Bokf Na Trims Stake in Gen Digital Inc. $GEN

Bokf Na decreased its position in shares of Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN) by 26.8% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 144,061 shares of the company’s stock after selling 52,761 shares during the period. Bokf Na’s holdings in Gen Digital were worth $3,917,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Spire Wealth Management grew its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 1,183.3% during the 3rd quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 1,078 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 994 shares during the period. Clearstead Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 48.6% during the 3rd quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,223 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares during the period. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of Gen Digital during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $47,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 221.5% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,717 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 1,183 shares during the period. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. grew its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 47.8% during the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 1,756 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,000 after acquiring an additional 568 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.38% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have weighed in on GEN. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Gen Digital from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Zacks Research upgraded Gen Digital from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on Gen Digital in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock. Barclays dropped their price target on Gen Digital from $32.00 to $26.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Gen Digital in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $31.86.

Key Gen Digital News

Here are the key news stories impacting Gen Digital this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat estimates — Gen reported EPS of $0.67 vs. consensus ~$0.65 and revenue of $1.28B (≈+27% YoY), with improved margins and strong operating profit growth; these beats are the primary catalyst for the stock rally. Gen Digital (GEN) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Raised guidance — Gen lifted FY‑2027 EPS to $2.85–2.95 (above consensus ~2.82) and Q1 EPS to $0.68–0.70, and guided revenue above Street expectations; upward guidance supports continued investor optimism. Gen Digital forecasts annual results above estimates on strong cybersecurity demand
• Positive Sentiment: Strong FY26 performance highlight — company crossed $5B in FY26 revenue with accelerating growth and reiterated demand for consumer cybersecurity services, reinforcing the secular growth story. Gen Crosses $5B in FY26 Revenue
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst price targets mixed — recent targets range around $22–$26 (median ~$24), implying modest upside from current levels but varied analyst views. Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Stock Rises on Q4 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Balance sheet/cash concerns — cash & cash equivalents fell materially year‑over‑year (Quiver reports ~59% decline) and debt remains elevated (debt/equity ~3.5 in public filings), which could amplify investor sensitivity to execution risk. Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Stock Rises on Q4 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling noted — some insider sales were reported in the period, which may concern timing-sensitive investors even though insider activity is limited relative to float. Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Stock Rises on Q4 2026 Earnings

Gen Digital Stock Performance

Shares of GEN opened at $20.19 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.50. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $20.15 and its 200-day moving average price is $23.90. Gen Digital Inc. has a 52 week low of $17.78 and a 52 week high of $32.22. The stock has a market cap of $12.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.81 and a beta of 1.10.

Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.63 by $0.01. Gen Digital had a return on equity of 56.76% and a net margin of 12.76%.The firm had revenue of $1.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.23 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.56 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts anticipate that Gen Digital Inc. will post 2.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Gen Digital Profile

Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global cybersecurity company specializing in consumer- and small-business-focused security, privacy, and identity protection solutions. The company offers a suite of products designed to safeguard devices, networks, and personal information against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks and other digital threats. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and cross-platform compatibility, Gen Digital develops antivirus software, VPN services, parental controls, password management tools, and comprehensive identity-theft monitoring services.

Gen Digital traces its origins to the consumer software division of Symantec Corporation, which was spun off in late 2019 under the NortonLifeLock name.