Garmin Stock Slides -17% With A 6-Day Losing Spree
Garmin (GRMN) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -17% return. The company has lost about $8.2 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $40 Bil. The stock remains 0.8% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 15.1% for the S&P 500.
GRMN provides wireless devices including running and multi-sport watches, cycling products, activity trackers, adventure watches, outdoor handhelds, golf devices, mobile apps, and dog tracking tools. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell GRMN.
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Comparing GRMN Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for GRMN stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | GRMN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -2.4% | -1.2% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | -18.3% | -1.5% |
| 1M (21D) | -20.3% | 0.5% |
| 3M (63D) | -10.4% | 6.7% |
| YTD 2025 | 0.8% | 15.1% |
| 2024 | 63.3% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 43.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -30.2% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: GRMN Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 29 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 60 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 13 | 21 |
| 4D | 16 | 13 |
| 5D | 0 | 7 |
| 6D | 0 | 8 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 11 |
| Total >=3 D | 29 | 60 |
Key Financials for Garmin (GRMN)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.2 Bil | $6.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.3 Bil | $1.4 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.8 Bil | $1.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $472.3 Mil | $456.8 Mil |
| Net Income | $400.8 Mil | $401.6 Mil |
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