Stay on top of nutrition goals in Garmin Connect

Rhea-AI Summary

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) added nutrition tracking to Garmin Connect on Jan 5, 2026, available to Garmin Connect+ subscribers. The feature lets users log calories and macros (protein, fat, carbs) via a global food database, barcode scan, or AI image recognition, and create custom foods and meals.

Users receive personalized calorie and macronutrient targets based on body metrics and activity, plus AI-powered Active Intelligence insights linking nutrition to sleep and training. Compatible Garmin smartwatches can view and log foods from the wrist. Garmin Connect+ continues to offer a 30-day free trial and a limited 14-day extension for returning users.

Key Figures

Free trial length 30 days New customers trying Garmin Connect+

Extended trial 14 days Additional free trial for prior Garmin Connect+ users

Market Reality Check

$210.68 Last Close

Volume Volume 910,659 is 0.91x the 20-day average of 1,000,088, suggesting typical trading interest pre-announcement. normal

Technical Price $202.44 is trading below the 200-day MA $215.56, indicating a weaker longer-term trend into this news.

Peers on Argus

Peers show mixed moves: KEYS +0.62%, TDY +1.12%, FTV +0.11%, TRMB -0.67%, COHR +3.37%. With no momentum scanner signals and a small -0.2% move in GRMN, trading appears stock-specific rather than a clear sector rotation.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 03	Data report release	Positive	+1.2%	Annual Garmin Connect data showed higher user activity and improved sleep metrics.
Dec 02	Product launch	Positive	+0.1%	Launch of inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator with extended battery life.
Dec 02	Defense contract win	Positive	+0.1%	G5000H flight deck selected to modernize 24 Brazilian Air Force UH-60L helicopters.
Nov 20	Award recognition	Positive	-1.3%	Garmin OnBoard system won the 2025 DAME Design Award for safety & security.
Nov 06	Award recognition	Positive	-0.7%	Company received five CES 2026 Innovation Awards across multiple product categories.

Pattern Detected

Recent Garmin product and recognition news has generally led to modest price reactions, with some positive announcements followed by small declines, indicating investors may already price in continual innovation.

Recent Company History

Over the past two months, Garmin has announced multiple positive developments. The 2025-12-03 Garmin Connect Data Report highlighted activity growth of +8% vs 2024, with a +1.16% share reaction. New hardware like the inReach Mini 3 Plus and G5000H selection on 2025-12-02 saw small gains of +0.15%. Award wins on 2025-11-20 and 2025-11-06 coincided with declines of -1.33% and -0.73%, showing that even positive brand news has not always lifted the stock.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement expands Garmin Connect+ with integrated nutrition tracking, allowing users to log calories and macronutrients, receive AI-based Active Intelligence insights, and link food data with training and sleep. It reinforces Garmin’s strategy of building a comprehensive health and fitness platform around its devices. Investors may watch user engagement with Garmin Connect+, uptake of the 30-day and 14-day trials, and how added functionality supports recurring service revenue over time.

Key Terms

macronutrients medical

"See daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports for consumed and targeted calories and macronutrients"

Macronutrients are the main types of nutrients—proteins, carbohydrates, and fats—that provide the body with energy and the building blocks for growth and repair. For investors, macronutrient composition matters because it drives consumer choices, product labeling, reformulation, and regulatory scrutiny in food, supplement and health sectors; think of macronutrients as a product’s recipe that can change demand, costs and compliance risk.

ai-powered image recognition technical

"scan bar codes or use the camera on a compatible smartphone for AI-powered image recognition"

AI-powered image recognition uses machine learning to examine photos, video, or live camera feeds and automatically identify objects, people, text, or visual patterns—like a trained eye that can scan thousands of pictures instantly. For investors, it signals potential for new products, cost savings and faster operations through automation, while also introducing adoption, competitive and privacy/regulatory risks that can influence revenue and long-term value.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

See burned and consumed calories all in one app to learn how nutrition is impacting health and fitness

OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is making it easier for users to track their food intake with the addition of nutrition tracking in Garmin Connect^™. This feature is the latest of several exciting enhancements for those with a Garmin Connect+ plan, letting users track their calories and macros (proteins, fats and carbs) and receive Active Intelligence insights to help them achieve their nutrition goals. Nutrition can be tracked directly within the Garmin Connect app alongside health and fitness data—providing users with a more holistic view of their overall wellbeing.

