Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Garmin shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Garmin stock is Min Hwan Kao9.411 %, with 18.2 million shares (9.41% of the company), worth about $5.16 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 42.1%.
In Q2 2026, 1,054 institutional holdings reports listed 170.0 million shares worth $26.40 billion.
Insiders reported 98 transactions in the last two years: 25 sales worth $25.41 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 8, 2026 (Burrell Jonathan C, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 8, 2026.
Garmin Ltd.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Garmin shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min Hwan Kao9.411 % | 18.2 million | 9.41% | $5.2B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 11.7 million | 6.04% | $3.3B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 10.7 million | 5.55% | $3.0B |
| Jonathan Burrell4.646 % | 9.0 million | 4.65% | $2.5B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 8.1 million | 4.18% | $2.3B |
| State Street Corporation | 7.1 million | 3.66% | $2.0B |
| Artisan Partners Holdings LP | 5.3 million | 2.74% | $1.5B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 5.0 million | 2.60% | $1.4B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 3.4 million | 1.76% | $964.0M |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 2.9 million | 1.51% | $828.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Garmin institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,054 | 170.0 million | $26.4B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,051 | 109.0 million | $25.1B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,011 | 109.0 million | $22.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,004 | 108.0 million | $26.5B |
| Q2 2025 | 985 | 109.0 million | $22.7B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,012 | 108.0 million | $23.4B |
| Q4 2024 | 965 | 107.0 million | $22.1B |
| Q3 2024 | 865 | 112.0 million | $19.5B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Garmin insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrell Jonathan C | May 8, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Minard Laurie A | May 8, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 241.98 - 242.59 per share. | $262,365 |
| Burrell Jonathan C | May 4, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Burrell Jonathan C | Mar 13, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Burrell Jonathan C | Mar 11, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Link Edward J. | Mar 10, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 243.64 per share. | $310,647 |
| Pemble Clifton A | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Munn Matthew W. | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 250.90 - 251.52 per share. | $1.3M |
| Lyman Susan | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 251.04 - 252.09 per share. | $956,258 |
| Desbois Patrick | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Sale at price 251.08 - 253.19 per share. | $1.7M |
| Pemble Clifton A | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 249.29 - 252.71 per share. | $5.0M |
| Boessen Douglas G | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 251.01 - 253.26 per share. | $877,541 |
Newest 12 of 98 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Garmin stock?
Min Hwan Kao9.411 %, with 9.41% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.04%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (5.55%).
How many institutions own Garmin stock?
1,054 institutional holdings reports listed Garmin shares in Q2 2026, 170.0 million shares in all worth $26.40 billion.
Are Garmin insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 25 sales and no purchases (98 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 8, 2026.
