Record First Quarter Revenue and Profitability
Consolidated revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $1.753 billion, a new first quarter record. Operating income was a record $432 million, up 30% YoY, with pro forma EPS of $2.08 (up 29% YoY) and GAAP EPS of $2.09.
Margin Expansion
Gross margin expanded to 59.4% (up 180 basis points YoY) and operating margin widened to 24.6% (up 290 basis points YoY), driven in part by favorable foreign currency impacts.
Outstanding Fitness Segment Performance
Fitness revenue rose 42% YoY to $547 million (new first quarter record). Segment gross margin was 62% and operating margin 29%, producing operating income of $158 million. Growth driven by higher unit volumes and market share gains in advanced wearables.
Strong Aviation and Marine Growth
Aviation revenue increased 18% YoY to $264 million with 75% gross margin and $71 million operating income. Marine revenue rose 11% YoY to $355 million, contributing operating income of $91 million and benefiting from new product launches (360-degree sonar, quatix 8 Pro).
Geographic Strength and FX Tailwinds
Revenue growth across all regions: APAC +25%, EMEA +15%, Americas +10%. EMEA and APAC benefited from favorable foreign currency impacts that aided top-line and margin expansion.
Healthy Cash Generation and Strong Balance Sheet
Generated free cash flow of $469 million (up $9 million YoY). Cash and marketable securities of approximately $4.3 billion at quarter end, paid $174 million in dividends and repurchased $40 million of stock with $491 million remaining under authorization.
Product Innovation and Broad New Releases
Multiple new product introductions across segments (e.g., Varia RearVue 820, Approach G82 and J1, zumo XT3, Catalyst 2, 360-degree sonar, quatix 8 Pro) and expanded wearable features (WhatsApp on-device messaging, Natural Cycles integration), supporting ongoing market relevance.