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Garmin (GRMN) reported strong Q3 2024 results with record consolidated revenue of $1.59 billion, up 24% year-over-year. Operating income reached $437 million, a 62% increase, with expanded gross and operating margins of 60.0% and 27.6% respectively. GAAP EPS was $2.07, while pro forma EPS grew 41% to $1.99.

All segments showed growth, led by Auto OEM (+53%), Fitness (+31%), and Marine (+22%). The company raised its full year 2024 guidance, now expecting revenue of approximately $6.12 billion with pro forma EPS of $6.85.

Garmin (GRMN) ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con un fatturato consolidato record di 1,59 miliardi di dollari, in aumento del 24% rispetto all'anno precedente. L'utile operativo ha raggiunto 437 milioni di dollari, con un incremento del 62%, e margini lordi e operativi espansi del 60,0% e del 27,6% rispettivamente. GAAP EPS è stato di 2,07 dollari, mentre l'EPS pro forma è cresciuto del 41% a 1,99 dollari.

Tutti i segmenti hanno mostrato crescita, guidati da Auto OEM (+53%), Fitness (+31%) e Marina (+22%). L'azienda ha elevato le sue previsioni per l'intero anno 2024, ora aspettandosi un fatturato di circa 6,12 miliardi di dollari con un EPS pro forma di 6,85 dollari.

Garmin (GRMN) reportó resultados sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos consolidados récord de 1.59 mil millones de dólares, un aumento del 24% en comparación con el año anterior. El ingreso operativo alcanzó 437 millones de dólares, un incremento del 62%, con márgenes brutos y operativos ampliados del 60,0% y del 27,6% respectivamente. GAAP EPS fue de 2,07 dólares, mientras que el EPS pro forma creció un 41% a 1,99 dólares.

Todos los segmentos mostraron crecimiento, liderados por Auto OEM (+53%), Fitness (+31%) y Marina (+22%). La empresa elevó su guía para todo el año 2024, ahora esperando ingresos de aproximadamente 6.12 mil millones de dólares con un EPS pro forma de 6.85 dólares.

가민 (GRMN)은 2024년 3분기 강력한 실적을 보고했으며, 기록적인 연결 수익 15억 9천만 달러를 기록하며 전년 대비 24% 증가했습니다. 운영 수익은 4억 3천7백만 달러에 이르렀으며, 이는 62% 증가한 수치로, 각각 60.0%와 27.6%로 확대된 총 이익 마진과 운영 마진을 기록했습니다. GAAP EPS는 2.07달러였으며, 프로 포르마 EPS는 41% 증가하여 1.99달러에 달했습니다.

모든 부문에서 성장세를 보였으며, Auto OEM (+53%), Fitness (+31%), Marine (+22%)가 이를 주도했습니다. 회사는 2024년 전체 연간 가이던스를 수정하여 약 61억 2천만 달러의 수익과 6.85달러의 프로 포르마 EPS를 예상하고 있습니다.

Garmin (GRMN) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le troisième trimestre de 2024, avec un chiffre d'affaires consolidé record de 1,59 milliard de dollars, en hausse de 24 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Le bénéfice d'exploitation a atteint 437 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 62 %, avec des marges brutes et opérationnelles élargies à 60,0 % et 27,6 % respectivement. GAAP EPS était de 2,07 dollars, tandis que le bénéfice par action pro forma a augmenté de 41 % pour atteindre 1,99 dollar.

Tous les segments ont affiché une croissance, menés par Automobiles OEM (+53 %), Fitness (+31 %) et Maritime (+22 %). L'entreprise a rehaussé ses prévisions pour l'ensemble de l'année 2024, s'attendant désormais à un chiffre d'affaires d'environ 6,12 milliards de dollars avec un bénéfice par action pro forma de 6,85 dollars.

Garmin (GRMN) berichtete über starke Ergebnisse im 3. Quartal 2024 mit einem Rekordumsatz von 1,59 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 24% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. Das Betriebsergebnis erreichte 437 Millionen Dollar, was einer Steigerung von 62% entspricht, mit erweiterten Brutto- und Betriebsmargen von 60,0% bzw. 27,6%. GAAP EPS betrug 2,07 Dollar, während das pro forma EPS um 41% auf 1,99 Dollar anstieg.

