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GEN

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GEN Stock: EPS Beats, Revenue Misses — Q1 2026

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Episodes tracked
1
Episodes linked
1
Latest video
Q1 2026
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$25.81
-1.02 (-3.80%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
16.44x
Forward: 7.85x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
27.0%
Earnings: 265.2%
Margins
63.4% op
Gross: 78.5% · Net: 19.5%
Balance sheet
0.40x current
Debt / Equity: 316.4
52-week range / Beta
$17.78 - $32.22
Beta: 1.21
Analyst target
$30.01
Upside: 16.3%
Cash / shareholder return
9.15% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 1.87%

Company context

Industry: Software - Infrastructure
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 5.91x
Return on equity: 39.9%
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.

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Market context for GEN

Competitive view

GEN vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

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GEN
GEN
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
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ADBE
ADBE
Latest video
Q2 FY2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
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SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SSNC
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
GEN
$15.55B
GEN
ADBE
$87.82B
ADBE
SSNC
$15.76B
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
GEN
16.4x
GEN
ADBE
12.6x
ADBE
SSNC
20.3x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
GEN
7.8x
GEN
ADBE
8.0x
ADBE
SSNC
8.7x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
GEN
27.0%
GEN
ADBE
12.7%
ADBE
SSNC
8.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
GEN
265.2%
GEN
ADBE
7.9%
ADBE
SSNC
8.3%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
GEN
63.4%
GEN
ADBE
35.3%
ADBE
SSNC
24.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
GEN
78.5%
GEN
ADBE
89.4%
ADBE
SSNC
48.0%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
GEN
19.5%
GEN
ADBE
28.7%
ADBE
SSNC
12.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
GEN
39.9%
GEN
ADBE
63.0%
ADBE
SSNC
11.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
GEN
9.2%
GEN
ADBE
10.5%
ADBE
SSNC
8.1%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
GEN
316.35x
GEN
ADBE
61.44x
ADBE
SSNC
110.67x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
GEN
0.40x
GEN
ADBE
0.75x
ADBE
SSNC
1.10x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
GEN
1.21
GEN
ADBE
1.43
ADBE
SSNC
1.11
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
GEN
1.9%
GEN
ADBE
ADBE
SSNC
1.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
GEN
16.3%
GEN
ADBE
23.3%
ADBE
SSNC
42.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

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Episode archive for GEN

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GEN Stock: EPS Beats, Revenue Misses — Q1 2026
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