Key Takeaways Gen Digital's Q2 revenues rose 12% to $1.37 billion, while non-GAAP EPS climbed 19% to 74 cents.GEN's Trust-Based Solutions revenues surged 26% to $511 million.GEN raised fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $5.465-$5.515 billion and EPS guidance to $2.93-$2.98.
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN - Free Report) reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 non-GAAP earnings of 74 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.78%. The bottom line increased 19% year over year.
Quarterly revenues of $1.37 billion surpassed the consensus estimate by 2.6% and increased 12% year over year. Growth was driven by strong demand across Cyber Safety and Trust-Based Solutions, particularly financial wellness offerings. Paid customers reached 83 million, up 6 million year over year and 2 million sequentially.
GEN Extends Double-Digit Bookings GrowthGen Digital delivered its sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit bookings growth. Bookings increased 10% year over year to $1.347 billion, reflecting sustained demand across both operating segments. Revenues exceeded the high end of management's guidance range of $1.325-$1.35 billion.
Direct revenues increased 6% year over year to $1.074 billion, supported by continued membership adoption and financial wellness growth. Partner revenues jumped 40% to $295 million, benefiting from momentum across employee benefits, financial marketplaces and telecommunications channels.
Gen Digital's Cyber Safety Business Delivers Record MarginsCyber Safety Platform revenues increased 5% year over year to $858 million from $814 million. Segment bookings grew 4% on a constant-currency basis, supported by strong renewals, cross-selling and upselling within the Norton portfolio.
Segment operating income increased 7% to $534 million, while operating margin expanded 100 basis points to a record 62%. Management highlighted the growing adoption of higher-tier Norton 360 memberships and improved customer engagement. Norton 360 also exceeded a $1.7 billion annualized revenue run rate.
GEN continues to invest in AI-powered protection, including Safe AI, scam detection and enhanced VPN capabilities. Management expects Cyber Safety to maintain mid-single-digit revenue growth and operating margins above 60%.
GEN Sees Strong Growth in Trust-Based SolutionsTrust-Based Solutions revenues increased 26% year over year to $511 million from $406 million. Bookings rose 24%, driven by financial wellness adoption, stronger marketplace activity and consistent performance across identity protection offerings.
Segment operating income increased 24% to $152 million, while operating margin remained stable at 30%. MoneyLion's Instacash solution recorded strong origination growth, supported by record new-user onboarding and increased advances per user.
Engine's marketplace also demonstrated healthy momentum, with consumer product inquiries more than doubling year over year. GEN added 18 partners during the quarter. Meanwhile, redesigned LifeLock experiences improved conversion and upselling, supporting broader adoption of higher-tier identity offerings.
Gen Digital Benefits From Operating EfficienciesGen Digital generated non-GAAP operating income of $686 million, up 10% year over year. Non-GAAP operating margin was 50.1% compared with 51.1% in the year-ago quarter, reflecting changes in business mix.
Non-GAAP operating expenses increased 4% to $415 million. Management attributed efficiency improvements partly to AI-driven automation across customer support, marketing and engineering.
Non-GAAP net income increased 15% year over year to $444 million. The diluted share count declined to 603 million from 624 million, supporting earnings growth. The company also recorded its 12th consecutive quarter of double-digit non-GAAP earnings growth.
GEN Maintains Strong Cash Flow and Capital ReturnsAs of Oct. 2, 2026, Gen Digital had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $589 million, up from $564 million in the preceding quarter. Debt principal declined sequentially to $8.185 billion from $8.230 billion.
Operating cash flow totaled $326 million during the quarter, while free cash flow reached $323 million. The company repurchased $171 million in shares, paid $76 million in dividends and repaid $45 million of debt.
Net leverage declined below 2.9 times, while approximately $1.8 billion remained available under the existing share repurchase authorization. GEN declared a quarterly dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable Dec. 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 16.
Gen Digital Raises FY27 OutlookEncouraged by strong first-half performance, Gen Digital raised and narrowed its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance.
The company now expects non-GAAP revenues of $5.465-$5.515 billion compared with its previous projection of $5.375-$5.475 billion. Non-GAAP earnings are expected between $2.93 and $2.98 per share, up from the prior guidance of $2.87-$2.97.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2027, GEN projects revenues between $1.365 billion and $1.390 billion, suggesting 10-12% year-over-year growth. Non-GAAP earnings are expected in the range of 73-75 cents per share, indicating growth of 15-18%.
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On its second quarter fiscal year 2027 earnings call, held on Oct. 28, 2026, Gen Digital (GEN +0.41%) announced 12% revenue growth to $1.37 billion alongside raised full-year profit guidance. The digital safety provider is converting customer demand for identity and cyber protection into expanding profit margins and steady cash generation. Three things management said stand out.
1. Partner Channel Revenue Growth Reaches 40% Driven by Employee BenefitsThe partner channel, where third-party businesses distribute consumer protection products, grew to represent over 20% of total company revenue. Employers increasingly add financial wellness and cyber protection features to corporate benefit packages ahead of annual enrollment.
Our partner channel achieved accelerated revenue growth of 40% to $295 million with double-digit growth across multiple channels, including employee benefits, financial marketplace and our telco channel.
-- Natalie Derse, Chief Financial Officer2. Internal AI Deployment Cuts Costs Across Engineering and Support OperationsManagement uses artificial intelligence tools internally to reduce operating expenses and improve operational efficiency. Automated systems now write three-quarters of new engineering code and resolve roughly half of customer service interactions without human intervention.
In customer support, AI now resolves roughly half of contacts end-to-end at lower support costs and with higher service levels.
-- Natalie Derse, Chief Financial Officer3. Organic Execution Cash Generation Avoids Need for Transformative M&AGen Digital produces nearly $2 billion in annual free cash flow. That's cash generated after accounting for operational costs and capital expenditures. Management reassured investors that organic product expansion remains the priority over large, risky corporate acquisitions, known as mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
But to avoid any misunderstanding, let me be clear, we are not working on a transformative acquisition today.
-- Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive OfficerLooking AheadOperational momentum across cybersecurity and personal financial management sets up steady earnings expansion. Expanding partner distribution and deep internal automation provide structural cost advantages while management tracks consumer adoption of automated software tools.
Our momentum across the business and the proof points of our platform-driven synergies give us the confidence that we can deliver long-term sustainable growth.
-- Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive OfficerDisciplined capital allocation ensures that organic investments translate directly into shareholder value through earnings per share (EPS) growth and cash returns.
Our commitment to shareholders and our operating principle is to deliver EPS growth faster than revenue growth.
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Poskytovatel služeb v oblasti kybernetické bezpečnosti Gen Digital reportoval výsledky hospodaření za druhý kvartál fiskálního roku 2027, který skončil 2. října 2026. Výnosy i očištěný zisk na akcii překonaly odhady analytiků a společnost znovu zvýšila výhled pro celý fiskální rok 2027.
Výsledky společnosti Gen Digital (GEN) za 2Q FY 2027 2Q FY 2027 Konsensus 2Q FY 2027 2Q FY 2026 Výnosy (mld. USD) 1,37 1,34 1,22 Čistý zisk (mil. USD) 287 -- 134 Očištěný zisk na akcii (EPS, USD/akcie) 0,74 0,72 0,62 Výsledky za 2Q Výnosy společnosti ve 2Q FY 2027 meziročně vzrostly o 12 % na 1,37 mld. USD při očekávání 1,34 mld. USD.
Výnosy ze segmentu Cyber Safety Platform (Norton, Avast,..) vzrostly meziročně o 5 % na 858 mil. USD. Výnosy ze segmentu Řešení založená na důvěře (LifeLock, MoneyLion,..) zaznamenaly meziroční růst o 26 % na 511 mil. USD.
Očištěný hrubý zisk vzrostl meziročně o 8 % na 1,10 mld. USD.
Očištěný provozní zisk byl meziročně o 10 % vyšší, když dosáhl 686 mil. USD.
Provozní hotovostní tok dosáhl 326 mil. USD, odhad přitom činil 347,6 mil. USD. Očištěný volný hotovostní tok (FCF) činil 323 mil. USD.
Očištěný objem objednávek (bookings) vzrostl meziročně o 10 % na 1,35 mld. USD.
Počet platících zákazníků dosáhl 83 mil. oproti 77 mil. před rokem.
Komentář CFO „Naše výsledky za druhý kvartál odrážejí odolnost našeho obchodního modelu a pokračující dynamiku v obou segmentech,“ uvedla finanční ředitelka Natalie Derse. „Poptávka zákazníků je silná a nadále zůstáváme disciplinovaní v oblasti investic, efektivity a ziskového růstu. Tato rovnováha nám dává jistotu investovat do příležitostí s nejvyšším potenciálem a znovu zvýšit celoroční výhled. I nadále se soustředíme na konzistentní exekuci a dlouhodobou hodnotu pro zákazníky i akcionáře,“ dodala Natalie Derse.
Výhled na 3Q Společnost na 3Q fiskálního roku 2027 projektuje:
Očištěné výnosy v rozmezí 1,365 až 1,390 mld. USD. Očištěný zisk na akcii ve výši 0,73 až 0,75 USD. Wall Street očekávala 0,73 USD. Výhled na FY 2027 Pro celý fiskální rok společnost zvýšila výhled a nově projektuje:
Očištěné výnosy v rozmezí 5,465 až 5,515 mld. USD (dříve 5,375 až 5,475 mld. USD). Očištěný zisk na akcii ve výši 2,93 až 2,98 USD (dříve 2,87 až 2,97 USD). Trh odhadoval 2,92 USD. Dividenda a zpětné odkupy Představenstvo společnosti schválilo dividendu ve výši 0,125 USD na akcii. Ve 2Q společnost zároveň odkoupila vlastní akcie za 171 mil. USD.
Komentář CEO „Dosáhli jsme šestého kvartálu v řadě s dvouciferným růstem objemu objednávek,“ uvedl generální ředitel Vincent Pilette. „Dosáhli jsme rekordního počtu zákazníků, a to při silném zapojení uživatelů do našich produktů a vysoké míře jejich udržení. Inovace napříč našimi značkami a pokračující investice do naší platformy u spotřebitelů rezonují. Na této dynamice stavíme a rozšiřujeme způsoby, jakými lidem pomáháme chránit a spravovat jejich digitální a finanční životy ve světě, který je stále více utvářen agentní umělou inteligencí,“ dodal Vincent Pilette.
Cílové ceny analytiků Řada analytiků v reakci na výsledky pozměnila své cílové ceny:
Analytička Meta Marshall ze společnosti Morgan Stanley zvýšila cílovou cenu akcií Gen Digital z 32 USD (699,9 Kč) na 34 USD (743,6 Kč). Investiční doporučení analytička ponechala na stupni „Equalweight/Attractive“. Analytik Joseph Gallo z Jefferies zvýšil cílovou cenu akcií Gen Digital z 27 USD (590,5 Kč) na 29 USD (634,3 Kč) při stálém doporučení „Hold“. Analytik Matthew Hedberg ze společnosti RBC Capital Markets zvýšil cílovou cenu akcií Gen Digital z 24 USD (524,9 Kč) na 27 USD (590,5 Kč). Investiční doporučení na úrovni „Sector Perform“ ponechal. Vývoj akcie Gen Digital Akcie Gen Digital (GEN) v poburzovní fázi obchodování posílily o 5,13 % na 25,60 USD. Akcie se pod tickerem BAANLOK obchodují také na RM-SYSTÉMu a pražské burze, a to za 542 Kč, resp. 548 Kč.
Akcie Gen Digital (GEN) včera uzavřely na 24,35 USD Ukazatel Ukazatel Kapitalizace (mld. USD) 14,6 P/E 14,1 Vývoj za letošní rok (%) -10,4 Očekávané P/E 8,3 52týdenní minimum (USD) 17,8 Prům. cílová cena (USD) 33,3 52týdenní maximum (USD) 31,6 Dividendový výnos (%) 2,1 Zdroj: Gen Digital, Bloomberg
A Deep Dive Into NVIDIA’s Latest Portfolio MovesGen Digital NASDAQ: GEN reported double-digit revenue and bookings growth in its fiscal second quarter of 2027, supported by continued expansion in its cyber safety and trust-based solutions businesses. The company also raised its full-year revenue and earnings outlook.
Revenue rose 12% year over year to $1.37 billion, exceeding the high end of the company’s guidance range, while bookings increased 10% to $1.35 billion. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 19% to $0.74, above the company’s prior guidance of $0.71 to $0.73. Gen reported non-GAAP operating income of $686 million, up 10%, with a 50% operating margin.
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3 Oversold Large-Caps That Look Ripe for a Rebound“Q2 was another beat and raise quarter for Gen,” Chairman and CEO Vincent Pilette said. The company ended the quarter with 83 million paid customers, up 2 million sequentially and 6 million from a year earlier.
Cyber Safety Growth Supported by Membership Adoption
Gen’s Cyber Safety segment generated 5% revenue growth, driven by adoption of broader memberships, customer upgrades and upsells. Pilette said Norton 360, the company’s flagship product, has reached an annualized revenue run rate of more than $1.7 billion and has continued to grow at or above a mid-single-digit rate.
Top Cybersecurity Stock Picks for 2025Chief Financial Officer Natalie Derse said higher-tier Norton 360 memberships reached a record share of total memberships. The company said customers moving to higher membership tiers and multiple products have produced retention and average revenue per user increases of 5 to 10 points for those cohorts.
Cyber Safety operating margin reached 62% during the quarter. Gen said it continues to manage the segment toward mid-single-digit revenue growth and operating margins above 60%.
The company also cited elevated demand for scam protection as artificial intelligence expands potential security risks. Pilette said Gen’s real-time telemetry showed email, text and call scam protection usage increased 30% sequentially. He said breach notices to Gen members rose more than sixfold in the first half of 2026, while U.S. breach notices during the first six months of the year exceeded the total for all of 2025.
Gen is redesigning Norton 360 with next-generation VPN, scam-protection and Safe AI capabilities, while building LifeLock features that pair breach alerts with on-demand, AI-driven resolution.
Trust-Based Solutions Revenue Climbs 26%
Trust-Based Solutions revenue rose 26%, while bookings increased 24%. The segment includes identity protection, personal financial management and the Engine marketplace business. Segment operating margin remained at 30%.
Gen said growth was driven by financial wellness adoption and a diversified partner and vertical strategy at Engine. The company added 18 new partners during the quarter, while top-of-funnel matched product inquiries in its marketplace more than doubled from a year earlier.
Derse said MoneyLion’s Instacash product recorded strong origination volume growth, including a record number of newly onboarded users and increased advances per user. MoneyLion One, the company’s recently introduced membership product, has shown early signs of stronger engagement as members move more savings and direct deposits to the platform, she said.
Pilette said the company is building MoneyLion into a more frequent financial relationship centered on cash-flow management, deposit products, credit-building and identity protection. He added that most MoneyLion revenue comes from repeat customers.
The company also recently launched Norton Money Workplace, a financial wellness offering for employee-benefit channels. Pilette said its qualified pipeline exceeded $30 million ahead of the enrollment season.
Partner Channels and AI Efficiencies
Partner-channel revenue increased 40% to $295 million, with double-digit growth across employee benefits, financial marketplace and telecommunications channels. Partner revenue now represents more than 20% of Gen’s total revenue. Direct revenue rose 6% to $1.074 billion.
