Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Stock Price & Analysis
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) closed at USD 24.82 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 4.29% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 23.8; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 23.77–24.83 on volume of 9,063,125 shares. Market capitalization is $14.86B, with a 52-week range of USD 17.78–31.65 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (GEN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 3, 2026): revenue $5.08B, net income $1.05B (20.7% margin), free cash flow $1.55B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 14.1x (avg 20.6x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 8.6x, net debt $7.59B.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 32.33 (range 24–46).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -4.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +8.8% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 0.72, revenue estimate $1.34B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (GEN)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.80B | $3.32B | $3.80B | $3.94B | $5.00B | $5.08B |
| Gross profit | $2.39B | $2.73B | $3.07B | $3.16B | $3.92B | — |
| Operating income | $1.00B | $1.21B | $1.11B | $1.61B | $2.12B | $2.12B |
| Net income | $836M | $1.33B | $607M | $643M | $973M | $1.05B |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.41 | $2.14 | $0.95 | $1.03 | $1.57 | — |
| Free cash flow | $968M | $751M | $2.04B | $1.21B | $1.52B | $1.55B |
| Gross margin | 85.4% | 82.2% | 80.8% | 80.3% | 78.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 35.9% | 36.4% | 29.2% | 40.9% | 42.4% | 41.7% |
| Net margin | 29.9% | 40.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% |
| Revenue growth | +9.6% | +18.6% | +14.6% | +3.6% | +27.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $1.89B | $750M | $846M | $1.01B | $411M | — |
| Total debt | $3.74B | $9.76B | $8.60B | $8.26B | $8.20B | — |
Fiscal years end Apr. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 3, 2026) (GEN)
P/E 14.1x · P/S 2.9x · EV/EBITDA 8.6x · EV/Sales 4.4x · P/FCF 9.6x · P/B 5.6x · FCF yield 10.42% · Earnings yield 7.09% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.09% · Buyback yield (TTM) 4.04% · Net debt $7.59B · EV $22.4B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Apr 2026 12.3x, Mar 2025 25.8x, Mar 2024 23.7x.
Analysts (GEN)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 32.33 (low 24, high 46).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $26 → $24 |
| 2026-09-25 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $30 → $26 |
| 2026-08-07 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $27 → $30 |
| 2026-08-07 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $27 → $32 |
| 2026-08-07 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $22 → $28 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GEN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -4.4% | +8.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -4.4% | +1.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 39.8% | 32.5% |
| Max drawdown | -35.5% (Dec 2025→Apr 2026) | -44.2% (Feb 2022→May 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 24.82 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.29% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.8 |
| Open | USD 23.83 |
| Day Range | USD 23.77 – 24.83 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.78 – 31.65 |
| Volume | 9,063,125 shares |
| Market Cap | $14.86B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (GEN)
Nexqual's technical model rates GEN "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.92 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 27.24) |
| MACD | -1.1 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (GEN)
Wall Street analysts rate GEN "Hold" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 32.33 (range USD 24–46), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 32.33 |
| High Target | USD 46 |
| Low Target | USD 24 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 6 / 0 |
Earnings (GEN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.72 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.34B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.71 vs est 0.69 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.67 vs est 0.65 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.64 vs est 0.63 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.62 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GEN)
| Total Revenue | $5.08B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.30% |
| Gross Margin | +78.01% |
| Operating Margin | +35.55% |
| Profit Margin | +20.73% |
| ROE | +41.94% |
| Debt / Equity | 3.08 |
| Current Ratio | 0.47 |
| Total Cash | $533.00M |
| Total Debt | $8.18B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Apr 2026, SEC 10-K) | $1.52B (30.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GEN)
Nexqual rates Gen Digital Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +27% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 78%, operating 36% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $533M cash vs $8.18B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $1.52B (FY ended Apr 2026, 10-K), 30% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 42%, ROA 8.5% |
Ownership (GEN)
| Insider Ownership | +9.73% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.97% |
| Shares Outstanding | 598.59M |
| Float | 453.38M |
| Short % of Float | +6.54% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (GEN)
Gen Digital Inc. is led by Vincent Pilette (age 53), CEO, President & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| CEO, President & Chairman | Vincent Pilette (age 53) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Natalie Marie Derse (age 47) |
| COO, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | Bryan Seuk Ko (age 54) |
Major Backers & Investors (GEN)
Notable institutional backers of Gen Digital Inc. include FMR, LLC, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Boston Partners, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 7.74% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 4.63% |
| Boston Partners | 3.45% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.59% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 2.25% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 20.95% |
| BlackRock | 8.93% |
| State Street | 5.22% |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 2.67% |
| Geode Capital | 2.64% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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