Why Garmin Stock Reached an All-Time High Today

Earnings and Guidance - Garmin reported a standout quarterly performance, leading to a 23.7% surge in stock price as of 11:40 a.m. ET [1][2] - The company revised its 2024 revenue growth guidance from 10% to over 17% year-over-year [1][2] - Garmin's stock has risen by 60% year-to-date following the strong quarterly results [2] Segment Performance - Garmin achieved year-over-year revenue growth across all five segments in Q3 [3] - Fitness: 31% growth [3] - Outdoor: 21% growth [3] - Aviation: 3% growth [3] - Marine: 22% growth [3] - New product launches, such as the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3, contributed to the strong performance in the outdoor segment [3] Profitability and Cash Flow - Garmin raised its full-year gross margin expectations by 150 basis points to 58.5% [3] - The company expects operating profit to reach 24% in 2024, up from 21.1% in the previous year [3] - Garmin ended the quarter with $3.5 billion in cash and marketable securities, providing ample liquidity for dividend payments and other uses [4] Valuation and Investment Outlook - Despite the stock surge, Garmin shares are still trading at a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) below 30 for the year [5] - Continued earnings growth in 2025 could drive further stock price appreciation [5]