concerns.

Garmin Ltd. reported record Q1 2025 revenue of $1.54 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year, demonstrating strong demand across most product categories. The company achieved record operating income of $333 million, up 12% from the prior year, with operating margin expanding to 21.7% from 21.6%.

Pro forma EPS reached $1.61, representing 13% growth compared to Q1 2024, while GAAP EPS increased 20% to $1.72. The effective tax rate dropped to 14.5% from 15.6% primarily due to increased tax benefits from stock-based compensation.

Performance varied considerably across segments:

  • Outdoor: Revenue up 20% to $438.5 million, driven by growth in adventure watches
  • Fitness: Revenue up 12% to $384.7 million, led by advanced wearables
  • Auto OEM: Revenue up 31% to $169.3 million, primarily from domain controllers
  • Aviation: Revenue up 3% to $223.1 million, driven by OEM product categories
  • Marine: Revenue down 2% to $319.4 million, attributed to timing of promotions

Garmin's financial position remains robust with $3.9 billion in cash and marketable securities. The company generated $421 million in operating cash flow and $381 million in free cash flow during Q1. Shareholder returns included approximately $145 million in quarterly dividends and $27 million in share repurchases.

Despite concerns about global trade, management updated 2025 revenue guidance to approximately $6.85 billion while maintaining pro forma EPS guidance of $7.80. This suggests confidence in the company's ability to manage potential cost pressures through its vertically integrated and diversified business model.

Garmin's diverse portfolio and vertical integration driving growth across segments with new AI features and specialized products.

Garmin's Q1 2025 results validate its strategy of vertical integration and product diversification across consumer and professional markets. The 20% revenue growth in the Outdoor segment highlights strong consumer demand for specialized adventure watches, while the 31% growth in Auto OEM demonstrates success in higher-value enterprise categories.

Product innovation remained robust across segments. In the Fitness category, Garmin introduced Garmin Connect+, a premium AI-driven service offering personalized insights, enhanced tracking capabilities, and exclusive achievement badges. The company also launched the vívoactive 6 smartwatch featuring an AMOLED display and over 80 preloaded sports apps.

The Outdoor segment saw multiple new product introductions, including the Instinct 3, Descent G2, tactix 8, and Approach S44/S50 wearables. These purpose-built devices target specific activity segments, allowing for premium positioning and higher margins.

In Aviation, Garmin announced its G3000 PRIME integrated flight deck was selected by Pilatus for both commercial and military aircraft applications. The Marine segment introduced the Force Pro trolling motor with advanced GPS capabilities and reverse thrust functionality.

The company's operating expenses increased 10% to $552 million, with R&D spending up 11%, demonstrating continued investment in future products despite market uncertainties. Garmin's vertically integrated manufacturing approach provides flexibility to navigate global trade challenges while maintaining its product innovation roadmap.

Company reports record first quarter operating results and maintains full year EPS guidance

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin® Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2025.

Highlights for first quarter 2025 include:

  • Record consolidated revenue of $1.54 billion, an 11% increase compared to the prior year quarter
  • Gross margin of 57.6% compared to 58.1%, in the prior year quarter
  • Operating margin expanded to 21.7% from 21.6%, in the prior year quarter
  • Record operating income of $333 million, a 12% increase compared to the prior year quarter
  • GAAP EPS of $1.72 and pro forma EPS(1) of $1.61, representing 13% growth in pro forma EPS over the prior year quarter
  • Named one of the Top 10 Most Trustworthy Companies in America, within our industry, by Newsweek
  • Recognized as an exceptional aviation OEM and marine supplier, winning multiple awards during the quarter
  • Announced the G3000® PRIME integrated flight deck was selected by Pilatus for its new PC-12 PRO aircraft and PC-7 MKX military training aircraft
  • Published our 2024 Garmin inReach® SOS Report, highlighting the important role served by inReach devices in remote communications and emergency response coordination around the globe

(In thousands, except per share information)


13-Weeks Ended




March 29,



March 30,



YoY




2025



2024



Change


Net sales


$

1,535,099



$

1,381,649



11 %


      Fitness



384,722




342,892



12 %


      Outdoor



438,496




366,193



20 %


      Aviation



223,114




216,855



3 %


      Marine



319,438




326,736



(2) %


      Auto OEM



169,329




128,973



31 %















Gross profit



884,545




802,139




10

%

Gross margin %



57.6

%



58.1

%


















Operating Income



332,824




298,410




12

%

Operating income %



21.7

%



21.6

%


















GAAP diluted EPS


$

1.72



$

1.43




20

%

Pro forma diluted EPS(1)


$

1.61



$

1.42




13

%


(1) See attached Non-GAAP Financial Information for discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, including pro forma diluted EPS

Executive Overview from Cliff Pemble, President and Chief Executive Officer:

"We delivered another quarter of outstanding financial results which we attribute to our strong lineup of highly differentiated products that customers desire. While recent developments in global trade have created an atmosphere of uncertainty for many companies, we remain optimistic because of the resilience and flexibility our vertically integrated and highly diversified business model offers. We are very pleased with our results so far, and we look forward to the opportunities ahead as the year continues to unfold." - Cliff Pemble, President and Chief Executive Officer of Garmin Ltd.

Fitness:

Revenue from the fitness segment increased 12% in the first quarter with growth led by strong demand for advanced wearables. Gross and operating margins were 57% and 20%, respectively, resulting in $78 million of operating income. During the quarter, we announced Garmin Connect+, a premium plan offering personalized insights driven by artificial intelligence, enhanced live tracking, and exclusive achievement badges. Garmin Connect+ will elevate users' health and fitness knowledge with personalized Active Intelligence insights powered by AI. Also during the quarter, we were recognized as one of the Most Innovative Fitness and Wellness Companies of 2025 by Athletech News. We also recently announced the vívoactive® 6, our newest health and fitness smartwatch with an even brighter AMOLED display that includes more than 80 preloaded sports apps and provides access to Garmin Coach running and strength training plans.  

Outdoor:

Revenue from the outdoor segment increased 20% in the first quarter primarily due to growth in adventure watches. Gross and operating margins were 64% and 29%, respectively, resulting in $129 million of operating income. During the quarter, we launched several wearables, including Instinct® 3, Descent™ G2, tactix® 8 and Approach® S44 and Approach S50. Each wearable is purpose built to allow our customers to participate in the activities that further their passions. Also during the quarter, we launched the new Montana® handheld GPS series with optional SOS satellite communication capabilities, and the new Approach G20, the first GPS golf handheld with unlimited battery life in sunny conditions.

Aviation:

Revenue from the aviation segment increased 3% in the first quarter with growth primarily driven by the OEM product categories. Gross and operating margins were 75% and 22%, respectively, resulting in $48 million of operating income. During the quarter, we announced that the G3000 PRIME integrated flight deck was selected by Pilatus for its new PC-12 PRO aircraft, with deliveries anticipated to begin in the second half of 2025, and PC-7 MKX military training aircraft. Also during the quarter, we introduced GCO™ 14, our first carbon monoxide detector for aircraft. This remote-mount sensor allows pilots to monitor CO levels and receive alerts, adding a layer of situational awareness in the cockpit. We were also named Supplier of the Year by Cirrus Aircraft, reflecting our commitment to create the best products and provide outstanding service to our customers.

Marine:

Revenue from the marine segment decreased 2% in the first quarter primarily due to the timing of promotions, which contributed to lower revenue from multiple product categories in the quarter. Gross and operating margins were 58% and 27%, respectively, resulting in $87 million of operating income. During the quarter, we launched the Force® Pro trolling motor, with multi-band GPS for improved control, reverse thrust capabilities and a built-in sonar transducer. Also during the quarter, we were named 2025 Supplier of the Year for the second consecutive year by Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI), for providing outstanding service, support and dedication to its owner network.

Auto OEM:

Revenue from the auto OEM segment increased 31% during the first quarter primarily driven by growth in domain controllers. Gross margin was 18% and we recorded an operating loss of $9 million in the quarter. During the quarter, Honda introduced the 2025 Gold Wing motorcycle which includes a Garmin infotainment system.