Derse said employee benefits produced its strongest growth in more than five quarters, as Gen expanded its broker network, sales effectiveness and product portfolio. The company expects its expanded financial wellness offerings to complement cyber safety products in that channel.
Gen also cited artificial intelligence as a source of operational leverage. Operating expenses totaled $415 million, or 30% of revenue, down 150 basis points sequentially and 230 basis points from a year earlier.
Its AI creative studio produced four times as many advertising assets as a year earlier at a fraction of agency costs.
AI resolved roughly half of customer-support contacts end to end, according to the company.
Gen said 75% of code shipped during the first half was AI-written, and engineering productivity increased 20% since the start of the fiscal year.
The company generated $326 million in operating cash flow and $323 million in free cash flow during the quarter. It ended the period with $589 million in cash and net leverage below 2.9 times after repaying $45 million of debt.
Gen returned nearly $250 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, including $171 million of share buybacks. The company said $1.8 billion remains under its current repurchase authorization.
Outlook Raised; M&A Remains Disciplined
For the fiscal third quarter, Gen expects revenue of $1.365 billion to $1.39 billion, representing growth of 10% to 12%, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.73 to $0.75, up 15% to 18%.
For fiscal 2027, the company raised and narrowed its revenue outlook to $5.465 billion to $5.515 billion, representing 10% to 11% growth. Previously, Gen forecast 9% to 11% growth. It raised its non-GAAP EPS outlook to $2.93 to $2.98, or 16% to 18% growth, from prior guidance of 14% to 18% growth.
Pilette said Gen’s outlook does not depend on an acquisition and emphasized that the company is not currently pursuing a transformative deal. He said the company will continue to evaluate partnerships, investments and acquisitions based on strategic fit and return on invested capital, while prioritizing organic investment, buybacks and debt repayment.
About Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN)Gen Digital Inc NASDAQ: GEN is a cybersecurity company that provides digital safety, privacy, and identity protection products for consumers. Its services are designed to help protect devices, personal information, online accounts, and digital identities from malware, fraud, identity theft, scams, and other cyber threats.
The company operates a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Its offerings include antivirus and device security software, virtual private network services, password management, identity theft monitoring and restoration support, privacy tools, scam protection, and performance and optimization utilities.
Gen Digital serves customers internationally through direct subscriptions and distribution partnerships.
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Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Q2 2027 Earnings Call October 28, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Company Participants
Benjamin Lu - Head of Investor relations
Vincent Pilette - CEO, President & Chairman
Natalie Derse - Chief Financial Officer
Conference Call Participants
Roger Boyd - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Robert Coolbrith - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division
Joseph Gallo - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Saket Kalia - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Meta Marshall - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Richard Poland - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for standing by. My name is Jen, and I will be your conference operator today. Today's call is being recorded. [Operator Instructions] At this time, for opening remarks, I would like to pass the call over to Ben Lu, Head of Investor Relations.
Benjamin Lu
Head of Investor relations
Thank you, Jen, and good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to Gen's Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Earnings Call. Joining me today are Vincent Pilette, CEO; and Natalie Derse, CFO. As a reminder, there will be a replay of this call posted on the Investor Relations website, along with our slides and press release.
I'd like to remind everyone that during this call, all references to the financial metrics are non-GAAP and all growth rates are year-over-year. A reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures is included in our press release and earnings presentation, both of which are available on our IR website at investor.gendigital.com. We encourage investors to monitor this website as we post investor-oriented information such as news, events and financial filings.
Today's call contains statements regarding our business, financial performance and operations, including impact on our business and industry that may be considered forward-looking statements, and such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Those statements
Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.74 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.62 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.78%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this security software maker would post earnings of $0.69 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.71, delivering a surprise of +2.9%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Gen Digital, which belongs to the Zacks Technology Services industry, posted revenues of $1.37 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.59%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.22 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Gen Digital shares have lost about 10.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 12.8%.
What's Next for Gen Digital?While Gen Digital has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Gen Digital was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.74 on $1.37 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.93 on $5.41 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Technology Services is currently in the top 39% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Bit Digital, Inc. (BTBT - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.05 per share in its upcoming report, which represents no change from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Bit Digital, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $34.19 million, up 12.3% from the year-ago quarter.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, released its results for its second quarter fiscal year 2027, which ended October 2, 2026.
Gen Delivers Another Double-Digit Growth Quarter in Q2 FY27 and Raises FY27 Outlook
"We delivered our sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit bookings growth," said Vincent Pilette, CEO of Gen. "We reached a record high customer count, alongside strong product engagement and retention. Innovation across our brands and continued investment in our platform are resonating with consumers. We're building on that momentum to expand how we help people protect and manage their digital and financial lives in an increasingly agentic AI world."
Q2 Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Highlights
Q2 GAAP Results
Revenue of $1.369 billion, up 12% Operating income of $507 million, up 16%Diluted EPS of $0.48, up 122%Year-to-date operating cash flow of $760 million, up 45%Q2 Non-GAAP Results
Bookings of $1.347 billion, up 10%Revenue of $1.369 billion, up 12%Operating income of $686 million, up 10%Diluted EPS of $0.74, up 19%Year-to-date free cash flow of $753 million, up 47%"Our second quarter results reflect the durability of our business model and continued momentum across both segments," said Natalie Derse, CFO of Gen. "Customer demand is strong, and we remain disciplined about investment, efficiency and profitable growth. That balance gives us the confidence to invest in our highest potential opportunities and raise full-year guidance again. We remain focused on consistent execution and lasting value for customers and shareholders."
Non-GAAP Q3 Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance
Q3 FY27 Revenue expected to be in the range of $1.365 billion to $1.390 billionQ3 FY27 EPS expected to be in the range of $0.73 to $0.75Raises Non-GAAP Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance
FY27 Revenue expected to be in the range of $5.465 billion to $5.515 billion, compared to prior guidance of $5.375 billion to $5.475 billionFY27 EPS expected to be in the range of $2.93 to $2.98, compared to prior guidance of $2.87 to $2.97Quarterly Cash Dividend
Gen's Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per common share to be paid on December 9, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 16, 2026.
Q2 Fiscal Year 2027 Earnings Call
October 28, 2026
2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET
Webcast & Dial-in instructions at Investor.GenDigital.com. A replay will be posted following the call. For additional details regarding Gen's results and outlook, please see the Financials section of the Investor Relations website at Investor.GenDigital.com.
About Gen
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom. Through its trusted brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and Engine, Gen helps people protect and take control of their digital and financial lives. As AI reshapes how people discover, decide and transact, Gen is building the security and trust layer to empower people and their agents to navigate digital life more safely. Gen empowers nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries through its products and services that span cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness. Learn more at GenDigital.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
We use non-GAAP measures of operating margin, operating income, net income and earnings per share, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP and exclude certain expenses, gains and losses. We also provide the non-GAAP metrics of revenues, and constant currency revenues. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user's understanding of our past financial performance and our prospects for the future, and to provide more meaningful comparisons of our current results to our historical performance by adjusting items that affect comparability between periods. Our management team uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing Gen's performance, as well as in planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed according to GAAP and the methods we use to compute them may differ from the methods used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental, should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and should be read only in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Readers are encouraged to review the reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results, which is attached to our quarterly earnings release, and which can be found, along with other financial information including the Earnings Presentation, on the investor relations page of our website at Investor.GenDigital.com. No reconciliation of the forecasted range for non-GAAP revenues and EPS guidance is included in this release because most non-GAAP adjustments pertain to events that have not yet occurred. It would be unreasonably burdensome to forecast, therefore we are unable to provide an accurate estimate.
GEN DIGITAL INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in millions)
October 2, 2026
April 3, 2026
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$ 589
$ 411
Accounts receivable, net
398
361
Other current assets
295
295
Assets held for sale
16
14
Total current assets
1,298
1,081
Property and equipment, net
69
71
Intangible assets, net
1,927
2,096
Goodwill
10,930
10,996
Deferred income tax assets
1,143
1,153
Other long-term assets
181
192
Total assets
$ 15,548
$ 15,589
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 82
$ 96
Accrued compensation and benefits
79
115
Current portion of long-term debt
1,080
181
Contract liabilities
1,823
1,904
Other current liabilities
417
414
Total current liabilities
3,481
2,710
Long-term debt
7,036
8,015
Long-term contract liabilities
76
73
Deferred income tax liabilities
178
198
Long-term income taxes payable
1,625
1,588
Other long-term liabilities
411
394
Total liabilities
12,807
12,978
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
2,741
2,611
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
$ 15,548
$ 15,589
GEN DIGITAL INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
October 2, 2026
October 3, 2025
October 2, 2026
October 3, 2025
Net revenues
$ 1,369
$ 1,220
$ 2,705
$ 2,477
Cost of revenues
330
266
637
533
Gross profit
1,039
954
2,068
1,944
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing
298
297
598
594
Research and development
112
100
230
209
General and administrative
66
60
146
134
Amortization of intangible assets
56
55
112
109
Restructuring and other costs
—
4
32
14
Total operating expenses
532
516
1,118
1,060
Operating income (loss)
507
438
950
884
Interest expense
(123)
(146)
(247)
(302)
Other income (expense), net
2
(59)
6
(49)
Income (loss) before income taxes
386
233
709
533
Income tax expense (benefit)
99
99
207
264
Net income (loss)
$ 287
$ 134
$ 502
$ 269
Net income (loss) per share - basic
$ 0.48
$ 0.22
$ 0.84
$ 0.44
Net income (loss) per share - diluted
$ 0.48
$ 0.21
$ 0.83
$ 0.43
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic
596
616
598
617
Diluted
603
624
603
624
GEN DIGITAL INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in millions)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
October 2, 2026
October 3, 2025
October 2, 2026
October 3, 2025
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)
$ 287
$ 134
$ 502
$ 269
Adjustments:
Amortization and depreciation
122
125
245
248
Stock-based compensation expense
56
56
110
122
Loss on sale of Instacash Advances
69
55
129
91
Deferred income taxes
(16)
(17)
(25)
(6)
Loss on sale of property
—
—
—
1
Non-cash operating lease expense
4
5
8
9
Change in fair value and impairment of non-marketable equity
investments
—
69
—
69
Foreign currency remeasurement loss (gain)
(17)
3
(18)
89
Other
14
11
23
21
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net
(21)
(13)
(34)
(3)
Accounts payable
(15)
(9)
(14)
(57)
Accrued compensation and benefits
4
12
(35)
(9)
Contract liabilities
(24)
(3)
(80)
(72)
Income taxes payable
(35)
(225)
40
(164)
Instacash Advances held for sale, net
(45)
(44)
(131)
(91)
Other assets
8
7
5
65
Other liabilities
(65)
(50)
35
(57)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
326
116
760
525
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment
(3)
(9)
(7)
(13)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—
—
—
(876)
Payments for originations of notes receivable
(88)
—
(173)
—
Proceeds from principal repayments of notes receivable
81
—
158
—
Proceeds from sale of non-marketable equity investments
—
4
—
4
Proceeds from the sale of property
—
—
—
9
Other
—
(2)
(3)
(4)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(10)
(7)
(25)
(880)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of debt
(45)
(169)
(90)
(360)
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of issuance costs (1)
—
—
—
741
Net proceeds from sales of common stock under employee
stock incentive plans
7
7
7
7
Tax payments related to vesting of stock units
(3)
(3)
(44)
(47)
Dividends and dividend equivalents paid
(76)
(77)
(157)
(159)
Repurchases of common stock
(171)
—
(271)
(134)
Other
(1)
—
(1)
—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(289)
(242)
(556)
48
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents
and restricted cash
(2)
6
(1)
2
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
25
(127)
178
(305)
Beginning cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
564
828
411
1,006
Ending cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$ 589
$ 701
$ 589
$ 701
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(1)
Issuance costs paid for issuance of debt for the six months ended October 3, 2025 were $9 million.
GEN DIGITAL INC.
Reconciliation of Selected GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures (1) (2)
(Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
October 2, 2026
October 3, 2025
Operating income (loss)
$ 507
$ 438
Stock-based compensation
56
55
Amortization of intangible assets
118
121
Restructuring and other costs
—
4
Acquisition and integration costs
3
2
Litigation costs
2
2
Other
—
1
Operating income (loss) (Non-GAAP)
$ 686
$ 623
Operating margin
37.0 %
35.9 %
Operating margin (Non-GAAP)
50.1 %
51.1 %
Net income (loss)
$ 287
$ 134
Adjustments to net income (loss):
Stock-based compensation
56
55
Amortization of intangible assets
118
121
Restructuring and other costs
—
4
Acquisition and integration costs
3
2
Litigation costs
2
2
Other
—
3
Non-cash interest expense
5
7
Change in fair value and impairment of non-marketable equity investments
—
69
Total adjustments to GAAP income (loss) before income taxes
184
263
Adjustment to GAAP provision for income taxes
(27)
(10)
Total adjustment to income (loss), net of taxes
157
253
Net income (loss) (Non-GAAP)
$ 444
$ 387
Diluted net income (loss) per share
$ 0.48
$ 0.21
Adjustments to diluted net income (loss) per share:
Stock-based compensation
0.09
0.09
Amortization of intangible assets
0.20
0.19
Restructuring and other costs
—
0.01
Acquisition and integration costs
0.00
0.00
Litigation costs
0.00
0.00
Other
—
0.00
Non-cash interest expense
0.01
0.01
Change in fair value and impairment of non-marketable equity investments
—
0.11
Total adjustments to GAAP income (loss) before income taxes
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$ 760
$ 525
Adjustments to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(7)
(13)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)
$ 753
$ 512
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(1)
This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of these non-GAAP measures, see Appendix A.
(2)
Amounts may not add due to rounding.
GEN DIGITAL INC.
Performance Metrics
(Unaudited, in millions)
Performance Metrics
Three Months Ended
October 2, 2026
October 3, 2025
Cyber Safety Platform
$ 858
$ 814
Trust-Based Solutions
511
406
Total net revenues
$ 1,369
$ 1,220
Direct revenues
$ 1,074
$ 1,010
Partner revenues
295
210
Total net revenues
$ 1,369
$ 1,220
Total bookings
$ 1,347
$ 1,222
As of
October 2, 2026
October 3, 2025
Total paid customers
83
77
GEN DIGITAL INC.
Appendix A
Explanation of Non-GAAP Measures and Other Items
Objective of non-GAAP measures: We believe our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with corresponding GAAP financial measures, provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company's operating performance for the reasons discussed below. Our management team uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance, as well as in planning and forecasting future periods. Due to the importance of these measures in managing the business, we use non-GAAP measures in the evaluation of management's compensation. These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed according to GAAP and the methods we use to compute them may differ from the methods used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Stock-based compensation: This consists of expenses for employee restricted stock units, performance-based awards, stock options and our employee stock purchase plan, determined in accordance with GAAP. We evaluate our performance both with and without these measures because stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense and can vary significantly over time based on the timing, size, nature and design of the awards granted, and is influenced in part by certain factors that are generally beyond our control, such as the volatility of the market value of our common stock. In addition, for comparability purposes, we believe it is useful to provide a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes stock-based compensation to facilitate the comparison of our results to those of other companies in our industry.
