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Gen Digital (GEN)


Market Price (2/21/2026): $22.345 | Market Cap: $13.7 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Systems Software

Gen Digital (GEN)


Market Price (2/21/2026): $22.345
Market Cap: $13.7 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Systems Software

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.7%, Dividend Yield is 2.3%, FCF Yield is 11%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -54%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 57%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 37%
  Key risks
GEN key risks include [1] the secular threat of its products being made redundant by security solutions integrated into major tech platforms and [2] a declining market among younger, Show more.
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 33%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32%
  
3 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -26%
  
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%
  
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cybersecurity. Themes include Software Security, Identity Management, and Endpoint Protection.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.7%, Dividend Yield is 2.3%, FCF Yield is 11%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 37%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 33%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32%
3 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -26%
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cybersecurity. Themes include Software Security, Identity Management, and Endpoint Protection.
6 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -54%
7 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 57%
8 Key risks
GEN key risks include [1] the secular threat of its products being made redundant by security solutions integrated into major tech platforms and [2] a declining market among younger, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Gen Digital (GEN) stock has lost about 15% since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Several analyst firms reduced their price targets and downgraded ratings for Gen Digital during the period. RBC Capital lowered its price target for GEN from $33.00 to $29.00, representing a 12.12% decrease, on November 7, 2025. On February 6, 2026, Barclays adjusted its price target from $33.00 to $32.00, a 3.03% reduction. Additionally, Zacks Research downgraded the stock from a "hold" to a "strong sell" rating on January 20, 2026, and Wall Street Zen downgraded it from "buy" to "hold" on January 31, 2026. These adjustments reflect a more cautious outlook from analysts.

2. The stock's decline was influenced by broader market trends affecting the technology sector and general macroeconomic uncertainties. Gen Digital's downturn has been noted to align with "broader market trends affecting tech stocks, as investors navigate economic uncertainties and shifting market dynamics." Macroeconomic pressures are also cited as potentially leading to increased customer churn and overall business volatility for the company.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -14.4% change in GEN stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/20/2026 was primarily driven by a -16.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120252202026Change
Stock Price ($)26.1022.35-14.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,2274,72711.8%
Net Income Margin (%)14.1%12.8%-9.7%
P/E Multiple27.022.6-16.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6176111.0%
Cumulative Contribution-14.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 2/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEN-14.4% 
Market (SPY)1.1%47.7%
Sector (XLK)-6.3%36.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.1% change in GEN stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/20/2026 was primarily driven by a -21.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120252202026Change
Stock Price ($)29.0822.35-23.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,9354,72720.1%
Net Income Margin (%)16.3%12.8%-21.9%
P/E Multiple27.822.6-18.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6146110.5%
Cumulative Contribution-23.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 2/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEN-23.1% 
Market (SPY)9.4%44.5%
Sector (XLK)7.4%32.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -15.0% change in GEN stock from 1/31/2025 to 2/20/2026 was primarily driven by a -21.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120252202026Change
Stock Price ($)26.3022.35-15.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,8894,72721.5%
Net Income Margin (%)16.3%12.8%-21.5%
P/E Multiple25.622.6-11.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6166110.8%
Cumulative Contribution-15.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 2/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEN-15.0% 
Market (SPY)15.6%60.4%
Sector (XLK)22.6%53.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.0% change in GEN stock from 1/31/2023 to 2/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 64.5% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)13120232202026Change
Stock Price ($)21.4822.354.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,8734,72764.5%
Net Income Margin (%)20.6%12.8%-38.0%
P/E Multiple21.422.65.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)590611-3.4%
Cumulative Contribution4.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 2/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEN4.0% 
Market (SPY)75.9%48.4%
Sector (XLK)111.5%39.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GEN Return28%-16%9%22%1%-17%20%
Peers Return2%-50%70%7%-28%-27%-52%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%0%83%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GEN Win Rate58%42%67%75%58%0% 
Peers Win Rate50%33%58%58%52%20% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GEN Max Drawdown-6%-21%-27%-13%-14%-18% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-59%-12%-34%-43%-41% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PATH, S, CVLT, CHOW, OBAI.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 2/20/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventGENS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-49.7%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven99.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven560 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-25.2%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven33.7%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven166 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-48.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven93.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-55.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven125.4%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,545 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Gen Digital's stock fell -49.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/9/2022. A -49.7% loss requires a 99.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Gen Digital (GEN)