Additional Financial Information:

Total operating expenses in the first quarter were $552 million, a 10% increase over the prior year. Research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses increased 11% and 9%, respectively, driven primarily by personnel related costs.

The effective tax rate in the first quarter was 14.5% compared to the effective tax rate of 15.6% in the prior year quarter. The decrease in the current quarter is primarily due to increased tax benefits from stock-based compensation.  

In the first quarter of 2025, we generated operating cash flows of $421 million and free cash flow(1) of $381 million. We paid a quarterly dividend of approximately $145 million and repurchased $27 million of the Company's shares within the quarter, leaving approximately $210 million remaining as of March 29, 2025 in the share repurchase program authorized through December 2026. We ended the quarter with cash and marketable securities of approximately $3.9 billion.

(1)

See attached Non-GAAP Financial Information for discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, including pro forma effective tax rate and free cash flow.

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 approximately $6.85 billion and maintaining our pro forma EPS of $7.80 based on gross margin of 58.5%, operating margin of 24.8% and a full year tax rate of 16.5% (see attached discussion on Forward-looking Financial Measures).

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 $3.60 per share payable in four equal quarterly installments. 

Webcast Information/Forward-Looking Statements:

The information for Garmin Ltd.'s earnings call is as follows:

When:

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 10:30 a.m. Eastern

Where:

Join a live stream of the call at the following link


https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/events/

An archive of the live webcast will be available until April 29, 2026 on the Garmin website at www.garmin.com. To access the replay, click on the Investors link and click over to the Events Calendar page.

This release includes projections and other forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business that are commonly identified by words such as "anticipates," "would," "may," "expects," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "projects," and other words or phrases with similar meanings. Any statements regarding the Company's expected fiscal 2025 GAAP and pro forma estimated earnings, EPS, and effective tax rate, and the Company's expected segment revenue growth rates, consolidated revenue, gross margins, operating margins, global trade related impacts, potential future acquisitions, share repurchase programs, currency movements, expenses, pricing, new product launches, market reach, statements relating to possible future dividends, and the Company's plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors that are described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2025 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). A copy of Garmin's 2024 Form 10-K and the Q1 2025 Form 10-Q can be downloaded from https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of March 29, 2025. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

This release and the attachments contain non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure and a discussion of the Company's use of these measures are included in the attachments.

Garmin, the Garmin logo, the Garmin delta, Approach, Force, G3000, inReach, Instinct, Montana, tactix, and vívoactive are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and are registered in one or more countries, including the U.S. Descent and GCO are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Investor Relations Contact:

Media Relations Contact:

Teri Seck

Krista Klaus     

913/397-8200

913/397-8200

investor.relations@garmin.com

media.relations@garmin.com

 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)


(In thousands, except per share information)













13-Weeks Ended




March 29,



March 30,




2025



2024


Net sales


$

1,535,099



$

1,381,649


Cost of goods sold



650,554




579,510


Gross profit



884,545




802,139











Research and development expense



268,120




242,535


Selling, general and administrative expenses



283,601




261,194


Total operating expense



551,721




503,729











Operating income



332,824




298,410











Other income (expense):









Interest income



30,507




25,027


Foreign currency gains



24,760




2,282


Other income



987




1,321


Total other income (expense)



56,254




28,630











Income before income taxes



389,078




327,040


Income tax provision



56,309




51,079


Net income


$

332,769



$

275,961











Net income per share:









Basic


$

1.73



$

1.44


Diluted


$

1.72



$

1.43











Weighted average common shares outstanding:









Basic



192,544




191,890


Diluted



193,717




192,698


 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)


(In thousands)













March 29,

2025



December 28,
2024


Assets









Current assets:









Cash and cash equivalents


$

2,175,515



$

2,079,468


Marketable securities



498,995




421,270


Accounts receivable, net



787,133




983,404


Inventories



1,581,952




1,473,978


Deferred costs



21,077




24,040


Prepaid expenses and other current assets



380,512




353,993


Total current assets



5,445,184




5,336,153











Property and equipment, net



1,233,213




1,236,884


Operating lease right-of-use assets



170,703




164,656


Noncurrent marketable securities



1,226,464




1,198,331


Deferred income tax assets



831,817




822,521


Noncurrent deferred costs



5,783




6,898


Goodwill



616,955




603,947


Other intangible assets, net



150,026




154,163


Other noncurrent assets



107,477




106,974


Total assets


$

9,787,622



$

9,630,527











Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity









Current liabilities:









