Should You Buy Garmin Stock Before Feb. 18?
The Motley Fool
by newsfeedback@fool.com (Micah Zimmerman)February 13, 2026
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Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is set to release its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report next week, sparking investor interest in whether now is the right time to buy its stock. Often perceived as merely a GPS and fitness brand, Garmin actually operates in a much broader range of markets, including aviation, marine electronics, automotive partnerships, and wearables. This diversification has positioned the company for strong growth, with fiscal year 2024 bringing record revenue of $6.3 billion—a 20% increase—and operating income surging to $1.59 billion, up 46%. These figures highlight Garmin’s underappreciated strength and potential as a multifaceted business.
While many investors may associate Garmin solely with fitness watches or GPS navigation, the company has quietly expanded its reach into aviation services, supplying equipment for planes, and marine electronics. Additionally, Garmin collaborates with major automotive brands like BMW, further solidifying its
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Originally published on The Motley Fool on 2/13/2026