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Gen Digital (GEN)
NASDAQ:GEN
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GEN Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$19.08 - $31.72
Previous Close$27.83
Volume13.75M
Average Volume (3M)3.35M
Market Cap
$16.92B
Enterprise Value$24.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$737.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.0
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Jan 30, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.55Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 18, 2024Dividend Yield1.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.98
Shares Outstanding616,204,970
10 Day Avg. Volume3,608,472
30 Day Avg. Volume3,354,800
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.26
Alpha-0.00185
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)8.19
Price to Sales (P/S)4.39
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)26.80
P/FCF Ratio17.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.33
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$32.43Price Target Upside16.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
Gen Digital News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Gen Digital Announces Merger with MoneyLion Inc.
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition And Market ExpansionThe acquisition of MoneyLion unlocks an incremental $30 billion Total Addressable Market in addition to Gen's core $22 billion Cyber Safety TAM.
Consumer Base And Market OpportunityMoneyLion's 18 million+ customers broaden Gen's consumer base, providing diversification and expanding into younger consumers in earlier stages of their financial lives.
Financial Performance And GuidanceManagement raised the FY25 guidance for both revenue and EPS, and also guided above consensus for both 3Q25 and 4Q25.
Bears Say
Acquisition RiskThe acquisition carries some level of risk given that this is an area outside of GEN's typical consumer interests.
Financial PerformanceOperating margin of 58.2% came in below consensus estimates of 58.5%.
Growth DecelerationObserved growth from Bloomberg Second Measure decelerated in the quarter, implying some directional caution.
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Ownership Overview
11.55% Insiders
25.71% Mutual Funds
15.53% Other Institutional Investors
15.87% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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GEN FAQ
What was Gen Digital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gen Digital lowest stock price was $19.08 and its highest was $31.72 in the past 12 months.
What is Gen Digital’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Gen Digital’s upcoming earnings report date?
Gen Digital’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 30, 2025 which is in 39 days.
How were Gen Digital’s earnings last quarter?
Gen Digital released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2024. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.539 by $0.001.
Is Gen Digital overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Gen Digital’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Gen Digital pay dividends?
Gen Digital pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.125 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.82%. See more information on Gen Digital dividends here
What is Gen Digital’s EPS estimate?
Gen Digital’s EPS estimate is $0.55.
How many shares outstanding does Gen Digital have?
Gen Digital has 616,295,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Gen Digital’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Gen Digital reported an EPS of $0.54 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.539. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.172%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gen Digital?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Gen Digital’s share is Starboard Value LP. It holds Gen Digital’s shares valued at 480M.
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Gen Digital Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$32.43 (16.53% Upside)
$32.43 (16.53% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GEN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 132.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
24.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Gen Digital
Gen Digital is a leading cybersecurity software and service company. It offers products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, and identity protection through its popular Cyber Safety brands, including Norton, Avast, AVG, LifeLock, Avira, CCleaner, and ReputationDefender.
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GEN Company Deck
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GEN Earnings Call
Q2 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a generally positive outlook for Gen, with significant growth in bookings, EPS, and customer base. The company is experiencing strong demand in the identity protection segment, particularly due to recent data breaches. However, challenges such as the decline in legacy business lines and high advertising costs were noted. Despite these challenges, the positive aspects of growth and customer retention indicate a favorable performance.Read More>---
GEN Net revenue Breakdown
63.41% Consumer security
34.94% Identity and information protection
1.65% Legacy revenues
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GEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$32.43
▲(16.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering GEN
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
4/5 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+7.72%
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