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DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
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DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
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3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
NYSE:GRMN

Garmin (GRMN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$148.93
+0.95 (+0.64%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$148.02
$149.54
50-Day Range
$119.43
$148.93
52-Week Range
$94.89
$149.54
Volume
859,559 shs
Average Volume
1.15 million shs
Market Capitalization
$28.56 billion
P/E Ratio
22.20
Dividend Yield
1.96%
Price Target
$131.50

Garmin MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.29 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
11.7% Downside
$131.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.95% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.19
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.54mentions of Garmin in the last 14 days
Based on 20 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$14.17 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
9.02%
From $5.43 to $5.92 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.30 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

122nd out of 588 stocks

Search & Navigation Equipment Industry

2nd out of 11 stocks

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About Garmin Stock (NYSE:GRMN)

Garmin Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of wireless devices worldwide. Its Fitness segment offers running and multi-sport watches; cycling products; smartwatch devices; scales and monitors; and fitness accessories. This segment also provides Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect Mobile, which are web and mobile platforms where users can track and analyze their fitness, activities and workouts, and wellness data; and Connect IQ, an application development platform. The company's Outdoor segment offers adventure watches, outdoor handhelds and satellite communicators, golf devices, consumer automotive devices, and dog devices, as well as InReach and Gramin response communication device. Its Aviation segment designs, manufactures, and markets various aircraft avionics solutions, including integrated flight decks, electronic flight displays and instrumentation, navigation and communication products, automatic flight control systems and safety-enhancing technologies, audio control systems, engine indication systems, traffic awareness and avoidance solutions, ADS-B and transponders, weather information and avoidance solutions, datalink and connectivity solutions, and various services. The company's Marine segment provides chartplotters and multi-function displays, cartography products, fishfinders, sonar products, autopilot systems, radars, compliant instrument displays and sensors, VHF communication radios, handhelds and wearable devices, sailing products, audio products and accessories, digital switching products, and trolling motors. Its Auto segment offers embedded domain controllers and infotainment units; and software, map database, cameras, wearables, and automotive solutions. The company sells its products through independent retailers, dealers, distributors, installation and repair shops, and original equipment manufacturers, as well as online webshop. Garmin Ltd. was founded in 1989 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

GRMN Stock Price History

GRMN Stock News Headlines

This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report
That's despite a one-month outperformance of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLP relative to the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLY.
This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report (GRMN)
Consumer discretionary stocks are likely to outpace consumer staples, says Bank of America. Consumers' resilience and greater automation are driving growth.
Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?
China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.
Garmin: Wearables Trends Remain Strong
Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?
China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.
Garmin discount codes for March 2024
Garmin Ltd. schedules first quarter 2024 earnings call
My Garmin InReach Mini 2 Saved My Life
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
12/29/2023
Last Earnings
2/21/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend
3/14/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
3/29/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
5/01/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Search & navigation equipment
Sub-Industry
Consumer Electronics
CUSIP
H2906T10
Employees
19,900
Year Founded
1989

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$131.50
High Stock Price Target
$175.00
Low Stock Price Target
$100.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-11.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.29
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.29 billion
Pretax Margin
22.96%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$5.23 billion
Cash Flow
$6.61 per share
Book Value
$36.65 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
153,633,000
Market Cap
$28.56 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.97

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Should I Buy Garmin Stock? GRMN Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Garmin Ltd.:

  • Garmin's diverse product portfolio, including fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto segments, provides exposure to multiple industries and revenue streams.
  • Strong focus on innovation and technology, evident in products like the latest smartwatch devices and aviation solutions, which can drive future growth and market competitiveness.
  • Recent positive financial performance, with revenue growth and profitability, indicating a strong financial position and potential for shareholder value appreciation.
  • Expansion into new markets and partnerships, such as collaborations with other tech companies or strategic acquisitions, can open up additional growth opportunities.
  • Current stock price is relatively stable and attractive, offering a potential entry point for investors seeking value in a reputable consumer electronics company.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Garmin Ltd. for these reasons:

  • Dependence on consumer discretionary spending, making the company vulnerable to economic downturns or shifts in consumer preferences that could impact sales and revenue.
  • Competition from other tech giants and emerging startups in the wearable tech and navigation equipment sectors, posing challenges to maintaining market share and pricing power.
  • Regulatory risks in the aviation and automotive industries, where changes in safety standards or regulations could require costly updates to Garmin's products and services.
  • Potential supply chain disruptions or component shortages, especially in the current global supply chain environment, may affect production and delivery timelines, impacting financial performance.
  • Market volatility and macroeconomic factors, such as currency fluctuations or geopolitical events, could introduce uncertainty and affect investor sentiment towards Garmin's stock.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Garmin pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

GRMN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Garmin stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Garmin in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GRMN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GRMN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View GRMN analyst ratings
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What is Garmin's stock price target for 2024?

