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Collaboration with the FAA and MITRE allows Garmin Pilot users to obtain and cancel IFR clearances within the app at select U.S. airports

, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced Mobile Clearance Delivery for Garmin Pilot™, giving Garmin Pilot Premium subscribers on iOS devices a more seamless way to obtain and cancel IFR clearances at select airports within the United States. Integrated into the new Flights page in Garmin Pilot, Mobile Clearance Delivery helps general and business aviation pilots reduce radio or phone communications with air traffic control, view textual clearances and move more efficiently from planning to departure. 

Garmin Pilot adds Mobile Clearance Delivery for streamlined IFR clearances "Mobile Clearance Delivery is another example of how Garmin continues to integrate the planning and flying experience in ways that are meaningful to pilots. By bringing clearance delivery directly into Garmin Pilot, we're helping reduce workload, improve clarity and save valuable time for both pilots and air traffic control."
–Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs & Support 

For many instrument pilots, obtaining an IFR clearance typically requires contacting ATC by radio or phone, particularly at airports where Pre-Departure Clearance or Data Comm services are not available. Mobile Clearance Delivery streamlines that process by allowing Garmin Pilot Premium users to receive clearances electronically on the ground, helping reduce frequency congestion, minimize readback errors and improve efficiency for pilots and controllers alike.

After filing an IFR flight plan in Garmin Pilot, users operating from a Mobile Clearance Delivery-capable airport will see the feature appear in the Flights page within 30 minutes of departure. Pilots can start a Mobile Clearance Delivery session, receive their clearance from ATC, review it in the app and accept it with a "WILCO" response. Once accepted, the cleared route can be seamlessly overlaid on the Garmin Pilot map, and when properly equipped, may be sent to compatible avionics via Connext®.

The clearance remains available for review in Garmin Pilot, giving pilots a text-based reference that can help improve clarity throughout the flight. Before takeoff, the clearance is accessible from the Flights page and through a banner that persists across the app; after departure, pilots can continue to reference the clearance from the Flights page for 48 hours.

A future enhancement will allow Garmin Pilot users to cancel IFR directly in the app after landing at airports that support Mobile Clearance Delivery. This capability is especially useful at uncontrolled airports or Class D towered airports when the tower is closed, helping pilots avoid additional radio or phone calls while allowing other IFR operations to move more efficiently.

Garmin developed Mobile Clearance Delivery in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration and MITRE and the feature is still in its operational test and evaluation phase. Available in a limited capacity now, the feature will be rolled out nationwide in phases through 2028. Five airports are currently operational for testing and evaluation, including New Century AirCenter (KIXD), Garmin's home airport near its headquarters in Olathe, Kansas; Hooks Field (KDWH); Sugar Land Regional Airport (KSGR); Galveston Scholes International Airport (KGLS); and Appleton International Airport (KATW).

Pilots attending AirVenture Oshkosh and departing from Appleton on an IFR flight plan are encouraged to try the feature and share feedback on their experience. Additionally, all Garmin Pilot Premium users operating out of test and evaluation airports are invited to send feedback to [email protected]. For more information, visit Garmin.com/Aviation.

Garmin products and services have revolutionized flight and become essential to the lives of pilots and aircraft owners and operators around the world. A leading provider of solutions to general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate. Recipient of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, Garmin developed the world's first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human intervention. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminaviation 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 and Connext are registered trademarks and Garmin Pilot 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 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K 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.

Media Contact:
Mikayla Rudolph
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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 21st, 2026

Andra AP fonden cut its stake in Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:GRMN – Free Report) by 7.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 93,356 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after selling 7,744 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Garmin were worth $21,660,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Westmount Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Garmin by 1.9% during the first quarter. Westmount Partners LLC now owns 2,205 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $512,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares in the last quarter. Caldwell Trust Co boosted its holdings in Garmin by 4.4% in the first quarter. Caldwell Trust Co now owns 1,023 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $237,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares during the period. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Garmin by 6.9% during the first quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 698 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $162,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the period. Fulton Bank N.A. lifted its position in shares of Garmin by 2.9% in the 1st quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 1,672 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $388,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Daymark Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Garmin by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC now owns 6,813 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $1,382,000 after buying an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. 81.60% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Garmin In other Garmin news, CFO Douglas G. Boessen sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $237.91, for a total transaction of $475,820.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 26,049 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,197,317.59. This trade represents a 7.13% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Joseph J. Hartnett sold 643 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.57, for a total transaction of $169,475.51. Following the sale, the director owned 21,277 shares in the company, valued at $5,607,978.89. This trade represents a 2.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 14.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of brokerages recently weighed in on GRMN. Tigress Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Garmin from $320.00 to $325.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Garmin in a report on Monday, June 8th. Zacks Research downgraded Garmin from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Garmin from $265.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Garmin from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $269.40.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on GRMN

Garmin Trading Down 1.7% GRMN opened at $245.23 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $238.23 and its 200-day moving average is $233.94. The stock has a market cap of $47.30 billion, a PE ratio of 27.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.95 and a beta of 0.90. Garmin Ltd. has a twelve month low of $186.67 and a twelve month high of $273.32.

Garmin (NYSE:GRMN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.84 by $0.24. Garmin had a return on equity of 20.07% and a net margin of 23.26%.The business had revenue of $1.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.72 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.61 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Garmin has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.350-9.350 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Garmin Ltd. will post 9.53 EPS for the current year.

About Garmin (Free Report)

Garmin Ltd. is a technology company best known for designing and manufacturing navigation, communication and information devices that leverage global positioning system (GPS) technology. The company serves a diverse set of markets including consumer fitness and wearables, automotive navigation, aviation avionics, marine electronics and outdoor handheld devices. Garmin’s products combine hardware, mapping and software services to deliver location-aware solutions for personal, recreational and professional uses.

Garmin’s product lineup includes wearable fitness and multisport watches (Forerunner, Fenix, Venu), cycling computers and accessories (Edge, Varia), handheld and handheld-mounted GPS devices for outdoor activities, automotive and portable navigation units, marine chartplotters and fishfinders, and certified avionics for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.

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Distraction-free design provides comprehensive 24/7 health monitoring and activity tracking—no subscription required

, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced CIRQA™ Smart Band, its first screen-free smart band that tracks advanced fitness and wellness features—all without the need for a subscription. Designed to help users make improvements toward a healthier lifestyle without commanding all their attention, this smart band gets up to 10 days of battery life and provides around-the-clock health and fitness monitoring with data that can instantly be accessed through the Garmin Connect™ app.

CIRQA Smart Band is Garmin's first screenless smart band that provides comprehensive 24/7 health monitoring and activity tracking - no subscription required. "We purposefully created CIRQA Smart Band for those who are passionate about staying healthy and active. With its discreet design and trusted health and fitness tracking tools Garmin is known for, this smart band complements our lineup of popular smartwatches and wellness monitors, allowing users to transition smoothly between their Garmin devices throughout the day. Plus, with no subscription required, CIRQA Smart Band helps you stay on top of your health and fitness goals—and makes a thoughtful gift for others who want to do the same."
—Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing 

Comfortable and distraction-free

Inconspicuous design helps minimize distractions while tracking important health and performance metrics. Automatically detect and record a variety of activities, even without a screen. The activities can be viewed and edited afterwards in Garmin Connect and, as users confirm or edit their activities, the smart band will adapt to more accurately classify them in the future. Fabric band provides maximum comfort for all-day wear and is available in both fun and neutral colors like Citron Gray, Mauve, French Gray, Dark Olive, Captain Blue, French Blue and Black. Can be worn around the wrist or as an arm band based on activity or sleeping preferences. Health monitoring

When worn day and night, CIRQA Smart Band helps provide a more complete picture of overall health1. Users can track metrics like wrist-based heart rate, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, Pulse Ox2, stress, skin temperature and more and immediately see their data in Garmin Connect. Women can also track their menstrual cycle and pregnancy, get better period predictions and past ovulation estimates by tracking skin temperature while sleeping3 and sync their data with the FDA-cleared Natural Cyclesº birth control app4 (Natural Cycles subscription required).

