Garmin announces fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 results
- Record revenue achieved in Q4 2023 with a 13% increase compared to the prior year.
- Operating income grew by 27% to $340 million in Q4 2023.
- Fiscal year 2023 revenue reached $5.23 billion, an 8% increase over the previous year.
- GAAP EPS was $2.82 in Q4 2023, an 84% growth over the prior year.
- Pro forma EPS stood at $1.72 in Q4 2023, representing a 27% increase compared to the previous year.
- None.
Insights
Garmin Ltd.'s financial performance for the fiscal year 2023 indicates a robust economic position with record consolidated revenue and significant growth in key segments. The 8% year-over-year increase in revenue, alongside an expanded gross margin and a 27% increase in operating income for Q4, reflect strong operational efficiency and product demand. The company's ability to maintain a gross margin of 57.5% despite a slight decrease from the previous year demonstrates effective cost management and pricing power. The substantial growth in the Auto OEM segment by 54% in Q4, driven by increased domain controller shipments, is particularly noteworthy. This segment's expansion into domain controllers, including a multi-year contract set to commence in 2027, signals Garmin's strategic diversification and potential for future revenue streams.
Garmin's announcement of a dividend increase and a new share repurchase program is a positive signal to shareholders, indicating confidence in the company's financial health and a commitment to returning value. The share repurchase program, authorized through December 26, 2026, highlights the company's strong cash position and management's proactive approach to capital allocation. Investors should note Garmin's forward-looking guidance, projecting a 10% revenue increase for 2024, as it suggests continued growth momentum. However, the anticipated decrease in pro forma EPS to $5.40, compared to $5.59 in 2023, may warrant attention for its implications on profitability and earnings quality.
Garmin's performance in the fitness and outdoor segments, with respective revenue increases of 22% and 8% in Q4, underscores the company's strong positioning in the wearable and adventure watch markets. The recognition of Garmin's Venu 3 at the Consumer Electronics Show with three CES Innovation Awards, including Best of Innovation, is indicative of the company's technological leadership and brand strength in the consumer electronics space. The successful launch of new products, such as the Descent G1 Solar-Ocean Edition made from recycled ocean-bound plastics, showcases Garmin's commitment to innovation and sustainability, which may enhance brand loyalty and attract environmentally conscious consumers.
Garmin's dominance in the aviation segment, despite a 4% revenue decrease in Q4, is maintained by its selection for advanced air mobility applications, such as Eve Air Mobility's electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. This demonstrates Garmin's strategic partnerships and technological adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry. The marine segment's growth, fueled by the acquisition of JL Audio and new product launches like the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 series, positions Garmin favorably in the boating and angling markets. These developments across different segments suggest a diversified product portfolio that can mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations and consumer trends.
The financial disclosures and forward-looking statements provided by Garmin must be scrutinized within the framework of regulatory compliance, particularly with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company's adherence to non-GAAP financial measures, such as pro forma EPS and free cash flow, requires transparent reconciliation to GAAP metrics to ensure investor clarity. Garmin's share repurchase program, governed by Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18, must be executed with due diligence to prevent market manipulation and maintain shareholder trust. The legal implications of these actions are critical for maintaining corporate governance standards and upholding investor confidence in the company's management and operational decisions.
