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Gen Digital
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Gen Digital Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary28 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q2 revenue reached $1.369B, up 12% YoY; non-GAAP EPS rose 19% to $0.74, and FY27 guidance was raised again.
Bookings grew 10% for a sixth consecutive quarter; paid customers reached 83M, up 6M YoY.
Growth in both segments and continued platform investment supported momentum; agentic AI products are positioned for future opportunity, not material FY27 revenue.
Financial highlights
Non-GAAP bookings were $1.347B, up 10%; revenue was $1.369B, up 12%.
Non-GAAP operating income rose 10% to $686M; operating margin was 50.1%, and diluted EPS increased 19% to $0.74.
GAAP operating income was $507M, up 16%; GAAP net income was $287M versus $134M a year earlier.
H1 operating cash flow was $760M, up 45%; non-GAAP free cash flow was $753M, up 47%.
Outlook and guidance
FY27 non-GAAP revenue guidance rose to $5.465B–$5.515B, representing adjusted growth of 10%–11%.
FY27 non-GAAP EPS guidance rose to $2.93–$2.98, representing adjusted growth of 16%–18%.
Q3 FY27 revenue guidance is $1.365B–$1.39B, up 10%–12%; non-GAAP EPS is expected at $0.73–$0.75, up 15%–18%.
FY27 assumptions include Cyber Safety margin of 60%+ and Trust-Based Solutions margin of 30%, net of platform and AI investments.
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Latest events from Gen Digital
- Board and auditor approved; executive compensation vote failed; results to be published.GEN
AGM 2026 - Board reaffirms support for Smith and Brandt's re-election, urging a FOR vote despite proxy advisor concerns.GENProxy filing
- Double-digit revenue and EPS growth in Q1 FY27 led to raised full-year guidance.GENQ1 2027
- Virtual annual meeting to vote on directors, auditor, and executive pay, all board-backed.GENProxy filing
- Board recommends electing nine directors, ratifying KPMG, and approving performance-based executive pay.GENProxy filing
- Record FY26 results and raised FY27 guidance reflect strong growth and continued momentum.GENQ4 2026
- Integrated AI and financial wellness drive rapid growth, efficiency, and global expansion.GENMorgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026
- Q3 FY26 revenue up 26% with raised guidance, strong EPS, and major capital returns.GENQ3 2026
- Record FY25 growth, MoneyLion acquisition, and strong FY26 outlook drive results.GENQ4 2025
Next Gen Digital earnings date
Q3 20274 Feb, 2027
Gen Digital
Next Gen Digital earnings date
Q3 20274 Feb, 2027
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Gen Digital
Gen Digital Inc. is a Czech-American company with multinational operations providing various software and services within cybersecurity. This is done through several subsidiaries providing antivirus software and other related services. Among Gen Digital’s portfolio one finds brands such as Norton, Avast, LifeLock, and several other well-established players within the antivirus sector. The company is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, as well as in Tempe, Arizona. Its shares are traded on the Nasdaq.
Symantec
What would later go on to become Gen Digital was founded in 1982 by Gary Hendrix, and initially focused on artificial intelligence-related projects, Symantec shifted towards software development, gaining prominence with its Norton antivirus product line. Over the years, the company expanded through acquisitions, enhancing its portfolio in areas like storage, backup, and cybersecurity solutions. In 2016 Symantec sold its subsidiary focused on information management to The Carlyle Group, and in 2019 Broadcom acquired the company’s Enterprise Security division and Symantec changed its name to NortonLifeLock. In 2022 it merged with Avast, and the new company that emerged was named Gen Digital.
Robust Cybersecurity
Gen Digital provides a wide array of services through its subsidiaries. The company specializes in comprehensive antivirus solutions, designed to protect against various forms of malware, including viruses, spyware, and ransomware. Additionally, Gen Digital offers advanced internet security services, which encompass real-time threat detection and proactive defense mechanisms against cyber threats.
Another significant aspect of their services includes identity protection features. These are aimed at safeguarding personal and financial information, particularly vital in an era of increasing online transactions and identity theft risks. The company also provides VPN (Virtual Private Network) services, enhancing online privacy and security for users by encrypting internet connections and masking IP addresses.
For businesses, Gen Digital's offerings include endpoint security solutions, ensuring that devices connected to a company's network are secure and compliant with cybersecurity policies. Gen Digital also offers various cloud security services.
Subsidiaries
As previously mentioned, Gen Digital operates through a network of subsidiary brands, each specializing in different aspects of cybersecurity and digital protection. Some of the most recognizable brands in the company’s portfolio include the brands mentioned in the introduction to this article, as well as CCleaner, AVG, and several others.