Comfortable without compromise, CIRQA Smart Band can help users log a better night's sleep and understand how well they've recovered. This smart band provides comprehensive sleep data, including a detailed breakdown of sleep stages, a sleep score, guidance on optimal sleep duration, heart rate variability, respiration and nap detection—all readily available within the Garmin Connect app.

Fitness tracking

In addition to tracking daily steps, calories burned and more, CIRQA Smart Band includes popular fitness features to help users make the most of their workouts.

Manual activity tracking: Track more than 80 different activities – including running, walking, yoga and more – or select a favorite activity to track by simply tapping the single side button. Advanced training metrics: Dial in with performance features like training readiness to know whether it's a good day to go hard or take it easy and track progress with HRV status, VO2 max and training status to get insights into training effectiveness. Workout benefit and recovery time: Better understand how each workout affects the body and how much time is needed to recover. Connected GPS: Connect to a compatible iPhone® or Android™ smartphone's GPS to accurately track outdoor walks, rides and runs. LiveTrack location sharing: Let friends and family follow along in real-time when using a smartphone and the Garmin Connect app. Available now, CIRQA Smart Band has a suggested retail price of $199.99.

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.

1 Activity tracking accuracy.
2 This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
3 This feature is not intended to support conception, contraception or birth control. This is not a medical device and is not intended for diagnosing or monitoring any medical condition. See Garmin.com/ataccuracy.
4 Compatible Garmin smartwatches are consumer wellness devices and are not medical devices intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or monitor medical conditions. The Natural Cycles app independently determines fertility status based on skin temperature and other data when worn on the wrist. 

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 CIRQA, Garmin Connect, Body Battery and Garmin Active Intelligence are trademarks 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. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

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 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K 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.

MEDIA CONTACTS: Stephanie Kelner, Natalie Miller and Adrieanna Norse / 913-397-8200 / [email protected]

SOURCE Garmin International, Inc.

In the latest trading session, Garmin (GRMN - Free Report) closed at $244.79, marking a -1.91% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.19% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.59%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.05%.

The maker of personal navigation devices's stock has climbed by 6.56% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 4.32% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.55%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Garmin in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on July 29, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $2.27, up 4.61% from the prior-year quarter. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $1.93 billion, indicating a 6.41% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $9.53 per share and revenue of $7.98 billion, indicating changes of +11.33% and +10.12%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Garmin. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Garmin presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Investors should also note Garmin's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 26.18. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 25.25.

We can additionally observe that GRMN currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.95. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.66 as of yesterday's close.

The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 68, this industry ranks in the top 28% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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G2000 PRIME brings turbine-class avionics technology to high-performance piston and electric aircraft

, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today introduced G2000® PRIME, its new premium integrated flight deck for high-performance Class I/II piston and electric aircraft. Leveraging innovations debuted in the G3000 PRIME flight deck, G2000 PRIME refines the flight deck experience for another class of aircraft with sleek, intuitive, all-touchscreen displays. State-of-the-art user interface design and advanced connectivity enable G2000 PRIME to leverage cutting-edge technologies that can enhance safety potential and efficiency while minimizing pilot workload in every phase of flight.

Garmin unveils G2000 PRIME Integrated Flight Deck "The response to our PRIME flight decks has been incredibly enthusiastic, and we're excited to bring this next-generation technology to high-performance light general aviation aircraft with G2000 PRIME. As pilots and aircraft manufacturers continue to seek more intuitive, capable and connected avionics, G2000 PRIME delivers on that demand with a premium flight deck experience designed to help simplify operations, enhance situational awareness and support advanced safety-enhancing technologies. It represents an important step forward in bringing Garmin's most advanced integrated flight deck innovations to more aircraft and more pilots."

–Phil Straub, Garmin Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Aviation

Stunning edge-to-edge glass flight displays

G2000 PRIME features expansive 14-inch touchscreen primary display units (PDU) with edge-to-edge, sunlight-readable, fingerprint-resistant glass, redefining expectations in cockpit aesthetics and functionality. The vibrant displays include multiple performance enhancements such as quadruple the memory and gigabit system connectivity that is up to 100 times faster than earlier systems. New, faster multi-core processors more than double the processing power – leveraging Garmin's experience certifying multi-core technology for civil and military aviation markets as early as 2017. Additionally, higher display refresh rates provide crisp, smooth animations and an impressively responsive and fluid experience.

The secondary display units (SDU) provide data entry and system control, with the added capability to display multi-function applications. The high-resolution, 7-inch SDUs boast a 40% increase in screen area over prior Garmin touch controllers. Additionally, in certain aircraft applications, the SDUs can double as an integrated standby flight instrument display, removing the need for a dedicated standby flight instrument in the panel.

G2000 PRIME's new advanced multi-touch touchscreen interface, capable of recognizing up to 10 touchscreen inputs at once, allows both pilot and copilot to interact with the same display simultaneously. The enhanced multi-touch technology also enables on-screen hand stabilization, allowing pilots to give precise touchscreen inputs while simultaneously resting their fingers on the display.

Modern & intuitive new user interface

G2000 PRIME boasts a modern, yet familiar user interface, blending Garmin's rich experience in avionics design with a sleek, contemporary look and feel. Enhanced fonts and iconography ensure clarity and familiarity, while smartly organized and shallow application menus provide quick access to critical functions.

Primary Flight Windows (PFW) and Multi-Function Windows (MFW) maximize situational awareness with full-screen or split-screen options. New quick access bars allow pilots to open common apps such as maps, traffic, weather and charts with one touch. While viewing maps, pilots can touch anywhere to open a radial menu with options for accessing additional airport, weather, or airspace information, or quickly adjusting a flight plan via graphical editing. Interactive engine and electrical indications allow pilots to quickly open systems controls and information such as cabin environmental controls, synoptics and more.

To further ease information management, the Window Manager feature allows pilots to configure app display, window sizing, and more across the entire flight deck from one SDU. The Window Manager also provides multiple preset options that can configure all displays with one command, eliminating the need for operators to manually configure each window for various phases of flight.

Advanced flight tools

G2000 PRIME provides enhanced flight management system (FMS) tools like the Modified Flight Plan, which allows pilots to use both the PDU and SDUs to provide a side-by-side graphical preview of flight plan changes, including performance calculation comparisons or what-if scenarios. During initialization, pilots can also elect to set up an Emergency Return function, which simplifies pilot responses to in-flight emergencies shortly after takeoff. Recently introduced to Garmin integrated flight decks,

Taxiway Routing has been further improved to provide automated route guidance on the 2D navigational maps and 3D Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™) depictions.

G2000 PRIME provides advanced automation with smart checklists that are linked to crew alerting system (CAS) messages. When pilots receive a CAS message that is associated with a checklist, pilots may simply tap the message to open the appropriate checklist with a single touch. The checklists can also now sense indications and show within the checklist that the item is in the correct position, value or configuration – or provide pilots with the option to quickly view detailed synoptics. Integration with Garmin-designed Electronic Power Distribution Systems replaces traditional switches with intuitive electronic circuit breakers, providing enhanced automation and ensuring a streamlined and modern cockpit experience.

Unmatched safety-enhancing innovations

G2000 PRIME features a wide array of industry-leading advanced safety-enhancing technologies available only from Garmin, including Autonomí, Garmin's family of autonomous safety-enhancing technologies. Collier Trophy recipient, Garmin Autoland, can take complete control of the flight to land the aircraft in an emergency situation where the pilot is unable to do so1. Additional safety tools such as Smart Glide™, Smart Rudder Bias, Electronic Stability Protection (ESP™), Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) and Garmin Autothrottle further ensure confidence in every flight.

Garmin's terminal safety solutions add even more capabilities to G2000 PRIME-equipped aircraft. Award-winning Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) technology analyzes GPS and ADS-B traffic information relevant to the airport's runways and taxiways to assess and alert the flight crew of a possible runway incursion or collision. ROA builds upon Garmin's other terminal safety solutions including 3D SafeTaxi® and Garmin SurfaceWatch™.

Seamless connectivity and integration

Stay fully connected while flying behind G2000 PRIME using a variety of supported connectivity options such as Connext Satellite Services, LTE, SiriusXM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® and more. Garmin's PlaneSync™ connected aircraft management system automatically updates databases2, logs flight and engine data and allows aircraft owners and operators to remotely check fuel and systems status via the Garmin Pilot™ app3. Automated cockpit functions such as flight plan uploads over PlaneSync ensure pilots have access to real-time data, enhancing their operational efficiency and decision-making.

Initial aircraft delivering with G2000 PRIME will be announced by aircraft manufacturers. To learn more, visit Garmin.com/G2000PRIME.

Garmin products and services have revolutionized flight and become essential to the lives of pilots and aircraft owners and operators around the world. A leading provider of solutions to general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate. Recipient of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, Garmin developed the world's first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human intervention. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminaviation on social, or follow our blog.

1 See Garmin.com/ALuse for Autoland system requirements and limitations.

2 Active PlaneSync and database subscriptions required for automatic database updates. Active PlaneSync subscription plan required for flight log uploading. Features are available on-ground only and requires GDL 60 to have active LTE or Wi-Fi connectivity; signal strength and other factors may apply. See Garmin.com/PlaneSyncCoverage for LTE coverage details.

3 Remote aircraft status requires active PlaneSync subscription. User's smart device must have internet connectivity. Feature is available on-ground only and requires GDL 60 to have LTE connectivity; signal strength and other factors may apply. See Garmin.com/PlaneSyncCoverage for coverage details.

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, G2000 and SafeTaxi are registered trademarks and SVT, Smart Glide, ESP, SurfaceWatch, PlaneSync and Garmin Pilot are trademarks 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 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K 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.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Mikayla Rudolph
913-397-8200
[email protected]

SOURCE Garmin International, Inc.

First-of-its-kind system combines flight display, IFR GPS, NAV/COMM and audio panel capability into a single display for certified, experimental and LSA (MOSAIC) aircraft

, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced AXIS™, an all-new family of flight displays, designed from the ground up to offer a highly integrated and flexible cockpit display solution. AXIS brings Garmin's latest avionics technology to certified piston-powered single and twin1 engine aircraft via an expansive AML STC covering hundreds of models, as well as experimental and LSA aircraft. In an industry-first, AXIS flight displays come in a variety of models that can include a built-in IFR GPS, NAV/COMM radio, and audio panel capability – creating an integrated solution that enhances the user experience, reduces aircraft weight, and simplifies installation. Also compatible with many of the same navigators, radios, modules and sensors as Garmin's popular G3X Touch™ flight displays, AXIS features an easy upgrade path, including leveraging the same panel cutouts and mounting points.

Garmin unveils AXIS, a new generation of highly integrated flight displays "AXIS redefines Garmin's flight display portfolio and brings industry-first capability to a single flight display. This game-changing flight display system delivers a modern, highly capable cockpit experience while significantly reducing time, complexity and cost of installation through integration of navigation, communication and audio functions into a single flight display. The visual design elements and crisp user interface bring together decades of Garmin innovation in a familiar yet modern design. AXIS sets the new standard for what pilots can expect from an integrated flight display system." 
–Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs & Support 

A next-level flight display system

The AXIS family of flight displays features three display sizes — 11.6-inch landscape, 8-inch portrait1 and 8-inch landscape1— that include highly responsive touchscreen displays as well as physical controls for quick access to key functions. Each display can be configured as a primary flight display (PFD) or multi-function display (MFD) with an optional engine indication system (EIS). Pilots can maximize their situational awareness with full-screen or split-screen options, leveraging a familiar yet modernized user interface. The flight displays are configurable for both experimental and certified aircraft and provide incredible flexibility for installation across many aircraft types.

First-of-its-kind integration

AXIS 11.6-inch displays are optionally available with a TSO certified IFR GPS, COMM radio, NAV radio and audio panel all built into a single display. This combined capability from a single display creates a highly integrated panel experience and enables a simpler and more cost-effective installation. The VHF COMM radio offers 10 watts of transmit power, supports 8.33khz frequency tuning and standby COMM monitoring, allowing pilots to monitor a standby frequency while tuned to the active ATC frequency. Pilots can access the flight plan across displays and easily load waypoints or VORs, holds, GPS and ILS procedures and more. The built-in 4-place intercom audio panel includes dual-comm switching with support for one external radio, comm playback and Bluetooth capability for music and phone calls. Available in three certified (TSO) variants, the base version offers a PFD/MFD, while the GPS/COMM and GPS/NAV/COMM models include an IFR GPS and integrated audio panel. Experimental and LSA aircraft can leverage both certified and non-TSO versions of the 11.6-inch displays.

Enhanced situational awareness

Important information is easily accessible on the PFD including primary flight data, as well as the horizontal situation indicator (HSI) which can include an embedded map or traffic view. Widgets provide additional situational awareness on the PFD by displaying three compact views of MFD functions including map, flight plan, weather, traffic and more. Enhanced Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™) provides 3D depictions of terrain, obstacles, runway and taxiway markings and more, allowing for pilots to clearly interpret their surroundings. Pathway rectangles will help pilots to visualize the highway in the sky, depicting their flight path including enroute legs, flight track, course intercepts and more. Additionally, 3D SafeTaxi® provides pilots with a three-dimensional, exocentric view of the airport environment directly on their PFD, reducing potential confusion by giving a clear, localized picture of taxiways, runways, hangars and surrounding buildings.

The MFD features dynamic mapping, ADS-B traffic2, weather2, waypoint information (including terminal charts) and expanded EIS. Additionally, an HDMI video input on each display allows for live-camera video monitoring.

Innovative safety tools

AXIS supports many of Garmin's award-winning safety enhancing technologies. A dedicated emergency button is located on the display bezel, allowing pilots to quickly access emergency procedure options if needed. Smart Glide™ – a Garmin Autonomí™ technology – helps pilots in loss of engine power emergencies by efficiently navigating to an airport in range and, if the aircraft is equipped with either a GFC™ 500 or GFC 600, the system can auto-engage to fly the aircraft enroute.

Terminal safety solutions include award-winning Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA), a solution that uses ADS-B traffic to alert the crew of potential runway incursions caused by nearby airborne aircraft, taxiing aircraft and ground vehicles. Additionally, optional SurfaceWatch™ runway monitoring technology provides general situational awareness in airport environments as well as visual and aural cues to help prevent pilots from taking off or landing on a taxiway.

Advanced engine monitoring

The EIS within AXIS provides aircraft with real-time data to help better manage engine operation and protect aircraft engines. Large, prominent engine gauges provide color-coded pointers and data bands that indicate normal operating ranges, cautions and exceedances. Bar gauges display numerical values for additional precision. With an interface adapter and sensors, AXIS can serve as the primary EIS display in piston-powered aircraft equipped with most normally aspirated or turbocharged 4- to 6-cylinder engines, plus radial and turbine-powered experimental aircraft3. Upon landing, flight and engine data logs can be automatically uploaded to flyGarmin.com via the Garmin Pilot™ app or the GDL® 60 datalink1 and PlaneSync™ service. Pilots can optionally choose to share these logs with analysis services such as FlySto or SavvyAviation to gain deeper insights on engine health, maintenance updates, flight analysis and more.

Stay connected

Advanced connectivity options allow pilots to stay more connected than ever before. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow pilots to connect with Garmin Pilot in-flight as well as share GPS, traffic, weather, flight plans and more. PlaneSync, powered by the GDL 60 datalink1, will support automatic database downloads3, remote aircraft status4 as well as automatic flight log uploading. A built-in USB-C data port supports data transfer capabilities like downloading databases and offloading flight logs. The USB-C port will also support device charging up to 27W. Additionally, Database Concierge allows pilots to download updates to their Garmin Pilot app and wirelessly transfer to their compatible avionics via a compatible mobile device.

Team X simplifies installations

Team X – the experimental aircraft specialists at Garmin – were the voice for experimental builders and pilots throughout the development of AXIS. Composed of engineers, pilots and aircraft builders, they understand the flexibility and affordability needed to execute an experimental aircraft build. That's why AXIS features a streamlined, easy upgrade path from G3X Touch that utilizes most existing sensors, LRUs and even the same panel cutout and existing mounting holes. Simplified wiring, configuration and additional built-in I/O makes AXIS an even faster and more scalable system. Team X is committed to providing support throughout AXIS upgrades for experimental aircraft builders.

Available for certified and experimental aircraft

The AXIS 11.6-inch flight displays have achieved FAA/EASA Technical Standard Order (TSO) and will be available in July. The 8-inch displays are expected to be available in early 2027. The FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) will cover hundreds of models of certified Part 23 Class I/II piston singles and twins1. STC approvals with other civil aviation authorities are expected in the near future. For more information, visit Garmin.com/AXIS.

Garmin products and services have revolutionized flight and become essential to the lives of pilots and aircraft owners and operators around the world. A leading provider of solutions to general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate. Recipient of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, Garmin developed the world's first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human intervention. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminaviation on social, or follow our blog.

1 Certified Twin EIS, 8-inch displays and GFC 600 compatibility coming soon.
2 Compatible datalink required; sold separately.
3 Active PlaneSync and database subscriptions required for automatic database updates. Active PlaneSync subscription plan required for flight log uploading. Features are available on-ground only and requires GDL 60 to have active LTE or Wi-Fi connectivity; signal strength and other factors may apply. See Garmin.com/PlaneSyncCoverage for LTE coverage details.
4 Remote aircraft status requires active PlaneSync subscription. User's smart device must have internet connectivity. Feature is available on-ground only and requires GDL 60 to have LTE connectivity; signal strength and other factors may apply. See Garmin.com/PlaneSyncCoverage for coverage details.

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, SafeTaxi and GDL are registered trademarks and AXIS, G3X Touch, SVT, Smart Glide, Autonomí, GFC, SurfaceWatch, Garmin Pilot and PlaneSync are trademarks 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 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K 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.

Media Contact: Mikayla Rudolph // 913-397-8200 // [email protected]

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Revolutionary SmartCharts is expanding its reach, available soon for Canada and Mexico OLATHE, Kan., July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced multiple updates for the Garmin Pilot™ mobile app for Apple® devices, including flight planning enhancements with the redesigned Flights page, SmartCharts expansion to Canada and Mexico, as well as enhancements to the SmartCharts and database product for the Oshkosh FISK Arrival.

In the latest trading session, Garmin (GRMN - Free Report) closed at $235.41, marking a -1.92% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.01% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.14%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.

The maker of personal navigation devices's stock has climbed by 0.86% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.57% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Garmin in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on July 29, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.27, showcasing a 4.61% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $1.93 billion, showing a 6.41% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $9.53 per share and a revenue of $7.98 billion, indicating changes of +11.33% and +10.12%, respectively, from the former year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Garmin. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Garmin presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, Garmin is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 25.18. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 30.05.

We can additionally observe that GRMN currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.84. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.65 at yesterday's closing price.

The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 51, this industry ranks in the top 21% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) invites shareholders and investors to listen to its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. EDT, with executives of Garmin. The call will be held in conjunction with the company's earnings release, which will be distributed prior to market open on July 29, 2026.

The conference call can be accessed by registering online at GRMN Q2 2026 Earnings Call Webcast, at which time registrants will receive dial-in information as well as a conference ID.

The live webcast will be accessible from the Garmin Ltd. investor relations website on the News & Events page. An archive of the live webcast will be available for one year after the webcast date.

Contact: [email protected]

About Garmin Ltd.:

For more than 35 years, Garmin has developed innovative technology for the fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine and automotive OEM markets. Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products are purpose built to help people make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions. Garmin is committed to building products known for quality, reliability, and durability across its global portfolio of connected devices and services. Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's Newsroom, email [email protected] or follow us on LinkedIn.

INVESTOR CONTACT:
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Garmin International, Inc.
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Lexington, NC , June 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Aircraft Maintenance (SAM), an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station and member of the Atlantic Jet Partners family of companies, is proud to announce that it has been named an authorized Garmin Aviation dealer.

The new dealership allows Sky Aircraft Maintenance to provide factory-authorized Garmin avionics sales, installation, integration, and support for private and business aircraft owners and operators seeking modern flight deck solutions.

Sky Aircraft Maintenance

Garmin has become one of the most trusted names in aviation avionics, offering advanced navigation systems, flight displays, digital autopilots, ADS-B solutions, connected aircraft technologies, and integrated flight deck modernization programs. As an authorized Garmin dealer, Sky Aircraft Maintenance can now support a wide range of Garmin upgrades, from focused avionics improvements to complete cockpit transformations.

One of the most significant opportunities for business aircraft operators is Garmin's G5000 integrated flight deck retrofit program. Available for select aircraft including the Beechjet 400A, Hawker 400XP, and Citation 560XL / Excel / XLS series, the G5000 replaces aging avionics architecture with a modern integrated flight deck featuring touchscreen controllers, advanced navigation capability, digital autopilot integration, wireless cockpit technology, and enhanced situational awareness.

For many operators, a G5000 retrofit provides a practical path to extend the useful life of proven airframes while addressing avionics obsolescence, improving reliability, and enhancing long-term supportability.

In addition to flight deck modernization, Garmin's wireless cockpit technologies help streamline pilot workflow through wireless flight plan transfer, avionics database management, mobile device integration, and connected aircraft capabilities that simplify cockpit operations before, during, and after flight.

"Aircraft owners and operators are looking for solutions that improve capability, reduce pilot workload, and help protect the long-term value of their aircraft," said Christopher Arnett of Sky Aircraft Maintenance. "Garmin continues to lead the industry with products that accomplish those goals, and we're excited to bring those solutions to our customers as an authorized Garmin dealer."

Sky Aircraft Maintenance can now assist customers with:

• Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck retrofits
• GTN Xi navigator installations
• TXi flight display upgrades
• GI 275 electronic flight instrument retrofits
• Garmin digital autopilot installations
• ADS-B compliance solutions
• Wireless cockpit and connected aircraft technologies
• Complete avionics modernization projects

As a full-service maintenance facility, Sky Aircraft Maintenance can also coordinate Garmin avionics upgrades alongside scheduled inspections, maintenance events, connectivity upgrades, interior refurbishments, and other aircraft services. This approach helps reduce downtime and allows owners to accomplish multiple projects during a single visit.