Alle Segmente zeigten Wachstum, angeführt von Auto OEM (+53%), Fitness (+31%) und Marine (+22%). Das Unternehmen erhöhte seine Prognose für das Gesamtjahr 2024 und erwartet nun einen Umsatz von etwa 6,12 Milliarden Dollar mit einem pro forma EPS von 6,85 Dollar.

Positive
  • Record Q3 revenue of $1.59 billion, up 24% YoY
  • Operating income increased 62% to $437 million
  • Gross margin expanded to 60.0% from 57.0%
  • Strong growth across all segments, with Auto OEM up 53%
  • Raised full year guidance for revenue and EPS
  • Strong cash position with $3.5 billion in cash and marketable securities
Negative
  • Higher effective tax rate of 17.9% vs 8.0% in prior year
  • Operating expenses increased 12% YoY to $514 million

Insights

Garmin delivered an exceptional Q3 2024 with remarkable financial performance across key metrics. $1.59 billion revenue represents a stellar 24% YoY growth, while operating income surged 62% to $437 million. The expanded gross margin of 60% and operating margin of 27.6% demonstrate strong operational efficiency.

The standout segments were Fitness (+31%), Outdoor (+21%) and Auto OEM (+53%). The company's robust cash position of $3.5 billion and healthy free cash flow of $219 million provide significant financial flexibility. The raised full-year guidance targeting $6.12 billion revenue and $6.85 EPS reflects strong business momentum.

The strategic diversification across segments is paying off, with each division showing growth. The acquisition of Lumishore in marine electronics and successful BMW domain controller rollout demonstrate effective market expansion. The launch of premium products like fēnix 8 and Enduro 3 strengthens Garmin's position in the high-margin adventure watch market.

The 16.5% projected tax rate increase due to global minimum tax requirements warrants attention but is manageable given the strong margins. The consistent dividend payments and share buybacks, combined with product innovation and strategic acquisitions, position Garmin well for sustained growth in the competitive wearables and navigation markets.

Company reports record third quarter consolidated revenue and operating income, and raises full year guidance

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin® Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2024.

Highlights for third quarter 2024 include:

  • Consolidated revenue of $1.59 billion, a 24% increase compared to the prior year quarter
  • Gross and operating margins expanded to 60.0% and 27.6%, respectively
  • Operating income of $437 million, a 62% increase compared to the prior year quarter
  • GAAP EPS of $2.07 and pro forma EPS(1) of $1.99, representing 41% growth in pro forma EPS over the prior year quarter
  • Launched the fēnix® 8 series and the EnduroTM 3, expanding our lineup of outdoor adventure watches
  • Named 2024 Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association for the 10th consecutive year, and received six Product of Excellence awards, for a total of 63 over the last decade
  • Named the #1 Most Innovative Marine Company for the second consecutive year by Soundings Trade Only, a leading trade publication for the recreational boating industry
  • Announced the strategic acquisition of Lumishore, a leader in marine LED lighting
  • Co-founders, Dr. Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell, were enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame

 

(In thousands, except per share information)


13-Weeks Ended



39-Weeks Ended




September 28,



September 30,



YoY



September 28,



September 30,



YoY




2024



2023



Change



2024



2023



Change


Net sales


$

1,586,022



$

1,277,531



24 %



$

4,474,342



$

3,745,751



19 %


      Fitness



463,887




352,976



31 %




1,235,182




932,561



32 %


      Outdoor



526,551




433,997



21 %




1,332,617




1,210,773



10 %


      Aviation



204,631




198,160



3 %




639,739




629,195



2 %


      Marine



222,244




182,248



22 %




821,933




677,026



21 %


      Auto OEM



168,709




110,150



53 %




444,871




296,196



50 %



























Gross margin %



60.0

%



57.0

%







58.5

%



57.2

%






























Operating income %



27.6

%



21.2

%







24.1

%



20.1

%






























GAAP diluted EPS


$

2.07



$

1.34



54 %



$

5.06



$

3.90



30 %


Pro forma diluted EPS(1)


$

1.99



$

1.41



41 %



$

4.99



$

3.88



29 %




(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 delivered another quarter of impressive financial results as our highly differentiated and innovative products resonate with customers, and we successfully leveraged growth opportunities across market segments and geographies. We are raising our 2024 outlook based on the results we have achieved so far and the momentum we are experiencing as we enter the important holiday selling season." - Cliff Pemble, President and Chief Executive Officer of Garmin Ltd.