"Our Nutrition feature is designed for all users, no matter where they are in their health journey. Whether they're just starting to build healthy habits, wanting to maintain a healthy lifestyle, or looking to perform at their absolute best, users can now track their nutrition, health and fitness data in one app—giving them a simplified approach to reach their goals."
—Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

Nutrition tracking made easy

Track nutrition through the Garmin Connect app to stay on top of those health and fitness goals.

• Search for food items using a global food database that includes packaged, restaurant and regional food options, scan bar codes or use the camera on a compatible smartphone for AI-powered image recognition to log foods.
• Create custom foods and meals to track most-loved meals and recipes.
• See daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports for consumed and targeted calories and macronutrients to get a better idea of how health goals are progressing.
• View personalized calorie and macronutrient recommendations based on height, weight, gender, activity level and average active calories. These targets can also be customized based on desired health goals—like increasing daily protein intake.
• Receive Active Intelligence insights powered by AI to better understand how nutrition is impacting health and training. These insights can include how lower quality sleep was impacted by late-night eating and can encourage users to adjust their habits.
• Add nutrition details to the performance dashboard to see how training and performance is impacted by consumed calories and macros.

Access Nutrition from the wrist

When using a compatible Garmin smartwatch, users can receive a quick overview of their nutrition and track their favorite and recently logged foods. Additionally, some voice-enabled Garmin smartwatches let users open the Nutrition app on their watch using voice commands—providing quick access to log foods.

Get more with Garmin Connect+

Nutrition is the latest feature added to Garmin Connect+ since its launch. In addition to nutrition tracking, users with a Garmin Connect+ plan can access premium features, including Active Intelligence insights powered by AI, a performance dashboard, Garmin Trails, 3D maps, Garmin Connect Rundown and more. New customers can try Garmin Connect+ for free for 30 days. Additionally, for a limited time, Garmin is extending a 14-day free trial to customers who have already tried Garmin Connect+. To learn more, visit the Garmin Connect+ webpage.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the aviation, automotive, fitness, marine and outdoor markets. Dedicated to helping people make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garmin on social, or follow our blog.     

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and Garmin Connect is a trademark 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.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983), and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 26, 2025 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). Copies of such Form 10-K and Form 10-Q are available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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FAQ

What new nutrition features did Garmin (GRMN) add to Garmin Connect on January 5, 2026?

Garmin added calorie and macronutrient tracking, a global food database, barcode scanning, AI image food logging, custom meals, and Active Intelligence insights.

How does Garmin Connect (GRMN) set personalized calorie and macro targets?

Targets are personalized using height, weight, gender, activity level and average active calories and can be customized for specific goals.

Can I log food from my Garmin smartwatch with Garmin Connect+ (GRMN)?

Yes; compatible Garmin smartwatches provide quick nutrition overviews, let you log favorite or recent foods, and some support voice commands to open the Nutrition app.

What Active Intelligence insights does Garmin (GRMN) provide for nutrition?

AI-powered insights can show how nutrition affects sleep and training—for example, linking late-night eating to lower sleep quality.

Is the new nutrition feature included with Garmin Connect+ and are there trial offers for GRMN users?

Nutrition is available to Garmin Connect+ subscribers; new customers get a 30-day free trial and returning users have a limited 14-day free extension.

How can I log regional or restaurant foods in Garmin Connect (GRMN)?

Search the global food database for packaged, restaurant, and regional items, scan barcodes, use AI image recognition, or create custom foods and meals.