Arete starts coverage of Garmin Ltd stock with a USD 335.00 target
π Arete Research initiated coverage of Garmin Ltd with a Buy rating and a USD 335.00 price target on October 14, 2026.
βοΈ Garmin's Autoland system passed the milestone of 2,500 equipped aircraft, certified on over 15 models with four new certifications in 2026.
π Second-quarter 2026 revenue increased 11.4% year-over-year to reach USD 2.02 billion.
π° Diluted earnings per share for the quarter reached USD 2.80, reflecting strong profitability.
π οΈ Garmin delivered its 1,000th King Air retrofit in early October, highlighting robust demand in general aviation.
π The company is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 28, 2026.
π― Analysts expect diluted earnings-per-share of USD 2.38 for the upcoming quarter versus USD 1.99 in the year-ago period.
π΅ Garmin's stock closed at USD 284.79 on October 16, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 54.9 billion.
π The 52-week trading range for the NYSE-listed stock spans from USD 186.67 to USD 314.28.
π Investors are watching to see if Q2 growth can extend beyond Garmin's strongest product categories.
- Arete Research initiated coverage with a Buy rating and set a USD 335.00 price target, validating the company's recent operational milestones.
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 11.4% year-over-year to USD 2.02 billion, demonstrating strong top-line growth.
- Diluted earnings per share reached USD 2.80 in Q2 2026, indicating robust profitability and operational efficiency.
- The Autoland system achieved a major milestone with over 2,500 equipped aircraft, expanding its certified footprint to more than 15 models.
- Garmin delivered its 1,000th King Air retrofit in early October, signaling sustained demand for its aviation electronics solutions.
- Analysts expect diluted earnings-per-share of USD 2.38 for the upcoming third quarter, representing significant growth over the prior year's USD 1.99.