Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gen Digital Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has returned -30.38% so far this year and -27.74% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GEN has returned 7.84% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, GEN's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 2001 with a return of +58.6%, while the worst month was Jan 1996 at -52.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, GEN closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 10, 1996 with a return of +48.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 22, 2001 at -36.6%.

Gen Digital Inc. has an annualized alpha of 13.66%, beta of 1.01, and R² of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock captured 109.58% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.54% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

GEN ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Gen Digital Inc. provided a 2.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Gen Digital Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Gen Digital Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Gen Digital Inc. was 87.75%, occurring on Oct 8, 1992. Recovery took 1787 trading sessions.

The current Gen Digital Inc. drawdown is 40.62%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Gen Digital Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Gen Digital Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.