Accounts payable


$

344,804



$

359,365


Salaries and benefits payable



204,589




210,879


Accrued warranty costs



61,142




62,473


Accrued sales program costs



71,765




108,492


Other accrued expenses



209,473




216,721


Deferred revenue



105,716




110,997


Income taxes payable



332,217




294,582


Dividend payable






144,349


Total current liabilities



1,329,706




1,507,858











Deferred income tax liabilities



104,923




103,274


Noncurrent income taxes payable



6,951




7,014


Noncurrent deferred revenue



25,526




28,321


Noncurrent operating lease liabilities



140,235




134,886


Other noncurrent liabilities



803




776











Stockholders' equity:









Common shares (194,901 and 194,901 shares authorized and issued;

    192,711 and 192,468 shares outstanding)



19,490




19,490


Additional paid-in capital



2,255,968




2,247,484


Treasury shares (2,190 and 2,433 shares)



(301,804)




(270,521)


Retained earnings



6,331,735




5,999,183


Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)



(125,911)




(147,238)


Total stockholders' equity



8,179,478




7,848,398


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$

9,787,622



$

9,630,527


 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)


(In thousands)













13-Weeks Ended




March 29, 2025



March 30, 2024


Operating Activities:









Net income


$

332,769



$

275,961


Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by

  operating activities:









Depreciation



37,463




33,892


Amortization



8,835




10,933


Gain on sale or disposal of property and equipment



(15)




(12)


Unrealized foreign currency (gains) losses



(38,983)




2,974


Deferred income taxes



(11,593)




(9,611)


Stock compensation expense



37,772




30,719


Realized loss on marketable securities



98





Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:









Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts



213,089




108,453


Inventories



(102,239)




16,545


Other current and noncurrent assets



(17,510)




2,117


Accounts payable



(12,629)




(1,281)


Other current and noncurrent liabilities



(57,318)




(64,699)


Deferred revenue



(8,160)




(2,549)


Deferred costs



4,102




(1,451)


Income taxes



35,107




33,314


Net cash provided by operating activities



420,788




435,305











Investing activities:









Purchases of property and equipment



(40,062)




(33,168)


Purchase of marketable securities



(179,827)




(85,626)


Redemption of marketable securities



88,788




77,131


Net (payments for) cash from acquisitions



(2,100)




5,011


Other investing activities, net



599




(223)


Net cash used in investing activities



(132,602)




(36,875)











Financing activities:









Dividends



(144,566)




(140,212)


Purchase of treasury shares related to equity awards



(33,144)




(15,987)


Purchase of treasury shares under share repurchase plan



(27,098)





Net cash used in financing activities



(204,808)




(156,199)











Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents



12,672




(13,913)











Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash



96,050




228,318


Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period



2,080,154




1,694,156


Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period


$

2,176,204



$

1,922,474


 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Net Sales, Gross Profit and Operating Income by Segment (Unaudited)

(In thousands)




Fitness



Outdoor



Aviation



Marine



Auto
OEM



Total


13-Weeks Ended March 29, 2025

























Net sales


$

384,722



$

438,496



$

223,114



$

319,438



$

169,329



$

1,535,099


Gross profit



220,142




282,536




167,902




183,933




30,032




884,545


Operating income (loss)



77,712




128,788




48,356




86,865




(8,897)




332,824



























13-Weeks Ended March 30, 2024

























Net sales


$

342,892



$

366,193



$

216,855



$

326,736



$

128,973



$

1,381,649


Gross profit



194,802




242,739




162,626




179,252




22,720




802,139


Operating income (loss)



68,133




106,950




52,134




87,692




(16,499)




298,410


 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries


Net Sales by Geography (Unaudited)


(In thousands)

