Fitness:

Revenue from the fitness segment increased 31% in the third quarter with growth across all categories led by strong demand for wearables. Gross and operating margins were 61% and 32%, respectively, resulting in $148 million of operating income. During the quarter, we hosted our annual Garmin Health Summit to recognize innovative digital health solutions utilizing Garmin products, and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Garmin Health.  Also, during the quarter we announced updates to Garmin Coach, adding training plans for cyclists in addition to the existing training plans for runners, making it easier to prepare for an event, pursue a personal milestone or improve overall fitness.

Outdoor:

Revenue from the outdoor segment increased 21% in the third quarter primarily due to growth in adventure watches. Gross and operating margins were 68% and 40%, respectively, resulting in $209 million of operating income. During the quarter, we launched both the highly anticipated fēnix 8 series, adding brilliant AMOLED displays, cutting edge features, a built-in speaker, microphone, and an LED flashlight, and the Enduro 3, a lightweight ultraperformance GPS smartwatch purpose-built for ultra-endurance athletes with up to 320 hours of battery life in GPS mode with solar charging. We also launched the inReach® Messenger Plus, our first satellite communicator with photo and voice messaging in addition to two-way texting, location sharing and SOS capabilities, expanding our customers' ability to stay in touch beyond cell service.

Aviation:

Revenue from the aviation segment increased 3% in the third quarter with growth driven by aftermarket product categories. Gross and operating margins were 75% and 22%, respectively, resulting in $44 million of operating income. During the quarter, we announced Runway Occupancy Awareness, which uses ADS-B information to help reduce the risk of runway incursions and provide added confidence to pilots navigating busy and complex airports. Garmin is the first to bring this new safety feature to market. We also recently unveiled our new G3000® PRIME, which redefines the integrated flight deck experience with sleek, intuitive, all-touchscreen displays and a highly flexible open architecture system that seamlessly adapts to serve a broad and dynamic market.

Marine:

Revenue from the marine segment increased 22% in the third quarter primarily driven by the acquisition of JL Audio®. Gross and operating margins were 55% and 17%, respectively, resulting in $38 million of operating income. During the quarter, we announced several new products to enhance our customers' time on the water, including Fusion ApolloTM marine speaker and subwoofer series, the GCTM 245/55 marine cameras, and the GPSMAP® 9500 black box system. We recently announced the acquisition of Lumishore, a leader in marine LED lighting as we continue to focus on providing seamless integration throughout the boat.

Auto OEM:

Revenue from the auto OEM segment increased 53% during the third quarter primarily driven by growth in domain controllers. Gross margin was 20% and the operating loss narrowed to $1 million as efficiencies improved with higher sales volumes. During the quarter, we successfully launched the Garmin-designed domain controllers across all remaining BMW Group car lines.

Additional Financial Information:

Total operating expenses in the third quarter were $514 million, a 12% increase over the prior year. Both research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses increased 12% driven primarily by personnel related costs.

The effective tax rate in the third quarter was 17.9% compared to the effective tax rate of 8.0% and the pro forma effective tax rate(1) of 7.2% in the prior year quarter. The increase in the current quarter effective tax rate is primarily due to the increase in the combined federal and cantonal Switzerland statutory tax rate in response to global minimum tax requirements.  

In the third quarter of 2024, we generated operating cash flows of $258 million and free cash flow(1) of $219 million. We paid a quarterly dividend of approximately $144 million and repurchased $20 million of the Company's shares within the quarter, leaving approximately $270 million remaining as of September 28, 2024 in the share repurchase program authorized through December 2026. We ended the quarter with cash and marketable securities of approximately $3.5 billion.      

