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GEN · Q1 FY2027
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The quarter in brief
Gen Digital's revenue grew 6.3% to $1.34B and operating income was flat at $443M, while net income jumped 59.3% to $215M, lifting diluted EPS to $0.36 from $0.22.
Net income (loss)
$215M
up 59.3% y/y
Net revenues
$1,336M
up 6.3% y/y
Operating income (loss)
$443M
down 0.7% y/y
Gross profit
$1,029M
up 3.9% y/y
All figures in $M.
| Line item | Amount and change |
|---|---|
| Net revenues | $1,336 · +6.3% |
| Cost of revenues | $307 · +15.0% |
| Gross profit | $1,029 · +3.9% · 77.0% margin |
| Sales and marketing | $300 · +1.0% |
| Research and development | $118 · +8.3% |
| General and administrative | $80 · +8.1% |
| Amortization of intangible assets | $56 · +3.7% |
| Restructuring and other costs | $32 · +220% |
| Operating income (loss) | $443 · −0.7% · 33.2% margin |
| Interest expense | $124 · −20.5% |
| Other income (expense), net | $4 · −60.0% |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $323 · +7.7% |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $108 · −34.5% · 33.4% effective rate |
| Net income (loss) | $215 · +59.3% · $0.36/sh · 16.1% margin |
Verdict: Gen Digital's revenue grew 6.3% to $1.34B and operating income was flat at $443M, while net income jumped 59.3% to $215M, lifting diluted EPS to $0.36 from $0.22.
Non-GAAP guidance: second-quarter revenue is expected at $1,325 million to $1,350 million, and full-year revenue at $5,375 million to $5,475 million, up from prior guidance of $5,325 million to $5,425 million.
Source and notation
Source: GEN press release, 8-K EX-99.1 of 08/06/2026 (SEC EDGAR).
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- Operating income was $443M (−0.7% y/y), an operating margin of 33.2% vs 35.5% a year ago.
- Gross profit of $1.03B is a gross margin of 77.0% vs 78.8% a year ago.
- Income tax of $108M implies an effective rate of 33.4% vs 55.0% a year ago.
- Diluted EPS was $0.36 vs $0.22 a year ago (+63.6%), while net income changed +59.3%.
What distorts the picture in this report and what to watch beyond the headlines.
GEN — a consumer cybersecurity and financial wellness company that sells antivirus, privacy and identity protection subscriptions to individuals under brands such as Norton, Avast and LifeLock, and offers financial products through MoneyLion.
It earns money in two segments: Cyber Safety Platform (security, product suites and privacy) and Trust-Based Solutions (identity protection, restoration services, reputation and MoneyLion financial products). · Source: annual report (Form 10-K, SEC)
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