Garmin’s third-quarter revenue rose 12% and non-GAAP earnings per share increased 39%. Demand for wearables remained strong. Management raised its full-year outlook.
Garmin’s brand prowess in advanced wearables, because of its superior topographical charting and superior health tracking, is helping woo performance-focused consumers seeking alternatives to mainstream watches.
Bears
Garmin’s market share in casual and lifestyle wearables is being increasingly encroached by tech giants like Apple, Samsung, and Google, who are increasingly investing in their fitness offerings.
Garmin produces GPS-enabled hardware and software for five sectors: fitness, outdoors, automotive, aviation, and marine. Garmin has built a strong reputation for durable, high-precision devices through a vertically integrated design and manufacturing approach. The company’s product lines include smartwatches, fitness trackers, communication equipment, and a comprehensive suite of marine and aviation navigation systems. Garmin operates globally, with its business focused primarily on North America and Europe.