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$GEN

Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock

XNASTechnologyServices-Prepackaged Software

$27.50-1.63%$0.4550Prev $27.95LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is GEN down today? It is at $27.50 (-1.63%), and our scanner flagged it 12 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment GEN spikes, and full due diligence on GEN — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$27.50
Change today
-1.63%
Previous close
$27.95
52-week range
$17.78 – $32.22
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$16.84B
P/E ratio
12.76
Dividend yield
1.77% ($0.50)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
602.4M
SEC · as of 2026-05-18 · 80d
Insider ownership
9.7%
DEF 14A · 2026-07-28
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
28.4M
▼ -6% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
6.4d
Avg daily volume
5.7M
Classification
Sector
Technology
Industry
Services-Prepackaged Software
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
2.3x
15m
1.1x
1h
0.8x
1D
0.0x

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Why is $GEN down today?

Here is the latest on GEN from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for GEN today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystAnnual report (10-K), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $GEN moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold6 analysts
Avg target $29.00(+5% upside)
Range $22 – $38
2 buy4 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders buying1 open-market buy4 buys, 2 sells last 3 months (19/17 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Vlcek Ondrej
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-100K
0.02% of company
sold 2.5%3.83M$2.5M
at $24.78
Jun 10, 26
Chrystal John C
Director
Bought (open market)+3Kadded 11%31K$81K
at $27.06
Jun 4, 26
Vlcek Ondrej
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-128sold <0.1%3.93M$4K
at $27.76
Jun 1, 26
Pilette Vincent
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+499K
0.08% of company
added 41%1.72Mn/aMay 8, 26
Ko Bryan Seuk
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+135K
0.02% of company
added 21%773Kn/aMay 8, 26
Derse Natalie Marie
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+135K
0.02% of company
added 26%662Kn/aMay 8, 26
Pilette Vincent
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-329K
0.05% of company
sold 21%1.22M$6.5M
at $19.63
May 4, 26
Pilette Vincent
Officer
Other695K
0.1% of company
added 81%1.55M$13.6M
at $19.63
May 4, 26
Ko Bryan Seuk
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-99K
0.02% of company
sold 13%637K$1.9M
at $19.63
May 4, 26
Ko Bryan Seuk
Officer
Other183K
0.03% of company
added 33%736K$3.6M
at $19.63
May 4, 26
Derse Natalie Marie
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-132K
0.02% of company
sold 20%526K$2.6M
at $19.63
May 4, 26
Derse Natalie Marie
Officer
Other244K
0.04% of company
added 59%658K$4.8M
at $19.63
May 4, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$GEN Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish55Bullish
📰 News: 2 bull · 1 bearToday: -1.6%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$GEN Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 1d ago +1.0% vs EMA
GEN 200EMA (5m) Trending · 78 bars · L3 · +0.95% above EMA · slope +0.22%
at $28.26
Alert· 1d ago 2.4× RVOL
GEN hit 2.356x RVOL at 11:20 AM ET
at $28.16
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 2d ago Bearish
Troutman Amin, LLP Drops Deserve to Win Podcast Ep. 44 Featuring Interviews with Three Ceos Discussing the Future of Telecom
Alert· 6d ago -2.1% vs EMA
$GEN near 200 EMA: -2.09% from 200 EMA at 11:18 AM ET
at $26.73
Alert· 6d ago 10.4× RVOL
GEN hit 10.366x RVOL at 11:18 AM ET
at $26.73
Alert· 6d ago 2.0× RVOL
GEN hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:02 AM ET
at $26.71
Alert· 7d ago 2.4× RVOL
GEN hit 2.444x RVOL at 2:11 PM ET
at $27.86
Alert· 8d ago 8.6× RVOL
GEN hit 8.550x RVOL at 3:40 PM ET
at $27.47
Alert· 9d ago +1.9% vs EMA
GEN 200EMA (5m) Trending · 81 bars · L3 · +1.87% above EMA · slope +0.49%
at $26.73
Alert· 9d ago +1.2% vs EMA
$GEN near 200 EMA: +1.21% from 200 EMA at 2:02 PM ET
at $26.96
Alert· 9d ago 2.0× RVOL
GEN hit 2.050x RVOL at 2:02 PM ET
at $26.96
Alert· 9d ago +0.7% vs EMA
$GEN near 200 EMA: +0.70% from 200 EMA at 1:28 PM ET
at $26.75
Alert· 9d ago 3.3× RVOL
GEN hit 3.281x RVOL at 1:28 PM ET
at $26.75
Alert· 9d ago +0.8% vs EMA
$GEN near 200 EMA: +0.81% from 200 EMA at 12:25 PM ET
at $26.66
Alert· 9d ago 3.8× RVOL
GEN hit 3.787x RVOL at 12:25 PM ET
at $26.66
Alert· 10d ago -1.00%
$GEN moved -1.00% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:25 AM ET
at $26.26
Alert· 12d ago +0.6% vs EMA
GEN 200EMA (5m) Trending · 73 bars · L3 · +0.60% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $25.84
Alert· 12d ago 3.5× RVOL
GEN hit 3.467x RVOL at 11:57 AM ET
at $25.82
Alert· 14d ago 7.0× RVOL
GEN hit 7.001x RVOL at 2:07 PM ET
at $25.70
Alert· 16d ago +1.45%
$GEN moved +1.45% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:27 AM ET
at $27.16
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 64d ago Bullish
Gen Digital Earns Best in Class in Javelin Strategy & Research’s 2026 Direct-to-Consumer Identity Protection Services Vendor Scorecard
News· SEC EDGAR· 76d ago
Gen Digital Inc. filed a Annual report (10-K)
News· SEC EDGAR· 90d ago
Gen Digital Inc.: Gen Crosses $5B in FY26 Revenue with Growth Accelerating to Double-Digits
News· The Motley Fool· 107d ago Neutral
Stock Market Today, April 20: BlackBerry Surges After QNX Expands Integration With Nvidia Edge AI Platform
News· SEC EDGAR· 131d ago
Gen Digital Inc. filed an 8-K: Material Agreement
News· SEC EDGAR· 180d ago
Gen Digital Inc. filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· Benzinga· 181d ago Bullish
Gen Reports Strong Q3 FY26 Results and Raises FY26 Guidance

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GEN stock FAQ

Why is $GEN down today?

Here is the latest on GEN from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for GEN today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the GEN stock price today?

GEN last traded at $27.50, down 1.63% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does GEN pay a dividend?

Yes. GEN currently has a dividend yield of about 1.77% ($0.50 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live GEN alerts?

The GEN Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged GEN 12 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is GEN on?

GEN (Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $16.84B in the SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector.

Is GEN good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge GEN for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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