AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Garmin (GRMN)

Garmin Q4 revenue rises 23% to $1.82 billion; 2025 revenue guidance $6.80 billion

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Garmin reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of $1.82 billion, up 23%, and record full-year revenue of $6.30 billion, up 20%. Q4 GAAP EPS was $2.25 versus $2.82 a year earlier, a period that included a $159 million income tax benefit, while pro forma EPS rose 40% to $2.41. The company expects 2025 revenue of about $6.80 billion and pro forma EPS of about $7.80, and the board intends to recommend a $3.60 per share annual dividend.

Key points

  • Q4 2024 operating income was $516 million, up 52%, with operating margin of 28.3% versus 23.0%.
  • Full-year 2024 GAAP diluted EPS was $7.30 versus $6.71; pro forma diluted EPS was $7.39 versus $5.59.
  • 2025 guidance calls for revenue of about $6.80 billion and pro forma EPS of about $7.80.
  • The board intends to recommend a $3.60 per share cash dividend for shareholder approval at the June 6, 2025 annual meeting.

The filing

CompanyGarmin (GRMN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 19, 2025, 7:00 AM ET
Accession number0000950170-25-022757

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

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