Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.50
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
32.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
GEN Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is falling.
GEN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$0.50
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-47.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.3%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return-15.9%
5Y Total Return-0.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,94810Y ago$19,80020Y ago$29,352
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GEN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
GEN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Gen Digital Inc. distributes 32.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GEN does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -47.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GEN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 4.3% buyback yield, 6.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -0.5%, with dividends contributing 9.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,800 today.
GEN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.50
Avg/Payment$0.1250
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.1250 | — | 2.05% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1250 | — | 2.11% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 1.91% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 1.59% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 1.76% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 1.80% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.1250 | — | 1.71% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.1250 | — | 1.96% | Sep 11, 2024 |
GEN Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.25 | — | 2 | $1.57 | 15.9% | 6.28x | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.03 | 48.5% | 2.06x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.95 | 52.6% | 1.90x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.16 | 23.1% | 4.32x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.41 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $0.50 | -96.0% | 4 | $0.92 | 54.3% | 1.84x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $12.50 | 3471.4% | 5 | $0.90 | 1388.9% | 0.07x | 60.2% |
| 2019 | $0.35 | 16.7% | 4 | $0.05 | 712.8% | 0.14x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.74 | 17.2% | 5.80x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.30 | -93.1% | 4 | $-0.17 | — | — | 1.4% |
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GEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GEN stock.
How much dividend does GEN pay per share?
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GEN's next ex-dividend date?
GEN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GEN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GEN's dividend safe?
GEN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.1% and FCF payout ratio of +20.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has GEN increased its dividend?
GEN has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -47.5%.
How often does GEN pay dividends?
Gen Digital Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.50 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GEN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GEN five years ago would be worth approximately $9,948 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GEN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GEN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.