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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Gen Digital Inc.provides cyber safety solutions for consumers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan.It offers Norton 360, an integrated platform provides extensive cyber safety coverage and a subscription service providing protection for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices against malware, viruses, adware, ransomware, and other online threats on various platforms; and Norton and LifeLock identity theft protection solution that offers monitoring, alerts, and restoration services to its customers.


The company also provides Norton Secure VPN solution, which enhances security and online privacy by providing an encrypted data tunnel; Privacy Monitor Assistant, an on-demand, white glove service where agents help members delete personal information from data brokers online; Home Title Protect product that detects fraud and notifies members; and Avira Security, a consumer-focused portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy solutions.It offers Dark Web Monitoring product, which looks for personal information of its Norton 360 members on the Dark Web; and Social Media Monitoring solution that helps to keep customers' social media accounts safer by monitoring them for account takeovers, risky activity, and inappropriate content.The company also provides AntiTrack product, which helps to keep personal information and browsing activity private by blocking trackers and disguising digital fingerprints online; and Online Reputation Management solution that manages online search results, personal branding, and digital privacy.


It markets and sells its products and related services through retailers, telecom service providers, hardware original equipment manufacturers, and employee benefit providers, as well as e-commerce platform.The company was formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc.and changed its name to Gen Digital Inc.


in November 2022.Gen Digital Inc.was founded in 1982 and is based in Tempe, Arizona.

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1.b. Last Insights on GEN

Gen Digital Inc.'s recent performance was driven by strong Q1 FY26 earnings, with double-digit growth reported. The company's AI-driven cybersecurity and identity protection revenues surged, fueled by new features and client gains. Gen Digital raised its annual guidance, citing better-than-expected results. The company's impressive earnings surprise history and solid financials position it for continued growth. Its strategic expansion into financial wellness, including the acquisition of MoneyLion, is expected to drive future performance.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Gen Digital's Q2 FY2026 Earnings: Strong Revenue and EPS Growth

The company reported a strong second quarter, with revenue reaching $1.2 billion, up 25% year-over-year, driven by the growth of its consumer fintech business, MoneyLion, which expanded by 50%. The non-GAAP operating margin remained above 50%, and non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.62, beating estimates of $0.61. The company's Cyber Safety segment grew 5%, while the Trust-Based Solutions segment saw revenue grow 27% on a pro forma basis. The company's customer base now stands at over 77 million customers, up approximately 1 million sequentially.

Publication Date: Nov -09

📋 Highlights
  • Record Financial Performance:: Generated $1.2 billion in revenue (+25% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $0.62 (+15% YoY), with operating margin at 51%.
  • MoneyLion's Strong Growth:: Consumer fintech business (MoneyLion) grew 50%, driven by new active users and product consumption.
  • Trust-Based Solutions Expansion:: Segment revenue increased over 25% pro forma with 30% operating margin, meeting long-term margin targets.
  • Raised Annual Guidance:: Full-year revenue guidance raised to $4.92–$4.97 billion (25–26% YoY growth) and non-GAAP EPS to $2.51–$2.56 (12–15% growth).
  • Strong Liquidity & Cash Flow:: Ended Q2 with $2.2 billion liquidity ($701 million cash + $1.5 billion revolver) and $512 million free cash flow, despite $139 million tax payment.

Segment Performance

The Trust-Based Solutions segment delivered a standout quarter, with revenue growth of 27% on a pro forma basis, and operating margin at 30%. The LifeLock business maintained stable growth, with highly retaining customers and strong customer NPS. MoneyLion's personal financial management solutions are scaling significantly, with strong gains in new active users and increasing product consumption.

Guidance and Outlook

The company raised its annual guidance, expecting full-year revenue in the range of $4.92 billion to $4.97 billion, reflecting 25% to 26% year-over-year growth. Non-GAAP EPS is expected to be in the range of $2.51 to $2.56, representing 12% to 15% annual EPS growth. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 25.9%, indicating a consistent growth trajectory.

Valuation

With a P/E Ratio of 27.89 and an EV/EBITDA of 19.73, the company's valuation appears to be reflecting its growth prospects. The Dividend Yield stands at 1.94%, indicating a relatively stable return for shareholders. The ROE of 24.67% suggests that the company is generating strong returns on equity. As the company continues to grow and expand its customer base, its valuation metrics will be closely watched to determine if the current price reflects the company's true value.

3. NewsRoom

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Gen to Present at the Barclays Global Technology Conference

Dec -04

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Norton Neo, The World's First Safe AI-Native Browser, Now Available for Free Worldwide

Dec -02

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Wall Street Analysts Think Gen Digital (GEN) Could Surge 30.38%: Read This Before Placing a Bet

Dec -01

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You'd Better Watch Out: Avast Launches Animated Series to Help People Outsmart "Scam-mas" Tricksters

Dec -01

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Creative Planning Has $2.20 Million Holdings in Gen Digital Inc. $GEN

Nov -26

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Gen Digital Inc. $GEN Shares Acquired by Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC

Nov -23

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Interpreting Gen Digital (GEN) International Revenue Trends

Nov -17

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Wall Street Analysts Believe Gen Digital (GEN) Could Rally 28.67%: Here's is How to Trade

Nov -14

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (5.58%)

6. Segments

Consumer Security

Expected Growth: 5.5%

Gen Digital Inc.'s Consumer Security segment growth of 5.5% is driven by increasing cyber threats, rising demand for online protection, and growing adoption of digital payments. Additionally, the shift to remote work and online learning has boosted demand for security solutions, while the company's innovative products and strategic partnerships have enhanced its market position.

Identity and Information Protection

Expected Growth: 5.8%

Gen Digital Inc.'s Identity and Information Protection segment growth of 5.8% is driven by increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions, rising threat of data breaches, and growing need for compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. Additionally, the shift to cloud-based services and IoT devices has created new vulnerabilities, further fueling growth in this segment.

Legacy

Expected Growth: 4.2%

Gen Digital Inc.'s legacy segment growth of 4.2% is driven by increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions, expansion into new markets, and strategic partnerships. Additionally, the company's focus on innovation, cost savings initiatives, and effective sales execution have contributed to this growth.

7. Detailed Products

Norton Antivirus

A comprehensive cybersecurity solution that protects devices from malware, viruses, and other online threats.

Norton 360

An all-in-one cybersecurity suite that offers antivirus protection, password management, and online backup.

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

A identity theft protection service that monitors and alerts users of potential identity theft.

Norton Secure VPN

A virtual private network (VPN) that encrypts internet connections and protects online privacy.

Norton Utilities

A PC optimization tool that improves computer performance, frees up storage, and fixes common issues.

8. Gen Digital Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Gen Digital Inc. faces moderate threat from substitutes, as customers have limited alternatives for digital transformation services.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Gen Digital Inc. has a diverse customer base, reducing the bargaining power of individual customers.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Gen Digital Inc. relies on a few key suppliers for technology and infrastructure, giving them moderate bargaining power.

Threat Of New Entrants

The digital transformation industry is highly competitive, and new entrants can easily disrupt the market with innovative solutions.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The digital transformation industry is highly competitive, with many established players competing for market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 79.66%
Debt Cost 5.79%
Equity Weight 20.34%
Equity Cost 9.48%
WACC 6.54%
Leverage 391.62%

11. Quality Control: Gen Digital Inc. passed 5 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Amdocs

A-Score: 5.7/10

Value: 4.9

Growth: 4.9

Quality: 7.1

Yield: 4.0

Momentum: 3.0

Volatility: 10.0

1-Year Total Return ->

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F5

A-Score: 5.6/10

Value: 2.8

Growth: 4.8

Quality: 9.2

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 7.7

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Qualys

A-Score: 5.5/10

Value: 2.3

Growth: 7.9

Quality: 9.2

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 7.7

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Gen Digital

A-Score: 5.4/10

Value: 3.5

Growth: 4.6

Quality: 7.0

Yield: 4.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 8.3

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GoDaddy

A-Score: 4.6/10

Value: 3.1

Growth: 8.7

Quality: 6.8

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 2.0

Volatility: 7.3

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Varonis Systems

A-Score: 3.8/10

Value: 4.7

Growth: 6.9

Quality: 4.0

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 3.0

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

27.09$

Current Price

27.09$

Potential

-0.00%

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