GENTechnology · Software - InfrastructureThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering Gen Digital, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $32 — +4.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 7 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Gen Digital, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (98): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Quality (51): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GEN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $27 → $32 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $27 → $30 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $22 → $28 |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $26 → $27 |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $37 → $38 |
| 8 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $22 → $24 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Jefferies | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 2 Sept 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 July 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GEN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Gen Digital, Inc. returned +5.8% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 15% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Gen Digital, Inc. has a market value of $18.3B and an enterprise value of $26.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.1B. The latest quarter grew 6.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 20.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.72.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B.
Gen Digital, Inc. spent $600.0M on share buybacks and $311.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 17.9×; forward P/E: 9.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.63%, paying out 29% of earnings.
Gen Digital, Inc. employs 3,900 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research highlighted Gen Digital (GEN) as a top momentum stock for the long term, using its Zacks Style Scores feature to identify the company as a strong pick for momentum investors.
Why it matters — A GEN watcher would care because the stock is being flagged by a widely followed research service as a strong long-term momentum pick.
Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Gen Digital (GEN) and Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA), two Technology Services stocks, focusing on which appears to be the better value option for investors seeking undervalued companies.
Why it matters — The article positions Gen Digital among other technology services stocks in a value-stock comparison, which GEN watchers may follow to understand how the company is being evaluated relative to peers.
Seeking Alpha rates Gen Digital a cautious BUY with a base-case value of $32 per share, about 14% above its current price. The article highlights the MoneyLion acquisition as a way to cross-sell financial and Cyber Safety products to GEN's customer base, while noting integration benefits remain unquantified and Trust-Based Solutions revenue carries lower margins than Cyber Safety.
Why it matters — GEN watchers would care because the piece assesses the potential of the MoneyLion acquisition to open a new growth channel while flagging the unquantified integration benefits and margin impact of Trust-Based Solutions.
Seeking Alpha rates Gen Digital a Buy, noting the stock trades at $28.73 and under 10x forward EPS. The article highlights the Trust-Based Solutions segment's 24% revenue growth as a re-rating catalyst, while Cyber Safety remains a high-margin core supporting debt reduction, dividends, and investment in growth initiatives.
Why it matters — The piece signals that GEN's evolving business mix, particularly cross-selling within its large customer base, is seen as an underappreciated growth opportunity beyond its established Cyber Safety core.
Seeking Alpha reports that Gen Digital trades at a forward P/E below 10 despite accelerating growth and strong cash flow. The Cyber Safety business is stabilizing with 61% margins, MoneyLion adds a second faster-growing revenue stream, and management guides for 9-11% revenue and 14-18% EPS growth in fiscal 2027.
Why it matters — A GEN watcher would care because the item highlights the company's valuation discount, margin profile, the MoneyLion revenue stream, and management's fiscal 2027 growth guidance.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Gen Digital, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $32, with estimates ranging from $25 to $46. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering Gen Digital, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Gen Digital, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 7 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 7 Sept 2026, Gen Digital, Inc. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +4.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Gen Digital, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 7 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Gen Digital, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GEN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $25 to $46 over the next 12 months.
Gen Digital, Inc. returned +5.8% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Gen Digital Inc. is a multinational software company focused on cyber safety, privacy, identity protection, and financial wellness solutions for consumers, families, and small businesses.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Sept 2026): "Why Gen Digital (GEN) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term". Zacks Investment Research highlighted Gen Digital (GEN) as a top momentum stock for the long term, using its Zacks Style Scores feature to identify the company as a strong pick for momentum investors.
Gen Digital Inc. is a multinational software company focused on cyber safety, privacy, identity protection, and financial wellness solutions for consumers, families, and small businesses. Its portfolio includes widely recognized brands such as Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, CCleaner, and MoneyLion, which together cover antivirus protection, online privacy, scam prevention, password management, device performance, digital reputation, and related trust-based services. Gen Digital serves users across multiple regions through direct-to-consumer and partner channels, combining security and financial tools within a connected digital safety platform. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with a dual headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic, Gen Digital plays a significant role in the consumer cybersecurity market by helping people manage and protect their digital lives across devices and online environments.
CEO Mr. Vincent Pilette · 3,900 employees · United States · https://www.gendigital.com
