Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Gen Digital (GEN) trades at $20.85, down 27.6% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $17.78 to $31.65; the price is 34.1% below that high. It sits 15.5% below its 200-day average of $24.68, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 56.2% annualized, which we rate very high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 12.2 and a dividend yield of 2.40%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Gen Digital (GEN) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/gen
Where it trades today
trading 22% 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 12.2x 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 56.2%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- GEN remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 34.1% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- GEN is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- 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
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- 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 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- 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 carries a buy consensus from 9 analysts, with an average price target of $32.56 versus $20.85 today (+56.1%). 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
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 26.1% below its 50-day average and 15.5% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed above the 200-day on 2026-07-14 (a “golden cross”).
- RSI at 19 is oversold: selling has been one-sided.
- The nearest ceiling is $21.19 (+1.6%), the nearest floor $18.11 (-13.1%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is GEN a good buy right now?
Gen Digital trades at 12.2x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Very High based on 56.2% volatility.
Does GEN pay dividends?
Yes, Gen Digital offers a dividend yield of 2.40%. That is roughly $0.50 per share a year.
How volatile is GEN?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 56.2% and beta of 1.22, GEN is classified as Very 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 $32.56 based on 9 analyst estimates, about 56.1% above the current price of $20.85. 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.
Compare GEN with anything
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