To celebrate the new Garmin dealership, aircraft owners and operators are encouraged to contact Sky Aircraft Maintenance to learn more about current avionics upgrade opportunities and how they may qualify for 10% off scheduled maintenance when combined with a Garmin avionics upgrade.

To learn more about Garmin avionics solutions available through Sky Aircraft Maintenance, visit: https://atlanticjetpartners.com/garmin-avionics-aircraft-upgrades/

About Sky Aircraft Maintenance 

Sky Aircraft Maintenance is an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station located in Lexington, North Carolina. SAM provides aircraft maintenance, avionics installation, inspections, connectivity upgrades, interior refurbishments, pre-purchase inspections, and aircraft modernization services for private and business aircraft operators throughout North America.

For additional information, contact:

Sky Aircraft Maintenance
843-729-1177
https://atlanticjetpartners.com

Sky Aircraft Maintenance Named Authorized Garmin Aviation Dealer

Sky Aircraft Maintenance Named Authorized Garmin Aviation Dealer New Garmin dealership expands avionics modernization capabilities for private and business aircraft ...

Investors with an interest in Electronics - Miscellaneous Products stocks have likely encountered both Timken (TKR - Free Report) and Garmin (GRMN - Free Report) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.

There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.

Timken and Garmin are sporting Zacks Ranks of #2 (Buy) and #3 (Hold), respectively, right now. Investors should feel comfortable knowing that TKR likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than GRMN has recently. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.

Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.

TKR currently has a forward P/E ratio of 22.41, while GRMN has a forward P/E of 25.03. We also note that TKR has a PEG ratio of 1.65. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. GRMN currently has a PEG ratio of 2.82.

Another notable valuation metric for TKR is its P/B ratio of 2.85. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, GRMN has a P/B of 4.96.

These are just a few of the metrics contributing to TKR's Value grade of B and GRMN's Value grade of D.

TKR stands above GRMN thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that TKR is the superior value option right now.

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What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.

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Momentum ScoreMomentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.93% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Garmin (GRMN - Free Report) Olathe, Kansas-based, Garmin, Ltd. is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of navigation and communication equipment that incorporate the global positioning system (GPS)-based technology.

GRMN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. GRMN has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 10.5% for the current fiscal year.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.26 to $9.46 per share. GRMN boasts an average earnings surprise of +10.3%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, GRMN should be on investors' short list.

Honor marks 18th top aerospace supplier award Embraer has presented to Garmin

, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it received a Best Supplier of the Year Award for the 11th consecutive year from Embraer during the annual Embraer Suppliers Conference (ESC), held April 14–15 in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Embraer recognized Garmin in the Electrical and Electronic Systems category, reinforcing Garmin's long-standing commitment to quality, innovation and customer support for its G3000® Prodigy Touch flight deck systems in the Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E.

Garmin receives Best Supplier of the Year Award for 11th straight year from Embraer "We are honored to once again be recognized by Embraer as Best Supplier of the Year. Earning this award for the 11th consecutive year is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the entire Garmin team, and to our shared commitment with Embraer to deliver innovative, reliable avionics solutions backed by industry‑leading support."
–Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs & Support 

The Embraer Best Suppliers Award recognizes an elite group of suppliers for outstanding performance, continuous improvement and contributions to customer satisfaction across Embraer's global commercial aviation, business aviation and defense markets. Garmin's recognition in the Electrical and Electronic Systems category validates Garmin's achievement in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art flight deck systems while remaining responsive to market needs and preferences.

Over the past 16 years, Embraer has presented Garmin with 18 top honors across various categories including Best of the Best; Electrical & Electronic Systems; Technical Support to Operators; Electro-Mechanical Systems; Material Support to Operator; and Services & Support.

Garmin products and services have revolutionized flight and become essential to the lives of pilots and aircraft owners and operators around the world. A leading provider of solutions to general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate. Recipient of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, Garmin developed the world's first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human intervention. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminaviation 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 and G3000 are registered trademarks 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 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K 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.

Media Contact:
Mikayla Rudolph
913-397-8200
[email protected]

SOURCE Garmin International, Inc.

Garmin Brings Its Best Training Tools to Its Cheapest Running Watches

The new Forerunner 70 and 170 get advanced training tools, brighter screens and a $50 price hike.

Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest smartwatches and fitness trackers. She joined the brand first as an on-camera reporter for CNET's Spanish-language site, then moved on to the English side to host and produce some of CNET's videos and YouTube series. When she's not testing out smartwatches or dropping phones, you can catch her on a hike or trail run with her family.

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Garmin's most affordable running watches are getting a serious upgrade. The newly announced Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 add smarter training tools, brighter AMOLED displays and deeper recovery insights previously reserved for Garmin's pricier watches -- though the improvements also come with higher starting prices.

The Forerunner 70 starts at $250, while the Forerunner 170 starts at $300, replacing the older Forerunner 55, which launched at $200. Both watches are designed for newer runners or casual athletes looking to level up their training without jumping straight into Garmin's premium multi-sport lineup.

Known for its dedicated sports watches across categories like running, cycling, golf and triathlons, Garmin has built a loyal following among athletes thanks to its training-focused software and battery life that often lasts for weeks rather than days. Garmin makes a sports watch for nearly every niche imaginable, but the entry-level Forerunner line has been one of Garmin's most popular gateways into the ecosystem because of its relatively accessible price.

The base model Garmin Forerunner 70 now starts at $250 and comes in six different color options. 

Garmin/CNETWhat it measures, and what's new?Aside from running, both watches track more than 80 activities like cycling, swimming and strength training. Live metrics include heart rate, pace and distance, Body Battery (which measures energy levels throughout the day), stress tracking and breathing variations. They also have safety features like LiveTrack, which lets you share your location with others during a run.

The biggest headliner, though, is the trickling down of more sophisticated training tools. Garmin is bringing several features previously reserved for higher-end models to its entry-level watches, including Training Readiness, Training Status, wrist-based running power and running dynamics metrics.

Both watches now support Garmin Coach plans that adapt daily based on recovery and performance data. The updated system includes more beginner-friendly run/walk programs and lower-volume training plans designed to help newer runners gradually build endurance. A new Quick Workouts feature also simplifies training setup so you can choose a workout based on how much time you have, as well as your desired intensity level.

Runners looking for more advanced tools like multi-band GPS will still need to step up to Garmin's pricier Forerunner models, like the 570 series, which runs roughly $200 more.

Fit and designThe Forerunner 70 and 170 keep Garmin's familiar sporty aesthetic, with a lightweight plastic frame and five physical buttons.

The Garmin Forerunner 170 (left) with a dual color band in green teal, and the Forerunner 70 (right) in cool lavender. 

Garmin/CNETThis year's models also get a screen bump: a brighter 1.2-inch AMOLED display with touchscreen support, along with new color options (ranging by mode) that now include teal, lilac, citron and soft pink variants. 

The screens still aren't quite as sharp or fluid as flagship smartwatches like the Apple Watch Series 11 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, but Garmin's interface prioritizes outdoor visibility, battery efficiency and tactile controls that are easier to use mid-run with sweaty fingers or gloves.

One caveat: the plastic back casing has been known to cause skin irritation with prolonged wear, which is worth keeping in mind, considering some of its best features require 24/7 tracking. 

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The biggest functional differences between the three models -- the Forerunner 70, the Forerunner 170 and 170 Music -- center on payments and media features.

