Gen Digital (GEN) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
GEN jumps 4.3% to $24.82. Closed at $24.82, +4.29% vs the prior close of $23.80. Day range $23.77–$24.83, opened at $23.83.
GEN daily analysis — what happened
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Oct 15, 2026 — GEN jumps 4.3% to $24.82
- Closed at $24.82, +4.29% vs the prior close of $23.80. Day range $23.77–$24.83, opened at $23.83.
- Volume was 9.07M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 8.85M.
- Price is -8.9% vs its 50-day average ($27.24) and +1.7% vs its 200-day average ($24.40).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 21.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — GEN ends flat (-0.0%) to $23.80
- Closed at $23.80, -0.04% vs the prior close of $23.81. Day range $23.43–$23.86, opened at $23.74.
- Volume was 6.76M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 8.82M.
- Price is -12.8% vs its 50-day average ($27.30) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($24.42).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 24.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — GEN rises 2.0% to $23.81, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $23.81, +1.97% vs the prior close of $23.35. Day range $23.51–$24.10, opened at $23.62.
- Volume was 6.20M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 8.78M.
- Price is -13.1% vs its 50-day average ($27.39) and -2.6% vs its 200-day average ($24.44).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 24.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — GEN rises 0.4% to $23.35, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $23.35, +0.43% vs the prior close of $23.25. Day range $23.27–$23.76, opened at $23.44.
- Volume was 5.61M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 8.75M.
- Price is -15.0% vs its 50-day average ($27.48) and -4.5% vs its 200-day average ($24.46).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 26.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — GEN rises 2.2% to $23.25
- Closed at $23.25, +2.20% vs the prior close of $22.75. Day range $22.76–$23.27, opened at $22.98.
- Volume was 7.43M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 8.67M.
- Price is -15.6% vs its 50-day average ($27.56) and -5.0% vs its 200-day average ($24.48).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 26.5% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 8, 2026 — GEN rises 1.6% to $22.75
- Closed at $22.75, +1.61% vs the prior close of $22.39. Day range $22.21–$22.88, opened at $22.26.
- Volume was 10.70M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 8.56M.
- Price is -17.7% vs its 50-day average ($27.64) and -7.1% vs its 200-day average ($24.50).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 28.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — GEN dips 1.8% to $22.39 on 1.9x normal volume
- Closed at $22.39, -1.80% vs the prior close of $22.80. Day range $21.78–$22.75, opened at $22.57.
- Volume was 15.91M shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 8.32M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -19.3% vs its 50-day average ($27.74) and -8.7% vs its 200-day average ($24.52).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 29.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — GEN rises 2.3% to $22.80
- Closed at $22.80, +2.33% vs the prior close of $22.28. Day range $22.33–$23.01, opened at $22.35.
- Volume was 8.00M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 8.24M.
- Price is -18.1% vs its 50-day average ($27.84) and -7.1% vs its 200-day average ($24.55).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 28.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — GEN rises 1.3% to $22.28
- Closed at $22.28, +1.32% vs the prior close of $21.99. Day range $21.98–$22.64, opened at $22.03.
- Volume was 11.82M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 8.06M.
- Price is -20.2% vs its 50-day average ($27.92) and -9.3% vs its 200-day average ($24.57).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 29.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — GEN dips 1.2% to $21.99
- Closed at $21.99, -1.17% vs the prior close of $22.25. Day range $21.90–$22.88, opened at $22.41.
- Volume was 12.17M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 7.90M.
- Price is -21.4% vs its 50-day average ($27.99) and -10.6% vs its 200-day average ($24.60).
- 52-week range $17.78–$31.65; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 30.5% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade GEN
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 5, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 3.02% (largest 12.0%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 13.76M shares (≈$341.44M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $24.82 vs a range of $17.78–$31.65 (51% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 17, 2026 ($0.125/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 2 open-market buys, 10 sales; latest: Bryan Seuk Ko sold 28,248 shares on Sep 4, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 9, 2026; 8-K Sep 28, 2026; 8-K Sep 11, 2026.
- Share count: 598.59M shares outstanding (Aug 4, 2026), -2.8% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Prepackaged Software.
GEN market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 23.83 | 24.83 | 23.77 | 24.82 | 9.07M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 23.74 | 23.86 | 23.43 | 23.80 | 6.76M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 23.62 | 24.10 | 23.51 | 23.81 | 6.20M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 23.44 | 23.76 | 23.27 | 23.35 | 5.61M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 22.98 | 23.27 | 22.76 | 23.25 | 7.43M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 22.26 | 22.88 | 22.21 | 22.75 | 10.70M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 22.57 | 22.75 | 21.78 | 22.39 | 15.91M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 22.35 | 23.01 | 22.33 | 22.80 | 8.00M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 22.03 | 22.64 | 21.98 | 22.28 | 11.82M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 22.41 | 22.88 | 21.90 | 21.99 | 12.17M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 22.49 | 22.56 | 21.82 | 22.25 | 11.05M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 20.94 | 22.38 | 20.75 | 22.02 | 19.49M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 21.20 | 21.83 | 20.34 | 20.85 | 22.90M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 21.49 | 21.56 | 20.74 | 20.85 | 18.42M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 22.91 | 22.99 | 21.36 | 21.62 | 29.87M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 26.32 | 27.07 | 23.01 | 23.07 | 32.11M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 27.31 | 27.39 | 26.18 | 26.23 | 10.35M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 29.55 | 29.59 | 26.80 | 27.29 | 12.60M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 29.53 | 29.53 | 28.82 | 29.15 | 5.54M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 30.19 | 30.21 | 28.90 | 29.01 | 19.12M |
About Gen Digital
Gen Digital (GEN) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Prepackaged Software”. Its business address is in TEMPE, AZ. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends March 28. SEC CIK 849399.
GEN board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Brandt | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Sue Barsamian | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Pavel Baudis | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| John C Chrystal | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Nora Denzel | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Emily Heath | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Vincent Pilette | CEO, Pres. & Chair | May 12, 2026 |
| Sherrese M Smith | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Ondrej Vlcek | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Natalie Marie Derse | CFO | May 12, 2026 |
| Bryan Seuk Ko | COO, CLO and Secretary | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Vincent Pilette | CEO, Pres. & Chair | May 12, 2026 |
| Travis Michael Witteveen | Head of Products and Portfolio | Aug 19, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Bryan Seuk Ko | Sale | 28,248 | $30.67 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Ondrej Vlcek | Sale | 200,000 | $30.00 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Ondrej Vlcek | Sale | 152,358 | $29.00 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Ondrej Vlcek | Sale | 47,462 | $29.00 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Ondrej Vlcek | Sale | 100,000 | $28.00 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Travis Michael Witteveen | Sale | 440 | $28.06 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Travis Michael Witteveen | Sale | 30,000 | $29.42 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Ondrej Vlcek | Sale | 100,000 | $24.78 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | John C Chrystal | Buy | 3,000 | $27.06 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Natalie Marie Derse | Sale | 794 | $23.62 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Ondrej Vlcek | Sale | 113,674 | $27.12 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | John C Chrystal | Buy | 5,000 | $27.14 |
GEN financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | $5.00B | $973.00M | 1.57 | $1.54B |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $3.94B | $643.00M | 1.03 | $1.22B |
| Mar 29, 2024 | $3.80B | $607.00M | 0.95 | $2.06B |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $3.32B | $1.33B | 2.14 | $757.00M |
| Apr 1, 2022 | $2.80B | $836.00M | 1.41 | $974.00M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $15.64B, total liabilities $12.99B, cash $1.01B (as of Jul 3, 2026).
GEN earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $28.10 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.19 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $22.43 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.45 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $28.27 |
| May 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.72 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $27.89 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $26.91 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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