7 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Garmin's shares. Their GRMN share price targets range from $100.00 to $175.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $131.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 11.7%.
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How have GRMN shares performed in 2024?

Garmin's stock was trading at $128.54 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, GRMN shares have increased by 15.9% and is now trading at $148.93.
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Are investors shorting Garmin?

Garmin saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,010,000 shares, an increase of 35.0% from the February 29th total of 2,230,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 943,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.2 days. Currently, 2.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is Garmin's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024.
View our GRMN earnings forecast
.

How can I listen to Garmin's earnings call?

Garmin will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 1st at 10:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Garmin's earnings last quarter?

Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:GRMN) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.40 by $0.32. The scientific and technical instruments company had revenue of $1.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.41 billion. Garmin had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.60% and a net margin of 24.67%. The firm's revenue was up 13.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.35 earnings per share.

How often does Garmin pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Garmin?

Garmin announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 23rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.75 per share on Friday, December 27th. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.01%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 13th.
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Is Garmin a good dividend stock?

Garmin (NYSE:GRMN) pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.97%. The dividend payout ratio is 43.52%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GRMN will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.32% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for GRMN.

What guidance has Garmin issued on next quarter's earnings?

Garmin issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company provided EPS guidance of $5.40 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $5.56. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.75 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.56 billion.

Who are Garmin's major shareholders?

Garmin's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.30%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.30%), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (3.82%), First Trust Advisors LP (1.17%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.90%) and Northern Trust Corp (0.81%). Insiders that own company stock include Cheng-Wei Wang, Clifton A Pemble, Clifton A Pemble, Douglas G Boessen, Jonathan Burrell, Matthew Munn, Patrick Desbois, Philip Straub, Sean Biddlecombe and Susan Lyman.
View institutional ownership trends
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How do I buy shares of Garmin?

Shares of GRMN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Garmin have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Garmin: ActiveCaptain, Alphamantis Technologies, Belanor AS, DeLorme, Digital Cyclone, Dynastream Innovations, EME Tec Sat SAS, EmpirBus, Fairpoint Navigation A/S, Firstbeat Analytics, Flight Plan, Flight Plan LLC, Formar Electronics N.V./S.A., Fusion Electronics, Garmap (Pty) Ltd., Garmin (Europe) Ltd., Garmin AT Inc., Garmin Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Garmin Argentina SRL, Garmin Australasia Pty Ltd., Garmin Austria GmbH, Garmin Austria Holding GmbH, Garmin Belux NV/SA, Garmin Brasil Comércio de Tecnologias Ltda., Garmin Canada Inc., Garmin Chile Lda, Garmin Chile Lda., Garmin China ChengDu Co. Ltd., Garmin China Co. Ltd., Garmin China Shanghai Co. Ltd., Garmin China Shanghai RHQ Co. Ltd., Garmin China Yangzhou Co. Ltd., Garmin Cluj SRL, Garmin Comercializadora S. de RL. de CV, Garmin Corporation, Garmin Czech s.r.o, Garmin Danmark Ejendomme ApS, Garmin Deutschland Beteiligungs GmbH, Garmin Deutschland GmbH, Garmin France SAS, Garmin Hrvatska d.o.o., Garmin Iberia S.A., Garmin Iberia SA, Garmin India Private Ltd., Garmin International Inc., Garmin Italia S.p.A., Garmin Italia S.r.l., Garmin Japan Ltd., Garmin Korea Ltd., Garmin Luxembourg Holdings S.à r.l., Garmin Luxembourg S.à r.l., Garmin Navigation Mexico S de RL de CV, Garmin Nederland B.V., Garmin New Zealand Ltd., Garmin Nordic Denmark A/S, Garmin Nordic Finland Holding Oy, Garmin Nordic Finland Oy, Garmin Nordic Norway AS, Garmin Nordic Norway Holding AS, Garmin Nordic Sweden AB, Garmin North America Inc., Garmin Polska Sp. z o.o., Garmin Realty LLC, Garmin Services Inc., Garmin Singapore Pte. Ltd, Garmin Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd., Garmin Spain S.L.U., Garmin Switzerland Distribution GmbH, Garmin Switzerland GmbH, Garmin USA Inc., Garmin Würzburg GmbH, Garmin trgovina in servis d.o.o., Iiyonet, MetriGear, MotionBased Technologies, Nautamatic Marine Systems, Navcor Oy, Navigon, Navionics, Navionics Inc., Navionics OÜ, Navionics S.r.l., Navionics Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Nexus Marine AB, PulsedLight, Sportsmanship International AB, Tri-Tronics, UPS Aviation Technologies, and iKubu.
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This page (NYSE:GRMN) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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