Gen Digital Reports Strong Q3 FY26 Results, Raises Full-Year Revenue and EPS Guidance
GEN is trading near its 52-week low of $22.14 (8.5% above the low) on elevated volume (1.9× avg).
Summary
Gen Digital Inc. announced strong Q3 FY26 financial results, reporting significant year-over-year growth in revenue and EPS, and subsequently raised its full-year fiscal year 2026 guidance for both metrics.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · GEN
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Strong Q3 FY26 Financial Performance
Reported Q3 GAAP revenue of $1,240 million, up 26% year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $0.31, up 22%. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.64, up 14%.
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Raised Full-Year FY26 Guidance
Increased full-year FY26 revenue guidance to a range of $4.955 billion to $4.975 billion (from $4.920 billion to $4.970 billion) and EPS guidance to $2.54 to $2.56 (from $2.51 to $2.56).
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Robust Cash Flow Generation
Year-to-date operating cash flow reached $1,066 million, up 43%, and free cash flow was $1,047 million, up 42%.
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Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared
The Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per common share.
Analysis · GEN · Technology
Gen Digital Inc. delivered robust third-quarter fiscal year 2026 results, surpassing prior-year performance with significant growth in both revenue and earnings per share. The company's decision to raise its full-year FY26 revenue and EPS guidance signals strong operational momentum and management's confidence in future performance. This positive financial update, coupled with substantial free cash flow generation, is likely to be viewed favorably by investors, reinforcing the company's financial health and strategic execution.
At the time of this filing, GEN was trading at $24.03 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $13.8B. The 52-week trading range was $22.14 to $32.22. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.