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Tom's Guide
01-08-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Watch out Apple Watch — Garmin is seeing a huge surge of interest right now
Garmin just reported a record-breaking quarter for its fitness wearables with sales jumping 41% compared to last year, hitting $605 million in revenue for the segment in Q2 2025 alone. But what's behind this surge? It seems it's not just the usual hardcore athletes snapping up the latest gear. Instead, Garmin is winning over a whole new crowd of wearable buyers, from casual fitness fans to wellness seekers, thanks to an expanding lineup of best Garmin watches featuring newer models with updated features that offer a blend of style and smarter health tracking. For years, Garmin was known for rugged, data-rich watches built for marathoners, triathletes, and outdoor adventurers. But that's changing. The brand's newer devices, like the sleek Venu X1 with its 2-inch AMOLED display and the compact Lily 2 Active, offer a more accessible, lifestyle-friendly experience. The Garmin Venu X1 features a sleek, lightweight design, a bright 2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, built-in GPS, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and personalized fitness plans. It's a stunner of a watch for both style and performance. Garmin has also entered new categories with products like the Index Sleep Monitor, its first smart sleep band, designed to help users improve sleep quality and track recovery metrics, minus a big watch display. These developments appear to be driving strong results. Garmin's fitness segment revenue increased 41 percent year-over-year to $605 million, while operating income rose 84 percent to $198 million, representing the largest gain among all divisions. The company credits the growth to high demand for its latest wearables. As CEO Cliff Pemble said, 'We delivered another quarter of outstanding financial results with double-digit growth in every segment, driven by our strong lineup of innovative and highly differentiated products that customers desire.' What's next for Garmin? For now, the focus will most likely be on maintaining momentum and meeting users' evolving needs. But then again, we're always hoping to see a shiny new smartwatch or two... Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Garmin to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock?
Garmin GRMN is scheduled to report second-quarter 2025 results on July 30, before market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Garmin's second-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.96 per share, implying a year-over-year increase of 24%. Garmin's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing the same on one occasion, the average surprise being 17.74%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Garmin's second-quarter 2025 revenues is pegged at $1.74 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 15.35%. Let's see how things have shaped up for this announcement. Garmin Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise Garmin Ltd. price-eps-surprise | Garmin Ltd. Quote Key Factors to Note for Garmin's Results Garmin's widening portfolio is expected to have been the key growth driver for its top-line performance in the second quarter of 2025. In the fitness segment, strong demand for advanced wearables and its robust lineup of recently introduced wellness products like HRM 600, Tacx Alpine, Index Sleep Monitor, Edge MTB mountain bike computer, Venu X1, Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 is expected to have aided its revenue growth in the quarter under review. Furthermore, Garmin's collaboration with Zwift and Google Maps to introduce new features across its product line is likely to have aided in enhancing the traction for its products, aiding top-line growth in the to-be-reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues in the Fitness segment is pegged at $482.5 million, indicating 12.6% year-over-year growth. Strong momentum across its wearables offerings and inReach SOS service, Garmin Response, is expected to have positively impacted the Outdoor segment's performance . Latest launches, including the Tread 2 all-terrain navigator, Descent S1 Smart Buoy and the introduction of several features across its wearables like fenix 8, Forerunner, Instinct 3, Lily 2 Active, Venu 3, are likely to have brought in more customers, driving revenues further. The consensus estimate for Outdoor revenues is pegged at $469.1 million, indicating growth of 6.6% year over year. Strength in the Marine segment, driven by its JL Audio business and its robust portfolio of newly launched products like Force Current kayak trolling motor, ECHOMAP Ultra 2 series, Force Kraken series and quatix 8 mariner watch, is likely to have boosted the company's performance in the to-be-reported quarter. Moreover, the acquisition of Lumishore, a provider of marine LED lighting, is expected to have added market share and also contributed to GRMN's top line. The consensus estimate for Marine revenues is pinned at $340.4 million, up 24.7% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. Growing momentum across OEM equipment categories, driven by increased demand in private air travel, is expected to have bolstered the Aviation segment's performance. Latest launches like 12.1-inch TXi touchscreen flight display, automated PlaneSync service, Cirrus Perspective+ upgrade, Garmin GFC 600H flight control system for Airbus H130 helicopters, G5000 PRIME integrated flight deck, SmartCharts, Cirrus SR Series G7+, upgrades to its portfolio and new certifications are expected to have bolstered the Aviation segment's performance. The consensus mark for Aviation revenues is pegged at $245.8 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 12.6%. The company's expanding market share and customer base for domain controllers, owing to its increased shipments to BMW, are likely to have boosted Auto OEM revenues during the second quarter. The consensus mark for Auto OEM revenues is pegged at $185.5 million, indicating 26% year-over-year growth. What Our Model Says Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Garmin this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. However, that's not the case here. GRMN has an Earnings ESP of -1.02% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. You can uncover the best stocks before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. Stocks With the Favorable Combination Here are some companies worth considering, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings in their upcoming releases: Lam Research LRCX, Sensata Technologies ST and Electronic Arts EA are some stocks with the favorable combination. Lam Research has an Earnings ESP of +1.87% and carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. Lam Research is slated to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results on July 30. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Sensata Technologies has an Earnings ESP of +1.45% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. Sensata Technologies is set to report its second-quarter 2025 results on July 29. Electronic Arts has an Earnings ESP of +53.06% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. Electronic Arts is set to report its second-quarter 2025 results on July 29. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (ST) : Free Stock Analysis Report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Garmin's new sleep tracker offers a week of battery life
Sleep tracking is nothing new in Garmin's fitness watches, but the company's latest wearable is a dedicated smart sleep band. The Index Sleep Monitor offers week-long battery life with continuous pulse ox tracking for monitoring your blood oxygen saturation while you sleep. Garmin's tracker is worn on the upper arm — which should hopefully make it more comfortable — where it tracks a variety of metrics: skin temperature; light, deep and REM sleep stages; and variations in your heart rate and breathing. The data is then combined to provide an overall personalized daily sleep score that can be viewed in the Garmin Connect app. If you already use a Garmin smartwatch but don't sleep with it on your wrist, the Index Sleep Monitor is designed to add the missing metrics to the insights you're already getting from the watch. Skin temperature tracking gives you a better idea of how your sleep environment affects the quality of your sleep, while flagging potential illnesses indicated by temperature changes. This metric also extends to menstrual health tracking, with skin temperature changes useful for tracking cycles, past ovulation estimates and offering what Garmin describes as 'improved period predictions.' Garmin's Index Sleep Monitor will also monitor your energy levels, providing you with its 'Body Battery' measurements that advise you to take more rest when the reading is coming in low. Again, these insights should be more accurate and reliable when combined with a compatible smartwatch worn during the day. The sleep band will also track your stress throughout the night, and features a smart alarm that attempts to wake you gently during lighter sleep stages so you'll feel less tired. The Index Sleep Monitor is available in S-M and L-XL sizes and costs $170.
Stuff.tv
18-06-2025
- Health
- Stuff.tv
Here's how you can track sleep on your Garmin – without having to wear your Garmin
Ever yanked off your smartwatch in the middle of the night because it's uncomfortable on your wrist? I have, and typically prefer using a Whoop or smart ring instead. It's even more of a problem on larger pro watches like those from Garmin. But the fitness giant has decided to do something about it. Garmin just released the Index Sleep Monitor. It's a smart band you wear on your upper arm instead of your smartwatch. It does all the same sleep tracking, so you're not missing out on anything. Read more: Best Garmin watch in 2025 reviewed and rated This thing isn't trying to replace your Garmin smartwatch during the day – it's more like its sleep sidekick. The Index Sleep Monitor quietly gathers all the data your wristwatch misses when you chuck it on the bedside table. You wear this band to bed, wake up, and have all your REM cycles, breathing patterns, skin temperature fluctuations, and other metrics neatly synced up in the Garmin Connect app. It can even nudge you awake during lighter sleep with a 'smart wake alarm.' As someone who doesn't like wearing their smartwatch while sleeping, this is the first Garmin wearable in ages that I'd actually consider – if I had a Garmin watch, that is. It looks surprisingly unintrusive, sits on your upper arm, and looks a lot easier to wear. Garmin's even thought ahead and made the band machine washable, which is the kind of hygiene feature that should be standard. Naturally, it also tracks the usual suspects: heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, respiration, HRV, and stress levels. The sleep scores roll into Garmin's Body Battery system, which basically tells you how ready you are for the day. Temperature tracking can also play a role in estimating past ovulation and offering period predictions. If you fancy slapping this new device on your arm, the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available now. You can get it in small-medium and large-extra large sizes for $170/£150.
Engadget
18-06-2025
- Health
- Engadget
Garmin's new sleep tracker offers a week of battery life
Sleep tracking is nothing new in Garmin's fitness watches, but the company's latest wearable is a dedicated smart sleep band. The Index Sleep Monitor offers week-long battery life with continuous pulse ox tracking for monitoring your blood oxygen saturation while you sleep. Garmin's tracker is worn on the upper arm — which should hopefully make it more comfortable — where it tracks a variety of metrics: skin temperature; light, deep and REM sleep stages; and variations in your heart rate and breathing. The data is then combined to provide an overall personalized daily sleep score that can be viewed in the Garmin Connect app. If you already use a Garmin smartwatch but don't sleep with it on your wrist, the Index Sleep Monitor is designed to add the missing metrics to the insights you're already getting from the watch. Skin temperature tracking gives you a better idea of how your sleep environment affects the quality of your sleep, while flagging potential illnesses indicated by temperature changes. This metric also extends to menstrual health tracking, with skin temperature changes useful for tracking cycles, past ovulation estimates and offering what Garmin describes as 'improved period predictions.' Garmin's Index Sleep Monitor will also monitor your energy levels, providing you with its 'Body Battery' measurements that advise you to take more rest when the reading is coming in low. Again, these insights should be more accurate and reliable when combined with a compatible smartwatch worn during the day. The sleep band will also track your stress throughout the night, and features a smart alarm that attempts to wake you gently during lighter sleep stages so you'll feel less tired. The Index Sleep Monitor is available in S-M and L-XL sizes and costs $170.
