Key Takeaways
1. Garmin plans to launch a new premium smartwatch, likely the Fenix 9, later this year.
2. The Fenix 8 Pro is currently priced at $1,199.99, following the Fenix 8 released in August 2024.
3. Garmin anticipates increased sales in the latter half of 2026, despite releasing several smartwatches this year.
4. There are no specific details available about the Fenix 9 at this time.
5. Garmin’s outdoor division is expected to have a very active year, but speculation about new features, like advanced digital crown patents, remains unconfirmed.
Garmin’s CEO has shared that the company is getting ready to launch a new premium smartwatch later this year. To give some background, the Fenix 8 was introduced in August 2024, and the Fenix 8 Pro followed just a year later, currently priced at $1,199.99 on Amazon. Before that, there was around a 14-15 month gap between the release of the Fenix 7 Pro and the Fenix 7, as well as between the Fenix 8 and the Fenix 7 Pro.
Upcoming Launch
It appears that we are only a few months away from the debut of the first Fenix 9 smartwatches. For now, Garmin is being secretive about what they are planning. However, during Garmin’s announcement of its financial results for the year 2025, CEO Clifton Pemble indicated that the company anticipates increased sales in the latter half of 2026, even with the introduction of several smartwatches this year, including the Quatix 8 Pro.
Analyst Insights
As noted by the5krunner, Morgan Stanley analyst Eric Woodring echoed this sentiment in a follow-up remark. At this moment, Pemble declined to comment on any speculation regarding the Fenix 9. He mentioned that Garmin’s outdoor division is set for a “very active year”. There are no specific details on the Fenix 9 available yet. It also remains uncertain if the recent advanced digital crown patents will lead to a consumer product in this generation.
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