Is GEN a good investment in 2026?

Gen Digital trades at a P/E ratio of 23.0, with high volatility (47.3% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of GEN?

Based on 30-day volatility of 47.3%, GEN has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.09 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Gen Digital (GEN) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does GEN pay dividends?

Yes, Gen Digital has a dividend yield of 2.24%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$13.75B

P/E RATIO

23.0

BETA

1.09

More volatile

DIV YIELD

2.24%

52W HIGH

$32.22

52W LOW

$21.33

VOLATILITY

47.3%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$23.79 → $22.29-6.31%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$28.21 → $22.29-21.0%

GEN | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	GEN	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	23.0x	28.5x	↓ 19%
Beta	1.09	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.24%	0.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	47.3%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare GEN's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
GEGEN(You are here)	$22.29	$13.75B	Technology	—
AAPL	$262.52	$3.86T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$405.20	$3.01T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$183.04	$4.45T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Gen Digital is currently trading at $22.29, which is 30.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.09, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME5.5M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GEN a good buy right now?

Gen Digital trades at 23.0x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 47.3% volatility.

Does GEN pay dividends?

Yes, Gen Digital offers a dividend yield of 2.24%. This translates to approximately $0.50 per share annually.

How volatile is GEN?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 47.3% and beta of 1.09,GEN is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.