Where it trades today
trading 81% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- GEN trades at 17.0x earnings versus 28.5x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 32.8%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- Relative performance versus AAPL, MSFT, NVDA matters here because leadership inside technology rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- GEN is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for GEN come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for GEN. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
What Gen Digital does
Gen Digital Inc. engages in the provision of cyber safety and trust-based solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. The company offers security and performance management, identity protection, and online privacy, as well as technology platforms. It also provides restoration support services, digital reputation, and secure financial wellness. The company offers its products under the Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner brands. The company was formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc. and changed its name to Gen Digital Inc. in November 2022. Gen Digital Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Employees
3,900
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Headquarters
Tempe, United States
What analysts expect
GEN is tracked by 9 analysts, with an average price target of $33.00 versus $29.01 today (+13.8%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
GEN generated $5.08B in trailing revenue (6.3% year over year), with a 20.7% net margin, and $1.55B of free cash flow, against $7.64B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.00B | $3.92B | $2.15B | $973.00M | $1.59 | $1.52B |
| 2025 | $3.94B | $3.16B | $1.62B | $643.00M | $1.04 | $1.21B |
| 2024 | $3.80B | $3.07B | $1.17B | $607.00M | $0.97 | $2.04B |
| 2023 | $3.32B | $2.73B | $1.27B | $1.33B | $2.20 | $751.00M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
GEN beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Gen Digital trades at $29.01, 8.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.22, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is GEN a good buy right now?
Gen Digital trades at 17.0x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 32.8% volatility.
Does GEN pay dividends?
Yes, Gen Digital offers a dividend yield of 1.66%. That is roughly $0.48 per share a year.
How volatile is GEN?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 32.8% and beta of 1.22, GEN is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for GEN?
The average analyst price target for Gen Digital (GEN) is $33.00 based on 9 analyst estimates, about 13.8% above the current price of $29.01. The published range runs from $25.00 to $46.00.
How much revenue does GEN generate?
Gen Digital reported $5.08B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 6.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 20.7%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.