Amortization of intangible assets: Amortization of intangible assets consists of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets such as developed technology, customer relationships and trade names acquired in connection with business combinations. We record charges relating to the amortization of these intangibles within both cost of revenues and operating expenses in our GAAP financial statements. Under purchase accounting, we are required to allocate a portion of the purchase price to intangible assets acquired and amortize this amount over the estimated useful lives of the acquired intangible assets. However, the purchase price allocated to these assets is not necessarily reflective of the cost we would incur to internally develop the intangible asset. Further, amortization charges for our acquired intangible assets are inconsistent in size and are significantly impacted by the timing and valuation of our acquisitions. We eliminate these charges from our non-GAAP operating results to facilitate an evaluation of our current operating performance and provide better comparability to our past operating performance.
Restructuring and other costs: Restructuring charges are costs associated with a formal restructuring plan and are primarily related to employee severance and benefit arrangements, contract termination costs, and assets write-offs, as well as other exit and disposal costs. Included in other exit and disposal costs are costs to exit and consolidate facilities in connection with restructuring events. We exclude restructuring and other costs from our non-GAAP results as we believe that these costs are incremental to core activities that arise in the ordinary course of our business and do not reflect our current operating performance, and that excluding these charges facilitates a more meaningful evaluation of our current operating performance and comparisons to our past operating performance.
Acquisition-related and integration costs: These represent the transaction and business integration costs related to significant acquisitions that are charged to operating expense in our GAAP financial statements. These costs include incremental expenses incurred to affect these business combinations such as advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees. We exclude these costs from our non-GAAP results as they have no direct correlation to the operation of our business, and because we believe that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding these costs provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the spending trends of our business. In addition, these costs vary, depending on the size and complexity of the acquisitions, and are not indicative of costs of future acquisitions.
Litigation costs: We may periodically incur charges or benefits related to litigation settlements, legal contingency accruals and third-party legal costs related to certain legal matters. We exclude these charges and benefits when associated with a significant matter because we do not believe they are reflective of ongoing business and operating results.
Non-cash interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs: In accordance with GAAP, we separately account for the value of the conversion feature on our convertible notes as a debt discount that reflects our assumed non-convertible debt borrowing rates. We amortize the discount and debt issuance costs over the term of the related debt. We exclude the difference between the imputed interest expense, which includes the amortization of the conversion feature and of the issuance costs, and the coupon interest payments. We extinguished our remaining convertible debt on August 15, 2022. During fiscal 2023, we also started amortizing the debt issuance costs associated with our senior credit facilities, which were secured upon close of the acquisition of Avast. We believe that excluding these costs provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the cash cost of our debt instruments and enhances investors' ability to view the Company's results from management's perspective.
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt: We record gains or losses on extinguishment of debt. Gains or losses represent the difference between the fair value of the exchange consideration and the carrying value of the liability component of the debt at the date of extinguishment. We exclude the gain or loss on debt extinguishment in our non-GAAP results because they are not reflective of our ongoing business.
Change in fair value and impairment of non-marketable equity investments: We record gains or losses, unrealized and realized, on equity investments in privately-held companies. We exclude the net gains or losses because we do not believe they are reflective of our ongoing business.
Gain (loss) on sale of properties and nonfinancial assets: We periodically recognize gains or losses from the disposition of land, buildings and nonfinancial assets. We exclude such gains or losses because they are not reflective of our ongoing business and operating results.
Income tax effects and adjustments: We use a non-GAAP tax rate that excludes (1) the discrete impacts of changes in tax legislation, (2) most other significant discrete items, (3) unrealized gains or losses from remeasurement of foreign currency denominated deferred tax items and uncertain tax benefits, and (4) the income tax effects of the non-GAAP adjustment to our operating results described above. We believe making these adjustments facilitates a better evaluation of our current operating performance and comparisons to past operating results. Our tax rate is subject to change for a variety of reasons, such as significant changes in the geographic earnings mix due to acquisition and divestiture activities or fundamental tax law changes in major jurisdictions where we operate.
Diluted GAAP and non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding: Diluted GAAP and non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding are generally the same, except in periods when there is a GAAP loss from continuing operations. In accordance with GAAP, we do not present dilution for GAAP in periods in which there is a loss from continuing operations. However, if there is non-GAAP net income, we present dilution for non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding in an amount equal to the dilution that would have been presented had there been GAAP income from continuing operations for the period.
Bookings: Bookings are defined as customer orders received that are expected to generate net revenues in the future. We present the operational metric of bookings because it reflects customers' demand for our products and services and to assist readers in analyzing our performance in future periods.
Free cash flow: Free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. Free cash flow is not a measure of financial condition under GAAP and does not reflect our future contractual commitments and the total increase or decrease of our cash balance for a given period, and thus should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities or as a measure of liquidity.
(Unlevered) Free cash flow: Free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. Unlevered free cash flow excludes cash interest expense payments, net of payments received through interest rate swap hedges. Free cash flow is not a measure of financial condition under GAAP and does not reflect our future contractual commitments and the total increase or decrease of our cash balance for a given period, and thus should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities or as a measure of liquidity.
Cyber Safety Platform: Includes our security and privacy products, as well as our cyber safety comprehensive suites which deliver technology solutions and superior threat protection to help people navigate the digital world, securely, privately and confidently.
Trust-Based Solutions: Trust-Based Solutions includes our identity, reputation, and financial wellness products, which provide innovative solutions and insights that empower consumers to grow and manage their identity, reputation and finances confidently.
Direct revenue: Direct revenue reflects subscriptions sold directly through e-commerce or mobile channels, and revenue generated from financial transactions directly made through Gen properties or marketplaces.
Partner revenue: Partner revenue reflects partner-sourced and channel revenue via retailers, employee benefits, telcos, publishers, and strategic partnerships, including revenue generated from product usage or products sold through our financial marketplace.
Paid customers: We define paid customers as active users of our products and solutions, including subscribers with an active paid subscription to our products at the end of the reported period. Paid customers also includes product users with a unique account and at least one revenue-generating transaction in the relevant active period of each respective product category, whether through our first-party personal finance products, transacting through our financial marketplaces, or generating revenue through product usage. We exclude users on free trials and those who have not actively transacted in the relevant period of each respective product category. In order to properly reflect Gen's customer cohorts that contribute to revenue given the dynamic nature of consumers and our product portfolio, our methodology is subject to change from time to time. The methodologies used to measure these metrics require judgment and we regularly review our metrics to improve their accuracy. However, our ability to recalculate our historical metrics may be impacted by data limitations or other factors that require us to apply different methodologies for such adjustments. We generally do not intend to update previously disclosed metrics for any such inaccuracies or adjustments that are deemed not material.
Key Takeaways GEN expects fiscal second-quarter 2027 revenues of $1.325-$1.350 billion and EPS of 71-73 cents.GEN blocked over 500 million scam attacks in Q1 as AI-enabled threats drive demand for protection.GEN's Engine Marketplace reached a $500 million revenue run rate and added over 30 partners in Q1. Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) is scheduled to report second-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Oct. 28, after market close.
GEN expects non-GAAP revenues in the band of $1.325-$1.350 billion for the quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.33 billion, indicating 9.4% year-over-year growth.
For the fiscal second quarter, Gen Digital expects non-GAAP earnings in the range of 71-73 cents per share. The consensus mark for the same is pegged at 72 cents per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 16.1%. The estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days.
GEN’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 2.3%.
Factors to Note for GEN's Q2 EarningsGen Digital is expected to have gained from sustained demand for cybersecurity, identity protection and financial safety solutions due to the rapid rise in cyber threats, particularly AI-enabled scams. The emergence of cyber safety and financial wellness is likely to have been a tailwind for Gen Digital in the to-be-reported quarter.
In the Cyber Safety segment, rising concerns about AI-enabled scams are expected to have supported demand for Gen Digital's security and privacy solutions. The company's scam protection engine blocked more than 500 million scam attacks in the first quarter, while consumer research showed that more than 60% of respondents were more likely to pay for protection against AI-driven scams. Continued demand for higher-tier Norton 360 subscriptions, along with stronger cross-selling and upselling across Norton, Avast and Avira, is likely to have supported growth in the fiscal second quarter.
Engine Marketplace is expected to have supported revenue growth in the fiscal second quarter through the addition of partners, new product categories and broader distribution. The business reached an annual revenue run rate of approximately $500 million in the first quarter, added more than 30 partners and expanded into insurance. Further integration of Trellis insurance capabilities and partnerships with platforms such as Equifax could have helped connect GEN with more customers seeking financial products, which might have contributed significantly to the company's growth in the fiscal second quarter.
Momentum in the quarter is likely to have been supported by Gen Digital's expanding AI-driven product portfolio. Norton Neo, its AI-native browser, doubled its daily active users in the first quarter, while its Sage agent security engine was made available to 25 million customers through Norton 360 and Avast One. The launch of MoneyLion One, which combines financial wellness with identity and scam protection, is likely to have supported cross-selling opportunities in the fiscal second quarter.
What Our Model Says About GENOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for GEN this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. However, that’s not the case here.
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New protection capabilities block unwanted actions and let you decide what AI can see and do
, /PRNewswire/ -- Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), today announced Safe AI, a new set of protections inside Norton 360 that keeps an eye on what AI chat apps like ChatGPT or Claude do on your device. It blocks AI actions you did not intend, lets you decide which personal files AI tools can open, and helps you avoid risky links. Instead of relying on AI tools to recognize every threat, Norton Safe AI provides an additional layer of protection to help people use AI with greater confidence and control.
Norton Launches Safe AI to Help You Use AI Without Giving Up Control
Why AI assistants create new risks
AI assistants are making it easier than ever to find information and get things done. But that same convenience can invite new risks. A seemingly helpful AI response could contain a dangerous link, an AI tool could be tricked into taking actions that put your personal information in jeopardy, or your personal files could be accessed in ways you never intended.
Research from Gen Threat Labs underscores just how real these risks have become. There has been a 54% increase in malicious content served to Gen users through AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude in the last 90 days. And these risks are weighing on people. According to Gen research, more than two-thirds of people are concerned about privacy, data breaches, or losing control when using an autonomous AI assistant that can act on their behalf.
Safe AI is designed to help address these emerging risks and people's concerns while extending Norton's protection into the AI experiences people are increasingly using every day.
"Most of the AI tools people are using today should really come with a warning label that safety isn't included. The tools were designed around how to get the job done and not necessarily how to get the job done right, or even safely, despite the best intentions," said Dagim Girma, GM for Norton. "That's where we come in. People shouldn't have to become AI security experts to benefit from AI tools. With Safe AI, we're helping people stay in control of their information and embrace the possibilities of AI with greater confidence."
Multi-layer Protection for the AI Era
Built into Norton 360's advanced scam protection1, Safe AI introduces three capabilities designed to help make using AI tools safer:
Protects against unwanted AI actions. As AI tools become more capable of performing tasks, malicious instructions and prompt injections can introduce new security risks. Action Shield helps stop unwanted AI actions and potentially harmful prompt injections before they run.Gives people more control over AI file access. As people connect AI tools to their personal files and content, understanding what those tools can access becomes increasingly important. Safe Zone lets you choose which connected files and content AI can access, with options for full, read-only or blocked permissions.Spots risky links before you click. AI assistants can surface links that appear useful or trustworthy, even when they lead to unsafe destinations. Safe Links helps identify potentially harmful links shared through ChatGPT and Claude before people open them.Together, these capabilities help address risks at different points in the AI experience, from the links people encounter to the actions AI tools may take and the information they can access.
Helping People Live Fearless in an AI-Powered World
As AI reshapes the digital landscape, Gen is working to help people navigate emerging risks with greater confidence. Through its Agent Trust Hub, Gen is advancing the understanding of AI-related threats and the security challenges emerging as AI tools become more capable and autonomous. Combined with the research and expertise of Gen Threat Labs, this intelligence helps inform innovations like Safe AI in Norton 360, translating insights into practical protection for people everywhere. Together, these efforts reflect Gen's broader Fearless commitment: helping people understand what's changing, protect what matters and embrace the possibilities of an AI-powered world without fear.
Safe AI is available in Norton 360 on Windows and Mac. To learn more, visit our Safe AI blog.
About Norton, part of Gen
Norton is a leader in Cyber Safety and empowers millions of individuals and families with award-winning protection for their devices, online privacy, and identity. Norton is part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom with a family of trusted consumer brands that help people protect and take control of their digital and financial lives. As AI reshapes how people discover, decide and transact, Gen is building the security and trust layer to empower people and their agents to navigate digital life more safely. Gen empowers nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries through its products and services that span cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness. Learn more at Norton.com and GenDigital.com.
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1 Safe AI is available on Windows and Mac. Within Safe AI, Safe Zone is available on Windows only; Safe Links currently supports ChatGPT and Claude in browser versions; and Action Shield currently supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw, and VS Code.
Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) closed the last trading session at $24.89, gaining 7.9% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $32.3 indicates a 29.8% upside potential.
The mean estimate comprises 10 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $6.5. While the lowest estimate of $24.00 indicates a 3.6% decline from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 84.8% to reach $46.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is a much-coveted metric for investors, solely banking on this metric to make an investment decision may not be wise at all. That's because the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable.
But, for GEN, an impressive average price target is not the only indicator of a potential upside. Strong agreement among analysts about the company's ability to report better earnings than they predicted earlier strengthens this view. While a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't gauge how much a stock could gain, it has proven to be powerful in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in GENAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.8% over the past month, as one estimate has gone higher compared to no negative revision.
Moreover, GEN currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much GEN could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
New offering combines financial visibility and protection with personalized guidance, planning and earned-wage access for life's most important financial moments
, /PRNewswire/ -- Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions, the employee benefits division of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), has announced the launch of Norton Money Workplace, a new financial wellness benefit employers can offer employees to help them better understand, protect and grow their financial lives through one connected experience.
As employees navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape — from managing everyday expenses and debt to planning for retirement, education, and major life events — they're also facing growing exposure to scams, fraud and identity threats. At the same time, employers are looking for benefits that deliver meaningful everyday value while helping reduce the financial stress that impacts employee wellbeing. Norton Money Workplace is designed to meet both needs by bringing together financial visibility, protection, personalized guidance, and planning into one experience. It helps employees manage debt, plan for education expenses, prepare for retirement, and navigate major financial decisions at every stage of life.
"Most financial wellness benefits solve one problem or serve one moment in an employee's life. We saw an opportunity to do something different," said Tim Hong, Global Head of Financial Wellness Technology at Gen. "Employees need support that's just as relevant when they're building financial habits as when they're buying a home, navigating student loans or preparing for retirement. Our goal is to give employers a benefit that grows with their workforce and helps employees feel more confident navigating whatever life brings. That's the future we're building toward."
