Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)

In the past six months, Gen Digital's stock has experienced several notable events and trends. As of July 18, 2025, the share price was $30.27, representing an 18.57% increase over the price on July 22, 2024. Key events include reaching its 52-week high on December 4, 2024, announcing its intent to acquire MoneyLion in December 2024, delivering solid third-quarter results on January 30, 2025, completing its acquisition of MoneyLion Inc. on April 17, 2025, releasing strong Q4 2025 results on May 6, 2025, and B Riley Securities initiating coverage on Gen Digital stock with a "Buy" recommendation on July 14, 2025. Analysts generally hold a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for GEN.

Gen Digital's demand is influenced by ongoing trends rather than strict seasonality. The company has noted "billing seasonality" impacting contract liabilities. The overall demand for its cybersecurity and identity protection products has been consistently driven by the increased need for online privacy and digital security in a hybrid work environment. The company primarily offers annual subscriptions, which contributes to a recurring revenue model.

Gen Digital Inc. is a global leader in cyber safety solutions, operating within the Technology sector, specifically in the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software and Software - Infrastructure industries. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services focused on cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection, and financial wellness. Its major brands include Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, CCleaner, and MoneyLion. Gen Digital's solutions are applied across diverse industries such as education, financial services, cyber insurance, healthcare, retail, and government sectors.

Gen Digital is a multinational company with a significant global presence, serving nearly 500 million users in over 150 countries. The company maintains dual headquarters in Tempe, Arizona, USA, and Prague, Czech Republic. Development Centers are located in India, the United States, and the Czech Republic. Other Offices are in Dublin, Ireland, and London, United Kingdom.

Gen Digital's brands have received positive recognition for their performance in cybersecurity. In April 2025, multiple products across its brands received 16 awards from independent testing institutions. Gen was named one of America's Best Cybersecurity Companies for 2025 by Newsweek in June 2025. Potential challenges to its reputation include the evolving landscape of consumer cyber safety with AI-powered threats and the doubling of scam incidents targeting consumers and small businesses.

Gen Digital Inc. has a significant institutional ownership, with 88.48% of its shares held by institutions. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Fmr Llc, State Street Corp, Ameriprise Financial Inc, Starboard Value LP, Beutel, Goodman & Co Ltd., and Geode Capital Management, Llc. Pavel Baudiš is a major individual shareholder, owning 8.04% of the company's shares.