On top of everything in the Forerunner 70, the Forerunner 170 adds Garmin Pay support, while the slightly pricier Forerunner 170 Music also includes onboard music storage for phone-free playback of downloaded playlists, podcasts and audio from supported third-party services.

The Forerunner 170 ($300) and Forerunner 170 Music ($350) come in four color options. 

Garmin/CNETBattery life Battery life remains one of Garmin's biggest advantages over traditional smartwatches and is another differentiator between the three Forerunner models. 

Garmin rates the Forerunner 70 for up to 13 days in smartwatch mode (where you raise the watch to wake), while the Forerunner 170 and 170 Music are rated for up to 10 days.

Those figures are based on Garmin's own testing, so we'll need to spend more time with the watches to evaluate real-world endurance.

Pricing and availability Available to purchase on garmin.com starting Friday, the Forerunner 70 starts at $250, the 170 costs $300 and the 170 Music costs $350.

We'll be testing the new watches in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for a full review.

VANESSA HAND ORELLANA

Lead Writer

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 The dynamic, data-driven charts tailored to simplify terminal procedures can now be used for flight planning on a computer

, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced that SmartCharts, its dynamic aviation charting solution is now available for Garmin Pilot™ Web. SmartCharts provides pilots with a simplified and intuitive experience by producing clear and relevant data to depict a chart tailored for their specific flight operation. Now available on Garmin Pilot Web, Garmin's powerful flight planning website that complements the Garmin Pilot mobile app, SmartCharts serves as the primary charting tool and allows pilots to view simplified terminal procedures, including instrument approach procedures (IAP), departure procedures (DP) and standard terminal arrival routes (STAR). Integrated into the flight planning flow, SmartCharts allows pilots to seamlessly evaluate the impacts of weather and NOTAMs on each procedure and provides a straightforward presentation of the resultant adjustments to minima or equipment required before ever leaving the ground. Additionally, SmartCharts airport diagrams are available in the Garmin Pilot mobile app on iOS devices and will come to Garmin Pilot Web in the future.

Garmin brings revolutionary SmartCharts to Garmin Pilot Web "SmartCharts have completely changed how pilots plan and brief instrument flights, and this capability now comes to Garmin Pilot Web. The decluttered terminal procedures allow pilots to focus on the most relevant and key information for their flight, ultimately helping to promote safety and situational awareness well in advance of stepping into the cockpit. Now, no matter how a pilot plans their flights, they can utilize our revolutionary SmartCharts."
–Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs & Support 

Data-driven flight planning

SmartCharts uses digitized data from global sources to create a consistent, standardized and scalable charting solution. Garmin utilized that data to build the clearest possible picture of information needed to successfully fly charted procedures via a new charting user interface, which is now available in Garmin Pilot Web. This interface, coupled with the digital data, allows SmartCharts procedures to automatically adjust and scale as the pilot zooms and pans within the chart, similar to Garmin's data-driven maps across its entire product line. This data also allows SmartCharts to highlight details and notes that could be easily overlooked and lost on traditional charts, or may only be available in a briefing from disparate sources. Integrated into the flight planning flow in Garmin Pilot Web, these highlights include adjustments to minima – such as minima height adjustments due to NOTAMs, alternate minimums, etc. – to be automatically calculated, providing a clear picture of impacts and allowing formation of a strategic plan for the upcoming flight.

The SmartCharts user interface is consistent across both Garmin Pilot Web and the mobile app, creating a seamless experience for pilots, regardless of which tool they choose to flight plan with. When using Garmin Pilot Web, the user has the ability to view charts in a split screen or a full screen, to take advantage of the additional screen real estate of the computer. 

Simplified information

SmartCharts helps to optimize pilot workflow by providing only relevant data, important both in the cockpit and when flight planning. Users can make selections – such as aircraft type, arrival/departure/approach transition fix, runway, and more – to simplify the chart down to the information that they need to see, including information for their primary airport, or as they evaluate choosing a planned alternate. Starting with standard terminal arrival routes (STARs) and standard instrument departures (SIDs), the user selects their aircraft type, the route transition they are flying, and the runway of intended use. This reduces depicted information to only show the routing, fixes, and crossing restrictions pertinent to their expected procedure. Quick Access buttons also reveal pertinent procedure details like briefing information, communications frequencies, graphical missed approach icons, and more so pilots can easily find and decipher needed information as they build their preflight picture.

When viewing an approach procedure, approach minima are updated and presented to the pilot via easy selection buttons for aircraft category, approach type (e.g. ILS, LOC, LPV, LNAV, etc.) and other adjustments like local or other altimeter settings, inoperative airport lighting, flight director or HUD use, and more. Those selections then present only one minima number to reference, allowing for easy evaluation of go/no-go decisions or the need for further contingency planning.

The popular Approach Vertical Profile View is also available in SmartCharts on Garmin Pilot Web. Pilots can enhance the planning process by seeing terrain and obstacles below their approach path to the runway without ever leaving the ground. SmartCharts can be accessed via the Airports and Flights tabs, similar to Garmin Pilot mobile.

Garmin Pilot Web was launched in 2025 to ensure Garmin Pilot users could use the popular flight planning tool on any device, including their computer. Flights planned on Garmin Pilot Web sync to mobile devices for seamless planning and flying. For users that prefer to plan their flights on a computer, adding SmartCharts to Garmin Pilot Web gives them the most consistent experience so they can plan with SmartCharts on their computer and fly with SmartCharts on their iOS mobile device. 

SmartCharts are available on Garmin Pilot Web and the Garmin Pilot mobile app with a Premium subscription in the United States and the Bahamas at launch. For pilots looking to try out SmartCharts and Garmin Pilot for the first time, they can take advantage of the 15 for 12 promotion, available at Garmin.com/AviationPromotions.

To learn more, including how to use SmartCharts from chock-to-chock during operation, visit Garmin.com/SmartCharts.   

Garmin products and services have revolutionized flight and become essential to the lives of pilots and aircraft owners and operators around the world. A leading provider of solutions to general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate. Recipient of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, Garmin developed the world's first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human intervention. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminaviation on social, or follow our blog.

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Investors interested in stocks from the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products sector have probably already heard of Timken (TKR) and Garmin (GRMN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Data shows how athletes logged activities on two legs and two wheels

, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is celebrating both global running day and global cycling day with the release of its running and cycling data reports, highlighting how athletes around the world are recording runs and rides. Whether taking to the trails, roads, mountainsides or their home gyms, the Garmin Connect™ community proved running and cycling activities remain popular globally.

Here are some key takeaways from the past year:

Garmin's running and cycling data reports highlight how athletes around the world are recording runs and rides. Running data

Garmin runners recorded nearly 13% more indoor and 3% more outdoor running activities. There was also a 23% increase in users who recorded a run and a strength activity in the same week. The average distance ran was 4.82 miles with those aged 50-59 running slightly more per activity on average at 5.1 miles. The average pace per mile was 9:21 for men and 10:11 for women. Runners in Ireland logged the fastest average mile (9:09) followed by those in Portugal and then Italy. Runners logged the most miles in August and typically ran the farthest on Saturdays. The half marathon training plan was the most popular distance trained for using Garmin Coach. The average VO2 max for all Garmin runners was 50 and the average sleep score was 73. Cycling data

The average bike ride per user was 28.59 miles with cyclists in Italy recording the highest average miles per ride (34.73), followed by those in Belgium and then Spain. Garmin cyclists spent about 115 minutes on average on each ride. They also recorded most of their rides on Sundays and the most popular month of the year for all rides was August.   Garmin cyclists rode an average speed of 14.89 miles per hour (mph) and climbed an average 1,158 feet per ride. The average VO2 max for all Garmin cyclists was 51. Data also indicates that the more miles cyclists recorded each week, the higher their VO2 max was. Click here to read the entire running data report and here to read the cycling data report.

