Gen Digital Inc. reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.64 per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.61, on a 30.3% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.257 billion. While GAAP profit decreased to $135 million ($0.22 EPS) from $181 million last year, the company demonstrated confidence by raising its FY26 revenue guidance to $4.800-$4.900 billion and FY26 EPS guidance to $2.49-$2.56, signaling a positive long-term outlook.
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) reported a robust first quarter, surpassing analyst expectations with adjusted earnings of $0.64 per share, against a consensus of $0.61. This outperformance was driven by a significant 30.3% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.257 billion. While these figures indicate strong operational momentum, it is important to note the contrast with GAAP results, where net profit declined to $135 million from $181 million in the prior-year period. The company's forward guidance presents a mixed picture: near-term forecasts for the next quarter are somewhat conservative, with EPS guided to $0.60-$0.62 and revenue to $1.180-$1.210 billion, suggesting a potential sequential slowdown. However, management signaled strong long-term confidence by raising its full-year 2026 guidance for both revenue, now projected at $4.800-$4.900 billion, and EPS, updated to a range of $2.49-$2.56.
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