Tempe, Arizona-based Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) provides cybersecurity solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. The company has a market cap of $11.5 billion and offers security and performance management, identity protection, online privacy, and a technology platform. GEN is expected to release its Q4 2026 earnings on Thursday, May 7, after the market closes.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect the company’s EPS to be $0.58 on a diluted basis, up 9.4% from $0.53 in the year-ago quarter. The company has failed to meet or exceed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in all of its last four quarters.
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For fiscal 2026, analysts project the company’s EPS to be $2.30, up 14.4% from $2.01 in fiscal 2025. Moreover, its EPS is expected to rise by roughly 17% year over year (YoY) to $2.69 in fiscal 2027.
www.barchart.com GEN stock has declined 22.5% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 28.4% rise, and the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLK) 46.8% return during the same time frame.
www.barchart.com On Feb. 5, GEN stock rose 2.2% following the release of its Q3 2026 earnings. The company’s revenue rose 26% from the prior year’s quarter to $1.2 billion. Moreover, its adjusted EPS for the quarter also rose 14% from its year-ago value to $0.64. For its fourth quarter, GEN expects its revenue to be in the range of $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion. Additionally, the company also raised its full-year guidance, with its expected EPS to be in the range of $2.54 to $2.56.
Analysts are moderately bullish about GEN, with the stock having a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Among the 10 analysts covering the stock, five are recommending a “Strong Buy,” and five suggest a “Hold” for the stock. GEN’s average analyst price target is $31.89, indicating an upside of 68.6% from the current levels.
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