The operator introduces the participants and provides information on accessing the earnings call materials. Teri Seck, Director of Investor Relations, welcomes listeners and provides a disclaimer about forward-looking statements. Cliff Pemble, President and CEO, and Doug Boessen, CFO and Treasurer, will be presenting. Garmin had a strong second quarter with double-digit growth in revenues and operating income.

In the second quarter, the company saw a 14% increase in consolidated revenue to $1.51 billion, with strong double-digit growth in three business segments. Gross margin was 57.3% and operating margin expanded to 22.7%, resulting in operating income of $342 million. The company's pro forma EPS also increased by 9%. The company's global employment surpassed 20,000 associates and they were recognized as a top employer by Forbes and U.S. News and World Report. The fitness segment saw a 28% increase in revenue, driven by wearables, and the company raised their revenue growth estimate for the year to 20%. The outdoor segment saw a 2% decrease in revenue, primarily due to lower sales of adventure watches.

In the second quarter, Garmin reported strong financial results with revenue of $1.3 billion and operating income of $136 million. The company launched new products, such as the Approach Z30 smart laser rangefinder and the Alpha LTE dog tracking collar. The outdoor segment is expected to see growth with new product launches in the second half of the year. The Aviation segment saw flat revenue but was recognized as the best supplier by Embraer. The marine segment saw a 26% increase in revenue, driven by the acquisition of JL Audio, and the company expanded their Force Kraken trolling motor series. Overall, Garmin is maintaining their revenue growth estimates for 2024.

In the second quarter, the company reported a 14% increase in revenue, with a 20 basis point decrease in gross margin and a 140 basis point decrease in operating expense. Operating income increased by 20%, with a 120 basis point increase in operating margin. The company's GAAP EPS was $1.56, while pro forma EPS was $1.58. The company also received recognition and awards for their products in the marine and auto segments. They have raised their revenue growth estimate for the year and are maintaining their estimate for the auto segment.

In the second quarter, the company saw double-digit growth in three of its five segments, with the auto OEM segment leading at 41%. The EMEA and Americas regions also saw double-digit growth, while the APAC region had a 1% increase. Operating expenses increased by $46 million, with research and development and SG&A being the main contributors. The company ended the quarter with cash and marketable securities of $3.4 billion and generated free cash flow of $218 million. They also paid dividends and repurchased company stock. The effective tax rate was 17.9%, higher than the prior year quarter.

The company has increased its full year guidance due to an increase in revenue and gross margin. However, the effective tax rate is also expected to increase, resulting in a lower earnings per share compared to previous guidance. The company attributes this to changes in tax jurisdiction and projected income mix. During the Q&A session, the company is asked about the more muted revenue flow-through to earnings in the second half, to which they respond that segment mix and investments in R&D will have an impact on gross margin and expenses.

The speaker is asking about the outperformance of Garmin's marine sector and what factors are driving it. The CEO attributes it to the company's innovative and broad product lines, particularly in chartplotters, mapping, sonar systems, radar, and autopilots. The CEO also mentions that the newer category of trolling motors is helping to take share. The next question is about the increase in guidance and whether it is solely due to first quarter outperformance or if the second half of the year is also better than expected.

Clifton Pemble and Douglas Boessen discuss the company's performance in different segments and their outlook for the future. They mention that they are optimistic about the fitness segment and taking a wait-and-see approach for the marine market. They also note that the company's free cash flow has historically been volatile, with a majority of it generated in the first half of the year. However, this year they expect a larger portion of free cash flow to be generated in the first half due to working capital considerations such as inventory.

During a conference call, George Wang from Barclays asked about the company's capital allocation and CapEx plans. Douglas Boessen, the operator, answered that the company's priorities are dividends, investments, and share buybacks, depending on market conditions. The company will also invest in manufacturing facilities and IT projects in the second half of the year. George also asked about the company's new wins in the infotainment system sector, which were announced last quarter and are expected to start ramping up in 2026. Clifton Pemble, the company's representative, confirmed that there have been no changes since the previous announcement.

The speaker discusses the margin profile for their products, specifically mentioning the mid-teens gross margin for domain controller products. They state that this is in line with the current revenue structure for auto OEMs. The speaker also addresses a question about the lack of scale benefit in their margin outlook and explains that there has been a big swing in product mix this quarter, resulting in a decrease in gross margin dollars compared to last year. They also mention a decrease in engineering expenses.

The speaker discusses the leverage and efficiencies in the auto OEM segment, noting that they are slightly behind expectations but are expected to improve with increased volume. They also mention the strong performance in wearables and the marine segment, with trolling motors and chartplotters contributing to organic growth. They do not provide specific numbers for the contribution of the trolling product offering to the growth.

The speaker, Clifton Pemble, responds to a question about whether Garmin is interested in expanding into the smart ring market. Pemble states that they are open to exploring all possibilities for new product categories, but their focus is on their successful line of wearables. He also mentions that there has not been a significant increase in promotional activity and attributes their strong year-to-date performance to the strength of their product line. Pemble also discusses the potential for a larger customer base and refresh opportunities in the future.

Garmin CEO Clifton Pemble discusses the success of their various products, including the 965, 265, vivoactive 5, Venue 3, and 3S. He notes that the overall market for wearables is stable, but their focus is on gaining market share. The company also tracks refresh opportunities among their existing customer base and is starting to see some of that as their new products outperform previous generations. Pemble also mentions the potential for using AI as a business tool and exploring product features driven by this technology.

During a conference call, an analyst named Ivan Feinseth from Tigress Financial Partners asked a question to Clifton Pemble, the operator of the call, about the recent success and decline in revenue for fitness and outdoor wearables. Pemble explained that the decline in outdoor wearables was due to the completion of product releases from the previous year, but they anticipate growth with upcoming releases. Feinseth also asked about the functionality and potential upgrades in sales for the wearables, to which Pemble highlighted their pioneering efforts in sensor measurements and their practice of expanding functionality across product lines. Another analyst, Noah Zatzkin from KeyBanc Capital Markets, also asked a question.

Clifton Pemble, the CEO of Garmin, answered a question about the mix between aftermarket and OEM within the marine business post addition of JL Audio. He also discussed the company's ability to maintain strong margins in a choppy marine industry and how they see the margin structure of the marine business in the long term. The call also addressed concerns about consumer spending.

The speaker discusses evidence of hardware spending weakness in Europe, but states that there is no significant impact on their product lines and customer base. They target a higher-end customer base and have seen consistent growth in Garmin Connect monthly active users, with most new accounts and devices coming from new customers.

The speaker states that there is a healthy number of existing customers who continue to engage with Garmin and upgrade their devices. There is also a strong secondhand market where customers sell their products and new customers come in, giving the company an opportunity to upgrade them in the future. Overall, the speaker believes that the market is healthy and mostly driven by new customers. The call concludes with the speaker and another person being available for callbacks and wishing the listeners a good day.

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