Norton Money Workplace delivers that support for employees through four core capabilities. Together, they help employees understand where they stand financially, identify the steps they can take next, and build greater financial confidence over time:
Financial Visibility: Securely connect accounts to understand spending, cash flow, net worth, and credit in one place so employees have a clearer picture of their overall financial position. Financial Protection: Helps catch potential issues earlier and guides employees to take action before they become a larger issue. Guidance & Education: Employees receive personalized financial insights and expert-created education so they can better understand their options and determine appropriate next steps. Planning & Action – Employees can build personalized financial and retirement plans, navigate education costs and student debt, connect with Certified Financial Professional coaching, and receive actionable direction for important financial decisions. Gen has spent decades helping people stay safer in an increasingly connected world through Cyber Safety, online privacy and identity protection. Today, its solutions also support people's financial lives, from understanding spending and credit to planning for major decisions. Norton Money Workplace builds on that foundation, bringing Cyber Safety, identity protection and financial wellness together in a single benefit. Rather than employers and their payroll partners stitching together separate point solutions, they get one connected experience, and employees get support that protects their finances, identity and safety online, all in one place.
"Employees are managing more of their financial lives online than ever before, and they need benefits that reflect that reality," said Casey Cullinan, Head of Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions at Gen. "By bringing together trusted cyber protection with proven financial technology, we're helping employers deliver support that's more relevant, more useful and built for the way people live today. It's another example of how we're delivering more value by connecting Gen's strengths across our portfolio."
Norton Money Workplace marks the next chapter in Gen's journey to protect and empower people's digital and financial lives. For decades, Norton and LifeLock have helped people stay safer online through Cyber Safety and identity protection — and more recently, through tools that help them understand and manage their money. Norton Money Workplace builds on that foundation, bringing these capabilities together in a single employee benefit, with more to come as Gen's employee benefits division works toward an even more connected, all-in-one solution for employees' digital and financial lives. Norton Money Workplace will be available beginning in December 2026. Learn more here.
About Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions, part of Gen
Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions helps employers equip their employees with digital and financial protection through comprehensive benefits that combine award-winning technology with expert restoration support. Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions is part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom with a family of trusted consumer brands including Norton, LifeLock and MoneyLion. Gen empowers nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries through its products and services that span cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness. Through Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions, Gen brings that protection into the workplace, partnering with more than 12,000 employers to help employees safeguard their identities, navigate digital risks and take greater control of their financial lives. Learn more at GenDigital.com.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced that Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive Officer of Gen, Natalie Derse, Chief Financial Officer of Gen, and other Gen executives will participate in the following investor conferences: Citi FinTech Conference in New York City on Nov. 10, 2026 RBC Global Technology, Internet, Media, and Telecom Conference in New York on Nov. 17, 2026 UBS Global Technology and AI Conference in Scottsdale, AZ on Dec. 1, 2026 Wells Fargo TMT Summit in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA on Dec. 8, 2026 Barclays Annual Global Technology Conference in San Francisco, CA on Dec. 9, 2026 For more information on Gen, visit Investor.GenDigital.com.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced the appointment of Talbott Roche to its Board of Directors.
"Talbott brings a strong track record of leading transformation and creating value through strategic expansion," said Vincent Pilette, CEO of Gen. "Her background building a digital-first fintech platform alongside her experience as a CEO and director is an invaluable combination as Gen continues to innovate and empower people's digital and financial lives."
Roche currently serves as CEO and President of Blackhawk Network, where she has spent more than 20 years building and scaling the business from an early-stage concept into a global fintech company focused on branded payments, gift cards and prepaid solutions for businesses and consumers. Since becoming CEO in 2016, she has led Blackhawk's evolution from a physical gift card distribution model into a digital-first, multi-segment fintech platform. During her tenure, Blackhawk has significantly scaled revenues while expanding margins. She has led the company through multiple acquisitions, diversified the business into B2B and supported its global growth.
"Talbott's experience as a public company director reflects the strong judgment and governance expertise she will also bring to Gen," said Sue Barsamian, Lead Independent Director of Gen. "Her leadership of Blackhawk Network and deep experience scaling a global, digital-first business make her an excellent addition to our Board as we continue to advance Gen's strategy and create long-term value for shareholders."
"I am pleased to join Gen's Board at a time when digital safety, privacy and financial wellness are increasingly connected," said Talbott Roche. "Gen has an important mission and a portfolio of trusted brands that reach hundreds of millions of people around the world. I look forward to contributing to the company's continued growth and impact."
Talbott's experience leading trusted consumer businesses through digital transformation and global growth will help advance Gen's purpose to Power Digital Freedom and create long-term value for Gen.
About Gen
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom. Through its trusted brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and Engine, Gen helps people protect and take control of their digital and financial lives. As AI reshapes how people discover, decide and transact, Gen is building the security and trust layer to empower people and their agents to navigate digital life more safely. Gen empowers nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries through its products and services that span cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness. Learn more at GenDigital.com.
TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) today announced that its fiscal 2027 second quarter financial results will be released on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after market close.
Investors interested in stocks from the Technology Services sector have probably already heard of Gen Digital (GEN) and Trane Technologies (TT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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Stock to Watch: Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) Gen Digital is one of the leading providers of cyber security solutions. The company is known for some of the popular brands in security and utilities, including Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Internet Security and Norton System Works.
GEN is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 7.61; value investors should take notice.
For fiscal 2027, three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $2.93 per share. GEN boasts an average earnings surprise of +2.3%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, GEN should be on investors' short list.
Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) and Bending Spoons (NASDAQ:BSP – Get Free Report) are both technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.
Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Gen Digital and Bending Spoons, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Gen Digital 0 6 1 1 2.38 Bending Spoons 2 4 5 1 2.42 Gen Digital currently has a consensus price target of $30.75, indicating a potential upside of 39.84%. Bending Spoons has a consensus price target of $44.00, indicating a potential upside of 37.37%. Given Gen Digital’s higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Gen Digital is more favorable than Bending Spoons.
Institutional and Insider Ownership 81.4% of Gen Digital shares are held by institutional investors. 9.7% of Gen Digital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Bending Spoons shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term. Profitability This table compares Gen Digital and Bending Spoons’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Gen Digital 20.73% 55.93% 8.91% Bending Spoons N/A N/A N/A Earnings & Valuation This table compares Gen Digital and Bending Spoons”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Gen Digital $5.00 billion 2.63 $973.00 million $1.72 12.78 Bending Spoons $3.34 billion N/A -$140,000.00 $0.78 41.06 Gen Digital has higher revenue and earnings than Bending Spoons. Gen Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bending Spoons, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary Gen Digital beats Bending Spoons on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Gen Digital (Get Free Report)
Gen Digital Inc. engages in the provision of cyber safety solutions for consumers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. The company offers security and performance products under Norton, Avast, Avira, AVG, and CCleaner brands that provide real-time protection and maintenance for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices against malware, viruses, adware, and other online threats. It also provides identity protection solutions, including LifeLock Identity Theft Protection, Avast and AVG Secure Identity, Norton Identity Theft Protection, and Dark Web Monitoring for monitoring of credit reports, financial accounts, the dark web, and social media accounts to help safeguard customers’ personal information. In addition, the company offers Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions under Norton, Avast and AVG brands to enhance security and online privacy that allows customers to securely transmit and access private information, such as passwords, bank details, and credit card numbers, when using public Wi-Fi on PCs, Macs, and mobile iOS and Android devices; AntiTrack and Secure Browser products which helps to keep personal information and browsing activity anonymous while browsing online; and Privacy Monitor Assistant and BreachGuard products for removing customers’ data from public data broker sites; and ReputationDefender, a white glove service that helps customers manage all aspects of their personal branding online, including search results, social media sites, and overall web presence. It markets and sells its products and related services through retailers, telecom service providers, hardware original equipment manufacturers, and employee benefit providers, as well as e-commerce platform. 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.
About Bending Spoons (Get Free Report)
Bending Spoons S.p.A. is a technology company. It acquires digital businesses, implements deep transformations and ongoing optimizations to sustainably expand earnings and reinvests in additional acquisitions, thereby continuing the compounding cycle. Bending Spoons S.p.A. is based in MILAN.
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Gen Digital (GEN) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
Savvy now enables AI agents and assistants to help shoppers compare insurance while keeping sensitive personal information protected and maintaining the licensed expertise insurance requires
, /PRNewswire/ -- Shopping with AI agents is moving quickly from novelty to real-world use, including for complex purchases like insurance, but privacy, access, and efficiency challenges have confronted early users. As AI agents such as Muse and Instinct begin shopping for insurance on consumers' behalf, some marketplaces have moved to restrict or block agent access. Today, Engine by Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) announced that Savvy, its insurance marketplace, has launched the first-ever insurance shopping website designed specifically for AI agents. This allows people shopping for insurance to use AI agents to research insurance options privately, efficiently, and without fear of being blocked.
Savvy by Engine now enables consumers to use AI agents to shop for and compare insurance options. "AI agents are quickly becoming a popular way to get advice, but asking an agent to find car insurance is fundamentally different from asking it to find a new pair of sneakers," said Chris Schellens, Head of Engine by Gen. "When AI agents shop for insurance without using Savvy, people quickly lose control over their personal information as AI may share it with untold insurance websites, which leads to spam and risk of identity theft. When AI agents use the new Savvy website, shoppers can get rate estimates anonymously and can get personalized quotes without getting contacted by multiple insurers."
From blocking agents to building for them
As AI agents and assistants become more capable, businesses are deciding how they will interact with them. Some platforms have blocked AI agent access. Engine believes financial services should prepare for a world in which consumers increasingly ask AI to represent them.
Savvy is fully open to AI agent access and has relocated most questions onto a single page so that AI agents don't have to go back and forth between the website and their user. For insurance shoppers, that could make the request to their AI agent as simple as: "See if I can save money on my car insurance."
Behind that simple request is a much more complicated process. Before handling sensitive personal information, Savvy now generates rate estimates based on recently-sold insurance policies purchased by similarly situated customers. Only if these rates make sense does Savvy ask for the customer's contact information, and even then, only Savvy is permitted to use that contact information – avoiding the endless deluge of calls, texts and emails that could otherwise occur from an AI agent shopping each insurer's website on its own.
Savvy helps shoppers optimize their insurance while achieving the needs of both insureds and insurers, for example, minimizing spam for insureds and expensive data pulls for insurers.
Building financial services for the agentic internet
This important step by Savvy is the first in a broader Engine strategy that extends AI support beyond a single platform. Engine is exploring how its marketplace can work with AI agents and assistants across the emerging agent ecosystem, creating infrastructure that can connect consumers and their agents with insurance providers in a secure and responsible way.
The work is also the latest step in Gen's broader effort to build the trust layer for the agentic world. Since launching the Agent Trust Hub in early 2026, Gen has expanded it with VPN for Agents to help secure how agents connect and operate, and AI Data Checker to give people greater visibility into how AI services use their data. Now, Engine by Gen is bringing that same trust-first approach to financial services, creating infrastructure that enables consumers, their AI agents and insurance providers to interact securely and efficiently.
The result is a model that welcomes AI agents rather than shuts them out, while helping people maintain control of their data and giving carriers a trusted way to participate in the agentic economy.
To experience Savvy, visit https://savvy.insure/. To learn more about Engine by Gen, visit https://engine.tech/.
About Gen
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations. Today, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately and confidently for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness to millions of people in more than 150 countries. Learn more at GenDigital.com.
About Engine by Gen
Engine by Gen is a category-leading embedded finance marketplace platform that connects millions of people with real-time, personalized financial and insurance product recommendations through the largest network of integrated providers—across mobile apps, websites, and a range of digital touchpoints. Built on Gen's legacy of trust, technology, and security, Engine powers the next generation of personalized financial products and content, helping partners deliver smarter, more relevant experiences at scale.
Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) has been on a downward spiral lately with significant selling pressure. After declining 32.7% over the past four weeks, the stock looks well positioned for a trend reversal as it is now in oversold territory and there is strong agreement among Wall Street analysts that the company will report better earnings than they predicted earlier.
We use Relative Strength Index (RSI), one of the most commonly used technical indicators, for spotting whether a stock is oversold. This is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements.
RSI oscillates between zero and 100. Usually, a stock is considered oversold when its RSI reading falls below 30.
Technically, every stock oscillates between being overbought and oversold irrespective of the quality of their fundamentals. And the beauty of RSI is that it helps you quickly and easily check if a stock's price is reaching a point of reversal.
So, by this measure, if a stock has gotten too far below its fair value just because of unwarranted selling pressure, investors may start looking for entry opportunities in the stock for benefiting from the inevitable rebound.
However, like every investing tool, RSI has its limitations, and should not be used alone for making an investment decision.
Why GEN Could Bounce Back Before LongThe RSI reading of 18.75 for GEN is an indication that the heavy selling could be in the process of exhausting itself, so the stock could bounce back in a quest for reaching the old equilibrium of supply and demand.
This technical indicator is not the only factor that calls for a potential rebound for the stock. There is a fundamental indicator as well. A strong agreement among sell-side analysts covering GEN in raising earnings estimates for the current year has led to an increase in the consensus EPS estimate by 0.8% over the last 30 days. And an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.
Moreover, GEN currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. This is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential turnaround in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN) traded lower on Monday. The shares have been in a free fall since the company made a takeover bid for GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:GDDY).
But the shares are approaching a potential support level. We have made Gen Digital the Stock of the Day.
In financial markets, there can be support at the same price level that previously served as resistance. This is a common occurrence.
It is the result of regretful or remorseful sellers. These are people who sold their shares at the support level and later realized it was a mistake after the price rallied.
Some of them also decide to buy back their shares if they can eventually buy them at their selling price. If and when they return to what had been support, they place buy orders. If there is a large quantity of these orders, it will create support at the level again.
Examples of this can be seen in the Gen Digital chart.
In July, $27 was a resistance level. When this resistance broke, many of the people who sold at it regretted doing so. When the shares fell back to this level in August, some of these remorseful sellers placed buy orders.
The large number of these orders created support at the price that had been a level of resistance.
A similar situation occurred at the $22.70 level. It was a resistance level in March. This resistance was broken in May. When the shares dropped back to this price in June, remorseful sellers placing buy orders created support.
As you can see on the chart, Gen Digital is approaching the $20.50 level. This level was resistance in April. It may convert into a support level, and a move higher may follow.
GEN Stock Price Activity: Gen Digital shares fell 3.56% to $20.85 on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) has been given an average rating of “Hold” by the eight research firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $30.80.
Several brokerages have recently weighed in on GEN. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on shares of Gen Digital from $30.00 to $26.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Gen Digital from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Gen Digital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, August 16th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Gen Digital from $22.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on Gen Digital from $27.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th.
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Gen Digital Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ:GEN opened at $21.62 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $28.52 and its 200 day simple moving average is $24.69. The company has a market cap of $12.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.57, a PEG ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.47. Gen Digital has a one year low of $17.78 and a one year high of $31.65. Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.02. Gen Digital had a return on equity of 55.93% and a net margin of 20.73%.The firm had revenue of $1.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.31 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.64 EPS. Gen Digital’s quarterly revenue was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Gen Digital has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.870-2.970 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.710-0.730 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Gen Digital will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Gen Digital Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th were issued a $0.1250 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 17th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. Gen Digital’s dividend payout ratio is currently 29.07%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Gen Digital In other Gen Digital news, insider Travis Witteveen sold 30,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.42, for a total value of $882,600.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 496,545 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,608,353.90. This represents a 5.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, COO Bryan Seuk Ko sold 28,248 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.67, for a total value of $866,366.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 744,262 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,826,515.54. The trade was a 3.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 558,508 shares of company stock worth $16,356,093 in the last 90 days. 9.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of Gen Digital A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in GEN. National Pension Service increased its stake in shares of Gen Digital by 254.6% in the second quarter. National Pension Service now owns 257,971 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,421,000 after buying an additional 185,219 shares during the last quarter. Capital Analysts LLC boosted its stake in Gen Digital by 38.7% during the 2nd quarter. Capital Analysts LLC now owns 7,337 shares of the company’s stock valued at $183,000 after acquiring an additional 2,049 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC bought a new position in Gen Digital during the 2nd quarter valued at $177,000. Baird Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in Gen Digital by 6.1% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 91,109 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,268,000 after acquiring an additional 5,203 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP grew its holdings in Gen Digital by 13.0% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 8,932 shares of the company’s stock worth $222,000 after acquiring an additional 1,025 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.38% of the company’s stock.