Company reports record full year revenue, proposes dividend increase, and announces share repurchase program
Highlights for fourth quarter 2023 include:
- Consolidated revenue of
$1.48 billion 13% increase compared to the prior year quarter - Gross margin expanded to
58.3% from57.0% in the prior year quarter - Operating margin was
23.0% compared to20.5% in the prior year quarter - Operating income was
$340 million 27% increase compared to the prior year quarter - GAAP EPS of
$2.82 $1.72 27% growth in pro forma EPS over the prior year quarter - Received six Innovation Awards at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show for our Venu® 3, epixTM Pro, MARQ® Golfer-Carbon Edition and Garmin's Autoland retrofit
- Launched the Descent TM G1 Solar-Ocean Edition, our first-ever product made with recycled ocean-bound plastics
- G3000® Integrated Flight Deck was selected by Eve Air Mobility for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
- Force® Kraken was selected for a Marine Power Innovation Award by the editors at Boating Magazine
- Awarded a multi-year Auto OEM contract that expands our customer base within domain controllers with production starting in 2027
- Garmin ranked No. 1 for the 20th consecutive year in Professional Pilot's 2024 Avionics Manufacturers Product Support Survey
- Garmin ranked No. 2 on Forbes' 2024 list of America's Best Large Employers
Highlights for fiscal year 2023 include:
- Record consolidated revenue of
$5 8% increase compared to the prior year - Aviation, Marine and Auto OEM segments each posted record full year revenue
- Gross margin of
57.5% compared to57.7% in the prior year - Operating margin of
20.9% compared to21.1% in the prior year - Operating income of
$1 6% increase compared to the prior year - GAAP EPS of
$6 $5.59 9% growth in pro forma EPS over the prior year
(In thousands, except per share information) | 13-Weeks | 14-Weeks | 52-Weeks | 53-Weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 30, | December 31, | YoY | December 30, | December 31, | YoY | |||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,482,501 | $ | 1,306,356 | 13 | % | $ | 5,228,252 | $ | 4,860,286 | 8 | % | ||||||||||||
Fitness | 412,076 | 336,553 | 22 | % | 1,344,637 | 1,109,419 | 21 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Outdoor | 486,378 | 451,465 | 8 | % | 1,697,151 | 1,770,275 | (4) | % | ||||||||||||||||
Aviation | 217,134 | 225,251 | (4) | % | 846,329 | 792,799 | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Marine | 239,886 | 210,614 | 14 | % | 916,911 | 903,983 | 1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Auto OEM | 127,027 | 82,473 | 54 | % | 423,224 | 283,810 | 49 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Gross margin % | 58.3 | % | 57.0 | % | 57.5 | % | 57.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Operating income % | 23.0 | % | 20.5 | % | 20.9 | % | 21.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
GAAP diluted EPS | $ | 2.82 | $ | 1.53 | 84 | % | $ | 6.71 | $ | 5.04 | 33 | % | ||||||||||||
Pro forma diluted EPS (1) | $ | 1.72 | $ | 1.35 | 27 | % | $ | 5.59 | $ | 5.13 | 9 | % | ||||||||||||
(1) See attached Non-GAAP Financial Information for discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, including pro forma diluted EPS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Executive Overview from Cliff Pemble, President and Chief Executive Officer:
"We are very pleased with our 2023 financial performance resulting in record full year consolidated revenue and record full year revenue in three of our five segments. We are entering 2024 with strong momentum from our robust product lineup and have many product launches planned during the year. I am very proud of what we accomplished in 2023 and look forward to all that 2024 will bring." - Cliff Pemble, President and Chief Executive Officer of Garmin Ltd.
Fitness:
Revenue from the fitness segment increased
Outdoor:
Revenue from the outdoor segment increased
Aviation:
Revenue from the aviation segment decreased
Marine:
Revenue from the marine segment increased
Auto OEM:
Revenue from the auto OEM segment increased
Additional Financial Information:
Total operating expenses in the fourth quarter were
In the fourth quarter of 2023, we reported a
In the fourth quarter of 2023, we generated operating cash flow of
(1) | See attached Non-GAAP Financial Information for discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, including pro forma effective tax rate and free cash flow. |
2024 Fiscal Year Guidance(2):
We expect full year 2024 revenue of approximately
2024 Guidance | ||
Revenue | ||
Gross Margin | 56.5 % | |
Operating Margin | 20.0 % | |
Pro forma Effective Tax Rate | 15.5 % | |
Pro forma EPS |
(2) | All amounts and %'s in the above 2024 Guidance table are approximate. Also, see attached discussion on Forward-looking Financial Measures. |
Dividend Recommendation and New Share Repurchase Program:
The Board of Directors intends to recommend to the shareholders for approval at the annual meeting to be held on June 7, 2024, a cash dividend in the amount of
Dividend Date | Record Date | Dividend Per Share | ||
June 28, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | |||
September 27, 2024 | September 13, 2024 | |||
December 27, 2024 | December 13, 2024 | |||
March 28, 2025 | March 14, 2025 |
In addition, the Board has established March 29, 2024 as the payment date and March 15, 2024 as the record date for the final dividend installment of
On February 16, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to
Webcast Information/Forward-Looking Statements:
The information for Garmin Ltd.'s earnings call is as follows:
When: | Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern | |
Where: | ||
How: | Simply log on to the web at the address above |
An archive of the live webcast will be available until February 19, 2025 on the Garmin website at www.garmin.com. To access the replay, click on the Investors link and click over to the Events Calendar page.
This release includes projections and other forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business that are commonly identified by words such as "anticipates," "would," "may," "expects," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "projects," and other words or phrases with similar meanings. Any statements regarding the Company's expected fiscal 2024 GAAP and pro forma estimated earnings, EPS, and effective tax rate, and the Company's expected segment revenue growth rates, consolidated revenue, gross margins, operating margins, potential future acquisitions, share repurchase programs, currency movements, expenses, pricing, new product launches, market reach, statements relating to possible future dividends, and the Company's plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors that are described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). A copy of Garmin's 2023 Form 10-K can be downloaded from https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of December 30, 2023. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.
This release and the attachments contain non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure and a discussion of the Company's use of these measures are included in the attachments.
Garmin, the Garmin logo, ECHOMAP, eTrex, Force, G3000, MARQ, quatix, and venu are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and are registered in one or more countries, including the
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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share information) | ||||||||||||||||
13-Weeks | 14-Weeks | 52-Weeks | 53-Weeks | |||||||||||||
December 30, | December 31, | December 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,482,501 | $ | 1,306,356 | $ | 5,228,252 | $ | 4,860,286 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 618,352 | 561,386 | 2,223,297 | 2,053,511 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 864,149 | 744,970 | 3,004,955 | 2,806,775 | ||||||||||||
Advertising expense | 61,260 | 57,662 | 173,109 | 168,040 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 225,190 | 204,421 | 834,990 | 775,963 | ||||||||||||
Research and development expense | 237,245 | 215,712 | 904,696 | 834,927 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 523,695 | 477,795 | 1,912,795 | 1,778,930 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 340,454 | 267,175 | 1,092,160 | 1,027,845 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 22,840 | 14,306 | 77,302 | 40,826 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency gains (losses) | 19,488 | 44,535 | 26,434 | (11,274) | ||||||||||||
Other income | 254 | 3,860 | 4,460 | 7,577 | ||||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 42,582 | 62,701 | 108,196 | 37,129 | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 383,036 | 329,876 | 1,200,356 | 1,064,974 | ||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) provision | (159,089) | 36,604 | (89,280) | 91,389 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 542,125 | $ | 293,272 | $ | 1,289,636 | $ | 973,585 | ||||||||
Net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 2.83 | $ | 1.53 | $ | 6.74 | $ | 5.06 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 2.82 | $ | 1.53 | $ | 6.71 | $ | 5.04 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 191,363 | 191,613 | 191,397 | 192,544 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 192,557 | 192,104 | 192,058 | 193,042 | ||||||||||||
Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
December 30, 2023 | December 31, | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,693,452 | $ | 1,279,194 | ||||
Marketable securities | 274,618 | 173,288 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 815,243 | 656,847 | ||||||
Inventories | 1,345,955 | 1,515,045 | ||||||
Deferred costs | 16,316 | 14,862 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 318,556 | 315,915 | ||||||
Total current assets | 4,464,140 | 3,955,151 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 1,224,097 | 1,147,005 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 143,724 | 138,040 | ||||||
Noncurrent marketable securities | 1,125,191 | 1,208,360 | ||||||
Deferred income tax assets | 754,635 | 441,071 | ||||||
Noncurrent deferred costs | 11,057 | 9,831 | ||||||
Goodwill | 608,474 | 567,994 | ||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 186,601 | 178,461 | ||||||
Other noncurrent assets | 85,650 | 85,257 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 8,603,569 | $ | 7,731,170 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 253,790 | $ | 212,417 | ||||
Salaries and benefits payable | 190,014 | 176,114 | ||||||
Accrued warranty costs | 55,738 | 50,952 | ||||||
Accrued sales program costs | 98,610 | 97,772 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses | 245,874 | 197,376 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 101,189 | 91,092 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 225,475 | 246,180 | ||||||
Dividend payable | 139,997 | 139,732 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,310,687 | 1,211,635 | ||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 114,682 | 129,965 | ||||||
Noncurrent income taxes payable | 16,521 | 34,627 | ||||||
Noncurrent deferred revenue | 36,148 | 35,702 | ||||||
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | 113,035 | 114,541 | ||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 436 | 360 | ||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Common shares (195,880 and 198,077 shares authorized and issued; 191,777 and 191,623 shares outstanding) | 19,588 | 17,979 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,125,467 | 2,042,472 | ||||||
Treasury shares (4,103 and 6,454 shares) | (330,909) | (475,095) | ||||||
Retained earnings | 5,263,528 | 4,733,517 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (65,614) | (114,533) | ||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 7,012,060 | 6,204,340 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 8,603,569 | $ | 7,731,170 | ||||
Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
52-Weeks | 53-Weeks | |||||||
December 30, | December 31, | |||||||
Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 1,289,636 | $ | 973,585 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation | 132,347 | 118,743 | ||||||
Amortization | 45,225 | 45,110 | ||||||
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment | 215 | (2,083) | ||||||
Unrealized foreign currency (gains) losses | (25,541) | (5,867) | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | (340,774) | (143,286) | ||||||
Stock compensation expense | 101,422 | 76,801 | ||||||
Realized losses (gains) on marketable securities | 62 | 986 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | (129,120) | 167,336 | ||||||
Inventories | 244,506 | (363,327) | ||||||
Other current and noncurrent assets | 7,887 | 72,185 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 28,503 | (131,268) | ||||||
Other current and noncurrent liabilities | 52,188 | (71,756) | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 10,411 | (2,379) | ||||||
Deferred costs | (2,661) | 3,591 | ||||||
Income taxes | (38,041) | 49,888 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,376,265 | 788,259 | ||||||
Investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (193,524) | (244,286) | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 218 | 2,402 | ||||||
Purchase of intangible assets | (1,504) | (1,907) | ||||||
Purchase of marketable securities | (170,681) | (1,051,994) | ||||||
Redemption of marketable securities | 183,372 | 1,164,116 | ||||||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (150,853) | (13,455) | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (332,972) | (145,124) | ||||||
Financing activities: | ||||||||
Dividends | (558,769) | (679,096) | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of treasury shares related to equity awards | 44,063 | 62,221 | ||||||
Purchase of treasury shares related to equity awards | (22,815) | (22,730) | ||||||
Purchase of treasury shares under share repurchase plan | (98,988) | (201,012) | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (636,509) | (840,617) | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 7,460 | (21,449) | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 414,244 | (218,931) | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year | 1,279,912 | 1,498,843 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year | $ | 1,694,156 | $ | 1,279,912 | ||||
Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales, Gross Profit and Operating Income by Segment (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company announced an organization realignment in January 2023, which combined the consumer auto operating segment with the outdoor operating segment. As a result, the Company's operating segments, which also represent our reportable segments, are fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto OEM. Results for the 13-week and 53-week periods ended December 31, 2022 have been recast below to conform with the current period presentation. This change had no effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fitness | Outdoor | Aviation | Marine | Auto OEM | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
13-Weeks Ended December 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 412,076 | $ | 486,378 | $ | 217,134 | $ | 239,886 | $ | 127,027 | $ | 1,482,501 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 232,147 | 317,061 | 162,214 | 126,099 | 26,628 | 864,149 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 92,550 | 163,855 | 56,671 | 37,294 | (9,916) | 340,454 | ||||||||||||||||||
14-Weeks Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 336,553 | $ | 451,465 | $ | 225,251 | $ | 210,614 | $ | 82,473 | $ | 1,306,356 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 164,496 | 280,031 | 159,858 | 114,723 | 25,862 | 744,970 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 39,844 | 134,152 | 62,829 | 42,853 | (12,503) | 267,175 | ||||||||||||||||||
52-Weeks Ended December 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,344,637 | $ | 1,697,151 | $ | 846,329 | $ | 916,911 | $ | 423,224 | $ | 5,228,252 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 716,906 | 1,072,861 | 625,988 | 491,261 | 97,939 | 3,004,955 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 232,201 | 515,254 | 226,400 | 179,429 | (61,124) | 1,092,160 | ||||||||||||||||||
53-Weeks Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,109,419 | $ | 1,770,275 | $ | 792,799 | $ | 903,983 | $ | 283,810 | $ | 4,860,286 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 552,417 | 1,099,408 | 573,063 | 491,457 | 90,430 | 2,806,775 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 104,738 | 573,281 | 213,186 | 215,304 | (78,664) | 1,027,845 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net Sales by Geography (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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13-Weeks | 14-Weeks | 52-Weeks | 53-Weeks | |||||||||||||||||||||
December 30, | December 31, | YoY | December 30, | December 31, | YoY | |||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,482,501 | $ | 1,306,356 | 13 % | $ | 5,228,252 | $ | 4,860,286 | 8 % | ||||||||||||||
732,648 | 648,912 | 13 % | 2,614,358 | 2,429,029 | 8 % | |||||||||||||||||||
EMEA | 523,439 | 440,747 | 19 % | 1,775,965 | 1,633,640 | 9 % | ||||||||||||||||||
APAC | 226,414 | 216,697 | 4 % | 837,929 | 797,617 | 5 % | ||||||||||||||||||
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Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, this release includes the following measures defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission as non-GAAP financial measures: pro forma effective tax rate, pro forma net income (earnings) per share and free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies, limiting the usefulness of the measures for comparison with other companies. Management believes providing investors with an operating view consistent with how it manages the Company provides enhanced transparency into the operating results of the Company, as described in more detail by category below.
The tables below provide reconciliations between the GAAP and non-GAAP measures.
Pro forma effective tax rate
The Company's income tax expense is periodically impacted by discrete tax items that are not reflective of income tax expense incurred as a result of current period earnings. Therefore, management believes disclosure of the effective tax rate and income tax provision before the effect of certain discrete tax items are important measures to permit investors' consistent comparison between periods.
(In thousands) | 13-Weeks Ended | 14-Weeks Ended | 52-Weeks Ended | 53-Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 30, | December 31, | December 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | ETR(1) | $ | ETR(1) | $ | ETR(1) | $ | ETR(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP income tax (benefit) provision | $ | (159,089) | (41.5) % | $ | 36,604 | 11.1 % | $ | (89,280) | (7.4) % | $ | 91,389 | 8.6 % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pro forma discrete tax items: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of state rate change (2) | — | — | (2,269) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
181,410 | (7,168) | 181,410 | (7,168) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12,116 | — | 12,116 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pro forma income tax provision | $ | 34,437 | 9.0 % | $ | 29,436 | 8.9 % | $ | 101,977 | 8.5 % | $ | 84,221 | 7.9 % | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Effective tax rate is calculated by taking the income tax (benefit) provision divided by income before taxes, as presented on the face of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) In third quarter 2023, the Company recognized | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(3) Certain Switzerland deferred tax assets related to the enactment of Switzerland Federal and | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(4) In fourth quarter 2023, the Company recognized | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pro forma net income (earnings) per share
Management believes that net income (earnings) per share before the impact of foreign currency gains or losses and certain discrete income tax items, as discussed above, is an important measure in order to permit a consistent comparison of the Company's performance between periods.
