Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Stock Analysis
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Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) posted $5.00B in revenue for fiscal 2026 (up 27.1% year over year), at a 19.5% net margin, and has compounded revenue about 14.4%/yr over five years, per its SEC filings.
Data last refreshed August 2, 2026 from SEC filings · how we compute this
The analyst's take on Gen Digital Inc.
Gen Digital Inc. has grown revenue from $4.02B to $5.00B over the last 10 fiscal years, compounding about 14.4% a year. The most recent year was up 27.1%, so growth is actually accelerating.
Net margin sits at 19.5%, up 3.2 points year over year on a 78.5% gross margin. It carries about $8.20B of total debt.
At today's valuation the market is pricing in roughly -0.8% annual free-cash-flow growth — versus the 16.8% it actually delivered over the last five years, so the price is arguably undemanding against what it has already proven. The one thing worth a second look in the filings is receivables growing faster than sales.
Synthesised from Gen Digital Inc.'s SEC filings — descriptive, not advice. Ask the analyst your own question →
Gen Digital Inc. revenue & earnings — last 10 fiscal years
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.02B | $2.56B | $2.46B | $2.49B | $2.55B | $2.80B | $3.32B | $3.80B | $3.94B | $5.00B |
| Gross profit | $3.17B | $2.10B | $2.00B | $2.10B | $2.19B | $2.39B | $2.73B | $3.07B | $3.16B | $3.92B |
| Net income | $-106.00M | $1.14B | $31.00M | $3.89B | $554.00M | $836.00M | $1.33B | $607.00M | $643.00M | $973.00M |
| Net margin | -2.6% | 44.5% | 1.3% | 156.1% | 21.7% | 29.9% | 40.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 19.5% |
Source: Gen Digital Inc. SEC filings (10-K). 19 years of history available in the interactive view.
Gen Digital Inc.: 3 potential red flags in the filings
Patterns in the filed statements worth a second look — computed and cited, not AI guesswork, and not a signal to sell. The kind of thing that hides in a 10-K.
- Receivables growing faster than salesAccounts receivable rose 111.1% while revenue rose 27.1% in the latest year — a gap that can signal looser credit terms or pulled-forward sales. Worth checking days-sales-outstanding.
- Heavy debt loadTotal debt of $8558M is 5.5× last year's operating cash flow — it would take years of cash flow to clear.
- Net margin shrinkingNet margin fell from 40.2% to 19.5% over ~3 years — profitability is compressing.
What growth is priced into GEN stock?
At today's market cap of $16.43B, Gen Digital Inc. is priced for free-cash-flow growth of about -0.8% per year for 10 years (assuming a 10% discount rate and 2.5% terminal growth, base FCF $1.52B from the FY ending 2026-04-03). For comparison, free cash flow actually grew 16.8%/yr over the last five fiscal years and revenue 14.4%/yr, computed from its SEC filings. This is a reverse DCF — a translation of the price into a growth assumption you can judge, not a fair value and not advice. Change the assumptions yourself in the interactive view →
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About Gen Digital Inc.
Gen Digital Inc. engages in the provision of cyber safety and trust-based solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. The company offers security and performance management, identity protection, and online privacy, as well as technology platforms. It also provides restoration support services, digital reputation, and secure financial wellness. The company offers its products under the Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner brands. The company was formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc. and changed its name to Gen Digital Inc. in November 2022. Gen Digital Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Gen Digital Inc. — frequently asked questions
What is Gen Digital Inc.'s revenue?
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) reported revenue of $5.00B for fiscal year 2026, up 27.1% from the prior year, according to its SEC filings.
Is Gen Digital Inc. profitable?
Yes. GEN earned net income of $973.00M in fiscal 2026, a net margin of 19.5%.
What is GEN's P/E ratio?
Gen Digital Inc. trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 17.5 based on the latest data in our nightly-refreshed cache.
How fast is Gen Digital Inc. growing?
GEN's revenue grew at roughly 14.4% per year over the last five fiscal years (compound annual growth rate), computed from SEC-filed statements.
How much debt does Gen Digital Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2026, GEN carried roughly $8.20B in total debt (short- plus long-term borrowings), per its filed balance sheet.
What is Gen Digital Inc.'s gross margin?
GEN's gross margin was 78.5% in fiscal 2026 — gross profit of $3.92B on revenue of $5.00B.
What is Gen Digital Inc.'s market cap?
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has a market capitalization of about $16.43B, based on the latest data in our nightly-refreshed cache.
When does Gen Digital Inc.'s fiscal year end?
GEN's fiscal year ends in April. Its most recent annual filing covers the fiscal year ending 2026-04-03.
What growth is priced into GEN stock?
At today's market cap of $16.43B, Gen Digital Inc. is priced for free-cash-flow growth of about -0.8% per year for 10 years (assuming a 10% discount rate and 2.5% terminal growth, base FCF $1.52B from the FY ending 2026-04-03). For comparison, free cash flow actually grew 16.8%/yr over the last five fiscal years and revenue 14.4%/yr, computed from its SEC filings.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are computed from Gen Digital Inc.'s official SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q), covering 19 years of history, refreshed nightly. stockportfolio.pro does not provide investment advice.