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 (GRMN) delivered its 1,000th G1000 integrated flight deck retrofit for King Air aircraft to the U.S. Army on October 6.
Stevens Aerospace and Defense upgraded the milestone aircraft, a C-12 Huron, with G1000 NXi and Garmin Autothrottle. The Army has upgraded more than 40 C-12 Huron aircraft with G1000 NXi. Garmin expects to certify Autothrottle and Autoland later in 2026 for King Air aircraft with supplemental type certificates, which approve aircraft modifications, allowing increased gross weights up to 16,500 pounds.
Garmin (GRMN) received multiple marine industry awards recognizing its products and companywide technology development at the 2026 IBEX tradeshow. Garmin Signal VHF 400 won the IBEX Innovation Award in the OEM Electronics category, while Garmin OnBoard received the Sea Tow Foundation's Best Boating Safety Product or Technology Innovation Award.
Garmin also won the Soundings Trade Only EPIC Award for Development & Technology and ranked No. 4 on its Top 10 Most EPIC Companies list. This marked Garmin's ninth consecutive year among the program's Top 5 companies and its sixth consecutive Boating Safety Award.
Garmin (GRMN) launched the Enduro 4 solar-charging GPS smartwatch, available now at a suggested retail price of $899.99.
The watch introduces grade-adjusted training tools, stamina metrics and Garmin Epic, which groups multiple activities across days, weeks or months in Garmin Connect. It also adds indoor rowing insights and expanded rucking tools. Enduro 4 has 50% more RAM than Enduro 3, an updated map engine and 64 GB of memory for onboard maps, music and data.
Garmin (GRMN) unveiled the Approach S72 golf smartwatch, which is available now with suggested retail prices starting at $799.99. The watch comes in 43mm and 47mm sizes and adds on-wrist swing metrics, golf biometric data and green-reading tools.
Both sizes feature AMOLED displays, a titanium bezel, sapphire lens and fabric band. The larger watch offers up to 20 hours of battery life on the course and up to 16 days with GPS turned off. The S72 also includes a speaker and microphone for calls and voice commands, plus a built-in flashlight.
Garmin (GRMN) received the National Marine Electronics Association's Manufacturer of the Year award for the 12th consecutive year, extending its run of recognition.
Garmin also earned six Product of Excellence awards, voted on by NMEA dealers, certified installers and industry professionals. The winning categories were multifunction displays, autopilot, marine safety devices, live sonar, automatic identification systems and satellite communication antennas. Garmin's category-winning streaks reached 12 years for multifunction displays, 14 years for autopilot, two years for marine safety devices and three years each for automatic identification systems and satellite communication antennas.
Garmin (GRMN) will hold its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. EDT.
The call will follow the company’s Q3 2026 earnings release, which will be issued before market open the same day. Investors can access the call by registering online at the GRMN Q3 2026 Earnings Call Webcast link to receive dial-in details and a conference ID. A live webcast will also be available via Garmin’s investor relations website on the News & Events page, and an archived replay will remain accessible for one year after the webcast date.
Garmin (GRMN) announced a new software release adding safety, training and usability features to select smartwatches and Edge cycling computers.
Fall detection is now available on Venu 4, sending a message with the user’s live location to preset assistance contacts when a hard fall is detected, when paired with a smartphone and subject to listed safety feature requirements. Smartwatch updates include hands-free voice control triggered by saying “Okay, Garmin,” quick running workout suggestions, adaptive Garmin Run Coach plans with run/walk and lower-volume options, and an Indoor XC Ski activity profile with support for compatible indoor ski trainers. Edge devices receive Enduro ride profile enhancements that automatically switch between climbing and descent modes. The free updates have started rolling out and can be installed via automatic updates synced with Garmin Connect or Garmin Express.
Garmin (GRMN) launched an integrated motorsports solution combining the Garmin Catalyst 2, MYLAPS X2 RaceLink Club and accessories in a bundle priced at $1,699.99.
The system links the Catalyst 2 driving performance optimizer with the X2 RaceLink Club on‑board digital flagging device via an In‑car Flagging Y‑cable, allowing drivers at enabled tracks to view real-time digital flag signals and changing track conditions on the Catalyst 2’s 3-inch LCD screen. The bundle includes a one-year MYLAPS service plan and a cage mount accessory, with all items also available for separate purchase. This is the first MYLAPS integration into Garmin’s motorsports product lineup following Garmin’s acquisition of MYLAPS in 2025.
Garmin (GRMN) introduced redesigned Garmin Drive GPS navigators featuring high‑resolution ultrawide displays in 7.1- and 8.8‑inch sizes for in‑vehicle use.
The low-profile design is intended to minimize obstruction of the driver’s line of sight, while an updated interface lets users select routes and destinations directly from the map. Features include visibility of upcoming traffic lights and stop signs, driver alerts for curves, speed changes and school zones, EV charging station search with power filters and live availability, dynamic fuel pricing, and real-time weather and traffic data when connected to the Garmin Drive app on a compatible smartphone. The devices come with preloaded detailed street maps of North America, TripAdvisor traveler ratings, Wi‑Fi map and software updates, and have suggested retail prices from $299.99 to $349.99.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) introduced SmartDrive, a new sailboat and catamaran autopilot actuator that combines a brushless linear actuator, built-in ECU and rudder feedback sensor, targeting vessels up to 45 feet and 33,000 pounds. Paired with the Reactor 40 Corepack, it can deliver up to 1,050 pounds of thrust to help maintain steady rudder control.
SmartDrive features fewer cables for simplified retrofit installation, NMEA 2000 integration with compatible Garmin multifunction displays and multiple control options. The actuator is priced at $3,499.99, while Reactor 40 Sail Corepack bundles with SmartDrive start at $4,499.99.