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Positive Sentiment: Gen Digital is reportedly considering a potentially transformational acquisition of GoDaddy, which would give it access to more than 20 million small-business customers, creators and entrepreneurs. RBC said the deal could significantly broaden Gen’s cybersecurity, privacy and digital-services reach. Gen Digital Potential GoDaddy Deal Could Be Transformational, RBC Says Positive Sentiment: Gen expanded its Agent Trust Hub with an AI Data Checker designed to help users understand how AI applications and agents handle their data. The initiative could strengthen Gen’s positioning in privacy and AI safety as adoption grows, although near-term financial benefits are unclear. AI Apps and Agents Are Taking Off. Gen Can Help People Understand What Happens to Their Data. Neutral Sentiment: The reported GoDaddy approach is preliminary, so investors still face uncertainty regarding deal terms, financing, regulatory approval, integration costs and whether GoDaddy will accept an offer. GoDaddy shares rose sharply after the report, underscoring the strategic value perceived by the target’s shareholders. GoDaddy shares rocket after Norton owner Gen Digital takeover offer Negative Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada lowered its Gen Digital price target from $30 to $26 and maintained a “sector perform” rating. The downgrade signals more limited upside after accounting for the acquisition uncertainty, despite the revised target remaining above the current trading level. Neutral Sentiment: A report showing zero short interest and a zero-day short ratio provides no meaningful evidence of bearish positioning and may reflect a data or reporting anomaly. About Gen Digital (Get Free Report)
Gen Digital Inc (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global cybersecurity and consumer safety company that provides products designed to help individuals and families protect their devices, online identities, personal information and digital privacy. The company serves customers through a portfolio of consumer-focused cybersecurity and privacy brands.
Its products and services include antivirus and device security, identity theft protection, virtual private networks, password management, online privacy tools, scam protection and family safety features.
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Gen data shows nearly 1/3 of people use AI apps and agents, as the company expands its Agent Trust Hub with the new AI Data Checker
, /PRNewswire/ -- AI is moving beyond answering questions. Increasingly, people are asking AI to act on their behalf, from researching purchases and planning trips to managing everyday tasks and handling their finances. New telemetry from Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) shows just how quickly that shift is happening, with nearly one in three desktop users now interacting with agentic AI services.
Today, Gen is responding to that shift with the beta launch of AI Data Checker, developed by the Gen AI Foundry, the company's hub for emerging AI innovation. The latest tool from its Agent Trust Hub, AI Data Checker is designed to make it easier for people to understand how popular AI apps and agents handle their data.
As AI becomes more capable, people are also being asked to place more trust in it. Agents are increasingly accessing personal information, preferences, browsing activity, or other data to complete tasks. Yet it is not always easy for people to understand what information an AI service collects, how that information may be used, or what choices they have.
Gen created the Agent Trust Hub (ATH) to close that gap, giving people greater visibility, understanding and control as they use AI assistants and agents. Since launching in February, the ATH has expanded to include VPN for Agents, the industry's first AI-native VPN purpose-built for autonomous agents, and Sage, the first consumer agentic security layer available through Norton AI Agent Protection in Norton 360.
With AI Data Checker, Gen is expanding that work from protecting how agents operate to helping people better understand the data relationship behind the AI tools they use.
Making AI privacy easier to understand
The AI Data Checker brings information about AI data practices into one place, helping people explore what different AI services may collect and how their information may be used.
People can simply enter their email or username, and the AI Data Checker will provide a list of connected AI apps and services the person uses. The tool also scans for non-AI accounts where you may have connected and potentially shared personal information. From there, people can see what information or data the service collects, whether information may be used to improve or train AI models, how long information may be retained, and what privacy controls are available.
Rather than expecting people to read lengthy privacy policies or become experts in AI data practices, the AI Data Checker is intended to give them a clearer starting point.
"AI is becoming much more personal because we're asking it to do more for us," said Howie Xu, Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Gen. "That can be incredibly useful, but people should understand what they're giving an AI access to in return. The AI Data Checker is about making that easier to see, so people can make choices about the AI tools they use with more confidence."
From understanding AI to protecting people using it
Visibility is just one part of building trust in AI, but it needs to go hand-in-hand with protection. Gen's family of brands already offer a number of products that protect against AI scams and the dangers of agentic AI, including Norton Genie Scam Detector, Norton AI Agent Protection, Deepfake Detection in the Norton and Avast brands, and other products and features. That protection is expanding as people look for AI assistants they can trust with more of their digital lives. The new Norton Family Assistant, for example, is a private AI assistant, supported by Norton technology, that can handle tasks with your permission and manage your digital life.
Gen also offers those who are interested to sign up for early access to upcoming products and services designed to address some of the emerging concerns as people increasingly rely on AI assistants and agents.
The AI Data Checker is available now at https://ai.gendigital.com/ where you can also sign up for early access to Gen's tools designed to help people live fearlessly in the AI world.
About Gen
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations. Today, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately and confidently for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness to millions of people in more than 150 countries. Learn more at GenDigital.com.
About Gen AI Foundry
Rooted in Gen's commitment to safety and transparency, the Gen AI Foundry is the engine behind its most recent AI innovations, from AI-powered security experiences to autonomous financial helpers and identity agents. It also serves as the place where core trust infrastructure is developed and operationalized, including the Agent Trust Hub, extending protection across the agent lifecycle from verification to execution. Here, Gen's AI strategy becomes real through visible ventures, prototypes, working products, partnerships and an open ecosystem designed to shape and secure the AI era with and for both people and agents.
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Americké indexy končí týden na růstové vlně když v hlavní roli jsou pozitivní zprávy z americké války s Íránem. I nadále platí rozkolísanost cen většiny aktiv od dluhopisů po komodity. Tahounem dobré nálady dnes byly technologické tituly, kde i nadále hraje prim rozvoj AI.
Index Dow Jones +0,93 % na 51828,62 b.
S&P 500 +0,51 % na 7743,41 b.
Nasdaq Composite +0,48 % na 27068,72 b.
Index S&P 500 +0,51 % na 7743,41 b. Nejsilnější sektory S&P Změna Nejslabší sektory S&P Změna Informační technologie +1 % Energie -0,9 % Průmysl +0,9 % Komunikační služby -0,7 % Finanční sektor +0,5 % Reality -0,4 % Nejsilnější akcie S&P Změna Nejslabší akcie S&P Změna Bloom Energy Corp (BE) +8,3 % Gen Digital (GEN) -6,3 % ON Semiconductor Corp (ON) +5,5 % Charter Communications (CHTR) -4,0 % Microchip Technology (MCHP) +5,4 % Palo Alto Networks (PANW) -3,9 % Generac Holdings (GNRC) +5,1 % Devon Energy Corp (DVN) -3,8 % Dell Technologies (DELL) +5,0 % Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) -3,7 %
Martin Varecha
Fio banka, a.s.
Prohlášení
Gen data shows nearly 1/3 of people use AI apps and agents, as the company expands its Agent Trust Hub with the new AI Data Checker
, /PRNewswire/ -- AI is moving beyond answering questions. Increasingly, people are asking AI to act on their behalf, from researching purchases and planning trips to managing everyday tasks and handling their finances. New telemetry from Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) shows just how quickly that shift is happening, with nearly one in three desktop users now interacting with agentic AI services.
Gen releases AI Data Checker to help people understand how AI handles their data. Today, Gen is responding to that shift with the beta launch of AI Data Checker, developed by the Gen AI Foundry, the company's hub for emerging AI innovation. The latest tool from its Agent Trust Hub, AI Data Checker is designed to make it easier for people to understand how popular AI apps and agents handle their data.
As AI becomes more capable, people are also being asked to place more trust in it. Agents are increasingly accessing personal information, preferences, browsing activity, or other data to complete tasks. Yet it is not always easy for people to understand what information an AI service collects, how that information may be used, or what choices they have.
Gen created the Agent Trust Hub (ATH) to close that gap, giving people greater visibility, understanding and control as they use AI assistants and agents. Since launching in February, the ATH has expanded to include VPN for Agents, the industry's first AI-native VPN purpose-built for autonomous agents, and Sage, the first consumer agentic security layer available through Norton AI Agent Protection in Norton 360.
With AI Data Checker, Gen is expanding that work from protecting how agents operate to helping people better understand the data relationship behind the AI tools they use.
Making AI privacy easier to understand
The AI Data Checker brings information about AI data practices into one place, helping people explore what different AI services may collect and how their information may be used.
People can simply enter their email or username, and the AI Data Checker will provide a list of connected AI apps and services the person uses. The tool also scans for non-AI accounts where you may have connected and potentially shared personal information. From there, people can see what information or data the service collects, whether information may be used to improve or train AI models, how long information may be retained, and what privacy controls are available.
Rather than expecting people to read lengthy privacy policies or become experts in AI data practices, the AI Data Checker is intended to give them a clearer starting point.
"AI is becoming much more personal because we're asking it to do more for us," said Howie Xu, Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Gen. "That can be incredibly useful, but people should understand what they're giving an AI access to in return. The AI Data Checker is about making that easier to see, so people can make choices about the AI tools they use with more confidence."
From understanding AI to protecting people using it
Visibility is just one part of building trust in AI, but it needs to go hand-in-hand with protection. Gen's family of brands already offer a number of products that protect against AI scams and the dangers of agentic AI, including Norton Genie Scam Detector, Norton AI Agent Protection, Deepfake Detection in the Norton and Avast brands, and other products and features. That protection is expanding as people look for AI assistants they can trust with more of their digital lives. The new Norton Family Assistant, for example, is a private AI assistant, supported by Norton technology, that can handle tasks with your permission and manage your digital life.
Gen also offers those who are interested to sign up for early access to upcoming products and services designed to address some of the emerging concerns as people increasingly rely on AI assistants and agents.
The AI Data Checker is available now at https://ai.gendigital.com/ where you can also sign up for early access to Gen's tools designed to help people live fearlessly in the AI world.
About Gen
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations. Today, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately and confidently for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness to millions of people in more than 150 countries. Learn more at GenDigital.com.
About Gen AI Foundry
Rooted in Gen's commitment to safety and transparency, the Gen AI Foundry is the engine behind its most recent AI innovations, from AI-powered security experiences to autonomous financial helpers and identity agents. It also serves as the place where core trust infrastructure is developed and operationalized, including the Agent Trust Hub, extending protection across the agent lifecycle from verification to execution. Here, Gen's AI strategy becomes real through visible ventures, prototypes, working products, partnerships and an open ecosystem designed to shape and secure the AI era with and for both people and agents.
Americké akciové trhy se pohybují v mírně záporném pásmu, přičemž index Dow Jones odepisuje 0,38 % na 51 317,46 bodu, S&P 500 klesá o 0,12 % na 7 696,91 bodu a technologický Nasdaq Composite ztrácí 0,22 % na 26 876,34 bodu. Akcie postupně odmazávají hlubší ztráty díky zprávám o možném jednání mezi USA a Íránem o znovuotvření Hormuzského průlivu, což mírní obavy z vysokých cen energií a navazující inflace. Trhy však udržují pod tlakem prohlášení některých představitelů FEDu, kteří upozorňují na potřebu dalšího zvyšování úrokových sazeb.
Mezi sektory se nejvíce daří komunikačním službám se ziskem 1,4 %, energiím s růstem o 1 % a zdravotní péči, která přidává 0,6 %. Naopak nejslabším odvětvím jsou základní materiály se ztrátou 1,1 %, následované sektory průmyslu a informačních technologií, které shodně odepisují 0,6 %.
Na čele růstových akcií se nachází společnost Everpure (P) se ziskem 14 %. Výrazně posilují také Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) o 6,2 %, GoDaddy (GDDY) o 5,0 %, Illumina (ILMN) o 4,6 % a Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) o 4,4 %. Naopačnému tlaku čelí společnost MGM Resorts International (MGM), jejíž akcie propadají o 11 % v reakci na zprávu, že ze záměru na její převzetí odstoupila společnost People Inc. Ztráty zaznamenávají také Gen Digital (GEN) o 9,1 %, First Solar (FSLR) o 8,1 %, Rollins (ROL) o 6,9 % a Xylem (XYL) o 5,1 %.
Na komoditních trzích rostou ceny ropy. Americká ropa WTI přidává 3 % na 94,94 dolaru za barel a severomořský Brent se obchoduje kolem 106 dolarů. Spotové zlato naopak oslabuje o 0,6 % na 4 260,70 dolaru za unci. Na devizovém trhu posiluje dolarový index o 0,3 %, zatímco euro zůstává bez výraznějších změn na úrovni 1,1372 USD. Britská libra oslabuje o 0,1 % na 1,3220 USD a japonský jen ztrácí 0,4 % na 158,89 JPY za dolar. Výnosy dluhopisů pokračují v růstu. Desetileté americké dluhopisy dosahují výnosu 5,15 % a třicetileté dluhopisy vystupují na 5,44 %, což představuje nejvyšší úroveň od roku 2004.
Index Dow Jones -0,38 % na 51317,46 b.
S&P 500 -0,12 % na 7696,91 b.
Nasdaq Composite -0,22 % na 26876,34 b.
Index S&P 500 -0,12 % na 7696,91 b. Nejsilnější sektory S&P Změna Nejslabší sektory S&P Změna Komunikační služby +1,4 % Základní materiály -1,1 % Energie +1 % Průmysl -0,6 % Zdravotní péče +0,6 % Informační technologie -0,6 % Nejsilnější akcie S&P Změna Nejslabší akcie S&P Změna Everpure (P) +14 % MGM Resorts International (MGM) -11 % Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) +6,2 % Gen Digital (GEN) -9,1 % GoDaddy (GDDY) +5,0 % First Solar (FSLR) -8,1 % Illumina (ILMN) +4,6 % Rollins (ROL) -6,9 % Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) +4,4 % Xylem (XYL) -5,1 %
Daniel Marván, Fio banka, a.s.
GoDaddy Inc (NYSE:GDDY) shares jumped 11% on Thursday after the Financial Times reported that Gen Digital, the cybersecurity company behind Norton, had made a preliminary takeover offer.
The report said the offer would give Gen Digital access to GoDaddy’s customer base of more than 20 million small businesses, creators and entrepreneurs, expanding its reach beyond its existing security and privacy products.
GoDaddy manages about 81 million web domains, representing roughly one-fifth of registered domains globally, creating potential opportunities for Gen Digital to combine web infrastructure with cybersecurity and privacy services.
GoDaddy had a market value of about $12.2 billion based on Thursday’s share price, while Gen Digital was valued at about $15.7 billion, making a potential transaction significant relative to the buyer’s size.