What athletes love about Garmin

"Living in Seattle, I rely heavily on indoor track training, and the indoor track activity on my Garmin Forerunner® 970 allows me to maintain the same level of pacing precision I expect from GPS outdoors. The consistency my smartwatch provides is critical for getting the most out of every session—no matter where I'm running."
—Isaiah Harris, Garmin-sponsored 800m runner

"My Edge 850 is a non-negotiable for every training ride. Lately, I have been exploring new ride areas and trails. It's so important for me to reduce my pause time while training, so I have a screen set on my Edge with a large view of navigation with a couple ride stats, including my ride time and power. Since the navigation on the Edge is so easy to use and read while riding, I can stay on top of my specific training plan and ride like a local in new places. The entire ecosystem on Garmin Connect makes it easy to view my training stats, sleep, and recovery all in one place. One feature I really appreciate is the Altitude Acclimation, which allows me to track my elevation and performance improvements throughout my altitude training. Since I am tracking my training load on my Edge and sleep with my Index™ Sleep Monitor1, I can optimally observe how I balance my training and recovery while at altitude. Every detail counts!"
—Haley Batten, Garmin-sponsored mountain biker

Ready for every run or ride

From casually running and cycling with friends to preparing for their next big race, athletes can count on Garmin products to help them train smarter and go farther. The latest smartwatches – including Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170, Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, fēnix® 8 Pro and Venu® 4 – are packed with popular health and fitness features to help runners and cyclists of all abilities achieve their goals. Garmin's cycling collection includes Edge GPS cycling computers with bike-specific mapping and advanced training features, as well as Rally™ pedal-based power meters, Varia™ smart lights and rearview radars that warn of approaching cars and Tacx® indoor smart trainers to help cyclists train smarter year-round.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, 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.  

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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, Edge, Forerunner, fēnix and Venu are registered trademarks and Garmin Connect, Index, Rally and Varia are trademarks 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.

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MEDIA CONTACTS: Stephanie Kelner and Adrieanna Norse / 913-397-8200 / [email protected]

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Oura is going public at the perfect cultural moment. And that is exactly what makes the IPO dangerous.

The smart-ring maker has confidentially filed its draft IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to CNBC. The company says it is on track to pass 5 million paid members this quarter. Revenue has reportedly grown fourfold over the past two fiscal years. Oura was valued at $11 billion last October after a $900 million Series E round, and it has raised more than $1.5 billion in total.

Those are monster numbers. They also explain why this IPO may already have too much good news baked in.

Wall Street has discovered wearable health. Wellness has become dinner-table conversation. People who used to brag about 80-hour weeks now brag about zone 2 cardio, magnesium glycinate, eight hours of sleep, and a morning readiness score.

That shift is real. It may last for decades.

But buying the hottest private company after the market has already found the theme is still a dangerous way to make money.

Just ask Peloton.

The Peloton Warning: Seeing the Future Doesn’t Make the IPO Safe Peloton understood the future early.

Fitness was moving into the home. Hardware could become a social product. A bike could become a media platform. A workout could become a subscription habit. 

Peloton was right about the culture. Investors paid pandemic multiples for that story. Then demand normalized, competitors caught up, and the world reopened.

That is the Oura risk in miniature.

Oura may be a great product. It may keep growing. It may even become one of the defining consumer health brands of this decade. The IPO can still be a poor entry point.

At an $11 billion private valuation, Oura is being valued less like a hardware company and more like a platform. CEO Tom Hale told CNBC the company was on track for about $1 billion in 2025 sales and could approach $2 billion in 2026. Even if it hits the high end of that 2026 target, the last private valuation still implies roughly 5.5x those future sales.

That can work if Oura proves it has high-retention software economics. Though the math gets much tougher if the S-1 shows a premium hardware business with a subscription wrapper.

Hardware gets copied. Sensors get cheaper. Wellness fads cool. The winner turns health obsession into durable habits, services, locations, devices, records, and treatment loops.

Oura owns a strong measurement point. The public-market winners could own the rest of the system.

The Health Boom Is Much Bigger Than the Oura Ring Oura’s pitch is simple: a small device watches your body all day and all night, then turns that stream of signals into advice.

That sounds like a ring story. The trail of money is bigger.

People are changing what they spend on. More dollars are going into health, energy, fitness, sleep, appearance, longevity, and self-command. A premium gym membership can signal more than a nicer briefcase. A shoe rotation can matter more than another suit. A lab panel, a running watch, GLP-1 care, a recovery score, or a training plan can become part of how someone sees themselves.

Oura is following the money. It has:

Pushed into AI coaching through Oura Advisor Moved into metabolic health through Veri and a Dexcom partnership Launched Health Panels with Quest Diagnostics, offering about 50 biomarkers for $99 with in-app interpretation.  Bought medical-record technology through Galen AI Invested in women’s health, cardiovascular risk, and enterprise wellness. That is the correct map.

The issue is ownership. How much of the economics can Oura keep when the same trend feeds gyms, shoes, watches, phones, labs, treatment platforms, and clinical data companies?

10 Wellness Stocks to Buy Instead of the Oura Ring IPO As it turns out, a lot of those better-positioned stocks are already public. 

Life Time: the Cleanest Lifestyle Play Life Time Group (LTH) may be the most culturally relevant stock in this whole basket. Oura tracks the body. Life Time gives the body somewhere to go.

The company operates premium athletic country clubs built around fitness, recovery, pools, classes, childcare, coworking, cafes, spas, and social life. 

For a certain kind of buyer, the new status symbol is a body that works, a sleep score that is decent enough to share, a trainer, a sauna, a pickleball court, and a place to spend Saturday morning without feeling like garbage. That is Life Time’s lane.

Sales: $3.1 billion | Quarterly growth: 11.7% | Operating margin: 16.9% | Forward P/E: ~19x Risks: real estate, debt, consumer spending, premium-gym execution The trend fit is unusually clean. This is the higher-upside lifestyle pick. Garmin: the Better Wearable Business Garmin (GRMN) is the cleaner public wearable stock. It wins through trust instead of fashion — runners, cyclists, hikers, divers, pilots, golfers, and endurance athletes buy Garmin because the products work.

Its fitness segment revenue rose 42% year over year in Q1 2026.

Sales: $7.5 billion | Quarterly growth: 14% | Operating margin: 26% | Profit margin: 23% Garmin is mature, profitable, and built for committed users — not wellness tourists. Hims & Hers Owns the Action Layer Hims & Hers (HIMS) is a very different kind of Oura-adjacent stock. Oura measures and nudges. Hims sells action.

The company has built a direct consumer health funnel across sexual health, dermatology, mental health, weight loss, and GLP-1-related care. It also has a natural path into biomarkers, diagnostics, and AI coaching — giving it a broader monetization surface than a wearable brand.

Sales: $2.4 billion | Gross margin: 57% | Price-to-sales: 2.5x | Short interest: ~31% of float The short interest tells you the market sees both sides. Hims has more upside than the mature names — and more ways to get hurt. Quest: the Boring Biomarker Engine Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is dull in a useful way.

Oura’s Health Panels run through Quest — but Quest already does this job at much larger scale. It runs bloodwork and biomarker testing for physicians, hospitals, employers, and direct consumers. Oura is one front door into that lab system. It is not the whole building. Consumer-direct revenue at questhealth.com grew in the high-20% range in Q1, with partnership-driven testing growing even faster.