(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:

Based on our performance in the first three quarters of 2024, we are adjusting our full year guidance. We now anticipate revenue of approximately $6.12 billion and pro forma EPS of $6.85 based on gross margin of 58.5%, operating margin of 24.0% and a full year effective tax rate of 16.5% (see attached discussion on Forward-looking Financial Measures).

Dividend Recommendation:

The board of directors has established December 27, 2024, as the payment date for the next dividend installment of $0.75 per share with a record date of December 13, 2024. At the 2024 annual shareholders' meeting, Garmin shareholders, in accordance with Swiss corporate law, approved a cash dividend in the total amount of $3.00 per share, payable in four equal installments on dates to be determined by the board in its discretion. The first and second payments were made on June 28, 2024 and September 27, 2024. The board currently anticipates the scheduling of the remaining quarterly dividend installments as follows:

 

Dividend Date


Record Date


$s per share

March 28, 2025


March 14, 2025


$0.75

Webcast Information/Forward-Looking Statements:

The information for Garmin Ltd.'s earnings call is as follows:

When:

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:30 a.m. Eastern

Where:

Join a live stream of the call at the following link


https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/events/

An archive of the live webcast will be available until October 29, 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 September 28, 2024. 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, the Garmin delta, fēnix, G3000, GPSMAP, inReach, and JL Audio are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and are registered in one or more countries, including the U.S. Enduro, Fusion Apollo, and GC are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Investor Relations Contact:

Media Relations Contact:

Teri Seck

Krista Klaus     

913/397-8200

913/397-8200

investor.relations@garmin.com

media.relations@garmin.com

Change in Operating Expense Presentation

Certain prior period information presented here has been recast to conform to the current period presentation. In the first quarter of 2024, the Company changed the presentation of operating expense to include advertising expense within selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income, which management believes to be a more meaningful presentation. This change in presentation had no effect on the Company's consolidated operating or net income.

 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)


(In thousands, except per share information)





















13-Weeks Ended



39-Weeks Ended




September 28,



September 30,



September 28,



September 30,




2024



2023



2024



2023


Net sales


$

1,586,022



$

1,277,531



$

4,474,342



$

3,745,751


Cost of goods sold



634,423




548,962




1,857,712




1,604,945


Gross profit



951,599




728,569




2,616,630




2,140,806



















Research and development expense



249,162




221,572




734,848




667,451


Selling, general and administrative expenses



264,962




236,628




803,869




721,649


Total operating expense



514,124




458,200




1,538,717




1,389,100



















Operating income



437,475




270,369




1,077,913




751,706



















Other income (expense):

















Interest income



28,830




19,803




83,143




54,461


Foreign currency gains (losses)



18,131




(11,539)




15,584




6,946


Other income



1,814




938




2,623




4,206


Total other income (expense)



48,775




9,202




101,350




65,613



















Income before income taxes



486,250




279,571




1,179,263




817,319


Income tax provision



87,139




22,328




203,560




69,810


Net income


$

399,111



$

257,243



$

975,703



$

747,509



















Net income per share:

















Basic


$

2.08



$

1.34



$

5.08



$

3.91


Diluted


$

2.07



$

1.34



$

5.06



$

3.90



















Weighted average common shares outstanding:

















Basic



192,201




191,435




192,055




191,409


Diluted



193,171




191,868




192,940




191,772


 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)


(In thousands)













September 28,

2024



December 30,
2023


Assets









Current assets:









Cash and cash equivalents


$

2,009,361



$

1,693,452


Marketable securities



414,701




274,618


Accounts receivable, net



922,034




815,243


Inventories



1,505,536




1,345,955


Deferred costs



23,385




16,316


Prepaid expenses and other current assets



334,488




318,556


Total current assets



5,209,505




4,464,140











Property and equipment, net



1,220,113




1,224,097


Operating lease right-of-use assets



137,665




143,724


Noncurrent marketable securities



1,106,532




1,125,191


Deferred income tax assets



787,849




754,635


Noncurrent deferred costs



7,994




11,057


Goodwill



611,884




608,474


Other intangible assets, net



168,230




186,601


Other noncurrent assets



97,960




85,650


Total assets


$

9,347,732



$

8,603,569











Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity









Current liabilities:









