Sep 26, 2020

Garmin Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Reported record revenue and profits driven by demand for active lifestyle products.

Key Takeaways

Garmin reported a strong third quarter with total revenue of over $1.1 billion, a 19% year-over-year increase, led by robust growth in marine, fitness and outdoor. Gross margin was 60.2% and operating margin was 28.6%. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.63, a 24% increase over the prior year quarter.

Total revenue of over $1.1 billion, a 19% year-over-year increase, led by robust growth in marine, fitness and outdoor.

Gross margin and operating margin were 60.2% and 28.6%, respectively.

Operating income of $317 million, increasing 21% over the prior year quarter.

GAAP diluted EPS was $1.63 and pro forma diluted EPS was $1.58, increasing 24% over the prior year quarter.

Total Revenue
$1.11B
Previous year: $934M
+18.7%
EPS
$1.58
Previous year: $1.27
+24.4%
Gross Margin
60.2%
Previous year: 60.7%
-0.8%
Operating Margin
28.6%
Previous year: 28%
+2.1%
Effective Tax Rate
6.9%
Gross Profit
$668M
Previous year: $567M
+17.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.22B
Previous year: $976M
+25.3%
Free Cash Flow
$236M
Previous year: $158M
+49.1%
Total Assets
$6.55B
Previous year: $5.76B
+13.8%

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Forward Guidance

Garmin expects full year 2020 revenue of approximately $4.0 billion with growth in the marine, fitness, and outdoor segments partially offset by declines in the auto and aviation segments. They expect full year pro forma EPS to be approximately $4.70 based upon gross margin of approximately 59.0%, operating margin of approximately 24.0% and a full year pro forma effective tax rate of approximately 10.0%.

Positive Outlook

  • Full year 2020 revenue of approximately $4.0 billion
  • Marine segment revenue growth of approximately 25%
  • Fitness segment revenue growth of approximately 20%
  • Outdoor segment revenue growth of approximately 15%
  • Full year pro forma EPS to be approximately $4.70

Challenges Ahead

  • Aviation segment revenue decline of approximately 17%
  • Auto segment revenue decline of approximately 20%
  • Gross margin of approximately 59.0%
  • Operating margin of approximately 24.0%
  • Full year pro forma effective tax rate of approximately 10.0%

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income