Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±9.4% Move

$29.13 +3.30% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $29.25

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $17.28B
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As of 2026-11-03, Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $29.13 (+3.30% 1D, market cap $17.28B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, GEN ranks #84 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), GEN carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of 78.5%, and ROIC of 19.5%. By comparison, DT (Dynatrace Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 108.1x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $16.67B) and U (Unity Software Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -14.6%, cap $16.59B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GEN leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while GEN leads on capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC).

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Per GEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-04-03, CIK 0000849399), Gen Digital Inc. generated $5.00B in revenue (+27.1% YoY), $973.0M in net income, and $1.52B in free cash flow against $15.83B in total assets and $8.17B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (79% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $29.25 (+0.40%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 30.5% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 69/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+2.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 57.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.9% Base Target
$36 Bull$31 Base$24 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GEN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (69/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY GEN SCORES 69/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (26% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±9.4% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 13 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
61
Grade C$23.80+1.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
64
Grade C+$24.12+1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
66
Grade B-$24.35+19.6% Next Q
Current
69
Grade C+$29.13+2% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 69/100 (C+) score, GEN faces multiple-compression risk if 17.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 76.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($26.47) or 200D SMA ($24.36) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($30.57) toward Bear Floor ($23.84).

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±9.4% Swing Band

±$2.74 Expected Swing
$26.39 (-9.4%)Spot $29.13$31.87 (+9.4%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

GEN Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 69/100

Trailing EPS: $1.63 • YoY Revenue Growth: 27.1%

Model Bullish Setup (69/100)Model Risk Weight (31/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252026-04-03$5.00B$973.0M$1.52B78.5%
FY 20242025-03-28$3.94B$643.0M$1.21B80.3%
FY 20232024-03-29$3.80B$607.0M$1.89B78.5%
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GEN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +48.40%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $28.20H $29.13L $28.20C $29.13VOL 9.10M
RES: $34.15SUP: $17.78SMA50: $26.47SMA200: $24.36
$32.52$28.90$25.28$21.66$18.04RES $34.15SUP $17.78$29.132026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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GEN Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
10.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +27.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (GEN vs. DT, U, NTNX, SSNC)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) ranks #84 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #116 by equity capitalization ($17.28B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GEN leads on earnings valuation at 17.3x trailing P/E, while GEN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.5% ROIC and 78.5% gross margin. GEN currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 69/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
GEN ACTIVE
Gen Digital Inc.
C+ 69/100 17.3x 78.5% 19.5% +3.30% $17.28B Benchmark Subject
DT
Dynatrace Inc.
C+ 68/100 108.1x 81.6% 8.7% -5.39% $16.67B /dt-vs-gen →
U
Unity Software Inc.
D+ 54/100 — 74.2% -14.6% -4.00% $16.59B /u-vs-gen →
NTNX
Nutanix Inc.
D+ 58/100 102.4x 86.8% 8.8% -4.95% $18.33B /ntnx-vs-gen →
SSNC
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
C 62/100 23.7x 48.2% 8.2% -0.26% $18.86B /ssnc-vs-gen →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-04-03 • CIK 0000849399

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-04-03), Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) reported GAAP revenue of $5.00B (+27.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.94B , and +31.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $973.0M, operating cash flow of $1.54B, and free cash flow of $1.52B (+26.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, GEN closed FY2025 with $15.83B in total assets against $8.17B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.40, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-04-03 $5.00B $973.0M $1.54B $1.52B $15.83B $8.17B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-03-28 $3.94B $643.0M $1.22B $1.21B $15.36B $7.08B
FY2023 (FY) 2024-03-29 $3.80B $607.0M $2.06B $1.89B $9.28B $2.17B

3. GEN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is GEN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $29.13 (+3.30% 1D, market cap $17.28B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, GEN ranks #84 in composite RQD confidence.

How does GEN compare to DT and U in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), GEN carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of 78.5%, and ROIC of 19.5%. By comparison, DT (Dynatrace Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 108.1x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $16.67B) and U (Unity Software Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -14.6%, cap $16.59B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GEN leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while GEN leads on capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GEN?