Accounts payable


$

374,025



$

253,790


Salaries and benefits payable



218,941




190,014


Accrued warranty costs



57,983




55,738


Accrued sales program costs



75,802




98,610


Other accrued expenses



222,925




245,874


Deferred revenue



113,049




101,189


Income taxes payable



227,735




225,475


Dividend payable



288,204




139,997


Total current liabilities



1,578,664




1,310,687











Deferred income tax liabilities



104,996




114,682


Noncurrent income taxes payable



16,864




16,521


Noncurrent deferred revenue



30,227




36,148


Noncurrent operating lease liabilities



109,832




113,035


Other noncurrent liabilities



602




436











Stockholders' equity:









Common shares (194,901 and 195,880 shares authorized and issued;

    192,136 and 191,777 shares outstanding)



19,490




19,588


Additional paid-in capital



2,218,170




2,125,467


Treasury shares (2,765 and 4,103 shares)



(243,994)




(330,909)


Retained earnings



5,563,576




5,263,528


Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)



(50,695)




(65,614)


Total stockholders' equity



7,506,547




7,012,060


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$

9,347,732



$

8,603,569


 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)


(In thousands)













39-Weeks Ended




September 28,
2024



September 30,
2023


Operating Activities:









Net income


$

975,703



$

747,509


Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by

   operating activities:









Depreciation



102,343




98,483


Amortization



30,849




33,751


Gain on sale or disposal of property and equipment



(48)




(50)


Unrealized foreign currency (gains) losses



(25,486)




9,927


Deferred income taxes



(53,966)




(90,214)


Stock compensation expense



101,039




66,214


Realized loss on marketable securities



29




56


Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:









Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts



(103,567)




(54,756)


Inventories



(163,865)




111,459


Other current and noncurrent assets



(47,413)




28,288


Accounts payable



124,315




55,340


Other current and noncurrent liabilities



(6,987)




430


Deferred revenue



5,885




7,063


Deferred costs



(3,987)




(1,152)


Income taxes



13,737




(102,024)


Net cash provided by operating activities



948,581




910,324











Investing activities:









Purchases of property and equipment



(108,869)




(144,876)


Purchase of marketable securities



(363,783)




(116,039)


Redemption of marketable securities



277,334




145,094


Net cash from (payments for) acquisitions



5,011




(150,853)


Other investing activities, net



(458)




(1,018)


Net cash used in investing activities



(190,765)




(267,692)











Financing activities:









Dividends



(428,373)




(419,166)


Proceeds from issuance of treasury shares related to equity awards



24,530




21,946


Purchase of treasury shares related to equity awards



(16,313)




(9,397)


Purchase of treasury shares under share repurchase plan



(29,278)




(79,533)


Net cash used in financing activities



(449,434)




(486,150)











Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents



7,536




(12,854)











Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash



315,918




143,628


Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period



1,694,156




1,279,912


Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period


$

2,010,074



$

1,423,540


 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Net Sales, Gross Profit and Operating Income by Segment (Unaudited)

(In thousands)




Fitness



Outdoor



Aviation



Marine



Auto
OEM



Total


13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2024


Net sales


$

463,887



$

526,551



$

204,631



$

222,244



$

168,709



$

1,586,022


Gross profit



283,325




358,693




154,138




122,433




33,010




951,599


Operating income (loss)



147,768




208,866




44,278




37,839




(1,276)




437,475



























13-Weeks Ended September 30, 2023


Net sales


$

352,976



$

433,997



$

198,160



$

182,248



$

110,150



$

1,277,531


Gross profit



190,685




270,774




148,364




95,186




23,560




728,569


Operating income (loss)



74,614




136,401




49,269




23,850




(13,765)




270,369



























39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2024


Net sales


$

1,235,182



$

1,332,617



$

639,739



$

821,933



$

444,871



$

4,474,342


Gross profit



723,375




885,646




478,131




449,472




80,006




2,616,630


Operating income (loss)



323,511




451,408




146,899




185,422




(29,327)




