GENTechnology · Software - InfrastructureThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering Gen Digital, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $31 — +4.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 30 Oct 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
Revisions (98): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Momentum (48): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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 +4.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $26 → $24 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $30 → $26 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $27 → $32 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $27 → $30 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $22 → $28 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $26 → $27 |
| 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 | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
GEN appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Gen Digital, Inc. returned +14.0% against +12.4% 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 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 15% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
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Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 77% 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 $16.9B and an enterprise value of $24.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.1B. The latest quarter grew 12.2% 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: 14.6×; forward P/E: 8.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.75%, paying out 29% of earnings.
Gen Digital, Inc. employs 3,900 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks compares Gen Digital (GEN) and Crane NXT (CXT) with their sector to review their performance so far this year.
Why it matters — The item provides a sector-relative performance comparison relevant to investors following GEN.
Gen Digital said it is not currently working on a “transformative acquisition.” The headline also reports an earnings beat amid strength in the cybersecurity sector.
Why it matters — GEN watchers may care about the company’s stated M&A plans and the reported earnings beat.
Gen Digital beat second-quarter estimates, with financial wellness demand driving double-digit growth and record Cyber Safety margins. The report also cited higher fiscal 2027 results.
Why it matters — The earnings beat, growth drivers, margins and fiscal 2027 results provide GEN watchers with updates on the company’s performance.
Gen Digital reported Q2 revenue of $1.37 billion, up 12% year over year. Partner channel revenue grew 40% year over year to $295 million.
Why it matters — The revenue growth and partner-channel expansion are operating results relevant to investors following GEN.
Gen Digital reported double-digit revenue and bookings growth in fiscal Q2 2027, supported by expansion in its cyber safety and trust-based solutions businesses. It also raised its full-year revenue and earnings outlook.
Why it matters — The results and higher full-year outlook provide GEN watchers an update on the company’s growth and expectations.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Gen Digital, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $31, with estimates ranging from $24 to $46. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering Gen Digital, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Gen Digital, Inc. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 30 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 30 Oct 2026, Gen Digital, Inc. ranks 96 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 Revisions (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +4.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Gen Digital, Inc. 96 out of 100 as at 30 Oct 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: $24 to $46 over the next 12 months.
Gen Digital, Inc. returned +14.0% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 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, 30 Oct 2026): "Are Business Services Stocks Lagging GEN DIGITAL INC (GEN) This Year?". Zacks compares Gen Digital (GEN) and Crane NXT (CXT) with their sector to review their performance so far this year.
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
