Garmin stock surged 53% year-to-date and 23.7% in July following strong Q2 earnings with record revenue growth of 11% YoY and raised full-year guidance. The fitness segment led growth at 25% YoY, driven by advanced wearables. Despite a forward P/E of 31, the company's $4.4 billion cash position with zero debt effectively lowers valuation to under 29, suggesting shares remain reasonably valued for long-term investors.

Garmin stock surged 16.23% after the navigational device maker raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts. The company reported 11% year-over-year revenue growth to $2 billion in Q2, driven by 14% growth in marine sales and 25% surge in fitness revenue. Operating income climbed 30% and adjusted EPS increased 29% to $2.81, beating Wall Street estimates of $2.29. Management raised full-year guidance to $8.05 billion in revenue and $10 EPS, citing strong growth in connected fitness and wearables.

The global golf simulators market was valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.6%. Growth is driven by increased accessibility, convenience, technological advancements, and rising demand for at-home entertainment. North America currently holds the largest market share, while Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The global pet wearable market is experiencing rapid growth driven by increased consumer focus on pet health monitoring, AI integration, and real-time tracking. The market is valued at $4.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $16.7 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 14.77%. Smart collars dominate the product segment with 48% market share, while GPS technology leads with 36% of the technology segment. Dogs account for 62% of the market, and online sales channels capture 55% of revenue. North America holds 40% of global market share, while Asia Pacific is expected to grow fastest.

Sky Aircraft Maintenance, an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station in Lexington, NC, has been named an authorized Garmin Aviation dealer. This designation enables SAM to provide factory-authorized sales, installation, and support for Garmin avionics solutions, including the G5000 integrated flight deck retrofit program and wireless cockpit technologies for business and private aircraft operators.

Garmin Ltd. shareholders approved a cash dividend of $4.20 per share payable in four equal quarterly installments of $1.05 through March 2027. The first installment will be paid on June 26, 2026, with subsequent payments scheduled for September, December 2026, and March 2027.

The global pet tech market is expected to grow from $12.47 billion in 2025 to $44.71 billion by 2035 at a 13.62% CAGR. Growth is driven by pet humanization, AI-enabled health monitoring, GPS tracking adoption, and preventive care solutions. Smart collars and GPS trackers currently dominate, while smart litter systems and AI/ML analytics are fastest-growing segments. The U.S. market is projected to reach $18.30 billion by 2035, with North America leading at 36.35% market share.

Weiss Ratings Plus released research suggesting artificial intelligence market activity is entering a second phase focused on infrastructure buildout rather than the initial wave of platform companies. The platform identifies emerging opportunities in data centers, power generation, industrial automation, and specialized applications across sectors that did not participate in the first AI cycle's gains. The service evaluates 15,000 stocks daily using a quantitative methodology with a reported 22-year track record showing a 303% average historical gain.

The global ADS-B market is expected to grow from USD 2.09 billion in 2025 to USD 13.04 billion by 2035, driven by regulatory mandates, NextGen air traffic modernization, and increasing demand for real-time aircraft tracking. The U.S. dominates with 76.42% of North America's market share, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at 22.47% CAGR. Key growth areas include ADS-B In systems, airport surface surveillance, and UAV traffic management.

Robinson Helicopter Company announced new supplier partnerships for its R88 helicopter, integrating health monitoring systems from GPMS, datalink and communication solutions from Outerlink, and advanced starter-generator technology from Skurka Aerospace. These additions aim to shift maintenance from reactive to predictive, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency for the 10-seat utility helicopter.

Garmin stock surged 25.4% in February following strong Q4 results and positive 2026 guidance. The company's fitness segment led growth with 42% year-over-year increase, while all five business segments achieved record revenue. Management raised its dividend by 17% and initiated a $500 million share repurchase program, supported by $4.1 billion in cash and no debt. Despite the rally, analysts view the stock as still undervalued given management's historically conservative guidance.

Ten large-cap stocks were top performers last week, with First Majestic Silver leading gains at 25.23% following better-than-expected Q4 results. Other notable gainers include Moderna (19.68%) on FDA seasonal flu vaccine review news, Global Payments (19.52%) with strong Q4 earnings and a $2.6B buyback authorization, and Coinbase (11.32%). Companies like Omnicom, Garmin, Figma, and Pan American Silver also reported strong quarterly results and positive guidance.