The discussions remain at an early stage, with no agreement reached and no financial terms disclosed, limiting the extent to which investors can assess the potential transaction.
Gen Digital was formed in 2022 through the merger of NortonLifeLock (NYSE:LOCK) (LifeLock (NYSE:LOCK)) and Avast and owns brands including Norton, LifeLock, CCleaner and ReputationDefender.
Poskytovatel služeb v oblasti kybernetické bezpečnosti Gen Digital údajně předložil nabídku na převzetí poskytovatele webových domén GoDaddy. Informoval o tom deník Financial Times s odvoláním na zdroje obeznámené se situací. Jednání jsou podle nich v rané fázi a není jisté, že povedou k dohodě. První nabídka prý padla v posledních týdnech.
Společnost Gen Digital by převzetím GoDaddy rozšířila podnikání mimo kybernetickou bezpečnost, podobně jako loni při koupi fintechové společnosti MoneyLion v transakci oceněné na 1 mld. USD.
GoDaddy s tržní kapitalizací 12,2 mld. USD obsluhuje více než 20 mil. malých firem a jednotlivců a spravuje zhruba 81 mil. webových domén, tedy přibližně pětinu všech registrovaných domén na světě. Loni vykázala tržby téměř 5 mld. USD. Její akcie jsou však od rekordního maxima z počátku loňského roku níže o 55 %, a to i kvůli obavám investorů, že nástroje pro tvorbu webů využívající AI mohou podkopat její byznys. Firma na to odpovídá vlastní platformou Aire.ai, která uživatelům pomáhá s tvorbou webových stránek a log pomocí AI agenta.
Vývoj akcií Akcie GoDaddy (GDDY) posilují o 9,55 % na 105,63 USD. Akcie Gen Digital (GEN) oslabují o 5,18 % na 24,87 USD. Pod tickerem BAANLOK se akcie společnosti obchodují také na RM-SYSTÉMu a pražské burze.
Index Dow Jones -0,34 % na 51869,27 b. S&P 500 +0,02 % na 7765,99 b. Nasdaq Composite +0,31 % na 27204,89 b.
Včerejší růst rozšiřují technologie, které měřeno indexem Nasdaq Composite připisují tři desetiny. Index současně rozšířil své historické intradenní maximum. V širokém indexu S&P 500 převládla zelená barva a kosmeticky posiluje. Brzdí jej především sektor financí, kde vyšší úrokové sazby tlačí na nově poskytované úvěry a trh se tak obává slabších bankovních výsledků. V nemilosti je dnes index Dow Jones, který se mimo finančních titulů potopil do červených čísel díky Cisco Systems (- 6,1 %).
Netflix klesá o 1,9 % po snížení investičního doporučení HSBS na stupeň Hold s cílovou cenou USD 76. HSBC upozorňuje na pokles podílu Netflixu na sledování a zostřený souboj s Youtube.
Shopify roste o 7,6 %. Meta Platforms jej zapojí do svého nového AI agenta, který může vyhledávat produkty v obchodech provozovaných na Shopify. Benefity pro obchodníka by tak bylo generování transakčních příjmů i bez zákaznické návštěvy obchodu.
V USA obchodované ADR Alibaba Group dnes připisují 0,6 %. Čínský technologický gigant představil plány na významné rozšíření kapacity datových center a představil čip nové generace pro umělou inteligenci.
Společnost Lennar (5,8 %) se může pochlubit zařazením do portfolia Berkshire Hathaway, která nakoupila 2,7 mil. kusů jejich akcií.
Poskytovatel diagnostických služeb Quest Diagnostics klesá o 4 % po zveřejnění zprávy o vyšších platbách za laboratorní služby pro Medicare ve srovnání se soukromými plátci o 16 %. CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid) zveřejnil návrh na změnu úhrad laboratorních testů od ledna 2027, kde předpokládá pokles cen o 15 %.
Futures na ropu WTI klesají po zprávách o výzvě Iránu k deeskalaci konfliktu s možností znovuotevření plavby Hormuzským průlivem do týdne. Prezident Trump se nechal slyšet, že učiní velké rozhodnutí o tom, zda uzavře dohodu, anebo zemi anihiluje. Cena barelu klesá o 0,9 % k USD 91,4.
Index S&P 500 +0,02 % na 7765,99 b. Nejsilnější sektory S&P Změna Nejslabší sektory S&P Změna Základní materiály +1,5 % Finanční sektor -1,7 % Nezbytná spotřeba +1,2 % Komunikační služby -0,9 % Zdravotní péče +0,7 % Zbytná spotřeba -0,2 % Nejsilnější akcie S&P Změna Nejslabší akcie S&P Změna Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) +7,6 % Gen Digital (GEN) -6,6 % Sandisk Corp (SNDK) +6,9 % Cisco Systems (CSCO) -5,9 % AutoZone (AZO) +6,3 % Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW) -5,8 % Lennar Corp (LEN) +5,8 % Allstate Corp (ALL) -5,1 % O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) +4,5 % Ameriprise Financial (AMP) -4,6 %
Marek Kameništiak
Fio banka, a.s.
Prohlášení
New Avast research supporting Gen's mission to create a Fearless Planet reveals an "AI confidence trap"
56% of adults worldwide say they're sure they'd catch an AI fake while more than half considered or already shared sensitive information with a chatbot
Avast Safe Tech Talk , /PRNewswire/ -- Spotting a fake and guarding your own data are very different habits, and that gap sits at the center of the newly released Avast 2026 Safe Tech Report. Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy, commissioned the study to understand how people are navigating trust, privacy, and AI in everyday life. Avast is part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), and these insights support the Company's mission to build a Fearless Planet.
The report found that 56% of adults worldwide are convinced they'd catch an AI fake the moment they saw one. Yet 52% have shared, or considered sharing, at least one sensitive item with an AI tool.
"Being confident you'd spot an AI fake and knowing when and how to protect your data are two different skills. However, confidence in one can convince people they're safe with the other, and that's the trap," said Richard Watts, Head of Avast. "Chatbots aren't confidants. Check what a tool does with your data before you share anything and remember that tool is yet another place your information could be exposed. If you wouldn't want it repeated to a stranger, don't hand it over to the bots."
Being Sure Isn't the Same as Being Safe
Just over half of global adults (56%) say they'd spot an AI fake without blinking. The latest Gen Threat Report put that confidence to the test: the report found AI was involved in tens of millions of video encounters worldwide in the first half of 2026, and roughly 1 in 30 of them was flagged as a scam; this shows that these fakes are convincing enough to slip past the very confidence people are relying on to catch them.
"What we see in the threat landscape reinforces what consumers are telling us here: spotting that something was made with AI is only part of the challenge," said Michal Salat, Threat Intelligence Director for Gen Threat Labs. "Through our Fearless Planet Index, we see how scams are evolving in the real world, and AI is increasingly making the first impression more convincing. But underneath, attackers are still pulling the same psychological levers – urgency, trust, fear and the promise of something too good to pass up. The technology may be changing, but the human behaviors scammers exploit remain remarkably consistent."
That same self-assurance is lowering people's guard elsewhere, including the workplace:
20% of adults have shared, or considered sharing, a CV with an AI chatbot 20% have done the same with a work document, treating it as a one-off exchange But the bigger risk in 2026 isn't a one-time leak. It's that AI tools remember. A CV or a work document shared today can sit in a system's memory long after the conversation ends, where it could be exposed in a future data breach, surface in someone else's chat, or folded into training data, all without the person's knowledge.
Knowing Better Isn't the Same as Doing Better
People know the classic red flags; they just talk themselves past them. The report found the easiest warning signs adults shrug off in the moment, include:
An offer that looks too good (42%) A request for personal details to "verify" identity (39%) Pressure to act fast (37%) Real world scam data backs this up: research from Gen Threat Labs into fake celebrity videos and AI-generated scam content found a similar pattern: the realistic face or voice is just the wrapping, while the too-good offer, the urgency, and the request to "verify" personal details are what's doing the persuading. The very red flags people take least seriously are also the ones today's AI scams rely on most to succeed.
Knowledge That Stays Put
People also tend to handle suspicious activity alone. When something odd lands — a message, a call, a DM:
41% delete it and say nothing 20% look into it by themselves The same instinct limits how far people's own scam education travels. 86% of adults worldwide watch or listen to true-crime-style scam content, and it's changing how they think: 57% say it makes them more alert day to day, and 53% say it makes them more suspicious of messages and offers. Yet of the same 86%, just under half (46%) have used it to start a conversation with a friend, partner, or family member. Awareness is spreading; passing it on to others isn't keeping pace.
This doesn't mean people are careless. Adults today are more switched on about digital threats than any generation before. The gap isn't what people know; it's how that knowledge gets used. A dismissed red flag can be the whole con, and a scam story kept to yourself protects no one else.
Three Habits to Close the AI Confidence Trap
Share less by default Question the pressure to act fast as closely as you question whether something is real Share what you know with friends and family so you can help them be safer, too These are habits anyone can build. Avast One helps to give people the confidence to know what's real and stay in control of what they share, so trust doesn't have to come at the cost of safety.
To get more advice on staying safe from AI threats, scams, and how to protect your personal information online, check out the 2026 Avast Safe Tech Report today. This report is just one of the many ways Gen is raising awareness of the threats people are facing today. You can learn more about these insights and others at the Gen Fearless Planet Index.
About Avast Safe Tech Report
The study was conducted online across 12 markets (the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Japan, and Mexico) from 22 May to 19 June 2026, among 13,003 adults aged 18+. Data are weighted by age, gender, and region to be nationally representative.
About Avast
Avast is a leader in digital security and privacy, and part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom with a family of trusted consumer brands. Avast protects hundreds of millions of users from online threats, for Mobile, PC or Mac, and is top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others. Avast is a member of the Coalition Against Stalkerware, No More Ransom and Internet Watch Foundation. Learn more at Avast.com.
About the Gen Threat Labs
Gen Threat Labs is the Cyber Safety research team within Gen, focused on uncovering and analyzing the latest digital threats and scams worldwide. Rooted in data, research and technical expertise, the team identifies patterns and risks that shape the evolving cyber landscape. Its insights power the security technologies that protect people across Gen's portfolio of trusted brands, including Norton, Avast, LifeLock and others, as well as the Fearless Planet Index, an interactive resource that helps people understand emerging digital risks around the world.
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Stock to Watch: Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) Gen Digital is one of the leading providers of cyber security solutions. The company is known for some of the popular brands in security and utilities, including Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Internet Security and Norton System Works.
GEN is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Business Services stock. GEN has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 0.3% over the past four weeks.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $2.91 per share. GEN also boasts an average earnings surprise of +2.3%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, GEN should be on investors' short list.
Investors looking for stocks in the Technology Services sector might want to consider either Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) or Trane Technologies (TT - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.
There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Gen Digital has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Trane Technologies has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. Investors should feel comfortable knowing that GEN likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than TT has recently. But this is only part of the picture for value investors.
Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.
GEN currently has a forward P/E ratio of 9.97, while TT has a forward P/E of 28.03. We also note that GEN has a PEG ratio of 0.83. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. TT currently has a PEG ratio of 2.05.
Another notable valuation metric for GEN is its P/B ratio of 6.54. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, TT has a P/B of 10.92.
These metrics, and several others, help GEN earn a Value grade of A, while TT has been given a Value grade of C.
GEN is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that GEN is likely the superior value option right now.
Amundi trimmed its position in shares of Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN – Free Report) by 19.9% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 3,325,613 shares of the company’s stock after selling 826,732 shares during the quarter. Amundi owned about 0.56% of Gen Digital worth $82,775,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. International Assets Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in Gen Digital during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Grove Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 452.2% during the 2nd quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 1,132 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 927 shares during the last quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 65.8% during the 4th quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC now owns 1,539 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 611 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in shares of Gen Digital in the 2nd quarter worth $47,000. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Gen Digital by 221.5% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,717 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 1,183 shares in the last quarter. 81.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Gen Digital Stock Performance Shares of GEN stock opened at $29.76 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $17.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00, a current ratio of 0.47 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The business has a fifty day moving average of $28.06 and a 200 day moving average of $24.19. Gen Digital Inc. has a 1 year low of $17.78 and a 1 year high of $31.65.
Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.02. Gen Digital had a return on equity of 55.93% and a net margin of 20.73%.The business had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.31 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.64 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Gen Digital has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.870-2.970 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.710-0.730 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Gen Digital Inc. will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current year. Gen Digital Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th were issued a $0.125 dividend. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 17th. Gen Digital’s dividend payout ratio is 29.07%.
Insider Buying and Selling In other Gen Digital news, Director Ondrej Vlcek sold 200,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.00, for a total transaction of $6,000,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 3,332,904 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $99,987,120. This trade represents a 5.66% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, COO Bryan Seuk Ko sold 28,248 shares of Gen Digital stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.67, for a total transaction of $866,366.16. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 744,262 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,826,515.54. The trade was a 3.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 558,508 shares of company stock worth $16,356,093. 9.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In GEN has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on Gen Digital from $27.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Gen Digital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, August 16th. Barclays raised their price target on Gen Digital from $27.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Gen Digital from $22.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Gen Digital from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $31.60.
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Gen Digital Company Profile (Free Report)
Gen Digital Inc (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global cybersecurity and consumer safety company that provides products designed to help individuals and families protect their devices, online identities, personal information and digital privacy. The company serves customers through a portfolio of consumer-focused cybersecurity and privacy brands.
Its products and services include antivirus and device security, identity theft protection, virtual private networks, password management, online privacy tools, scam protection and family safety features.
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Recognition reflects Gen's commitment to turning bold ideas into meaningful innovation
, /PRNewswire/ -- Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), the global leader powering digital freedom behind its trusted brands Norton, Avast, LifeLock and MoneyLion, has been named one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026.
The recognition reflects Gen's ability to turn emerging customer needs and challenges into products and experiences that help people protect what matters, manage their finances and move through their digital and financial lives with greater confidence and control.
At Gen, innovation starts with a simple question: What problem are people actually experiencing, and how can we help solve it?
When researchers and product teams identify a threat, a gap, a pain point, they have the freedom to act. Teams form, organize around the opportunity and build the customer case, not just the business case. With access to the tools, data and cross-functional support they need, squads can move ideas from insight to impact.
"AI is accelerating innovation, but speed only matters when it creates something useful for people," said Vincent Pilette, CEO of Gen. "Innovation at scale requires empowered teams, clear ownership, the right tools and data, and a deep understanding of customer needs. We have made meaningful progress, and we still have much more to learn."
Gen's Safety Lab and AI Foundry bring this approach to life. Rooted in safety and transparency, they serve as both a trust layer and an incubator for the company's latest AI innovations, helping business teams develop AI-native solutions grounded in real customer needs.
As AI becomes part of everyday life, Norton Genie becomes our super agent providing cyber safety recommendations and actions. Norton Neo brings intelligence directly into the browser while making security and privacy built in from the start. For parents managing emails, calendars, school platforms and messaging across a dozen services, Norton Family Assistant brings those pieces together, surfacing what needs attention and reducing the coordination burden on families. And as people increasingly rely on agentic AI, Gen's Agent Trust Hub helps assess those agents for malicious instructions and unsafe permissions before they are put to use.
These innovations did not begin in a strategic planning cycle. They began when employees saw a need and had the freedom to pursue a solution.
