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GEN Stock Chart & Stats
$25.84
$0.90(3.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$25.84
$0.90(3.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.78 - $31.88
Previous Close$26.68
Volume4.26M
Average Volume (3M)5.47M
Market Cap
$17.70B
Enterprise Value$23.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$564.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.4
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.72Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.74
Shares Outstanding598,587,040
10 Day Avg. Volume3,832,817
30 Day Avg. Volume5,468,811
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.22
Price to Book (P/B)4.43
Price to Sales (P/S)2.31
P/FCF Ratio7.59
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$33.71Price Target Upside30.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)2.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation & FCFConsistently high operating and free cash flow with ~99% cash conversion provides durable funding for R&D, buybacks, dividends and gradual deleveraging. Strong cash conversion reduces dependence on external financing and supports reinvestment in AI and product expansion over the next several quarters.
Large Consumer Footprint & Cross‑sell ScaleA broad installed base (~81M paid customers) and rising ARPU with strong retention create durable recurring revenue and effective cross‑sell economics. Scale enables efficient marketing and product bundling, lowering unit economics and supporting steady subscription growth and margin resilience over time.
High And Sustainable Operating MarginsElevated gross and operating margins reflect a subscription-based, software-driven cost structure with high fixed/low incremental costs. This structural profitability supports significant free cash flow generation and provides cushion for investment in AI, marketing, and product development while preserving long‑term return on capital.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Interest SensitivityA high debt load (~$8.16B) and meaningful interest expense constrain financial flexibility and amplify risk from rising rates or operational setbacks. Deleveraging will likely be gradual given OCF-to-debt coverage (~0.58x), making the company more exposed to interest-cost volatility and limiting rapid capital allocation shifts.
Margin Mix Pressure From Marketplace GrowthFaster growth in lower‑margin, revenue‑share marketplace and Engine categories can depress aggregate gross margins even as top line grows. If marketplace scales materially, sustained margin dilution could reduce incremental profitability despite lower OpEx intensity, challenging long‑term margin sustainability.
Concentration In Newer Segments; Early Monetization RiskA growing share of growth and future synergy relies on nascent initiatives and AI-driven products. Early commercial timing and uncertain monetization create execution risk; if adoption or margins lag expectations, revenue/margin forecasts and the pace of deleveraging could be slower than modeled.
GEN FAQ
What was Gen Digital Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gen Digital Inc. lowest stock price was $17.78 and its highest was $31.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Gen Digital Inc.’s market cap?
Gen Digital Inc.’s market cap is $17.70B.
When is Gen Digital Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Gen Digital Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Gen Digital Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Gen Digital Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.689 by $0.021.
Is Gen Digital Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Gen Digital Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Gen Digital Inc. pay dividends?
Gen Digital Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.125 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.76%. See more information on Gen Digital Inc. dividends here
What is Gen Digital Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Gen Digital Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.72.
How many shares outstanding does Gen Digital Inc. have?
Gen Digital Inc. has 598,587,040 shares outstanding.
What happened to Gen Digital Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Gen Digital Inc. reported an EPS of $0.71 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.689. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.808%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gen Digital Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GEN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$33.71 (30.47% Upside)
$33.71 (30.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GEN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Gen Digital Inc.
Gen Digital Inc. delivers a wide array of cyber safety solutions for individual users across the globe, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Japan. Its flagship offering, Norton 360, is a subscription-based, all-in-one cyber protection platform safeguarding PCs, Macs, and mobile devices from a wide spectrum of online dangers like malware, viruses, ransomware, and adware. The company also offers Norton and LifeLock's identity theft protection, which includes proactive monitoring, timely alerts, and professional restoration assistance should identity fraud occur. To bolster online privacy and security, its Norton Secure VPN creates an encrypted tunnel for data, ensuring anonymity. The Privacy Monitor Assistant provides a specialized service where experts assist users in removing their personal data from online data brokers. Home Title Protect helps safeguard property by detecting potential fraud and alerting homeowners. Furthermore, Gen Digital provides Avira Security, another robust portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy tools tailored for consumers. Additional products include Dark Web Monitoring, which continuously scans illicit online spaces for the personal information of Norton 360 subscribers. Its Social Media Monitoring tool enhances the security of social profiles by watching for account takeovers, suspicious activity, and unsuitable content. AntiTrack is designed to preserve digital privacy by blocking online trackers and obscuring users' unique digital fingerprints. An Online Reputation Management service also aids in controlling personal search results, managing digital branding, and maintaining privacy. The company distributes and sells its offerings through a diverse network, including traditional retailers, telecommunications companies, hardware manufacturers (OEMs), employee benefit programs, and its own e-commerce platform. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Gen Digital Inc., in November 2022, having previously operated as NortonLifeLock Inc.
GEN Company Deck
GEN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call portrayed strong, broad-based growth with doubled-down investment in AI-enabled products and embedded financial wellness. Revenue and bookings grew 11% with EPS up 19%; Trust-Based Solutions and Engine Marketplace showed particularly robust expansion (bookings +25%, Engine >$0.5B run rate). Cash flow, liquidity, margin durability (50% operating margin) and shareholder returns were highlighted as strengths. The primary headwinds are mix-driven gross margin pressure from marketplace revenue-share models, elevated interest expense, and increased R&D and go-to-market investment that may moderate near-term EPS flow-through. New initiatives (MoneyLion One, agentic AI monetization) are promising but early-stage, introducing timing risk for some of the upside. Overall, positives (growth, margins, cash flow, product/AI momentum) substantially outweigh the manageable mix and timing risks.View all GEN earnings summariesGEN Net revenue Breakdown
66.78% Cyber Safety Platform
33.22% Trust-Based Solutions
0.00% Corporate

GEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$33.71
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Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
10.02% Insiders
26.55% Mutual Funds
11.38% Other Institutional Investors
15.60% Public Companies and
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