Garmin

GRMN Q4 2024 Earnings

Reported Feb 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM ET · SEC Source

Q4 24 EPS

$2.41

BEAT +19.24%

Est. $2.02

Q4 24 Revenue

$1.82B

BEAT +7.54%

Est. $1.69B

vs S&P Since Q4 24

-17.3%

TRAILING MARKET

GRMN +0.8% vs S&P +18.1%

Full Year 2024 Results

FY 24 EPS

$7.39

BEAT +5.16%

Est. $7.03

FY 24 Revenue

$6.30B

BEAT +2.07%

Est. $6.17B

Market Reaction

Did GRMN Beat Earnings? Q4 2024 Results

Garmin closed out fiscal 2024 with a standout fourth quarter, posting revenue of $1.82 billion, up 22.9% year-over-year and ahead of the $1.69 billion consensus estimate by 7.54%, while pro forma diluted EPS of $2.41 beat the $2.02 analyst estimate b… Read more Garmin closed out fiscal 2024 with a standout fourth quarter, posting revenue of $1.82 billion, up 22.9% year-over-year and ahead of the $1.69 billion consensus estimate by 7.54%, while pro forma diluted EPS of $2.41 beat the $2.02 analyst estimate by 19.24%, reflecting the broad-based momentum that sent shares up roughly 12.7% on the day of the report. The results were driven by strength across all five business segments, with Outdoor contributing the largest dollar haul at $629.37 million and Fitness delivering the fastest growth at 31%, together underscoring the sustained consumer appetite for Garmin's wearables and connected devices. Operating income surged 52% to $516.08 million, with margins expanding to 28.3% from 23.0% a year prior, a testament to favorable product mix and operational leverage. Looking ahead, the company guided for approximately $6.80 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue, representing roughly 8% growth, and proposed a 20% dividend increase to $3.60 per share annually, signaling confidence in its long-term trajectory.

Key Takeaways

  • Strong demand for wearables across fitness segment
  • Adventure watches driving outdoor segment growth
  • Increased shipments of domain controllers in Auto OEM
  • Growth contributions from both OEM and aftermarket categories in aviation
  • Gross margin expansion to 59.3% from 58.3%
  • Operating margin expansion to 28.3% from 23.0%
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GRMN YoY Financials

Q4 2024 vs Q4 2023, source: SEC Filings

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GRMN Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q4 24 Q1 26
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GRMN Revenue by Geography

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q4 24 Q1 26

“2024 was a year of remarkable growth and achievement for Garmin, resulting in record full-year consolidated revenue and record full-year revenue in all five of our segments, as well as record full-year consolidated operating income. We are entering 2025 with continued strong momentum from our robust product lineup and have many product launches planned during the year. I am very proud of what we accomplished in 2024 and look forward to all that 2025 will bring.”

— Cliff Pemble, Q4 2024 Earnings Press Release