Why Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) stock rose 12.8% on Thursday, October 29, 2026

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) traded at $27.46 as of 11:31 AM ET, up 12.77% on Thursday, October 29, 2026, on volume of 4,201,479 shares (0.5× its 3-month average); market value about $16.40B.

What happened: primary sources

Events Nexqual found for GEN on Thursday, October 29, 2026 or the trading day before (October 28, 2026):

• Oct 28, 2026: Reported Q2 FY2027 results: adjusted EPS $0.74 vs consensus $0.72 (beat), revenue $1.37B vs consensus $1.34B (beat). Guidance: Q3 FY27 revenue expected $1.365B-$1.390B and EPS $0.73-$0.75; FY27 revenue $5.465B-$5.515B and EPS $2.93-$2.98. source

These are listed as context. A filing or rating change on the same day is not proof that it caused the move; read the source.

More on GEN

GEN stock page: price, SEC financials, insider trades, superinvestor holders, analyst estimates and options. Other big moves that day: October 29, 2026.

Sources: SEC EDGAR, Nexqual Earnings Flash, analyst rating changes, Nexqual market data. Built October 29, 2026 at 16:08 UTC. Not investment advice.

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