GRMNTechnology · Scientific & Technical InstrumentsThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Garmin Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $295 — -4.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Garmin Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (93): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (29): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GRMN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −4.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Strong Buy | $325 → $370 |
| 30 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $238 → $297 |
| 30 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $249 → $289 |
| 20 May 2026 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Strong Buy | $320 → $325 |
| 20 May 2026 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Longbow Research | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 31 July 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 31 July 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 17 July 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GRMN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
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Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks Investment Research published an article suggesting investors look for stocks positioned to beat quarterly earnings estimates, using the Zacks Earnings ESP tool.
Why it matters — GRMN watchers may note the article as part of ongoing analyst commentary on earnings-beat potential, though the piece does not specifically mention Garmin.
Garmin stock rose in July and reached an all-time high. The article notes that fitness is Garmin's largest and fastest-growing segment, and that its valuation should factor in its cash and strong balance sheet.
Why it matters — GRMN watchers would care because the report highlights the fitness segment's growth and the company's cash position and strong balance sheet as factors underpinning its record-high valuation.
A WSJ reviewer tested Garmin's Cirqa, a screenless health band described as the company's answer to Whoop. The article notes the Cirqa offers a wealth of health data with no on-screen distractions.
Why it matters — For GRMN watchers, the piece highlights Garmin's competitive position in the wearable health-tracker market against rivals like Whoop.
Garmin Ltd. shares have risen over 21% since its latest earnings beat and guidance raise, according to FXEmpire. The report also notes gains stemming from an institutional inflow signal.
Why it matters — A GRMN watcher would care because the item highlights the stock's upward move following the company's earnings outperformance and high institutional buying interest.
CNET's All Things Mobile is testing Garmin's new entry-level Forerunner 70 smart fitness watch, which retails at $250 and is the company's cheapest Forerunner device. The review explores whether a budget Forerunner model behaves like the pricier versions in the lineup.
Why it matters — The coverage signals how Garmin's new entry-level Forerunner 70 fits into the company's wearable lineup and whether it extends the brand's appeal at a lower price point.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Garmin Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $295, with estimates ranging from $220 to $370. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Garmin Ltd., 2 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Garmin Ltd. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, Garmin Ltd. ranks 71 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies -4.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Garmin Ltd. 71 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Garmin Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GRMN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $220 to $370 over the next 12 months.
Garmin Ltd. returned +34.1% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Garmin Ltd. is a technology company that develops and markets navigation, communication, and information devices, primarily enabled by Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
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Garmin Ltd. is a technology company that develops and markets navigation, communication, and information devices, primarily enabled by Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. The company serves both consumer and professional markets through five core sectors: marine, outdoor, fitness, automotive, and aviation. Its portfolio includes GPS-enabled smartwatches and fitness trackers, handheld and outdoor navigation devices, automotive and Auto OEM solutions, and integrated avionics and flight systems for aircraft. Garmin emphasizes vertically integrated design and manufacturing, enabling tight control over hardware, software, and user experience. In the marine and aviation markets, it provides comprehensive navigation, communication, and situational awareness systems used by recreational users, commercial operators, and government or defense customers. Garmin operates globally, with a strong presence in North America and Europe, and is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, where it has been based since its founding in 1989. Through its diversified segments, Garmin plays a significant role in positioning, navigation, and wearable technology ecosystems worldwide.
CEO Mr. Clifton Albert Pemble · 23,000 employees · Switzerland · https://www.garmin.com