Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)
NASDAQ: GENTechnologyComputer Software: Prepackaged SoftwareUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 3:51 PM ET
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Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $13.66B
- P/E (TTM)
- 13.35
- Forward P/E
- 6.90
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.71
- Dividend yield
- 2.19% ($0.50)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 17, 2026
- 52-week range
- 17.78 – 31.65
- Day range
- 22.21 – 22.88
- Volume / Avg
- 5.65M / 7.51M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 598.59M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
GEN stock today
Gen Digital (GEN) is trading at $22.83 on Oct 8, up 1.94% (+$0.435), versus the S&P 500's 0.49% decline. At this level, GEN sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $17.78 to $31.65: 27.9% below the high, set on Sep 3, 2026 and 28.4% above the low. GEN is down 17.7% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 18.0%.
At 13.3x trailing earnings, Gen Digital trades below the peer-group median of 51.4x. Its forward P/E of 6.9x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Gen Digital's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. Gen Digital pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share, a 2.19% yield at the current price.
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About Gen Digital
Company profileGen Digital Inc. engages in the provision of cyber safety and trust-based solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. The company offers security and performance management, identity protection, and online privacy, as well as technology platforms.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer Software: Prepackaged Software
- CEO
- Mr. Vincent Pilette
- Headquarters
- Tempe, AZ
- Employees
- 3,900
- Website
- gendigital.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Gen Digital generated $5.00 billion in revenue, up 27.1% from fiscal 2025, its 7th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $973.0 million (+51.3% year over year), for a net margin of 19.5% versus a median of 21.7% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 78.5% (down from 80.3%) and operating margin 42.4%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.00B | $3.94B | $3.80B | $3.32B | $2.80B |
| Growth | +27.06% | +3.55% | +14.56% | +18.63% | +9.60% |
| Net income | $973.00M | $643.00M | $607.00M | $1.33B | $836.00M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.57 | $1.03 | $0.95 | $2.14 | $1.41 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (10 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$32.56+42.65%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 4
- Hold 6
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.65
- Last reported (Q1 2027)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.36 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.50
- Dividend yield
- 2.19%
- Last payment
- $0.125
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 17, 2026
GEN news
All GEN newsGen Digital peers
Technology sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYLTyler Technologies Inc. | 330.83 | -0.45% | $13.55B | vs GEN |
| GWREGuidewire Software Inc. | 165.16 | +0.72% | $13.54B | vs GEN |
| CHKPCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd. | 135.14 | +3.71% | $13.80B | vs GEN |
| DOCUDocuSign Inc. | 71.33 | +3.53% | $13.33B | vs GEN |
| MANHManhattan Associates Inc. | 206.17 | +2.01% | $12.02B | vs GEN |
| FIGFigma Inc. Class A | 22.55 | +4.28% | $12.02B | vs GEN |
| FROGJFrog Ltd. | 97.10 | -1.07% | $11.97B | vs GEN |
| HUBSHubSpot Inc. | 231.68 | +5.18% | $11.86B | vs GEN |
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Gen Digital stock FAQ
What is Gen Digital's stock price today?
GEN last traded at $22.83 as of Oct 8, 3:51 PM EDT, up 1.94% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Gen Digital pay a dividend?
Yes. Gen Digital pays $0.50 per share annually, a 2.19% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.125 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 17, 2026.
When is Gen Digital's next earnings date?
Gen Digital is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.65.
What is GEN's P/E ratio?
GEN trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 13.35 and a forward P/E of 6.90, compared with a median of 51.4 for its closest peers.
Is Gen Digital in the S&P 500?
Yes. Gen Digital (GEN) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Gen Digital's CEO?
Mr. Vincent Pilette is the chief executive officer of Gen Digital Inc., which has about 3,900 employees.
Has GEN ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent GEN stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Dec 1, 2004, one of 4 splits on record.