Garmin Ltd.

GRMN · Technology

About Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)

Garmin Ltd. is a Scientific & Technical Instruments company operating in the Technology sector.

GRMN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Scientific & Technical Instruments

Key Statistics

Current Price
$238.71
Market Cap
$45.95B
52-Week High
$261.69
52-Week Low
$169.26
Sector
Technology
Industry
Scientific & Technical Instruments

$1,000 Invested in Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)

1 Year
$1,154
+15%
3 Years
$2,631
+163%
5 Years
$2,102
+110%
10 Years
$7,996
+700%
Since IPO
$45,818
+4482%

How much would $1,000 invested in GRMN be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in GRMN 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) in 2025 would be worth $1,154 as of May 2026, representing a +15.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GRMN 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) in 2023 would be worth $2,631 as of May 2026, representing a +163.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GRMN 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) in 2021 would be worth $2,102 as of May 2026, representing a +110.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GRMN 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) in 2016 would be worth $7,996 as of May 2026, representing a +699.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GRMN at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at IPO would be worth $45,818 as of May 2026, representing a +4481.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.75%
Positive Months
168
55% of 303
Negative Months
133
44% of 303
Data Period
25+ years
303 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 2005 (+28.4%)
Best month on avg: February (+4.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-33.9%)
Worst month on avg: January (-2.9%)

Over the past 25+ years (303 months), Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.75% with a median return of +1.53%. The stock had 168 positive months (55%) and 133 negative months (44%). The best month in GRMN's history was July 2005 with a +28.4% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -33.9%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.1%), and January the weakest (-2.9%).

GRMN's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +70.9%, and the worst was 2008 at -133.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 26 years of trading history, Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) has delivered an average annual return of +23.50% with a median return of +18.50%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.91%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (85%) and losses in 4 years (15%).

GRMN's best year was 2003 with a +87.62% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -79.32%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. GRMN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+23.50%
Best Year
2003 (+87.62%)
Worst Year
2008 (-79.32%)
Positive Years
22/26
Year Return Start End
2026 +18.13% $202.08 $238.71
2025 -0.06% $202.19 $202.08
2024 +63.25% $123.85 $202.19
2023 +43.12% $86.54 $123.85
2022 -30.20% $123.97 $86.54
2021 +15.90% $106.96 $123.97
2020 +25.86% $84.99 $106.96
2019 +58.13% $53.75 $84.99
2018 +9.84% $48.93 $53.75
2017 +27.60% $38.35 $48.93
2016 +36.60% $28.07 $38.35
2015 -26.12% $38.00 $28.07
2014 +18.35% $32.11 $38.00
2013 +18.64% $27.06 $32.11
2012 +6.73% $25.36 $27.06
2011 +34.61% $18.84 $25.36
2010 +5.14% $17.92 $18.84
2009 +64.01% $10.92 $17.92
2008 -79.32% $52.82 $10.92
2007 +75.60% $30.08 $52.82
2006 +69.52% $17.75 $30.08
2005 +10.01% $16.13 $17.75
2004 +12.64% $14.32 $16.13
2003 +87.62% $7.63 $14.32
2002 +37.43% $5.55 $7.63
2001 +7.95% $5.14 $5.55

Frequently Asked Questions: GRMN

What sector is GRMN in?

GRMN operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has GRMN performed historically?

Over 26 years of trading history, GRMN has posted gains in 22 years (85% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +87.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in GRMN?

You can invest in GRMN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GRMN.

Last updated: 3/24/2026