13-Weeks Ended




March 29,



March 30,



YoY




2025



2024



Change


Net sales


$

1,535,099



$

1,381,649



11 %


Americas



745,733




716,116



4 %


EMEA



568,953




463,384



23 %


APAC



220,413




202,149



9 %



Americas - North America & South America; EMEA - Europe, Middle East & Africa; APAC - Asia Pacific & Australian Continent

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, this release includes the following measures defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission as non-GAAP financial measures: pro forma effective tax rate, pro forma net income (earnings) per share and free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies, limiting the usefulness of the measures for comparison with other companies. Management believes providing investors with an operating view consistent with how it manages the Company provides enhanced transparency into the operating results of the Company, as described in more detail by category below. 

The tables below provide reconciliations between the GAAP and non-GAAP measures.

Pro forma effective tax rate

The Company's income tax expense is periodically impacted by discrete tax items that are not reflective of income tax expense incurred as a result of current period earnings. Therefore, management believes the effective tax rate and income tax provision before the effect of certain discrete tax items are important measures to permit investors' consistent comparison between periods. In the first quarter of 2025 and 2024 there were no such discrete tax items identified.

Pro forma net income (earnings) per share

Management believes net income (earnings) per share before the impact of foreign currency gains or losses and certain discrete income tax items, as discussed above, is an important measure to permit a consistent comparison of the Company's performance between periods.

(In thousands, except per share information)


13-Weeks Ended




March 29,



March 30,




2025



2024


GAAP net income


$

332,769



$

275,961


Foreign currency gains / losses(1)



(24,760)




(2,282)


Tax effect of foreign currency gains / losses(2)



3,583




356


Pro forma net income


$

311,592



$

274,035











GAAP net income per share:









Basic


$

1.73



$

1.44


Diluted


$

1.72



$

1.43











Pro forma net income per share:









Basic


$

1.62



$

1.43


Diluted


$

1.61



$

1.42











Weighted average common shares outstanding:









Basic



192,544




191,890


Diluted



193,717




192,698



(1) Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are driven by movements of a number of currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar and the related exchange rate impact on the significant cash, receivables, and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at a given legal entity.  However, there is minimal cash impact from such foreign currency gains and losses.


(2) The tax effect of foreign currency gains was calculated using the effective tax rate of 14.5% for the 13-weeks ended March 29, 2025 and 15.6% for the 13-weeks ended March 30, 2024.

Free cash flow

Management believes free cash flow is an important liquidity measure because it represents the amount of cash provided by operations that is available for investing and defines it as operating cash flows less capital expenditures for property and equipment. Management believes excluding purchases of property and equipment provides a better understanding of the underlying trends in the Company's operations and allows more accurate comparisons of the Company's results between periods. This metric may also be useful to investors but should not be considered in isolation as it is not a measure of cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. The most comparable GAAP measure is net cash provided by operating activities.

(In thousands)


13-Weeks Ended




March 29,



March 30,




2025



2024


Net cash provided by operating activities


$

420,788



$

435,305


Less: purchases of property and equipment



(40,062)




(33,168)


Free Cash Flow


$

380,726



$

402,137


Forward-looking Financial Measures

The forward-looking financial measures in our 2025 guidance include certain economic assumptions such as foreign currency exchange rates and tariffs which are fluid and can rapidly change favorably or unfavorably.

The forward-looking financial measures in our 2025 guidance provided above do not consider the potential future net effect of foreign currency exchange gains and losses, certain discrete tax items and any other impacts that may be identified as pro forma adjustments in calculating the non-GAAP measures described above. 

The estimated impact of foreign currency gains and losses cannot be reasonably estimated on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability and low visibility with respect to non-operating foreign currency exchange gains and losses and the related tax effects of such gains and losses. The impact on diluted net income per share of foreign currency gains and losses, net of tax effects, was $0.11 per share for the 13-weeks ended March 29, 2025.

At this time, management is unable to determine whether or not significant discrete tax items will occur in fiscal 2025, estimate the impact of any such items, or anticipate the impact of any other events that may be considered in the calculation of non-GAAP financial measures.

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SOURCE Garmin Ltd.

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