NortonLifeLock Inc. provides cyber safety solutions for consumers worldwide. The company offers Norton 360, an integrated platform provides extensive cyber safety coverage and a subscription service providing protection for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices against malware, viruses, adware, ransomware, and other online threats on various platforms; and LifeLock identity theft protection solution that offers monitoring, alerts, and restoration services to its customers. It also provides Norton Secure VPN solution enhances security and online privacy by providing an encrypted data tunnel; Privacy Monitor Assistant, an on-demand, white glove service where agents help members delete personal information from data brokers online; Home Title Protect product detects fraud and notifies members; and Avira Security, a consumer-focused portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy solutions. The company markets and sells its products and related services through retailers, telecom service providers, hardware original equipment manufacturers, and employee benefit providers, as well as e-commerce platform. It operates in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. The company was formerly known as Symantec Corporation and changed its name to NortonLifeLock Inc. in November 2019. NortonLifeLock Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

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  • The Procter & Gamble of consumer digital essentials: Gen Digital owns a portfolio of well-known consumer brands (like Norton, Avast, LifeLock) offering essential digital products for security, privacy, and device performance, similar to how P&G manages many household consumer brands.
  • Microsoft Office for digital safety and privacy: Like Microsoft Office provides a suite of essential productivity software, Gen Digital offers a comprehensive suite of subscription-based software and services vital for personal digital security, identity protection, and online privacy.
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  • Device Security Software: Provides comprehensive protection against malware, viruses, and online threats for computers and mobile devices.
  • Identity Protection Services: Offers monitoring, alerts, and restoration assistance to safeguard consumers against identity theft and fraud.
  • Online Privacy Tools: Includes virtual private network (VPN) services to encrypt internet connections and enhance user privacy online.

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Gen Digital (symbol: GEN) primarily sells its products and services directly to **individuals and households** rather than other companies. Its portfolio of brands, which includes Norton, LifeLock, Avast, AVG, Avira, and CCleaner, is entirely focused on providing digital safety and privacy solutions to consumers.

The company serves the following categories of customers:

  • General Consumers: Individuals who purchase software and services for cybersecurity (antivirus, anti-malware), identity theft protection, online privacy (VPNs), and device performance for their personal computers, smartphones, and tablets. This represents a broad market of everyday internet users.
  • Families/Households: Consumers who subscribe to multi-device or multi-user security suites designed to protect multiple family members and their various devices under a single comprehensive plan.

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Major Suppliers:

  • Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
  • Apple Inc. (AAPL)

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Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive Officer

Vincent Pilette has served as the CEO of Gen Digital since 2019, having previously served as CFO of NortonLifeLock before its rebranding. Prior to joining the company, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Logitech International S.A. He also spent 10 years at Hewlett-Packard, where he held various finance leadership positions.

Natalie Derse, Chief Financial Officer

Natalie Derse is the Chief Financial Officer of Gen Digital. Before assuming this role, she held the position of Chief Financial Officer at NortonLifeLock. Her career includes senior finance positions at eBay Inc. and PayPal Holdings, Inc. where she gained extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategic operations within the technology sector.

Ondrej Vlcek, President

Ondrej Vlcek is the President of Gen Digital. He was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Avast, a company he joined in 1995. During his tenure at Avast, he held various leadership roles including CTO and EVP of Consumer Business, playing a significant role in the company's growth and its public offering. Avast was later acquired by NortonLifeLock, which subsequently became Gen Digital.

