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
$272.67
Market Cap
$52.54B
52-Week High
$314.28
52-Week Low
$186.67
Sector
Technology
Industry
Scientific & Technical Instruments

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

1 Year
$1,289
+29%
3 Years
$2,845
+185%
5 Years
$1,850
+85%
10 Years
$7,227
+623%
Since IPO
$52,771
+5177%

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 $1,289 as of November 2026, representing a +28.9% 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 $2,845 as of November 2026, representing a +184.6% 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 $1,850 as of November 2026, representing a +85.0% 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 $7,227 as of November 2026, representing a +622.7% 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 $52,771 as of November 2026, representing a +5177.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.76%
Positive Months
172
55% of 310
Negative Months
136
44% of 310
Data Period
25+ years
310 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 (310 months), Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.76% with a median return of +1.44%. The stock had 172 positive months (55%) and 136 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 +24.19% with a median return of +22.25%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.54%. 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
+24.19%
Best Year
2003 (+87.62%)
Worst Year
2008 (-79.32%)
Positive Years
22/26
Year Return Start End
2026 +36.06% $200.41 $272.67
2025 -0.06% $200.53 $200.41
2024 +63.25% $122.83 $200.53
2023 +43.12% $85.83 $122.83
2022 -30.20% $122.95 $85.83
2021 +15.90% $106.08 $122.95
2020 +25.86% $84.29 $106.08
2019 +58.13% $53.30 $84.29
2018 +9.84% $48.53 $53.30
2017 +27.60% $38.03 $48.53
2016 +36.60% $27.84 $38.03
2015 -26.12% $37.68 $27.84
2014 +18.35% $31.84 $37.68
2013 +18.64% $26.84 $31.84
2012 +6.73% $25.15 $26.84
2011 +34.61% $18.68 $25.15
2010 +5.14% $17.77 $18.68
2009 +64.01% $10.83 $17.77
2008 -79.32% $52.39 $10.83
2007 +75.60% $29.83 $52.39
2006 +69.52% $17.60 $29.83
2005 +10.01% $16.00 $17.60
2004 +12.64% $14.20 $16.00
2003 +87.62% $7.57 $14.20
2002 +37.43% $5.51 $7.57
2001 +7.95% $5.10 $5.51

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: 11/1/2026