The same model powers innovation across Gen. Companywide hackathons and an always-on ideas portal invite Genies across all functions to develop new products, automate work, and improve how Gen serves customers. Cross-functional teams then help turn the most promising ideas into experiences that can make a difference for millions of people.
Fast Company's recognition highlights the culture Gen embodies, where innovation comes to life by solving problems people face. Whether Gen employees are developing new ways to help people stay safer online, manage their finances or finding a better way to serve customers, the goal is the same: create useful innovation that helps people navigate the risks, decisions and opportunities shaping their digital and financial lives.
About Gen
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations. Today, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately and confidently for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries. Learn more at GenDigital.com.
Investors interested in Business Services stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
Gen Digital is a member of the Business Services sector. This group includes 248 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #11. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.
The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. Gen Digital is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for GEN's full-year earnings has moved 1.7% higher. This means that analyst sentiment is stronger and the stock's earnings outlook is improving.
Based on the latest available data, GEN has gained about 12.7% so far this year. At the same time, Business Services stocks have lost an average of 9.2%. This means that Gen Digital is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.
Ingram Micro (INGM - Free Report) is another Business Services stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 35.2%.
The consensus estimate for Ingram Micro's current year EPS has increased 3.1% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking more specifically, Gen Digital belongs to the Technology Services industry, a group that includes 122 individual stocks and currently sits at #162 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, stocks in this group have lost 10.5% this year, meaning that GEN is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns. Ingram Micro is also part of the same industry.
Gen Digital and Ingram Micro could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Business Services stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new stake in Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 18,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $463,000.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in GEN. State Street Corp raised its stake in Gen Digital by 3.4% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 30,558,806 shares of the company’s stock valued at $867,565,000 after purchasing an additional 1,015,755 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its holdings in Gen Digital by 6.7% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 22,473,917 shares of the company’s stock valued at $660,730,000 after buying an additional 1,406,869 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP grew its holdings in Gen Digital by 22.3% during the 4th quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 19,941,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $542,211,000 after buying an additional 3,640,451 shares in the last quarter. Boston Partners raised its position in shares of Gen Digital by 14.3% during the fourth quarter. Boston Partners now owns 15,644,289 shares of the company’s stock valued at $425,336,000 after buying an additional 1,954,712 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Gen Digital by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 15,592,196 shares of the company’s stock valued at $422,461,000 after buying an additional 129,413 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.38% of the company’s stock.
Gen Digital Stock Up 2.1% NASDAQ GEN opened at $30.65 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00. Gen Digital Inc. has a 52 week low of $17.78 and a 52 week high of $31.29. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.82, a PEG ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a fifty day moving average of $27.49 and a two-hundred day moving average of $23.93.
Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.31 billion. Gen Digital had a net margin of 20.73% and a return on equity of 55.93%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.64 earnings per share. Gen Digital has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.870-2.970 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.710-0.730 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Gen Digital Inc. will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current year. Gen Digital Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a $0.125 dividend. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 17th. Gen Digital’s dividend payout ratio is 29.07%.
Insider Activity In other news, Director Ondrej Vlcek sold 200,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.00, for a total value of $6,000,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 3,332,904 shares in the company, valued at approximately $99,987,120. This represents a 5.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Travis Michael Witteveen sold 30,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.42, for a total value of $882,600.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 496,545 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,608,353.90. This represents a 5.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 630,260 shares of company stock valued at $17,967,726. 9.70% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on GEN shares. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Gen Digital from $27.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Gen Digital from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on shares of Gen Digital from $27.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Wall Street Zen lowered Gen Digital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 16th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Gen Digital from $22.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $31.60.
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Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global cybersecurity company specializing in consumer- and small-business-focused security, privacy, and identity protection solutions. The company offers a suite of products designed to safeguard devices, networks, and personal information against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks and other digital threats. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and cross-platform compatibility, Gen Digital develops antivirus software, VPN services, parental controls, password management tools, and comprehensive identity-theft monitoring services.
Gen Digital traces its origins to the consumer software division of Symantec Corporation, which was spun off in late 2019 under the NortonLifeLock name.
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Stock to Watch: Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) Gen Digital is one of the leading providers of cyber security solutions. The company is known for some of the popular brands in security and utilities, including Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Internet Security and Norton System Works.
GEN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Business Services stock. GEN has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 6.2% over the past four weeks.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $2.91 per share. GEN also boasts an average earnings surprise of +2.3%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, GEN should be on investors' short list.
Investors with an interest in Technology Services stocks have likely encountered both Gen Digital (GEN) and Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Gen Digital is rated a cautious BUY, supported by a base-case value of $32 per share, about 14% above its current price. GEN's MoneyLion acquisition aims to monetize its vast customer base via cross-selling financial and Cyber Safety products, though integration benefits remain unquantified. Trust-Based Solutions revenue grew 24% but carries lower margins (~30%) than Cyber Safety, impacting overall profitability as it becomes a larger revenue share.
B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG acquired a new position in shares of Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 186,155 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,633,000.
Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Gen Digital by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 73,310,110 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,993,302,000 after buying an additional 1,096,313 shares during the period. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 3.4% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 30,558,806 shares of the company’s stock valued at $867,565,000 after acquiring an additional 1,015,755 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Gen Digital by 6.7% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 22,473,917 shares of the company’s stock valued at $660,730,000 after purchasing an additional 1,406,869 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of Gen Digital by 22.3% in the 4th quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 19,941,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $542,211,000 after purchasing an additional 3,640,451 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Boston Partners grew its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 14.3% in the 4th quarter. Boston Partners now owns 15,644,289 shares of the company’s stock worth $425,336,000 after purchasing an additional 1,954,712 shares during the last quarter. 81.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on Gen Digital from $27.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Argus upgraded shares of Gen Digital to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Gen Digital from $27.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings raised Gen Digital from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Gen Digital from $22.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $31.67.
View Our Latest Analysis on GEN Gen Digital Stock Up 2.7% Shares of Gen Digital stock opened at $28.93 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $17.32 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.82 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00, a current ratio of 0.47 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The business has a 50-day moving average of $26.49 and a two-hundred day moving average of $23.57. Gen Digital Inc. has a 1 year low of $17.78 and a 1 year high of $31.88.
Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.31 billion. Gen Digital had a return on equity of 55.93% and a net margin of 20.73%.Gen Digital’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.64 EPS. Gen Digital has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.870-2.970 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.710-0.730 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Gen Digital Inc. will post 2.64 EPS for the current year.
Gen Digital Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.125 per share. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 17th. Gen Digital’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.07%.
Insider Transactions at Gen Digital In other news, Director Ondrej Vlcek sold 100,000 shares of Gen Digital stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.78, for a total value of $2,478,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 3,832,724 shares in the company, valued at $94,974,900.72. This trade represents a 2.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director John C. Chrystal acquired 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $27.06 per share, for a total transaction of $81,180.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 31,419 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $850,198.14. This represents a 10.56% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 230,440 shares of company stock valued at $6,172,946 in the last ninety days. 9.70% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Gen Digital Company Profile (Free Report)
Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global cybersecurity company specializing in consumer- and small-business-focused security, privacy, and identity protection solutions. The company offers a suite of products designed to safeguard devices, networks, and personal information against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks and other digital threats. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and cross-platform compatibility, Gen Digital develops antivirus software, VPN services, parental controls, password management tools, and comprehensive identity-theft monitoring services.
Gen Digital traces its origins to the consumer software division of Symantec Corporation, which was spun off in late 2019 under the NortonLifeLock name.
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Gen Digital earns a Buy rating, trading at $28.73 and under 10x forward EPS, with undervaluation driven by evolving business mix. GEN's Trust-Based Solutions segment is the primary re-rating catalyst, delivering 24% revenue growth and leveraging a large customer base for financial wellness cross-selling. Cyber Safety remains a high-margin, cash-generating core, supporting debt reduction, dividends, and investment in higher-growth initiatives.
Aurora Investment Counsel purchased a new position in Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 66,099 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,645,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. bought a new stake in shares of Gen Digital in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,920,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its position in shares of Gen Digital by 9.7% during the 4th quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 1,155,639 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,128,000 after acquiring an additional 102,345 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc lifted its stake in Gen Digital by 3.8% during the fourth quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 9,085,216 shares of the company’s stock worth $247,027,000 after purchasing an additional 334,156 shares during the last quarter. National Pension Service boosted its holdings in Gen Digital by 13.6% in the fourth quarter. National Pension Service now owns 934,892 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,420,000 after purchasing an additional 112,136 shares during the period. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its holdings in Gen Digital by 17.9% in the first quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 384,754 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,245,000 after purchasing an additional 58,319 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.38% of the company’s stock.
Gen Digital Stock Performance GEN stock opened at $27.54 on Thursday. Gen Digital Inc. has a 1 year low of $17.78 and a 1 year high of $31.88. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.01 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.47. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $26.31 and its two-hundred day moving average is $23.50.
Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.02. Gen Digital had a net margin of 20.73% and a return on equity of 55.93%. The business had revenue of $1.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.31 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.64 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. Gen Digital has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.870-2.970 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.710-0.730 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Gen Digital Inc. will post 2.64 EPS for the current year. Gen Digital Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a $0.125 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 17th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. Gen Digital’s dividend payout ratio is 29.07%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have weighed in on GEN. Jefferies Financial Group cut shares of Gen Digital from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Gen Digital from $27.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Gen Digital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday. Argus upgraded shares of Gen Digital to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on shares of Gen Digital from $27.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $31.67.
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Insiders Place Their Bets In other Gen Digital news, Director Ondrej Vlcek sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.78, for a total value of $2,478,000.00. Following the sale, the director owned 3,832,724 shares in the company, valued at approximately $94,974,900.72. This trade represents a 2.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Travis Michael Witteveen sold 30,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.42, for a total transaction of $882,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 496,545 shares in the company, valued at $14,608,353.90. The trade was a 5.70% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 130,440 shares of company stock worth $3,372,946. Insiders own 9.70% of the company’s stock.
Gen Digital Company Profile (Free Report)
Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global cybersecurity company specializing in consumer- and small-business-focused security, privacy, and identity protection solutions. The company offers a suite of products designed to safeguard devices, networks, and personal information against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks and other digital threats. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and cross-platform compatibility, Gen Digital develops antivirus software, VPN services, parental controls, password management tools, and comprehensive identity-theft monitoring services.
Gen Digital traces its origins to the consumer software division of Symantec Corporation, which was spun off in late 2019 under the NortonLifeLock name.
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Abacus FCF Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 147,286 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,666,000.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in GEN. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. bought a new position in Gen Digital in the second quarter worth approximately $25,920,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 9.7% during the fourth quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 1,155,639 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,128,000 after acquiring an additional 102,345 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc raised its position in shares of Gen Digital by 3.8% during the fourth quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 9,085,216 shares of the company’s stock worth $247,027,000 after purchasing an additional 334,156 shares during the period. National Pension Service raised its position in shares of Gen Digital by 13.6% during the fourth quarter. National Pension Service now owns 934,892 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,420,000 after purchasing an additional 112,136 shares during the period. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 17.9% in the 1st quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 384,754 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,245,000 after purchasing an additional 58,319 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.38% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Gen Digital from $27.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Gen Digital from $22.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Gen Digital from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Argus raised shares of Gen Digital to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Gen Digital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $31.67.
Read Our Latest Stock Report on GEN Insider Buying and Selling at Gen Digital In other Gen Digital news, Director Ondrej Vlcek sold 100,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.78, for a total transaction of $2,478,000.00. Following the sale, the director owned 3,832,724 shares in the company, valued at $94,974,900.72. This represents a 2.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director John C. Chrystal purchased 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $27.06 per share, with a total value of $81,180.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 31,419 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $850,198.14. This trade represents a 10.56% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 130,440 shares of company stock worth $3,372,946 over the last ninety days. 9.70% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Gen Digital Stock Performance NASDAQ GEN opened at $27.54 on Thursday. Gen Digital Inc. has a 1 year low of $17.78 and a 1 year high of $31.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00, a current ratio of 0.47 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The firm has a market cap of $16.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.01 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $26.31 and a 200-day moving average price of $23.50.
Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.02. Gen Digital had a net margin of 20.73% and a return on equity of 55.93%. The company had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.31 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.64 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. Gen Digital has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.870-2.970 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.710-0.730 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Gen Digital Inc. will post 2.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Gen Digital Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th will be paid a $0.125 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 17th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. Gen Digital’s dividend payout ratio is presently 29.07%.
Gen Digital Profile (Free Report)
Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global cybersecurity company specializing in consumer- and small-business-focused security, privacy, and identity protection solutions. The company offers a suite of products designed to safeguard devices, networks, and personal information against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks and other digital threats. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and cross-platform compatibility, Gen Digital develops antivirus software, VPN services, parental controls, password management tools, and comprehensive identity-theft monitoring services.
Gen Digital traces its origins to the consumer software division of Symantec Corporation, which was spun off in late 2019 under the NortonLifeLock name.
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New features, product experience, and brand identity reflect LifeLock's mission to protect the life you're building
, /PRNewswire/ -- Generative AI is making it easier than ever for scammers and identity thieves to dupe victims – forging fake IDs, cloning voices and faces, and committing fraud at scale. Amid this surge in AI-powered scams and synthetic identity theft, LifeLock, the leader in identity theft protection in the U.S. and a brand of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), today announced new scam protection and reimbursement features, and a redesigned product experience and brand identity. These updates reflect how identity protection has become essential to safeguarding everything people are building, including their money, assets, and future.
Meet the new LifeLock, refreshed to reflect the people at the center of what we do. Our look has evolved. Our commitment hasn’t. The move comes as Gen's newly launched Fearless Planet Index, which tracks scams and cyber threats across 245 countries and territories, recorded more than 120 million phishing attacks in its latest 30-day snapshot, with scams and malicious advertising accounting for more than 80% of categorized threats. Meanwhile, synthetic identity theft, which involves stitching real and fabricated details into an entirely new identity, is fraud's fastest-growing frontier, and generative AI is supercharging it: forging realistic IDs, cloning faces and voices to beat verification checks, and powering thousands of dormant 'sleeper' identities that mimic real financial behavior before cashing out.
"Behind every identity is a person building a life, and that person has always been at the center of our mission," said Ian Bednowitz, general manager for LifeLock. "What has changed is the threat. In the wrong hands, AI can now forge a face, a voice, even a whole identity – making scams faster, more convincing and harder to spot than even a few years ago, and one exposure can now reach a whole family's finances. We rebuilt how members experience protection, from real-time scam verification to a redesigned product experience that makes it faster to see and act on a threat, lock your credit down and easily see all the areas of your life LifeLock is protecting."
Recent feature additions for members
Real-time scam verification: members can check whether a suspicious message or offer is a scam as it's happening, not after the damage is done. Scam Reimbursement1: plus expert guidance on how to handle even the most complex scams, so members aren't on their own when something slips through. Card Exposure Control: helps members find and remove exposed card information online. Enhanced anomaly detection: flags suspicious activity across financial accounts early, before small problems become big ones. These capabilities extend LifeLock's core promise: comprehensive monitoring, an expert restoration team, and white-glove support working together so members are never left navigating identity theft alone. Should identity theft occur, LifeLock flags risks early, guides members through recovery, and reimburses losses so they can feel whole again.
