Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Stock Forecast
GEN analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.80 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $32.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +33.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $0.65
- 52-week range
- $17.89 – $31.41
GEN analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GEN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GEN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.72 | $0.71 | $0.73 | $0.62 | +15.9% | 8 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.73 | $0.72 | $0.75 | $0.64 | +14.0% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.94 | $2.93 | $2.96 | $2.56 | +15.0% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.31 | $3.23 | $3.55 | $2.94 | +12.5% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GEN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.34B | $1.33B | $1.35B | +10.0% | 7 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.35B | $1.34B | $1.36B | +9.2% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.45B | $5.45B | $5.45B | +9.0% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.79B | $5.58B | $5.86B | +6.3% | 8 |
GEN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GEN revenue: reported and forecast
GEN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.71 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | +1.6% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.73 | −0.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.90 | $2.92 | $2.92 | $2.92 | $2.94 | +1.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.29 | $3.30 | $3.31 | $3.31 | $3.31 | +0.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
GEN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GEN beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from GEN
10 analysts cover Gen Digital; their consensus rating is buy (3.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $32.33, 33.8% above the latest close of $24.16. Analysts expect earnings of $2.94 per share for FY2027, +15.0% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $3.31 per share on revenue of $5.8 billion. Gen Digital beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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GEN forecast FAQ
What is Gen Digital's price target?
The average analyst price target for Gen Digital is $32.33, 33.8% above the latest close of $24.16.
Is Gen Digital a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering Gen Digital, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Gen Digital's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.94 per share for FY2027 (range $2.93 to $2.96); for FY2028 the estimate is $3.31.
What is Gen Digital's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $5.4 billion, growth of 9.0%; for FY2028 it is $5.8 billion.
When does Gen Digital report earnings?
Gen Digital is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.65.
Does Gen Digital usually beat earnings estimates?
Gen Digital reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.