1,077,913



























39-Weeks Ended September 30, 2023


Net sales


$

932,561



$

1,210,773



$

629,195



$

677,026



$

296,196



$

3,745,751


Gross profit



484,759




755,800




463,774




365,162




71,311




2,140,806


Operating income (loss)



139,651




351,399




169,730




142,135




(51,209)




751,706


 

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries


Net Sales by Geography (Unaudited)


(In thousands)





























13-Weeks Ended



39-Weeks Ended




September 28,



September 30,



YoY



September 28,



September 30,



YoY




2024



2023



Change



2024



2023



Change


Net sales


$

1,586,022



$

1,277,531



24 %



$

4,474,342



$

3,745,751



19 %


Americas



724,572




628,157



15 %




2,181,266




1,881,710



16 %


EMEA



612,658




439,123



40 %




1,618,058




1,252,526



29 %


APAC



248,792




210,251



18 %




675,018




611,515



10 %



























EMEA - Europe, Middle East and Africa; APAC - Asia Pacific and Australian Continent


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 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 the first three quarters of 2024 there were no such discrete tax items identified.

(In thousands)


13-Weeks Ended



39-Weeks Ended




September 28,



September 30,



September 28,



September 30,




2024



2023



2024



2023




$



ETR(1)



$



ETR(1)



$



ETR(1)



$



ETR(1)


GAAP income tax provision


$

87,139




17.9

%


$

22,328




8.0

%


$

203,560




17.3

%


$

69,810




8.5

%

Pro forma discrete tax item:

































Tax effect of state rate change(2)










(2,269)















(2,269)






Pro forma income tax provision


$

87,139




17.9

%


$

20,059




7.2

%


$

203,560




17.3

%


$

67,541




8.3

%



(1) Effective tax rate is calculated by taking the income tax 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 $2.3 million of tax expense due to the revaluation of deferred tax assets associated with the change in corporate income tax rate for the state of Kansas. The impact of the revaluation of these deferred tax assets was not reflective of income tax expense incurred as a result of current period earnings.


Pro forma net income (earnings) per share

Management believes 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 to permit a consistent comparison of the Company's performance between periods.

(In thousands, except per share information)


13-Weeks Ended



39-Weeks Ended




September 28,



September 30,



September 28,



September 30,




2024



2023



2024



2023


GAAP net income


$

399,111



$

257,243



$

975,703



$

747,509


Foreign currency gains / losses(1)



(18,131)




11,539




(15,584)




(6,946)


Tax effect of foreign currency gains / losses(2)



3,249




(828)




2,690




574


Pro forma discrete tax item(3)






2,269







2,269


Pro forma net income


$

384,229



$

270,223



$

962,809



$

743,406



















GAAP net income per share:

















Basic


$

2.08



$

1.34



$

5.08



$

3.91


Diluted


$

2.07



$

1.34



$

5.06



$

3.90



















Pro forma net income per share:

















Basic


$

2.00



$

1.41



$

5.01



$

3.88


Diluted


$

1.99



$

1.41



$

4.99



$

3.88



















Weighted average common shares outstanding:

















Basic



192,201




191,435




192,055




191,409


Diluted



193,171




191,868




192,940




191,772




(1) Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are driven by movements of a number of currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar and the related exchange rate impact on the significant cash, receivables, and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at a given legal entity.  However, there is minimal cash impact from such foreign currency gains and losses.



















(2) The tax effect of foreign currency gains was calculated using the effective tax rate of 17.9% and 17.3% for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 28, 2024 and 7.2% and 8.3% for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 30, 2023.


Free cash flow

Management believes 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 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 Ended



39-Weeks Ended




September 28,



September 30,



September 28,



September 30,




2024



2023



2024



2023


Net cash provided by operating activities


$

257,955



$

357,412



$

948,581



$

910,324


Less: purchases of property and equipment



(38,544)




(45,530)




(108,869)




(144,876)


Free Cash Flow


$

219,411



$

311,882



$

839,712



$

765,448


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 $0.07 per share for the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2024.

At this time, management is unable to determine whether or not significant discrete tax items will occur in fiscal 2024, estimate the impact of any such items, 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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