Per GEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-04-03, CIK 0000849399), Gen Digital Inc. generated $5.00B in revenue (+27.1% YoY), $973.0M in net income, and $1.52B in free cash flow against $15.83B in total assets and $8.17B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (79% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is GEN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GEN last traded at $29.13 (+3.30% on volume of 9,102,956 shares), positioning the stock +10.05% above its 50-day simple moving average ($26.47) and +19.58% above its 200-day simple moving average ($24.36). Across its 52-week range of $17.78 to $31.65, GEN sits at the 81.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 68.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.4% ($26.39 to $31.87).

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When is GEN's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Jan 1, 2027.

How much is GEN stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±9.4% event move for GEN, spanning a range between $26.39 and $31.87.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 69/100 (C+) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

GEN — Gen Digital Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:14:14Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, GEN scores 68 out of 100, a letter grade of C+, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20 (ROIC 19.5%; FCF yield 9.02%); Whale 13F Flow 17/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 18/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 11/20 (Beta 1.4; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 7/20 (Altman Z 1.4; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 3.5). For a prospective investor, the strongest support comes from cash generation and ownership signals, which together carry the score. The weakest pillar is the balance sheet: a low Altman Z of 1.4 and Debt/Equity of 3.5 mean the company's leverage is the central risk to any thesis, even though its Piotroski F of 7/9 indicates reasonable operating-quality signals. The Macro Regime Fit pillar reflects a Beta of 1.4, implying greater sensitivity to market swings than the broader market. The "Watch for Breakout" label suggests the rating is neutral today and would require a change in the underlying pillars to move higher. The rating is an analytical summary, not a recommendation.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
28.2$16.88B17.314.510.81.631.85%1.4$17.78 - $31.6519.5%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$5000.0M$2120.0M$973.0MN/A$1523.0MN/A$8167.0M
FY 2024$3935.0M$1610.0M$643.0MN/A$1206.0M$883.0M$7080.0M
FY 2023$3800.0M$1110.0M$607.0MN/A$1893.0MN/A$2172.5M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $3800.0M (FY 2023) to $5000.0M (FY 2025), and operating income from $1110.0M to $2120.0M over the same period. Debt increased from $2172.5M to $8167.0M across the three periods. Per the market data, ROIC is 19.5% and the net margin is 19.5%. The Altman Z-Score of 1.4 and Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 are cited in the Roarable RQD rating, with Debt/Equity of 3.5 noted in the same source.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts section, six items reference GEN. A Barron's report (CATALYST, GREEN) describes Gen Digital's shares surging, a reference to M&A speculation being dismissed, and an earnings beat tied to the cyber boom. A Yahoo Finance report describes the stock being repriced after Q2 earnings put margins in focus. A Yahoo Finance headline notes a possible 50% discount based on cash flow. Other items (Yahoo! Finance Canada, Investing.com, SiliconANGLE) are MARKET WIRE or YELLOW-flagged and report on market action and institutional positioning without additional detail in the source. A SiliconANGLE item reports that Fortinet plunged after-hours while Gen Digital rose. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Watch items include the leverage metrics in the rating and the stock's price move of 15.81% in the market data.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific products, customers, and revenue drivers behind the FY 2025 revenue of $5000.0M?
  • How will the debt increase from $2172.5M (FY 2023) to $8167.0M (FY 2025) be serviced, and what is the debt maturity schedule?
  • What drove the FY 2025 cash and EPS figures, which are reported as N/A in the source?
  • Which specific insider, 13F, or Congressional transactions underlie the Insider Conviction and Whale Flow pillar scores?
  • What is the source of the 50% cash-flow discount referenced in the news headline, and how is it calculated?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is GEN (C+ • RQD 68/100) a Buy at $28.20?

Welcome to the GEN (Gen Digital Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 68/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. Bulls point to capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $21.71 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $28.20

Pump the brakes on GEN — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on GEN, but look at what you are paying: 17.3x trailing P/E with 78.5% gross margins. Unless Gen Digital Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $34.12 (+21.0%)
Spot @ $28.20

GEN cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on GEN, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $28.20 (52-wk range $17.78 - $31.65), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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