Garmin Reports Strong FY2025 Results, Boosts Dividend, and Authorizes $500M Share Repurchase

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Garmin Ltd. announced robust financial results for fiscal year 2025, including significant revenue and net income growth, alongside a 20% increase in its annual dividend and a new $500 million share repurchase program.

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• Record FY2025 Financial Performance

  Net sales increased 15% to $7.24 billion, and net income grew 18% to $1.66 billion for fiscal year 2025.

• Dividend Increase

  The annual dividend increased by 20% to $3.60 per share for fiscal year 2025, up from $3.00 in 2024.

• New Share Repurchase Program

  The Board authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program, effective February 20, 2026, replacing the prior $300 million program.

• Segment Performance Highlights

  Strong growth was observed in the Fitness (33% sales increase, 50% operating income increase), Aviation (13% sales increase, 22% operating income increase), and Marine (10% sales increase, 6% operating income increase) segments. The Outdoor segment's operating income decreased by 2%, and the Auto OEM segment continued to report an operating loss, which worsened to $(48.6) million.

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Garmin Ltd. delivered robust financial performance in fiscal year 2025, with net sales increasing 15% to $7.24 billion and net income rising 18% to $1.66 billion. This growth was primarily driven by strong demand in the fitness, aviation, and marine segments. The company also demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns by increasing its annual dividend by 20% to $3.60 per share and authorizing a new $500 million share repurchase program, replacing the previous $300 million program. While the Outdoor segment saw a slight decline in operating income and the Auto OEM segment continued to report an operating loss, the overall financial health and strategic capital allocation initiatives present a positive outlook.