A redesigned product experience built around faster action
Alongside the new protections, LifeLock is rolling out a redesigned product experience to make protection easier to use. The redesign is built to help members seamlessly check and respond to alerts, lock or unlock their credit with a few clicks, and quickly see the full picture of their identity, money and assets. LifeLock members can now more easily manage their protection from wherever life happens with a more consumer-friendly and intuitive experience that puts the information they need front and center.
A new look to match LifeLock's next chapter
Today, LifeLock also unveiled a refreshed brand identity to reflect its ambition to protect what people have worked to build for themselves and their families. The brand updates include a new color palette and a meaningful, human-centered logo. LifeLock has transformed the two capital Ls in its name into a distinctive Signature L Frame logo that becomes a window to frame the lives of the very people LifeLock protects. LifeLock is here to surround them with the protection they need so they can keep building their lives without fear of losing what they've worked hard for.
This complements LifeLock's new lineup of three plans: LifeLock Core, LifeLock Advanced and LifeLock Total. The rollout of the new LifeLock experience begins today with more to come in the weeks ahead. To learn more, visit LifeLock.Norton.com.
About LifeLock
LifeLock is the leader in identity theft protection in the U.S., and a brand of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its family of trusted consumer brands. Millions of customers trust LifeLock to help protect their identities. LifeLock detects and alerts people to possible identity threats, and its dedicated Identity Restoration Specialists help people restore their identity if they do become a victim. All LifeLock members also have coverage through LifeLock's Million Dollar Protection™ Package which provides additional coverage for stolen funds and lawyer and expert support. Learn more at LifeLock.Norton.com and GenDigital.com.
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1 Scam protection coverage as part of identity theft benefits is currently available to all customers residing in the United States, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, with the exception of residents of New York. Gen Digital is not a licensed insurance producer. Benefits under the Master Policy are issued and covered by HSB Specialty Insurance Company. You can find further details and exclusions in the Summary of Benefits at LifeLock.com/legal.
Genuit Group LON: GEN said first-half trading remained challenging amid subdued construction demand, higher polymer costs and uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict, but maintained its full-year expectations after reported revenue rose 3% and underlying operating profit declined only modestly.
Chief Executive Officer Joe Vorih said the company had responded with “balanced cost and price action,” simplification initiatives and continued investment in growth areas including ventilation, water management and lower-carbon products. He said the group expects its simplification programme to generate more than £4 million in annualised savings, primarily from 2027 onward.
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First-half results and cash generation Chief Financial Officer Tim Pullen reported revenue growth of 3% on a reported basis, supported by acquisitions completed in 2025. On a like-for-like basis, revenue declined about 5%, though this improved from an approximately 8% decline reported in the four months to April.
Underlying operating profit was £43.9 million, down 1.6% from the prior year, while EBIT margin declined by around 70 basis points. Pullen said gross margins remained resilient, reflecting cost control and price management, although results were affected by a lag between polymer cost inflation in March and April and price increases that took effect in May.
Water represented about 70% of group revenue, while climate represented just under 30%. Housebuilding accounted for roughly one-third of revenue, with repair, maintenance and improvement representing nearly another third. Non-housing markets, including commercial, civil engineering and infrastructure, contributed about 27% of revenue. International operations represented around 10% of revenue. Cash conversion exceeded 70% in the first half, in line with normal seasonal phasing, and the company remains on track for more than 90% cash conversion for the full year. Net debt was about £190 million, resulting in leverage of 1.6 times, within Genuit’s targeted range of one to two times. The interim dividend was held at 4.2 pence per share.
Climate division affected by Adey issues Climate division revenue rose 2.4% on a reported basis but fell 8% on a like-for-like basis. Pullen said ventilation had been among the group’s stronger markets, helped by commercial demand, particularly from schools, and residential demand linked to addressing damp and mould in social housing.
That performance was offset by weaker demand in heating-related repair, maintenance and improvement activity. Genuit’s Adey business, which supplies water treatment and filtration products associated with heating systems, faced lower renovation and refurbishment activity during the period.
Adey also incurred two specific first-half issues: a £1.5 million slow-moving stock provision and a supplier issue with an approximately £0.8 million impact, including lost sales and remediation costs. Pullen said both matters had been root-caused and were not expected to recur in the second half.
Vorih said Adey remains a quality, high-market-share business and has products relevant to both boilers and heat pumps. He said hydronic systems require cleaning and protection regardless of the heat source.
Genuit also highlighted progress at Monodraught, the ventilation business acquired in 2025. Orders in the 11 months following the acquisition were up 24% compared with the equivalent pre-acquisition period, according to Vorih. The company has developed an interface box that connects Monodraught hybrid ventilation systems with Nuaire mechanical ventilation equipment, creating a combined offering for schools and other commercial buildings.
The product went on sale in June, with production shipments expected in September. The company received its first orders in July, totaling more than £1 million across two projects.
Water business, Davidson integration and stormwater opportunity Water division revenue increased about 4% on a reported basis and declined approximately 3% on a like-for-like basis. Genuit cited subdued residential demand and delays in civil engineering and infrastructure projects, which it attributed to weaker business confidence.
However, Manthorpe, Genuit’s Italian business and its Irish operations all grew year over year during the first half. Pullen said the Middle East operation, which experienced direct revenue loss when conflict escalated in March and April, had returned “pretty much” to normal by June.
The water business was particularly exposed to polymer inflation. Pullen said virgin polymer grades had experienced cost increases ranging from 10% to more than 30%, while recycled material costs had risen less sharply. Genuit spent about £80 million on polymers last year, including roughly £50 million on virgin polymer and £30 million on recycled material.
The company introduced double-digit price increases across around 60% of the business. Pullen said costs had stabilized at elevated levels, but the situation remained volatile and could require further management if inflation or deflation emerged.
Genuit is also accelerating the integration of the Davidson acquisition. Two of Davidson’s three sites will be closed and their operations consolidated into larger Genuit facilities by the end of 2026, with no loss of capacity expected. The action is a major contributor to the anticipated £4 million-plus annualised cost savings from 2027.
Vorih pointed to growing opportunity in stormwater management under the AMP8 water investment cycle. The group’s active quote bank in this area rose to £9 million from £2 million a year earlier. Genuit has begun delivering projects, including an order for Yorkshire Water, though Vorih said the opportunity would have a more material impact in 2027.
Regulation and outlook Management said regulatory and sustainability drivers were moving closer. Vorih highlighted the Future Homes Standard, which requires new housing permits to comply from March 2027, followed by the expiry of the main grace period a year later. He said some larger housebuilders have already begun adopting relevant solutions, including underfloor heating.
Genuit estimates that its revenue opportunity per home could rise from approximately £800 to £1,200 for conventional plastic plumbing to between two and three times that amount, and potentially as much as five times in configurations using products such as underfloor heating, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, filtration and wastewater heat recovery.
The group also cited school rebuilding standards, Awaab’s Law, water-sector investment and increasing demand for Environmental Product Declarations. More than 60% of Genuit revenue is now covered by such declarations, according to Vorih, and the company aims to exceed 80% coverage.
Looking ahead, Genuit expects market conditions to remain difficult through the rest of 2026. However, it expects second-half margins to benefit from the full impact of pricing actions, the absence of the Adey operational issues and productivity gains. Management confirmed that full-year expectations remain unchanged.
About Genuit Group (LON:GEN)Genuit Group plc is the UK's largest provider of sustainable water, climate and ventilation products for the built environment. Genuit's solutions allow customers to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change and meet evolving sustainability regulations and targets. The Group is divided into three Business Units, each of which addresses specific challenges in the built environment: - Climate Management Solutions - Addressing the drivers for low carbon heating and cooling, and clean and healthy air ventilation.
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Shares of Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the nine research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, one has issued a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $31.6667.
A number of research firms have commented on GEN. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Gen Digital from $27.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of Gen Digital from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of Gen Digital from $27.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday. Argus raised shares of Gen Digital to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Gen Digital from $22.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday.
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Gen Digital Price Performance NASDAQ:GEN opened at $29.17 on Thursday. Gen Digital has a 52 week low of $17.78 and a 52 week high of $32.22. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $25.96 and its two-hundred day moving average is $23.33. The company has a market capitalization of $17.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.96 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07.
Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.31 billion. Gen Digital had a return on equity of 57.01% and a net margin of 20.73%.The company’s revenue was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.64 EPS. Gen Digital has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.870-2.970 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.710-0.730 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Gen Digital will post 2.61 EPS for the current year.
Gen Digital Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.125 per share. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 17th. Gen Digital’s dividend payout ratio is 31.65%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Gen Digital In other news, Director Ondrej Vlcek sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.78, for a total transaction of $2,478,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 3,832,724 shares in the company, valued at $94,974,900.72. This trade represents a 2.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director John C. Chrystal acquired 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 4th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $27.06 per share, for a total transaction of $81,180.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 31,419 shares in the company, valued at approximately $850,198.14. This trade represents a 10.56% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Company insiders own 9.70% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Gen Digital Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Wealthfront Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Gen Digital during the second quarter worth about $965,000. Foster & Motley Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Gen Digital in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,204,000. Meeder Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Gen Digital in the second quarter valued at approximately $584,000. Dunhill Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Gen Digital in the second quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in Gen Digital during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $146,639,000. 81.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
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Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Gen Digital reported fiscal Q1 2027 adjusted EPS of $0.71, versus the $0.69 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 6.3% year over year to $1.34 billion, topping expectations of $1.31 billion. EPS also improved from $0.64 a year earlier. Gen Digital quarterly earnings report Positive Sentiment: Management raised fiscal 2027 targets. Gen Digital now expects full-year EPS of $2.87 to $2.97 and revenue of $5.4 billion to $5.5 billion, above analyst consensus of $2.83 EPS and approximately $5.4 billion in revenue. Second-quarter EPS guidance of $0.71 to $0.73 also exceeds the $0.70 consensus estimate. Reuters report on Gen Digital’s raised forecast Positive Sentiment: Cybersecurity demand remains supportive. The company cited strong demand for its family of digital-security products, double-digit bookings growth and increasing online threats powered by artificial intelligence. These trends support recurring revenue and Gen Digital’s growth outlook. Gen Digital fiscal Q1 2027 results release Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target from $27 to $32 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating, suggesting additional potential upside based on the firm’s updated valuation. Benzinga analyst update Neutral Sentiment: Gen Digital declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share. Investors of record on August 17 will receive payment on September 9. The dividend provides ongoing shareholder income, although the 1.7% yield is unlikely to be the primary catalyst for the stock. Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target from $22 to $28 but retained an Equal Weight rating. The new target remains below the stock’s current trading level, signaling valuation caution despite the improved earnings outlook. Benzinga analyst update Gen Digital Company Profile (Get Free Report)
Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global cybersecurity company specializing in consumer- and small-business-focused security, privacy, and identity protection solutions. The company offers a suite of products designed to safeguard devices, networks, and personal information against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks and other digital threats. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and cross-platform compatibility, Gen Digital develops antivirus software, VPN services, parental controls, password management tools, and comprehensive identity-theft monitoring services.
Gen Digital traces its origins to the consumer software division of Symantec Corporation, which was spun off in late 2019 under the NortonLifeLock name.
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Key Takeaways Gen Digital beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates as paid customers grew to 81 million.GEN raised FY27 revenue and earnings guidance after strong Cyber Safety and Trust-Based Solutions growth.GEN delivered a fifth straight quarter of double-digit bookings growth, with bookings up 11% year over year. Gen Digital (GEN - Free Report) reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 non-GAAP earnings of 71 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.9%. The bottom line increased 19% year over year on a comparable basis after adjusting for the extra fiscal week in the prior-year period and the MoneyLion stub period.
Quarterly revenues of $1.336 billion also surpassed the consensus estimate by 2.5% and increased 11% year over year on a comparable basis.
The quarter reflected continued momentum across Gen Digital’s Cyber Safety and Trust-Based Solutions businesses, supported by strong demand for cybersecurity, identity protection and financial wellness offerings. Paid customers reached 81 million, up by 5 million from the year-ago period.
GEN Delivers Another Quarter of Double-Digit GrowthGen Digital continued its strong execution in the fiscal first quarter, delivering its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit bookings growth. Bookings increased 11% year over year to $1.284 billion, reflecting broad-based demand across both operating segments. Management noted that revenues exceeded the high end of its guidance range, highlighting continued customer engagement and product momentum.
The company also emphasized that both Cyber Safety and Trust-Based Solutions achieved their respective growth and profitability targets during the quarter, underscoring the strength of Gen Digital’s integrated platform strategy.
Trust-Based Solutions Continue to Fuel GrowthTrust-Based Solutions remained Gen Digital’s fastest-growing business during the quarter. Segment revenues increased 24% year over year, while bookings grew 25%, supported by strong performance across Identity Protection, Personal Financial Management and Engine Marketplace offerings.
Management highlighted encouraging traction from its redesigned LifeLock platform, which is generating higher sales conversions while maintaining customer retention near 90%. Personal Financial Management also delivered better-than-expected growth, driven by record Instacash originations and continued optimization of underwriting performance. The recently launched MoneyLion One membership further expands the integration between identity protection and financial wellness services, deepening customer engagement.
Cyber Safety Business Remains a Stable Profit EngineGen Digital’s Cyber Safety segment continued to provide stable, profitable growth. Segment bookings and revenues each increased 4% year over year, reflecting sustained demand for premium cybersecurity subscriptions and higher-tier membership offerings.
The company noted continued strength in Norton 360 premium memberships and expanding adoption of Avast One memberships. Cross-sell and upsell activity within the Norton installed base remained strong, while Cyber Safety operating margin held at 61%, demonstrating continued operating discipline despite ongoing investments in artificial intelligence and new products.
GEN Maintains Strong ProfitabilityGen Digital generated non-GAAP operating income of $668 million during the first quarter, up 9% year over year. The company maintained a 50% non-GAAP operating margin, balancing continued investment in innovation with disciplined expense management.
Management stated that efficiency improvements, operating leverage and disciplined capital allocation continued to support earnings growth while allowing the company to invest in strategic initiatives across its platform.
Gen Digital's Balance Sheet and Cash FlowAs of July 3, 2026, Gen Digital had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $564 million, up from $411 million at the end of the previous quarter. Long-term debt declined to $7.98 billion from $8.02 billion sequentially.
Operating cash flow totaled $434 million, while free cash flow reached $430 million during the quarter. Capital returns remained robust, with the company paying $81 million in dividends, repurchasing $100 million of common stock and repaying $45 million of debt. Gen Digital also declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable on Sept. 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 17, 2026.
GEN Raises FY27 OutlookEncouraged by its strong first-quarter performance, Gen Digital raised its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance.
For fiscal 2027, the company now expects non-GAAP revenues between $5.375 billion and $5.475 billion compared with its previous outlook of $5.325-$5.425 billion. It now projects non-GAAP earnings of $2.87-$2.97 per share, up from the prior guidance of $2.85-$2.95.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2027, Gen expects non-GAAP revenues in the range of $1.325-$1.350 billion and non-GAAP earnings of 71-73 cents per share. Management said the guidance reflects continued momentum across both operating segments and confidence in the durability of the company’s integrated Cyber Safety and Trust-Based Solutions platform.
Zacks Rank and Stocks to ConsiderAt present, GEN carries Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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