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Garmin anticipates $8.15B 2026 revenue and $10.80 pro forma EPS as higher memory costs loom (NYSE:GRMN)

Garmin (GRMN) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $2B, up 12%, with a 63.3% gross margin. CEO Clifton Pemble attributed margin growth to favorable segment mix. The company anticipates $8.15B revenue and $10.80 pro forma EPS for 2026, despite higher memory costs.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 5:51 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$GRMN
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
8/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GRMNNeutralHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data for traders to reassess valuation and cost assumptions.

02

Market read

Garmin's earnings and guidance are the primary catalyst for short‑term price movement.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from new product launches and expanding GPS services not fully reflected in guidance.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours earnings release

Background

Garmin's Q3 earnings call highlighted record revenue and margin expansion, with forward guidance for 2026.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GRMNNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Garmin disclosed Q3 2026 results with revenue near $2 B and 12% growth, plus guidance for 2026 revenue and EPS.

Expected impact

likely modest pressure as investors price in higher cost outlook

Evidence & confidence

Strong top‑line and margin, yet guidance hints at cost headwinds that could limit upside.

Market effects

Sector

Positive for consumer electronics suppliers, but memory‑cost concerns may affect peers.

Regional

U.S. market focus, limited regional spillover.

Global

Modest, limited to wearable and navigation device segment.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Higher memory costs could erode margins more than management suggests, leading to a sell‑off.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Clifton Pemble

    Garmin President, CEO & Director who provided the earnings commentary.

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StoryGarmin posts record Q3 revenue, beats earnings and lifts 2026 outlook

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