Navigating Contradictions: Tariff Management, Consumer Demand, and Pricing Strategies in 2025 Q1 Earnings Call
Earnings DecryptFriday, May 2, 2025 7:28 pm ET

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Strong Financial Performance:
- Garmin reported revenue of $1.54 billion for Q1 2025, a new first quarter record with a 11% increase year-over-year.
- The growth was driven by double-digit growth in three business segments: Fitness (12% growth), Outdoor (20% growth), and Auto OEM (31% growth).
Tariff Impact and Mitigation:
- Garmin estimated the gross impact from tariffs on 2025 results to be approximately $100 million of increased cost.
- The company is pursuing mitigations, including sourcing actions and cost structure optimizations, while considering the benefits from foreign exchange to offset the tariff impact.
Segment-Specific Growth:
- The Fitness segment saw a 12% increase in revenue, driven by strong demand for advanced wearables and increased market share, with plans to increase revenue growth estimate to 15% for the year.
- The Outdoor segment grew by 20%, primarily due to adventure watches, with expectations to maintain a 10% growth rate for the year despite potential softening demand.
New Product Introductions:
- Garmin launched several new products across multiple categories, including smartwatches like the vívoactive 6 and a new Instinct 3 adventure watch series.
- These new products are expected to contribute to future growth, with over 100 new product releases planned annually.
Strong Financial Performance:
- Garmin reported revenue of $1.54 billion for Q1 2025, a new first quarter record with a 11% increase year-over-year.
- The growth was driven by double-digit growth in three business segments: Fitness (12% growth), Outdoor (20% growth), and Auto OEM (31% growth).
Tariff Impact and Mitigation:
- Garmin estimated the gross impact from tariffs on 2025 results to be approximately $100 million of increased cost.
- The company is pursuing mitigations, including sourcing actions and cost structure optimizations, while considering the benefits from foreign exchange to offset the tariff impact.
Segment-Specific Growth:
- The Fitness segment saw a 12% increase in revenue, driven by strong demand for advanced wearables and increased market share, with plans to increase revenue growth estimate to 15% for the year.
- The Outdoor segment grew by 20%, primarily due to adventure watches, with expectations to maintain a 10% growth rate for the year despite potential softening demand.
New Product Introductions:
- Garmin launched several new products across multiple categories, including smartwatches like the vívoactive 6 and a new Instinct 3 adventure watch series.
- These new products are expected to contribute to future growth, with over 100 new product releases planned annually.

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