Gen Digital stock reports 11 percent Q1 revenue growth

Published on 10/05/2026 at 16:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Gen Digital stock traded at USD 22.13 on October 5, 2026, while 10 analysts assign a USD 32.56 target. Fiscal 2027 guidance now calls for 9 percent to 11 percent revenue growth.

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Gen Digital (ISIN US6687711084) stock was trading at USD 22.13 on Nasdaq at 10:41 a.m. ET on October 5, 2026, up 0.64 percent from the prior close of USD 21.99. The latest fiscal update showed 11 percent revenue growth, giving the cybersecurity company a stronger base for its raised full-year outlook.

Q1 growth lifts fiscal outlook

Gen Digital delivered USD 1.34 billion in revenue in Q1 fiscal 2027, an 11 percent year-over-year increase, while adjusted earnings per share grew 19 percent, according to Benzinga on October 5, 2026.

The company raised fiscal 2027 guidance to 9 percent to 11 percent revenue growth and 14 percent to 18 percent adjusted EPS growth. The Q1 result also included adjusted EPS of USD 0.71, above the guided range of USD 0.68 to USD 0.70, according to Benzinga.

Guidance points to higher growth

Gen Digital's fiscal 2027 revenue outlook is USD 5.375 billion to USD 5.475 billion, compared with its earlier 8 percent to 10 percent growth framework. The company also expects Q2 revenue of USD 1.325 billion to USD 1.35 billion, according to the September 28, 2026 Form 8-K summarized by StockTitan.

The operating picture has expanded beyond the traditional cybersecurity base. Gen said paid customers crossed 80 million in Q1, while Trust-Based Solutions revenue grew 24 percent year over year, according to Benzinga.

Consensus stays above the quote

Ten analysts tracked by StockAnalysis assign GEN an average Buy rating and a USD 32.56 12-month price target. That target stands above the October 5 trading price, keeping the market focused on whether higher guidance can translate into sustained earnings growth.

Valuation remains tied to execution. Gen Digital's market capitalization was USD 13.2 billion on October 5, 2026, while the stock's 52-week range stood at USD 17.78 to USD 31.65 and volume reached 2,431,840 shares.

Stock stays below yearly high

Gen Digital stock was last at USD 22.13 on Nasdaq on October 5, 2026, with the share price below its 52-week high of USD 31.65 and above its 52-week low of USD 17.78.