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The key risks to Gen Digital's business include:
  1. Intense Competition and the Secular Threat of Integrated Security Solutions: Gen Digital faces significant competition from both established companies and new entrants in the cybersecurity market. A major threat is the increasing emphasis by companies in adjacent industries, such as Amazon and Microsoft, on integrating robust security features directly into their products and platforms. This trend could render third-party security offerings redundant for average consumers, impacting Gen Digital's market share and revenue. Additionally, younger generations tend to be more sophisticated in technology and may rely less on external security providers, posing a long-term challenge to customer acquisition and retention.
  2. Challenges in Developing and Integrating New Technologies: The company faces risks associated with its ability to continuously develop new and enhanced solutions and improve existing products. The rapid evolution of cyber threats necessitates constant innovation. Integrating advanced technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning models presents specific challenges, including potential errors, biases, and increased regulatory scrutiny. Failure to keep pace with technological advancements could adversely affect Gen Digital's business and operating results.
  3. Evolving Regulatory Landscape, particularly for Data Protection and AI: Gen Digital operates within a complex and dynamic regulatory environment, especially concerning privacy and data protection laws. Compliance with these evolving regulations can be costly and could impact the company's operations and financial performance. Furthermore, the regulatory landscape for AI and digital assets is still developing and uncertain, which could have implications for Gen Digital's AI-powered products and digital asset-related services.

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The continuous enhancement and growing reliance on native, free security solutions integrated into operating systems, such as Microsoft Defender for Windows and Apple's built-in security features for macOS and iOS. These increasingly comprehensive and effective default protections erode the perceived value and necessity of third-party consumer antivirus and basic endpoint protection suites, directly threatening Gen Digital's core subscription revenue from brands like Norton, Avast, and AVG.

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Gen Digital operates in several large addressable markets, primarily focusing on consumer cybersecurity, identity theft protection, and consumer privacy services like Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The addressable market sizes for Gen Digital's main products and services are:
  • Consumer Cybersecurity: The global consumer cybersecurity market was valued at approximately USD 181.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach around USD 451.75 billion by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.0% during the forecast period.
  • Identity Theft Protection: The global identity theft protection services market was valued at approximately USD 13.07 billion in 2024. It is expected to grow to USD 14.51 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 11%. This market is projected to reach USD 23.65 billion by 2029.
  • Consumer VPN (Virtual Private Network): The global consumer VPN market size stands at approximately USD 51.1 billion in 2024 and is forecasted to reach USD 73.8 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 4.7%.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Gen Digital (GEN)

Over the next 2-3 years, Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) is anticipated to experience revenue growth driven by several key factors:
  • Expansion into Secure Financial Wellness: Gen Digital views its secure financial wellness initiatives as a primary catalyst for its next phase of growth. This segment, significantly bolstered by the acquisition of MoneyLion, is projected to achieve elevated and accelerating double-digit growth in the coming quarters. The company expects a business model transition for MoneyLion in the second half of fiscal year 2026.
  • Consistent Customer Growth and Retention: The company has demonstrated a robust track record of expanding its customer base, reaching over 77 million paid customers, reflecting a 10 million increase year-over-year. Analysts emphasize Gen Digital's consistent growth in direct customers, observed over seven consecutive quarters, and overall year-over-year customer growth for eight consecutive quarters.
  • AI-Driven Innovation and New Product Development: Gen Digital is actively developing an AI-powered platform that integrates security, privacy, identity, and financial wellness, providing a unique market advantage. The launch of AI-driven products, such as Genie Scam Protection and advanced AI-driven threat detection, are considered significant contributors to future growth. The company's financial guidance incorporates continued strategic investments in AI and platform innovation.
  • Leveraging High-Value Subscription Model and Upselling: The company's revenue is largely supported by its high-value subscription model. A key growth strategy involves enhancing platform differentiation to facilitate value-added upselling to its existing customer base.

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The following summarizes Gen Digital's (symbol: GEN) capital allocation decisions over the last 3-5 years:

Share Repurchases

  • Gen Digital's Board of Directors increased the share repurchase authorization to $3 billion in fiscal year 2024, which included a remaining $429 million from a previous authorization.
  • In fiscal year 2023, Gen Digital executed $904 million in share buybacks as part of over $1.2 billion returned to shareholders.

Share Issuance

  • As of March 31, 2023, 82 million shares of common stock were approved and reserved for issuance under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.
  • In connection with the Avast merger, Gen Digital assumed outstanding equity awards from Avast's incentive plans, which included $4 million in unvested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as of March 31, 2023.
  • The number of outstanding shares decreased from 640,770,648 as of May 19, 2023, to 615,525,021 as of August 2, 2024, indicating a net reduction in shares, likely due to repurchases exceeding issuances.

Outbound Investments

  • Gen Digital (formerly NortonLifeLock Inc.) completed a significant merger with Avast in fiscal year 2022, leading to the company's rebranding and the integration of Avast's portfolio.
  • In fiscal year 2026 Q1 (ended July 4, 2025), Gen Digital successfully integrated MoneyLion into its portfolio, expanding its offerings into financial wellness solutions.

Capital Expenditures

  • Gen Digital consistently includes funding capital expenditures as a component of its liquidity needs and capital allocation strategy, alongside other uses of cash like dividends and acquisitions.
  • The company emphasizes disciplined investments in product innovation and go-to-market strategies to drive growth and accelerate revenue.

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Financials

GENPATHSCVLTCHOWOBAIMedian
NameGen Digi.UiPath Sentinel.CommVaul.ChowChow.Our Bond  
Mkt Price22.3510.8012.9791.000.752.1011.89
Mkt Cap13.75.74.34.0--5.0
Rev LTM4,7271,5539561,147--1,350
Op Inc LTM1,76510-30997--54
FCF LTM1,51731245181--247
FCF 3Y Avg1,540287-17192--240
CFO LTM1,53933569189--262
CFO 3Y Avg1,5583015197--249

Growth & Margins

GENPATHSCVLTCHOWOBAIMedian
NameGen Digi.UiPath Sentinel.CommVaul.ChowChow.Our Bond  
Rev Chg LTM21.5%10.1%24.1%21.5%--21.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg15.3%14.4%39.0%13.6%--14.8%
Rev Chg Q25.8%15.9%22.9%19.5%--21.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM5.7%3.8%5.3%4.7%--5.0%
Op Mgn LTM37.3%0.6%-32.4%8.5%--4.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg36.0%-10.3%-47.8%8.9%---0.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.6%3.7%3.8%0.7%--2.2%
CFO/Rev LTM32.6%21.6%7.2%16.5%--19.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg38.0%21.6%-1.2%20.7%--21.1%
FCF/Rev LTM32.1%20.1%4.7%15.8%--17.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg37.6%20.6%-4.1%20.2%--20.4%

Valuation

GENPATHSCVLTCHOWOBAIMedian
NameGen Digi.UiPath Sentinel.CommVaul.ChowChow.Our Bond  
Mkt Cap13.75.74.34.0--5.0
P/S2.93.74.53.5--3.6
P/EBIT8.0570.1-16.540.1--24.1
P/E22.625.0-10.546.1--23.8
P/CFO8.917.262.721.2--19.2
Total Yield6.7%4.0%-9.5%2.2%--3.1%
Dividend Yield2.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%--0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg9.5%3.2%-0.1%3.9%--3.6%
D/E0.60.00.00.2--0.1
Net D/E0.6-0.2-0.1-0.0---0.1

