Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN) is a leading cybersecurity company that provides comprehensive cyber safety solutions to consumers worldwide. The company was formed through the 2022 merger of NortonLifeLock and Avast, two established names in consumer cybersecurity. Originally founded as Symantec Corporation in 1982, the company underwent significant transformation over the decades, spinning off its enterprise security business in 2019 to focus exclusively on consumer cybersecurity. Following the Avast acquisition, the company rebranded from NortonLifeLock to Gen Digital in November 2022, reflecting its expanded portfolio and global reach. Today, Gen Digital serves over 500 million users globally and maintains over 40 million direct paid customers across its various cybersecurity brands and services.
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Key dataSep 18, 2026
Open$30.19
From 52W high−7.64%
Volume18.51M
Market cap$17.37B
P/E (TTM)16.7x
P/S (TTM)3.4x
Div yield1.72%
Key dataSep 18, 2026
Open
$30.19
From 52W high
−7.64%
Volume
18.51M
Market cap
$17.37B
ValuationView details →
P/E (Fwd)
9.6x
EV/EBITDA
10.8x
P/E (TTM)
16.7x
RSI (14)
45.9
MomentumView details →
1D Return
−3.97%
YTD Return
+6.99%
SummaryUpdated Jul 1, 2026
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IDScan.net notified customers on Sept. 4 of a data security incident in which an unauthorized third party may have accessed or copied customer information stored in its cloud, allegedly exposing more than 153 million driver's licence records across Canada and the United States.10d agoThe same researcher disclosed a privilege escalation vulnerability in Avast Antivirus, prompting Gen Digital to confirm the vulnerability and begin developing a patch.15d ago