Summary
Garmin Ltd. reported its second quarter 2020 financial results, ending June 27, 2020. The company experienced a year-over-year decline in net sales of 9% to $869.9 million for the quarter, and flat net sales of $1.73 billion for the first half of the year. This performance was primarily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected demand across most segments, particularly Auto and Aviation. Despite the top-line headwinds, Garmin demonstrated resilience. The Fitness and Marine segments showed year-over-year growth in both the quarter and the first half, with Fitness becoming the largest revenue contributor. The company maintained a strong gross margin of 59% for the quarter. Operating income saw a decline due to lower sales and increased R&D spending, especially in the Auto segment which posted an operating loss. Garmin maintained a healthy cash position and generated strong operating cash flow.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $869.87M |
| Cost of Revenue | $354.44M |
| Gross Profit | $515.43M |
| R&D Expenses | $165.74M |
| SG&A Expenses | $132.02M |
| Operating Expenses | $327.04M |
| Operating Income | $188.39M |
| Net Income | $184.18M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.96 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.96 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 191.02M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 191.60M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales decreased by 9% to $869.9 million in Q2 2020 compared to Q2 2019, largely due to the impact of COVID-19.
- 2For the first six months of 2020, net sales remained flat year-over-year at $1.73 billion.
- 3The Fitness segment was a key growth driver, with net sales up 17% in Q2 and 20% in H1 2020, becoming the largest segment by revenue.
- 4Operating income declined by 26% in Q2 2020 to $188.4 million and by 10% in H1 2020 to $365.9 million, impacted by lower sales and increased R&D.
- 5The Auto segment experienced a significant 46% decline in Q2 net sales and reported an operating loss for both the quarter and the first half of the year.
- 6Garmin generated $425.1 million in cash from operating activities in the first half of 2020, an increase of $149.9 million compared to the prior year period.
- 7The company reported $1.35 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of June 27, 2020.