Gen Digital Tops Q1 Forecasts and Lifts Full-Year Outlook
GEN sits 61% above its 52-week low of $17.78.
Summary
Gen Digital posted Q1 FY27 non-GAAP revenue of $1.336 billion and EPS of $0.71, both above expectations, and raised its full-year guidance. The results highlight accelerating growth in its Trust-Based Solutions segment and improving platform economics.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · GEN
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Q1 Revenue and EPS Beat
Non-GAAP revenue of $1.336 billion grew 11% on a comparable basis, exceeding the guidance range. Broad-based growth across both Cyber Safety and Trust-Based Solutions segments drove non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.71, a 19% year-over-year increase.
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Full-Year Guidance Raised
Reflecting management's confidence in sustained momentum, FY27 revenue guidance increased to $5.375–$5.475 billion (from $5.325–$5.425 billion) and non-GAAP EPS to $2.87–$2.97 (from $2.85–$2.95).
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Q2 Guidance Issued
For Q2 FY27, the company expects revenue of $1.325–$1.350 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $0.71–$0.73, implying continued double-digit growth on a comparable basis.
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Dividend Maintained
The board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, payable September 9, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 17, 2026.
Analysis · GEN · Technology
A strong start to fiscal 2027 underscores the durability of Gen Digital's subscription model and the early payoff from its MoneyLion integration. Non-GAAP revenue grew 11% on a comparable basis, while non-GAAP EPS of $0.71 beat the high end of implied guidance. The company raised its full-year revenue and EPS outlook, signaling confidence in its platform strategy that bundles cybersecurity, identity protection, and financial wellness. A steady dividend further reinforces the quarter's beat-and-raise message.
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At the time of this filing, GEN was trading at $28.65 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $16.8B. The 52-week trading range was $17.78 to $32.22. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.