Sales: $11.3 billion | Quarterly growth: 9.2% | Operating margin: 14.6% | Forward P/E: ~16.7x Bloodwork is harder to hand-wave than a readiness score. DGX is the boring toll road behind the shiny wearable. Dexcom: the Better Oura-Linked Sensor Play Dexcom (DXCM) invested in and partnered with Oura — combining glucose data with sleep, activity, and recovery signals. It is already profitable, already scaled, and already central to the continuous-glucose-monitoring market.

Sales: $4.8 billion | Quarterly growth: 15% | Operating margin: 21.5% | Forward P/E: ~23x Risks: reimbursement, competition, pricing, and the pace at which CGM expands beyond diabetes into mainstream metabolic health. If metabolic tracking becomes a normal consumer habit, Dexcom is one of the cleaner public ways to play it. Google Just Made the Oura Trade More Dangerous Earlier this month, Google announced Fitbit Air — a screenless fitness tracker starting at $99.99, designed for 24/7 health monitoring, paired with Google Health Coach, a Gemini-powered fitness, sleep, and wellness advisor.

Alphabet (GOOGL) is a mature mega-cap with health optionality. Fitbit Air will barely move its revenue by itself. The bigger point: Google has Android, Fitbit, Gemini, cloud infrastructure, and consumer reach. If wearable health becomes an AI coaching market, Google competes at the software layer while Oura fights hardware margin pressure.

Oura may sell a better object. Google may own the decision layer.

Apple: Best Device Footprint, Hardest AI Question Apple (AAPL) belongs in this conversation whether Oura bulls like it or not. The Apple Watch is already on millions of wrists. The Health app already sits on the iPhone. Apple has the hardware, the trust, the privacy pitch, the payments relationship, and the developer ecosystem.

The caveat: Apple’s health-coaching ambitions have lagged its hardware. The AI layer isn’t ready yet. Apple can still win — the win may just arrive later and with less force than investors expect.

AAPL is a core trend participant. It is a slower, safer way to own the theme.

Tempus and Illumina: the Health-Data Brain and Plumbing Tempus AI (TEM) and Illumina (ILMN) are the data stack under the ring-stock story.

Tempus sits closer to oncology, clinical AI, and diagnostics than to consumer wellness. 

Sales: $1.4 billion | Quarterly growth: 36% | Gross margin: 62% | Operating margin: negative | Short interest: ~25% Speculative growth — higher upside, higher drawdown risk If AI health-data platforms work, Tempus could matter. If investors tire of unprofitable AI-health stories, it can get punished fast. Illumina is the sequencing infrastructure name — less sexy after years of overhangs, but still near the base of biology-as-data. 

Sales: $4.4 billion | Operating margin: 20.6% | Profit margin: 19.4% | Forward P/E: ~25x If longevity, prevention, and cancer screening keep expanding, sequencing remains part of the machinery. Deckers: the Lifestyle Dividend Deckers (DECK), through Hoka, captures the easiest version of the trend to understand. Hoka sits directly in the behavior shift toward walking, running, and low-impact endurance training.

Sales: $5.5 billion | Quarterly growth: 8.7% | Operating margin: 22.8% | Forward P/E: ~13.7x Profitable, real trend exposure; fashion-cycle risk. This is the “touch grass and buy better shoes” part of the health trade.

Two Cautionary Tales: What Not to Buy In the Wellness Boom Peloton (PTON) and Lululemon (LULU) are cautionary tales worth studying — and leaving off the buy list.

Peloton proves that trend accuracy cannot save a stock when the valuation, hardware cycle, and demand assumptions break.

Lululemon proves that wellness identity alone is thin protection. The brand can still be valuable. The stock can still be cheap. The growth story has lost its clean shape, and Mirror already showed how hard it is to bolt connected fitness onto an apparel brand.

They are worth knowing. Neither belongs on the buy list. 

The Bottom Line: Let Someone Else Buy the Oura Ring IPO Oura is part of an undeniable boom. Yet that alone only gets investors so far.

This company is going public after the market already understands the story: sleep tracking, recovery, metabolic health, AI coaching, preventive care, and longevity. The product is cool. The brand is strong. The growth is impressive.

The stock may still be a trap if investors pay platform prices before the S-1 proves platform economics.

I want to see the revenue split and hardware gross margin versus subscription gross margin. I want to see churn, paid-member attach rate, cohort retention, customer acquisition cost, replacement cycles, and the economics of labs, CGMs, employer programs, and AI coaching.

Until then, I would let someone else buy in at IPO-hype prices.

The better trade is to buy the companies that can survive after the fad burns off.

Oura may become a great company. It may even become a staple of health wearables someday, the kind of product people put on at night as automatically as they charge their phone.

That still says very little about whether the stock will be a good deal on IPO day. A great product can come public at a bad price. In this market, the better way to play the health boom may be to skip the IPO and buy the companies already holding the pieces that last.

Oura won’t be the last IPO to test your discipline this year.

The window is already closing on what I believe are the two most important pre-IPO trades in a generation. Most investors will find out about them on IPO day — which is precisely when the best opportunity has already passed.

I’ve spent months mapping the ecosystem. I know which stocks I want to own before the headlines arrive.

Here’s what’s on that list — and why the clock is running.

Garmin shareholders approve quarterly dividend through March 2027 PR Newswire

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, June 5, 2026

Company announces record date and payment date for June 2026 dividend installment

, /PRNewswire/ -- At Garmin Ltd.'s annual shareholders' meeting held today, approval was received from the shareholders in accordance with Swiss corporate law for a cash dividend in the amount of $4.20 per share, payable in four equal installments. The Board has determined that the June installment of the dividend will be paid as indicated below and currently anticipates the scheduling of the remaining quarterly dividend installments as follows:

Dividend Payment Date

Record Date

Dividend Per Share

June 26, 2026

June 15, 2026

$1.05

September 25, 2026

September 11 2026

$1.05

December 24, 2026

December 11, 2026

$1.05

March 26, 2027

March 12, 2027

$1.05

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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. Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual Newsroom, email our press team, or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Innovative auto racing radar system provides visual alerts for approaching vehicles to improve awareness and support defense performance

, /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the unrivaled Garmin Catalyst™ R1 racing radar, purpose-built to provide high-performance drivers with more situational awareness1 in their vehicle for a competitive advantage on the racetrack. The radar system features heads-up indicator lights that are positioned within the driver's line of sight in the cockpit, allowing them to keep their eyes on the track and maintain awareness of vehicles approaching from behind.

Innovative auto racing radar system provides visual alerts for approaching vehicles to improve awareness and support defense performance. "We're excited to bring our radar expertise to high-performance driving, furthering our commitment to the motorsports racing community. The Garmin Catalyst R1 is a first-of-its-kind radar system that allows drivers to improve overtaking, defending and on-track decision-making without compromising their focus."
—Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

Designed to race

The Garmin Catalyst R1 radar is unobtrusive, rugged and has an IP67 dust/water rating that can withstand rigorous racetrack conditions including weather, heat and vibration. Along with the indicator lights and rear-facing sensor, the radar system includes all mounting hardware needed to secure on a race vehicle.

Available to purchase on garmin.com starting June 12, 2026, the Garmin Catalyst R1 racing radar has a suggested retail price of $799.99. Visit our website to learn more.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, off-road explorers, road warriors and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences, enrich lives and help provide peace of mind, 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 @garminoutdoor on social, or follow our blog.

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Adverse weather conditions and wet racetracks may interfere with operation of the device. Always maintain awareness of your surroundings while using this device, especially in these conditions.

About Garmin: Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) 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 Catalyst 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.

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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 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K 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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