Garmin Ltd.

News and overview for Garmin Ltd.

UPDATE 1-Garmin shares sink on price fears, Google
Reuters | 26 days 7 hours 36 minutes ago
BANGALORE, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. navigation device maker Garmin Ltd (GRMN.O) sank 18 percent after its Dutch rival TomTom (TOM2.AS) warned of falling selling prices and Google (GOOG.O) made a high-profile entry into the market.


Garmin reports surge in 3Q profits
Monterey County Herald (Calif.), The | 19 days 11 hours 44 minutes ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo.Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. says profits surged in the third quarter as improved pricing and lower costs offset a drop in sales.


Garmin reports larger 3Q profit as lower costs offset declining sales
Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) | 19 days 11 hours 29 minutes ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd.


TomTom Stock Loses Its Way
Wall Street Journal, The | 16 hours 24 minutes ago
Of MARKETWATCH TomTom NV (TOM2.AE) shares have lost their sense of direction over the last month, with the stock down by more than a third, as worries about competition and third-quarter earnings lead the stock off route.


Google drives into navigation market
Canada.com | 7 days 9 hours 38 minutes ago
Google Inc is adding Garmin Ltd and TomTom to its growing list of rivals as the Internet search giant weaves technology for driving directions into new versions of its smartphone software.


Garmin to Release Third-Quarter Earnings
ABC News | 19 days 15 hours 40 minutes ago
Garmin expected to release third-quarter profits, revenues below a year ago


Employers empathy isn t to be taken for granted
Kansas City Star (Mo.), The | 24 days 23 hours 52 minutes ago
Last week’s column on an Olathe leukemia patient fired from his job at Garmin Ltd. generated lots of reaction.


Garmin reports surge in 3Q profits
Seattle Times, The | 19 days 12 hours 25 minutes ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. says profits surged in the third quarter as improved pricing and lower costs offset a drop in sales. Garmin makes GPS-equipped devices for drivers, boaters, pilots and outdoors enthusiasts.


Garmin to release third-quarter earnings - National Business - MiamiHerald.com
Miami Herald, The | 19 days 15 hours 59 minutes ago
OLATHE, Kan. -- Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. is expected to report lower third-quarter profits and revenues from a year ago.


Wire Business News
Sacramento Bee (Calif.), The | 19 days 15 hours 56 minutes ago
OLATHE, Kan. -- Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. is expected to report lower third-quarter profits and revenues from a year ago.


Garmin to release third-quarter earnings - Business Wire - SunHerald.com
Sun Herald (Biloxi-Gulfport, Miss.), The | 19 days 15 hours 54 minutes ago
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Garmin to release third-quarter earnings - Breaking News - Business - MiamiHerald.com
Miami Herald, The | 19 days 15 hours 22 minutes ago
OLATHE, Kan. -- Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. is expected to report lower third-quarter profits and revenues from a year ago.


Garmin reports surge in 3Q profits - National Business - MiamiHerald.com
Miami Herald, The | 19 days 12 hours 2 minutes ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. says profits surged in the third quarter as improved pricing and lower costs offset a drop in sales.


Shares of GPS Makers Plunge on Droid Launch
Wall Street Journal, The | 26 days 30 minutes ago
Shares of navigation device makers Garmin Ltd. and TomTom N.V. plunged Wednesday after Google Inc. upgraded its smart-phone software to include a free navigation feature.


Garmin, TomTom Shares Sink On New Google Navigation Feature
Wall Street Journal, The | 26 days 9 hours 25 minutes ago
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SAN FRANCISCCO (Dow Jones)--Shares of navigation device makers sunk Wednesday after Google Inc. (GOOG) upgraded its smartphone software to include a free navigation feature.





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Company Overview


Company: Garmin Ltd.
Industry: Satellite & Broadcast Network Equipment
Website: http://www.garmin.com

You may not know where you're headed, but Garmin can tell you where you are. The company manufactures navigation products that use global positioning system (GPS) technology to wirelessly deliver geographic location data through satellite communications. Its portable products incorporate electronic maps and navigational charts. Garmin also makes communications devices which combine cellular and GPS technology. Boat maker Ranger and airplane maker New Piper incorporate Garmin equipment into their vehicles. The company sells its consumer products through retailers including Bass Pro Shops, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart. Chairman and CEO Min Kao owns about 23% of Garmin.


Key Numbers

Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 3,494.1 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Sales 9.9 (2008)
Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 732.8 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Net Income -14.3 (2008)
Number of Employees 8,919 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Number of Employees 5.8 (2008)
Fiscal Year-End December