Gen Digital consensus in focus, analysts see upside for the stock

Gen Digital draws renewed attention on NASDAQ as valuation metrics and analyst views diverge after a weak share price performance. Tuesday's focus is on the consensus picture and how it frames the cybersecurity provider's stock.

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 14:31.

Gen Digital (US3687361044) sits on NASDAQ with a markedly weaker share price than a year ago, while valuation models signal statistical upside according to several data providers. The Tuesday focus is on the analyst consensus and how it frames the stock.

What recent data points show

On 2026-06-22, Gen Digital shares closed at 23.01 US dollars according to a GuruFocus market comment. That note highlighted a 4.8 percent daily decline and a year-to-date performance of minus 14.5 percent.

The same analysis cited a 52-week range between 17.78 and 32.22 dollars for the Gen Digital shares, underlining the stock’s recent volatility. It also put the current price roughly 29 percent below an internally calculated fair value of 32.44 dollars based on its GF Value model.

Analyst views and consensus metrics

Across Wall Street coverage captured by MarketScreener and other aggregators, the majority of analysts continue to rate Gen Digital shares at Hold to Buy levels, with only a minority on the Sell side according to the latest compiled overview. One widely watched consensus page shows an average 12-month target price in the high-20s US dollars, implying upside versus the 23-dollar area. The MarketScreener consensus summarizes these inputs.

Data vendors attribute the muted share performance partly to concerns about growth normalization after post-pandemic peaks in consumer cybersecurity demand. At the same time, several broker notes emphasize Gen Digital’s strong cash generation and recurring revenue profile compared with peers such as NortonLifeLock’s historical competitors and diversified security groups like Palo Alto Networks. These factors feed into valuation models that classify the stock as statistically inexpensive on earnings-based metrics versus the wider software security cohort.

The business behind Gen Digital

Gen Digital generates most of its revenue from consumer-focused cybersecurity and identity-protection subscriptions, including branded offerings such as Norton antivirus and LifeLock identity theft protection. The group also sells VPN services and device performance tools, typically bundled into multi-year, auto-renewing contracts that support recurring cash flows.

Where the stock trades today

The Gen Digital shares (US3687361044) most recently traded on NASDAQ at 23.01 US dollars as of 2026-06-22, 22:00, based on the latest available closing data.

Key data on the Gen Digital shares

• Company: Gen Digital Inc.
• ISIN: US3687361044
• WKN: A3D3GK
• Ticker: GEN
• Trading venue: NASDAQ
• Price (as of 2026-06-22, 22:00): 23.01 USD
• Market cap: around 14 billion USD (as of 2026-06-22)
• Sector / industry: Software / cybersecurity
• Index membership: NASDAQ Composite
• Next earnings date: not officially scheduled

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities.