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Gen Digital (GEN)
NASDAQ:GEN
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 08, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.58Last Year’s EPS
0.53Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 30, 2025
|% Change Since: -1.59%
|Next Earnings Date:May 08, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call was predominantly positive, with strong revenue growth, customer base expansion, and significant progress in product innovation and AI integration. While there were some areas of concern, such as a slight deceleration in bookings growth and decline in legacy business, these were outweighed by the company's achievements and strategic acquisition of MoneyLion.Company Guidance
During Gen's third quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, the company reported solid performance with mid-single-digit growth in Cyber Safety bookings and revenue, while achieving a 15% year-over-year increase in earnings per share (EPS). The direct customer base grew to a record 40 million, marking an increase of nearly 400,000 customers sequentially and over 1 million compared to the previous year. Gen blocked nearly 15 billion attacks globally in calendar year 2024, reflecting the dynamic threat landscape. The company's Norton Genie, an AI-powered scam detection tool, reached 2 million downloads, providing almost 100% efficacy against new threats. Gen announced the acquisition of MoneyLion to enhance its financial wellness offerings, aiming to double its addressable market to over $50 billion. The company forecasts fiscal year 2025 revenue between $3.915 billion and $3.93 billion, with an EPS range of $2.20 to $2.22, representing 14% to 15% growth.Cyber Safety Bookings and Revenue Growth
Cyber Safety bookings grew 4% in constant currency, and revenue was $986 million, up 4% in USD and constant currency, with strong growth in the United States.
EPS Growth and Financial Performance
The company delivered its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit EPS growth, with EPS up 15% year-over-year. Operating income was $577 million, up 4%, with an operating margin of 58.5%.
Direct Customer Base Expansion
The direct customer base reached a record 40.1 million, up 371,000 sequentially and 1.2 million year-over-year.
Product Innovation and AI Integration
Norton Genie was downloaded 2 million times, and its AI engine shows nearly 100% efficacy in detecting scams. The company is also integrating AI-powered scam detection into smartphones through a partnership with Qualcomm.
International and Mobile Market Growth
Customer growth in international markets and mobile remained strong, with increased adoption of Norton 360 memberships among new mobile customers.
Acquisition of MoneyLion
Gen announced the acquisition of MoneyLion to strengthen and accelerate its financial wellness offerings, more than doubling its addressable market to over $50 billion.
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GEN Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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GEN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Jan 30, 2025 | $27.76 | $26.79 | -3.49% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $26.68 | $28.86 | +8.17% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | $24.90 | $24.82 | -0.32% |
| May 09, 2024 | $19.96 | $23.03 | +15.38% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Gen Digital (GEN) report earnings?
Gen Digital (GEN) is schdueled to report earning on May 08, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Gen Digital (GEN) earnings time?
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What is GEN EPS forecast?
GEN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.58.
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