Returns

GENPATHSCVLTCHOWOBAIMedian
NameGen Digi.UiPath Sentinel.CommVaul.ChowChow.Our Bond  
1M Rtn-10.8%-23.9%-6.0%-23.9%9.7%-93.6%-17.3%
3M Rtn-15.3%-17.0%-17.4%-24.0%-92.0%-93.6%-20.7%
6M Rtn-28.5%-3.3%-23.5%-49.7%-91.2%-93.6%-39.1%
12M Rtn-16.7%-23.8%-43.1%-50.8%-91.2%-93.6%-46.9%
3Y Rtn14.8%-26.6%-15.3%47.6%-91.2%-93.6%-21.0%
1M Excs Rtn-11.3%-24.4%-6.5%-24.4%9.2%-94.1%-17.8%
3M Excs Rtn-19.1%-25.8%-24.2%-30.2%-96.7%-98.1%-28.0%
6M Excs Rtn-36.2%-9.5%-30.6%-56.4%-99.3%-101.7%-46.3%
12M Excs Rtn-29.7%-37.4%-56.3%-63.5%-103.7%-106.1%-59.9%
3Y Excs Rtn-54.1%-99.8%-89.2%-23.8%-158.3%-160.7%-94.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single segment3,800    
Consumer security revenues 2,0291,6231,5131,450
Identity and information protection revenues 1,2441,1271,038994
Legacy revenues 6546  
ID Analytics    46
Total3,8003,3382,7962,5512,490


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single segment607    
Total607    


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$22.35 
Market Cap ($ Bil)13.8 
First Trading Date12/29/2006 
Distance from 52W High-29.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$25.56$27.59
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA-12.6%-19.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility34.0%30.3%
Downside Capture194.78112.03
Upside Capture50.3178.60
Correlation (SPY)49.5%60.4%
GEN Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.310.840.710.780.890.93
Up Beta1.700.860.581.150.790.73
Down Beta1.430.820.610.630.990.94
Up Capture-38%25%45%31%67%87%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days10192653118370
Down Capture277%144%108%110%104%104%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days10223471131373

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GEN
GEN-17.3%30.3%-0.61-
Sector ETF (XLK)17.0%27.5%0.5553.5%
Equity (SPY)13.5%19.4%0.5360.4%
Gold (GLD)74.5%25.6%2.15-1.4%
Commodities (DBC)7.2%16.9%0.2515.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)7.1%16.7%0.2452.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-30.6%44.9%-0.6828.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GEN
GEN3.0%30.6%0.14-
Sector ETF (XLK)16.1%24.8%0.5937.8%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.0%0.6243.3%
Gold (GLD)22.6%17.1%1.084.9%
Commodities (DBC)10.9%19.0%0.469.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%18.8%0.1736.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.2%57.1%0.3516.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GEN
GEN12.0%32.6%0.43-
Sector ETF (XLK)23.3%24.2%0.8838.9%
Equity (SPY)16.1%17.9%0.7740.6%
Gold (GLD)14.8%15.6%0.791.8%
Commodities (DBC)8.6%17.6%0.4014.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)7.0%20.7%0.3028.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.8%66.7%1.0712.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity19.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 11520267.6%
Average Daily Volume5.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity611.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.3%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/5/2026   
11/6/20251.3%5.0%7.1%
8/7/20257.7%11.5%6.2%
5/6/20258.2%13.1%13.8%
10/30/20248.2%8.2%15.1%
8/1/2024-0.3%-2.0%5.4%
5/9/202415.3%24.9%20.9%
2/1/2024-11.2%-12.8%-8.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111213
# Negative1098
Median Positive8.2%9.9%7.5%
Median Negative-4.9%-6.1%-5.7%
Max Positive15.3%24.9%36.3%
Max Negative-11.2%-12.8%-17.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/06/202610-Q
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/13/202510-Q
03/31/202505/15/202510-K
12/31/202401/31/202510-Q
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/16/202410-K
12/31/202302/05/202410-Q
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/25/202310-K
12/31/202202/06/202310-Q
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/20/202210-K

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Vlcek, Ondrej DirectSell1210202527.12113,6743,082,930106,665,564Form
2Chrystal, John C DirectBuy1113202527.145,000135,693771,252Form
3Chrystal, John C DirectBuy815202532.1010,000321,000414,122Form
4Ko, Bryan SeukCLO & Head Corp AffDirectSell815202532.0041,0841,314,68818,766,784Form
5Denzel, Nora DirectSell519202528.7631,646910,1391,002,574Form