Gen Digital (GEN)

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GEN 8-K filings in 2026

Every material Form 8-K Gen Digital filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.

Briefs in 2026616 on record in all
Latest filing in 2026Oct 28, 2026earnings
High impact (4-5)4of 6 briefs
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Oct 28, 4:06 PM ET

Gen Digital raises FY27 outlook as Q2 revenue rises 12% to $1.369 billion

Positive earnings 2.02

Gen Digital reported fiscal second-quarter 2027 revenue of $1.369 billion, up 12%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.48, up from $0.21 a year earlier. The company raised its non-GAAP full-year fiscal 2027 revenue and EPS guidance, and its board approved a $0.125 quarterly dividend.

  • Q2 non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.74, up 19%, and non-GAAP operating income was $686 million, up 10%.
  • FY27 non-GAAP revenue guidance is now $5.465 billion to $5.515 billion, up from $5.375 billion to $5.475 billion.
  • FY27 non-GAAP EPS guidance is now $2.93 to $2.98, up from $2.87 to $2.97.
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share is payable December 9, 2026, to holders of record on November 16, 2026.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Oct 9, 4:05 PM ET

Gen appoints Talbott Roche, Blackhawk Network CEO, to Board of Directors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Gen's Board appointed Talbott Roche as a director effective immediately, with the Board determining she is independent under Nasdaq listing standards. Committee assignments have not yet been decided. The appointment adds a director who is CEO and President of Blackhawk Network and who previously served on the Electronic Arts board until August 4, 2026.

  • Board appointment made October 6, 2026, effective immediately; announced in a press release dated October 9, 2026
  • Board determined Roche is independent under Nasdaq listing standards; committee assignments not yet determined
  • Receives a pro-rated annual cash retainer and the full annual equity retainer under the standard non-employee director compensation
  • Currently CEO and President of Blackhawk Network; previously on the Electronic Arts board from 2016 until August 4, 2026
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Aug 6, 4:06 PM ET

Gen Digital Q1 FY27 revenue rises 6% to $1.336 billion; raises full-year guidance

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

Gen Digital reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 GAAP revenue of $1.336 billion, up 6%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.36, up from $0.22, while GAAP operating income fell 1% to $443 million. The company raised its non-GAAP fiscal 2027 revenue and EPS guidance, which matters to shareholders because it signals higher expected full-year results, though the quarter had 13 weeks versus 14 in the prior-year period.

  • GAAP revenue of $1.336 billion, up 6%; GAAP diluted EPS of $0.36 versus $0.22 a year earlier
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.71, up 19%; Q1 FY27 had 13 weeks versus 14 weeks in Q1 FY26
  • FY27 non-GAAP revenue guidance raised to $5.375 billion to $5.475 billion, from $5.325 billion to $5.425 billion; EPS guidance raised to $2.87 to $2.97, from $2.85 to $2.95
  • Quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, payable September 9, 2026, to holders of record as of August 17, 2026
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May 7, 4:00 PM ET

Gen Digital FY26 revenue tops $5 billion; raises FY27 revenue and EPS guidance

Positive guidance Written later 2.028.01

Gen Digital reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $5,000 million, up 27%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.57, up 53%. It raised its fiscal 2027 guidance to revenue of $5,325 million to $5,425 million and EPS of $2.85 to $2.95. The company also disclosed a restructuring program approved May 5, 2026, with expected charges of about $50 million, which it says will be implemented over the next twelve months.

  • FY26 GAAP revenue of $5,000 million, up 27%; GAAP diluted EPS of $1.57, up 53%
  • FY26 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.56, up 15%; free cash flow of $1,523 million
  • FY27 guidance: revenue of $5,325 million to $5,425 million; EPS of $2.85 to $2.95
  • Restructuring program approved May 5, 2026, with about $50 million in expected charges; quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share payable June 10, 2026
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Mar 27, 4:14 PM ET

Gen Digital extends $1.5 billion revolver and $2.7 billion term loans to 2031

Neutral financing Written later 1.01

Gen Digital signed a third amendment to its credit agreement with Bank of America as administrative agent, extending the maturity of its $1,500 million revolving credit facility to March 27, 2031. The company also extended a portion of its Tranche A term loans and used new Extended Term A Loans, together with cash on hand, to repay all remaining Initial Tranche A Term Loans, which pushes out near-term debt repayment obligations for shareholders to track.

  • Revolving Credit Facility maturity extended to March 27, 2031, subject to a springing maturity if a minimum liquidity test is not met
  • $2,741 million of Extended Term A Loans will bear interest at base rate or SOFR-based rates plus a margin tied to debt rating and leverage ratio
  • Extended Term A Loans amortize at 5.00% of original principal annually, paid in equal quarterly installments
  • Full text of the amendment will be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2026
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Feb 5, 4:05 PM ET

Gen Digital Q3 revenue rises 26% to $1.24 billion; raises FY26 guidance

Positive guidance Written later 2.02

Gen Digital reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended January 2, 2026, with revenue of $1,240 million, up 26% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.31, up from $0.26. The company raised its non-GAAP fiscal 2026 revenue and EPS guidance and declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share.

  • Q3 revenue of $1,240 million, up 26%; GAAP operating income of $433 million, up 16%; GAAP diluted EPS of $0.31, up 22%
  • Non-GAAP FY26 revenue guidance raised to $4.955 billion to $4.975 billion from $4.920 billion to $4.970 billion; non-GAAP EPS guidance raised to $2.54 to $2.56 from $2.51 to $2.56
  • Non-GAAP Q4 FY26 guidance: revenue of $1.24 billion to $1.26 billion and EPS of $0.64 to $0.66
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, payable March 11, 2026, to holders of record on February 16, 2026
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