Gen Digital (GEN) stock
Information Technology · Systems Software
Gen Digital (GEN) is a Systems Software company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As of October 23, 2026, GEN closed at $24.88, a market capitalization of $14.89 billion, the 450th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $5.08 billion in revenue (+6% year over year) and $1.55 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 14.5x trailing earnings and 7.5x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -6.7% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +0.7% a year
- 52-week range: $17.78 – $31.65
- Gross margin 78.0%, operating margin 35.6%
- Dividend yield: 2.01%
- FI Handbook report card: B across 10 metrics
- 71st largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
GEN price chart
1Y price change: -8.5% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | -5.1% | -7.1% | -6.7% | +16.1% | +0.7% | +8.0% | +13.1% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1989.
GEN key statistics
- Market cap
- $14.9B
- #450 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.5x
- Forward P/E
- 7.5x
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.71
- Revenue (TTM)
- $5.1B
- +6%
- Free cash flow
- $1.5B
- Gross margin
- 78.0%
- Operating margin
- 35.6%
- Return on equity
- 41.9%
- Dividend yield
- 2.01%
- 52-week range
- $17.78 – $31.65
- Beta
- 1.26
- Price / sales
- 2.9x
- EV / EBITDA
- 9.4x
- Debt / equity
- 3.08x
- Employees
- 3,900
GEN report card
BTen fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth6.3%C
- Gross margin78.0%A
- Operating margin35.6%A
- FCF margin30.5%A
- Return on equity41.9%A
- Net debt / EBITDA3.2xD
- Forward P/E7.5xA
- PEG ratio1.4xB
- Shareholder yield6.3%A
- Share count change / yr0.6%D
Gen Digital financials
Revenue went from $4.0B in fiscal 2017 to $5.0B in fiscal 2026, growing 2.5% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.0B | $2.6B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.6B | $2.8B | $3.3B | $3.8B | $3.9B | $5.0B |
| Gross profit | $3.2B | $2.1B | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.2B | $2.4B | $2.7B | $3.1B | $3.2B | $3.9B |
| Operating income | -$100.0M | -$154.0M | $158.0M | $355.0M | $896.0M | $1.0B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.6B | $2.1B |
| Net income | -$106.0M | $1.1B | $31.0M | $3.9B | $554.0M | $836.0M | $1.3B | $607.0M | $643.0M | $973.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $-0.17 | $1.70 | $0.05 | $6.05 | $0.92 | $1.41 | $2.14 | $0.95 | $1.03 | $1.57 |
| Free cash flow | -$279.0M | $808.0M | $1.3B | -$950.0M | $700.0M | $968.0M | $751.0M | $2.0B | $1.2B | $1.5B |
| Buybacks | $500.0M | $0 | $234.0M | $1.6B | $304.0M | $0 | $904.0M | $441.0M | $272.0M | $634.0M |
| Dividends paid | $222.0M | $211.0M | $217.0M | $7.5B | $373.0M | $303.0M | $314.0M | $323.0M | $313.0M | $312.0M |
| Diluted shares | 618.0M | 668.0M | 632.0M | 643.0M | 600.0M | 591.0M | 624.0M | 642.0M | 624.0M | 619.0M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into GEN?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $22.5B and $1.5B of trailing free cash flow, Gen Digital needs to grow free cash flow about 2.7% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 16.8% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 15.8x vs. median 18.8x (10th–90th percentile 7.4x–34.0x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
GEN dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.01%
- Annual dividend
- $0.50
- Years of increases
- —
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 0.0%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 29%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
GEN analyst price targets
10 analysts' average 12-month target is $31.77 (+28% vs. $24.88). Targets range from $24.00 to $46.00. 45% rate it a buy.
GEN earnings
Next report: October 28, 2026. Gen Digital has beaten EPS estimates 7 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $1.3B (+6% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $0.69 | $0.71 | +3.0% |
| May 7, 2026 | $0.65 | $0.67 | +3.4% |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $0.63 | $0.64 | +1.4% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $0.61 | $0.62 | +1.6% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $0.60 | $0.64 | +6.7% |
| May 6, 2025 | $0.58 | $0.59 | +1.3% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $0.55 | $0.56 | +1.6% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $0.54 | $0.54 | -0.4% |
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GEN news
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GEN stock FAQ
What is GEN's market cap?
Gen Digital's market capitalization is $14.89 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 450th in the S&P 500.
What is GEN's P/E ratio?
GEN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.5x and a forward P/E of 7.5x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 18.8x.
Does GEN pay a dividend?
Yes. Gen Digital pays $0.50 per share a year, a 2.01% yield. Dividends grew 0.0% a year over the last five years.
How much has GEN stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, GEN returned -6.7% over one year, +0.7% a year over five years, +8.0% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is GEN stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Gen Digital must grow free cash flow about 3% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 17% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the GEN price target?
10 analysts cover GEN with an average 12-month price target of $31.77, +28% from the current price. 45% of them rate it a buy.
When does GEN report earnings?
Gen Digital is expected to report earnings on October 28, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 7 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Gen Digital have?
Gen Digital has about 3,900 full-time employees, or $1.3 million of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology