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GENGen Digital Inc.
$26.60$16.1B
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GEN logoGen Digital Inc.(GEN)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

GEN•NASDAQ
$26.60
16.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
SectorTechnologyIndustryInfrastructure SoftwareSub-IndustryCybersecurity and identity management
AboutGen Digital Inc. provides cyber safety solutions for consumers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. It offers Norton 360, an integrated platform provides extensive cyber safety coverage and a subscription service providing protection for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices against malware, viruses, adware, ransomware, and other online threats on various platforms; and Norton and LifeLock identity theft protection solution that offers monitoring, alerts, and restoration services to its customers. The company also provides Norton Secure VPN solution, which enhances security and online privacy by providing an encrypted data tunnel; Privacy Monitor Assistant, an on-demand, white glove service where agents help members delete personal information from data brokers online; Home Title Protect product that detects fraud and notifies members; and Avira Security, a consumer-focused portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy solutions. It offers Dark Web Monitoring product, which looks for personal information of its Norton 360 members on the Dark Web; and Social Media Monitoring solution that helps to keep customers' social media accounts safer by monitoring them for account takeovers, risky activity, and inappropriate content. The company also provides AntiTrack product, which helps to keep personal information and browsing activity private by blocking trackers and disguising digital fingerprints online; and Online Reputation Management solution that manages online search results, personal branding, and digital privacy. It markets and sells its products and related services through retailers, telecom service providers, hardware original equipment manufacturers, and employee benefit providers, as well as e-commerce platform. The company was formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc. and changed its name to Gen Digital Inc. in November 2022. Gen Digital Inc. was founded in 1982 and is based in Tempe, Arizona.Show more
  • Revenue$5B+27.1%
  • EBITDA$2.65B+30.5%
  • Net Income$973M+51.3%
  • EPS (Diluted)1.57+52.4%
  • Gross Margin74.1%-7.7%
  • EBITDA Margin52.96%+2.7%
  • Operating Margin43.1%+5.3%
  • Net Margin19.46%+19.1%
  • ROE39.88%+36.7%

GEN Price & Volume

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Inorganic Growth Masks Structural Margin Compression Risks

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q4

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High leverage and integration

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Gen Digital exhibits a complex financial profile where aggressive inorganic expansion, evidenced by a 27.0% revenue growth rate in 2026Q4, obscures the underlying volatility of its subscription-based model.
  • While the company has achieved significant operating leverage with a 63.4% operating margin in the most recent quarter, the reliance on $8.2 billion in debt and the concentration of $11.0 billion in goodwill create substantial long-term integration risks.
  • Investors should monitor the sustainability of capital returns, specifically the $300 million in quarterly buybacks, against a tightening liquidity position characterized by a 0.40 current ratio.

Verdict Logic

while the forward P/E of 9.59 appears attractive, the combination of a 3.14 debt-to-equity ratio and the reliance on inorganic growth warrants caution regarding long-term valuation stability.

GEN Growth Metrics

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years3.34%
5 Years14.41%
3 Years14.66%
TTM27.06%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-8.96%
5 Years11.92%
3 Years-9.98%
TTM51.32%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-8.24%
5 Years11.28%
3 Years-10.09%
TTM51.92%

Return on Capital

10 Years10.27%
5 Years15.38%
3 Years12.63%
Last Year16.89%

GEN Recent Earnings

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 10/12 qtrs (83%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 7, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.67+3.1%
$0.65
Rev
$1.3B+3.0%
$1.2B
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.64+1.6%
$0.63
Rev
$1.2B+1.1%
$1.2B
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.62+1.6%
$0.61
Rev
$1.2B+2.2%
$1.2B
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.64+6.7%
$0.60
Rev
$1.3B+5.9%
$1.2B
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 7, 2026
$0.67vs $0.65+3.1%
$1.3Bvs $1.2B+3.0%
Q1 2026Feb 5, 2026
$0.64vs $0.63+1.6%
$1.2Bvs $1.2B+1.1%
Q4 2025Nov 6, 2025
$0.62vs $0.61+1.6%
$1.2Bvs $1.2B+2.2%
Q3 2025Aug 7, 2025
$0.64vs $0.60+6.7%
$1.3Bvs $1.2B+5.9%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest GEN News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)

PRNewsWire·Jun 18, 2026
MoneyLion Survey Finds Summer Financial Pressure Hits Gen Z The Hardest

More than half of Americans say they need more money this summer than last year, with Gen Z more than twice as likely as boomers to say the gap is significant NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial stress is pervasive this summer, but it's not evenly distributed across age groups. According to a new survey from MoneyLion, 52% of Americans say they need more money this summer than last year, with 22% saying they need "significantly more.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
GEN logoGENGen Digital Inc.Current
$26.60$16.11B16.9427.06%19.46%39.88%1.89%
CHKP logoCHKPCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd.
$138.87$14.47B14.446.25%38.37%36.43%—
IDXX logoIDXXIDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
$564.98$44.87B43.1910.42%24.63%70.87%—
CRWD logoCRWDCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.
$199.38$203.02B-1246.1321.71%-0.48%-0.58%—
PANW logoPANWPalo Alto Networks, Inc.
$357.53$243.66B223.4614.87%7.95%6.3%—
S logoSSentinelOne, Inc.
$18.15$6.11B-13.2521.89%-30.38%-21.49%—

Compare GEN vs Peers

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs CHKP

Most directly comparable listed peer for GEN.

Scale Benchmark

vs AAPL

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Peer Set

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vs CHKP, IDXX, CRWD, PANW

GEN SEC Filings & Documents

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 5, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2025

May 15, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

May 16, 2024·SEC

FY 2023

May 25, 2023·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Feb 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 7, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 13, 2025·SEC

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GEN Frequently Asked Questions

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Gen Digital Inc.'s revenue?

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) reported $5.00B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 959% increase from $472.2M in 1997.

How fast is Gen Digital Inc. growing?

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) grew revenue by 27.1% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is GEN profitable?

Yes, Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) is profitable, generating $973.0M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (19.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does GEN pay dividends?

Yes, Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.89%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is GEN's return on equity?

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 39.9%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Gen Digital Inc.'s free cash flow?

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) generated $1.52B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in GEN back in 1997?

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