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Why GEN Stock surged +2.61% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$29.89 +2.61% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $29.97
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $17.28B
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Is GEN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-03, Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $29.89 (+2.61% 1D, market cap $17.28B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, GEN ranks #85 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does GEN compare to DT and U in the Technology sector?
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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), GEN carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of 78.5%, and ROIC of 19.5%. By comparison, DT (Dynatrace Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 108.1x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $16.67B) and U (Unity Software Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -14.6%, cap $16.59B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GEN leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while GEN leads on capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GEN?
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Per GEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-04-03, CIK 0000849399), Gen Digital Inc. generated $5.00B in revenue (+27.1% YoY), $973.0M in net income, and $1.52B in free cash flow against $15.83B in total assets and $8.17B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (78.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $29.97 (+0.28%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 30.5% FCF Margin
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GEN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (69/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY GEN SCORES 69/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (26% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±9.4% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 13 pts from forensic ceiling
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$23.80+1.3% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$24.12+1% Next Q
64
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$24.35+22.8% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C+$29.89+2% Hist 90D α
69
Trajectory: C (61) → C+ (69)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the GEN Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 69/100 (C+) score, GEN faces multiple-compression risk if 17.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 76.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($26.47) or 200D SMA ($24.36) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($31.37) toward Bear Floor ($24.47).
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Why GEN Stock surged +2.61% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) surged +2.61% to $29.89, trading at 87% of its 52-week range ($17.78 – $31.65). Solid 78.5% gross margin (20% return on capital), mixed timing at 17x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 87% of its 52-week range ($17.78 – $31.65) with RSI-14 at 68.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±9.4% around $29.89 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 78.5% gross margin and $1.5B annual free cash flow.
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GEN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +52.27%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $28.20H $29.89L $28.20C $29.89VOL 9.10M
RES: $34.15SUP: $17.78SMA50: $26.47SMA200: $24.36
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GEN Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
10.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +27.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (GEN)
Technology Rank #85 of 715
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (GEN vs. DT, U, NTNX, SSNC)
Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) ranks #85 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #117 by equity capitalization ($17.28B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GEN leads on earnings valuation at 17.3x trailing P/E, while GEN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.5% ROIC and 78.5% gross margin. GEN currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 69/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Gen Digital Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | 17.3x | 78.5% | 19.5% | +2.61% | $17.28B | Benchmark Subject |
| DT Dynatrace Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 108.1x | 81.6% | 8.7% | -4.44% | $16.67B | /dt-vs-gen → |
| U Unity Software Inc. | D+ | 54/100 | — | 74.2% | -14.6% | +3.10% | $16.59B | /u-vs-gen → |
| NTNX Nutanix Inc. | D+ | 58/100 | 102.4x | 86.8% | 8.8% | -4.14% | $18.33B | /ntnx-vs-gen → |
| SSNC SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. | C | 62/100 | 23.7x | 48.2% | 8.2% | +1.44% | $18.86B | /ssnc-vs-gen → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-04-03 • CIK 0000849399 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-04-03), Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) reported GAAP revenue of $5.00B (+27.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.94B , and +31.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $973.0M, operating cash flow of $1.54B, and free cash flow of $1.52B (+26.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, GEN closed FY2025 with $15.83B in total assets against $8.17B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.40, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-04-03 | $5.00B | $973.0M | $1.54B | $1.52B | $15.83B | $8.17B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-28 | $3.94B | $643.0M | $1.22B | $1.21B | $15.36B | $7.08B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-29 | $3.80B | $607.0M | $2.06B | $1.89B | $9.28B | $2.17B |
3. GEN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs GEN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $29.89 (+2.61% 1D, market cap $17.28B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, GEN ranks #85 in composite RQD confidence.
How does GEN compare to DT and U in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), GEN carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of 78.5%, and ROIC of 19.5%. By comparison, DT (Dynatrace Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 108.1x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $16.67B) and U (Unity Software Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -14.6%, cap $16.59B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GEN leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while GEN leads on capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GEN?
Per GEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-04-03, CIK 0000849399), Gen Digital Inc. generated $5.00B in revenue (+27.1% YoY), $973.0M in net income, and $1.52B in free cash flow against $15.83B in total assets and $8.17B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (78.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is GEN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
GEN last traded at $29.89 (+2.61% on volume of 9,575,256 shares), positioning the stock +12.92% above its 50-day simple moving average ($26.47) and +22.70% above its 200-day simple moving average ($24.36). Across its 52-week range of $17.78 to $31.65, GEN sits at the 87.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 68.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.4% ($27.08 to $32.70).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 69/100 (C+)
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GEN — Gen Digital Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-04-03
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 69/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $29.89 (+2.61% 1D, market capitalization $17.28B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.5%, gross margin of 78.5%, operating margin of 42.4%, and free cash flow yield of 9.02%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (18/20) + Insider Conviction (18/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (7/20): Incorporates a 1.40x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.40, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 3.50x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Gen Digital Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 78.5%, an operating margin of 42.4%, and a net margin of 19.5%.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-04-03), Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) reported $5.00B in annual revenue (up from $3.94B in FY2024, +27.1% YoY) and $973.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($3.80B revenue, $607.0M net income) through FY2025, GEN scaled operating cash flow to $1.54B and free cash flow to $1.52B, backed by $15.83B in total assets against $8.17B in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 69/100): Strong cash generator (78.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 18/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $17.78 – $31.65 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Investors must weigh 17.3x trailing P/E and 10.8x EV/EBITDA against 42.4% operating margins and a 1.40x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Sector correlation beyond the listing of the Technology sector and Prepackaged Software industry is — The SiliconANGLE headline referencing Fortinet and Tenable moving alongside Gen Digital is a single news reference and does not establish a supply-chain or sector linkage in the source.
- Key Question #1: Can GEN sustain or expand its 42.4% operating margin and 19.5% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $5.00B and free cash flow of $1.52B, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $8.17B in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is GEN's 14.5x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.40x)?
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MA MacroHawk_NYC RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cross-Asset Macro Desk 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $34.66 (+19.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Cash generation and ownership signals are strong, with ROIC at 19.5% and FCF yield at 9.02% supporting the score.
Don't sleep on GEN's setup in Technology. Cash generation and ownership signals are strong, with ROIC at 19.5% and FCF yield at 9.02% supporting the score.. Beta of 1.4 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (69/100) backs up the fundamental quality.
SectorRotator 🐂 BULL
@CreditSpread_Watch Fair point on 17.3x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. If gross margin (78.5%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
CR CreditSpread_Watch RQD DEBATE OPENER • Balance Sheet Analyst 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $23.60 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $29.13 Leverage is the central risk, with an Altman Z of 1.4 and Debt/Equity of 3.5 weighing on the forensic balance sheet pillar.
I respect the product at Gen Digital Inc., but the stock at $29.13 is a different story. Leverage is the central risk, with an Altman Z of 1.4 and Debt/Equity of 3.5 weighing on the forensic balance sheet pillar.. FCF yield is 9.02% and RQD sits at 69/100 (C+) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?