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GENGen Digital Inc.Buy Wait6.4·$24.34+0.08%
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Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Stock Analysis

Temp Headwind edge

Buy WaitVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Technology · Software - Infrastructure

Wait for pullback to $22.28. At $24.34 the A.R:R is 0.9:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $22.28 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Thin upside margin: 7.2%; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5.

Gen Digital is a global consumer cybersecurity company offering identity protection, privacy, and device security products under brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. It serves approximately 500 million users across 150+... Read more

$24.34+10.3% A.UpsideScore 6.4/10#10 of 77 Software - Infrastructure
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield9.71%
IncomeYield2.06%(5y avg 2.12%)Payout31.85%sustainable
Entry $22.28(Support Atr Sticky)Stop $20.31Target $26.11(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.9:1Setup A.R:R 2.0:1
Analyst target$30.01+23.3%9 analysts
$26.11our TP
$24.34price
$30.01mean
$46

Wait for pullback to $22.28. At $24.34 the A.R:R is 0.9:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $22.28 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Thin upside margin: 7.2%; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Growth is cheap relative to earnings, but the technical setup has not yet produced a breakout above resistance (PEG 1.40, quality 8.1/10, growth 9.6/10). Score 6.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 52d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 6, 202652d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Risks
Thin upside margin: 7.2%
Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)15.5
P/E (Fwd)7.4
Mkt Cap$14.7B
EV/EBITDA9.4
Profit Mgn19.5%
ROE39.9%
Rev Growth27.0%
Beta1.21
Dividend2.06%
Rating analysts16

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C2.08bearish
IV55%elevated
Max Pain$10-58.9% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Ma Position
3.0
Rsi
4.5
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.5%/30d — confirmed downtrend
GatesMomentum 1.7<4.5A.R:R 0.9 < 1.5@spotDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 52d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
47 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $23.18Resistance $27.81

Price Targets

$20
$22
$26
A.Upside+7.3%
A.R:R0.9:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)2.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionHigh conviction
Suggested %0.6%
Max %1.1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! momentum at 1.7 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! asymmetry at 0.9 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (52d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GEN stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $22.28. At $24.34 the A.R:R is 0.9:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $22.28 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Thin upside margin: 7.2%; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Growth is cheap relative to earnings, but the technical setup has not yet produced a breakout above resistance (PEG 1.40, quality 8.1/10, growth 9.6/10). Target $26.11 (+7.3%), stop $20.31 (−19.8%), Setup A.R:R 2.0:1. Score 6.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the GEN stock price target?

Take-profit target: $26.11 (+10.3% upside). Target $26.11 (+7.3%), stop $20.31 (−19.8%), Setup A.R:R 2.0:1. Stop-loss: $20.31.

What are the risks of investing in GEN?

Thin upside margin: 7.2%; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5; Negative momentum.

Is GEN overvalued or undervalued?

Gen Digital Inc. trades at a P/E of 15.5 (forward 7.4). TrendMatrix value score: 7.2/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about GEN?

16 analysts cover GEN with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $30.

What does Gen Digital Inc. do?Gen Digital is a global consumer cybersecurity company offering identity protection, privacy, and device security...

Gen Digital is a global consumer cybersecurity company offering identity protection, privacy, and device security products under brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. It serves approximately 500 million users across 150+ countries via subscription-based software and services.

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