Gen Digital's revenue rose from roughly $965M in 2025Q1 to $1.4B in 2027Q2, a step-change that appears driven more by the Avast combination than by organic demand, while gross margins held between 75.9% and 80.4%.
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Revenue scaled from about $965M to $1.4B over the period while operating margin compressed from a 43.2% peak in 2025Q1 to 37.0% in 2027Q2, suggesting acquisition-related growth and volatile operating leverage warrant further investigation.
GEN's forward P/E of 11.05 suggests attractive valuation relative to its trailing P/E of 29.25, indicating potential earnings growth.
Bullseye Research has published a bullish thesis on GEN, highlighting positive sentiment from investment analysts.
As a player in the Software - Infrastructure sector, GEN benefits from stable demand for essential digital security solutions.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $0.74+2.9% vs $0.72 | $1.4B+2.2% vs $1.3B |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | $0.71+3.0% vs $0.69 | $1.3B+1.8% vs $1.3B |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $0.67+3.1% vs $0.65 | $1.3B+3.0% vs $1.2B |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | $0.64+1.6% vs $0.63 | $1.2B+1.1% vs $1.2B |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29.79 | $17.83B | 14.90 | 27.06% | 23.07% | 46.65% | 1.69% | |
| $144.17 | $14.72B | 16.79 | 6.25% | 31.74% | 31.62% | — | |
| $676.04 | $53.33B | 45.20 | 10.42% | 25.36% | 71.18% | — | |
| $216.90 | $220.86B | 3852.58 | 21.71% | 1.08% | 1.27% | — | |
| $313.84 | $213.89B | 781.09 | 24.49% | 2.67% | 1.68% | — | |
| $21.77 | $7.33B | -21.72 | 21.89% | -30.95% | -23.16% | — |
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) reported $5.23B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $5.00B in fiscal year 2026. That is 959% more than the $472.2M of fiscal year 1997.
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) grew revenue by 16.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) earned $1.21B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 23.1% net margin).
Yes. Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) pays a dividend that yields 1.69% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) had a return on equity (ROE) of 46.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) generated $1.76B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