(In thousands, except per share information) | 13-Weeks | 14-Weeks | 52-Weeks | 53-Weeks | ||||||||||||
December 30, | December 31, | December 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
GAAP net income | $ | 542,125 | $ | 293,272 | $ | 1,289,636 | $ | 973,585 | ||||||||
Foreign currency gains / losses (1) | (19,488) | (44,535) | (26,434) | 11,274 | ||||||||||||
Tax effect of foreign currency gains / losses (2) | 1,752 | 3,974 | 2,246 | (892) | ||||||||||||
Pro forma discrete tax items (3) | (193,526) | 7,168 | (191,257) | 7,168 | ||||||||||||
Pro forma net income | $ | 330,863 | $ | 259,879 | $ | 1,074,191 | $ | 991,136 | ||||||||
GAAP net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 2.83 | $ | 1.53 | $ | 6.74 | $ | 5.06 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 2.82 | $ | 1.53 | $ | 6.71 | $ | 5.04 | ||||||||
Pro forma net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.73 | $ | 1.36 | $ | 5.61 | $ | 5.15 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.72 | $ | 1.35 | $ | 5.59 | $ | 5.13 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 191,363 | 191,613 | 191,397 | 192,544 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 192,557 | 192,104 | 192,058 | 193,042 | ||||||||||||
(1) Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are driven by movements of a number of currencies in relation to the | ||||||||||||||||
(2) The tax effect of foreign currency gains and losses was calculated using the pro forma effective tax rate of | ||||||||||||||||
(3) The 2023 and 2022 discrete tax items are discussed in the pro forma effective tax rate section above. | ||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow
Management believes that free cash flow is an important liquidity measure because it represents the amount of cash provided by operations that is available for investing and defines it as operating cash flows less capital expenditures for property and equipment. Management believes that excluding purchases of property and equipment provides a better understanding of the underlying trends in the Company's operations and allows more accurate comparisons of the Company's results between periods. This metric may also be useful to investors but should not be considered in isolation as it is not a measure of cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. The most comparable GAAP measure is net cash provided by operating activities.
(In thousands) | 13-Weeks | 14-Weeks | 52-Weeks | 53-Weeks | ||||||||||||
December 30, | December 31, | December 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 465,941 | $ | 368,665 | $ | 1,376,265 | $ | 788,259 | ||||||||
Less: purchases of property and equipment | (48,648) | (59,358) | (193,524) | (244,286) | ||||||||||||
Free Cash Flow | $ | 417,293 | $ | 309,307 | $ | 1,182,741 | $ | 543,973 | ||||||||
Forward-looking Financial Measures
The forward-looking financial measures in our 2024 guidance provided above do not consider the potential future net effect of foreign currency exchange gains and losses, certain discrete tax items and any other impacts that may be identified as pro forma adjustments in calculating the non-GAAP measures described above.
The estimated impact of foreign currency gains and losses cannot be reasonably estimated on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability and low visibility with respect to non-operating foreign currency exchange gains and losses and the related tax effects of such gains and losses. The impact on diluted net income per share of foreign currency gains and losses, net of tax effects, was
At this time, management is unable to determine whether or not significant discrete tax items will occur in fiscal 2024 or anticipate the impact of any other events that may be considered in the calculation of non-GAAP financial measures.
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SOURCE Garmin Ltd.
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