Summary
Garmin Ltd. reported financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal year 2015. While overall net sales saw a slight decrease year-over-year for both periods, this was significantly impacted by foreign currency headwinds, which reduced revenues by approximately 7%. The company experienced a notable shift in segment performance, with the Fitness segment showing strong growth (+23% in Q3, +18% YTD) driven by wearables, while the Auto segment continued its decline (-14% in Q3, -13% YTD) due to decreased PND volumes and amortization of deferred revenue. Despite declining revenues and gross profit in some key segments, Garmin returned to profitability in the 13-week period ended September 26, 2015, reporting a net income of $119.3 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $146.8 million in the prior year's quarter. This turnaround was substantially influenced by a significant reduction in income tax expense, which was notably higher in Q3 2014 due to an inter-company restructuring. The company continues to manage its capital effectively, with substantial cash on hand and ongoing share repurchase programs.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $679.69M |
| Cost of Revenue | $317.50M |
| Gross Profit | $362.19M |
| R&D Expenses | $105.79M |
| SG&A Expenses | $94.06M |
| Operating Expenses | $236.73M |
| Operating Income | $125.46M |
| Net Income | $119.30M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.63 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.63 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 190.34M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 190.82M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 26, 2015, decreased by 4% and 1% respectively, largely due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates impacting reported revenue.
- 2The Fitness segment demonstrated robust growth, with net sales increasing by 23% for the third quarter and 18% for the first nine months, driven by the strong performance of activity tracking devices.
- 3The Auto segment continued to face challenges, with net sales declining by 14% in the third quarter and 13% year-to-date, attributed to lower PND volumes and the amortization of previously deferred revenue.
- 4Gross profit decreased by 9% in the third quarter and 4% year-to-date, with a notable decline in gross margin percentage, particularly in the Auto and Outdoor segments.
- 5Garmin returned to net income profitability in the third quarter of 2015, reporting $119.3 million compared to a net loss of $146.8 million in the prior year quarter. This improvement was significantly influenced by a large decrease in income tax provision.
- 6Operating income declined in most segments, with a significant 29% decrease year-over-year for the third quarter, impacted by lower gross margins and increased operating expenses.
- 7The company repurchased approximately $108 million of its common stock during the nine-month period and has $191.9 million remaining under its authorized share repurchase program.