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GEN·Gen Digital Inc.

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After Hours
High
$25.07
Open
$24.82
Market Cap
14.95B
52W High
$32.22
Low
$24.56
P. Close
$24.75
P/E
15.37
52W Low
$17.78
Fwd P/E
7.55
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
64
BUY
News Sentiment
47
MIXED
Gen Digital's recent Q4 earnings revealed a significant profit increase to $512 million ($0.84 per share) from $142 million ($0.23 per share) year-over-year, alongside a 27% revenue jump to $1.283 billion, driven by the integration of its AI-powered 'GenStack' platform. This AI integration has accelerated revenue growth to double digits and improved customer satisfaction and cross-selling, positioning Gen as a trust layer across security, privacy, identity, and financial empowerment. Looking ahead, the company provided guidance for the upcoming quarter, projecting earnings between $0.68 and $0.70 per share and revenue in the range of $1.300 billion to $1.325 billion. In light of these strong results, several analysts have adjusted their outlooks, with Evercore ISI Group upgrading GEN to Outperform and raising its price target to $38, while Barclays maintained an Equal-Weight rating but increased its target to $27, and RBC Capital kept a Sector Perform rating with a raised target of $24. This analyst sentiment is further supported by unusual call options volume, suggesting investor optimism and a perception of undervaluation following the robust free cash flow report. Meanwhile, Gen's brands continue to innovate, with Avast One relaunched to emphasize user customization and Norton Neo browser updated with advanced AI-driven privacy and security features to combat emerging AI threats. Gen leadership is also scheduled to present at three major investor conferences, offering further opportunities to discuss strategic direction and growth drivers. Institutional investors are showing mixed signals, with Swedbank AB trimming its stake, while other funds like Spire Wealth Management and Clearstead Advisors LLC have significantly increased their holdings. Investors should monitor upcoming analyst commentary and institutional trading activity for further insights into sentiment shifts.
Earnings Summary
Gen Digital Inc. is a dedicated cybersecurity provider focused on delivering digital safety solutions to individual consumers, families, and small businesses, operating within the Technology sector's Software - Infrastructure industry. The company leverages a portfolio of well-known brands, including Norton, Avast, and LifeLock, to offer a comprehensive suite of security, identity protection, and online privacy tools. Gen Digital's strategy centers on providing robust digital protection across diverse consumer needs, building on its long history in the cybersecurity landscape. In its recent earnings reports, Gen Digital has shown consistent positive performance. For Q4 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $0.67 against an estimate of $0.6568, and revenue of $1.283 billion against an estimate of $1.258 billion. This followed Q3 2025, where EPS was $0.62 versus an estimate of $0.61028, and revenue was $1.220 billion against an estimate of $1.220 billion. The trend indicates steady EPS growth and revenue expansion, with the company beating estimates in both reported quarters. Historically, Gen Digital has demonstrated a strong track record of meeting or exceeding analyst expectations, with consistent year-over-year revenue growth and EPS beats in the recent periods analyzed. The company has reported its strongest fiscal year in a decade, surpassing $5 billion in revenue for FY26, a 27% year-over-year increase. Recent news highlights Gen Digital's positioning as a pure-play consumer cybersecurity provider, with Morningstar Research emphasizing its established market presence. The company reported a significant increase in fourth-quarter profit and revenue, driven by robust performance across its offerings and a raised fiscal 2027 guidance for revenue and EPS growth, underpinned by an AI-first strategy. Management anticipates FY27 revenue and profit to exceed Wall Street expectations due to strong consumer demand for cybersecurity products and its role as a trust layer for the emerging AI era. Investors will be closely monitoring the continued execution of its AI-first strategy, the integration of its cyber safety and financial wellness platforms, and sustained consumer demand for its digital safety solutions.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.53$0.58$0.62$0.67$0.71Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$0.69 - -
Q4'26$0.66$0.67+2.0%
Q3'25$0.61$0.62+1.6%
Q2'25$0.60$0.64+6.7%
Q1'25$0.58$0.59+1.3%
Q4'24$0.55$0.56+1.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$935M$1.0B$1.2B$1.3B$1.4BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$1.3B - -
Q4'26$1.3B$1.3B+2.0%
Q3'25 - $1.2B -
Q2'25 - $1.3B -
Q1'25 - $1.0B -
Q4'24 - $986M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

GEN Stock Snapshot

GEN is currently trading at $24.75, giving Gen Digital Inc. a market cap of 14.95B and a P/E ratio of 15.4. Today's range spans $24.56–$25.07, with shares opening at $24.82 and moving up $0.00 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 64/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 47/100.

Over the past year GEN has traded between $17.78 and $32.22 - the current price is +39.2% off the 52-week low and -23.2% from the high.

Neither bulls nor bears have the upper hand on Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) right now. Score: 64/100 (HOLD). Sentiment: neutral (47/100). Price: $24.75 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 15.4) At 14.95B in Technology market cap, the 52-week range of $17.78–$32.22 is the relevant frame - where the stock sits within that range, and whether volume confirms any directional move, matters more than the HOLD label alone.

Portfolio construction in Technology often uses large-cap names like GEN as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 64/100 (HOLD) at $24.75 (in the middle of its 52-week range) and neutral sentiment (47/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $17.78–$32.22 annual range rather than a directional bet.