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GEN

Gen Digital Inc.

GEN

Technology · Software - Infrastructure · Stock · quarterly payer

$24.16

Undervalued · +39% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.07%

Annual Dividend

$0.50

Payout Ratio

29%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 17, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about GEN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has a forward dividend yield of 2.07%, based on an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and a share price of $24.16.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, GEN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (72 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • GEN last cut its regular dividend in 2016.
  • GEN's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 17, 2026, for a dividend of $0.13 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, GEN pays out 29% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GEN's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GEN is $33.61 per share, 39% above the $24.16 share price, so GEN screens as undervalued.
  • Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 56 payments on record since 2013. Its most recent change was a 66.7% increase to $0.125 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 22, 2019. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jun 6, 2016.
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SmarterDividends, "GEN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GEN

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) yields 2.07% ($0.50 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (72/100).

Is GEN a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.07% ($0.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (29%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2016
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.07%
Payout Ratio
29%
Annual Dividend
$0.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 17, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.26
Market Cap
$14.5B
P/E Ratio
14.1
5-Yr Total Return
-3%
52-Week Range
$17.78 – $31.65
Dividend Safety
B · 72/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2016)

GEN dividend raises and cuts

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 56 payments on record since 2013. Its most recent change was a 66.7% increase to $0.125 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 22, 2019. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jun 6, 2016.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 22, 2019Raise$0.0750 → $0.125+66.7%
Jun 6, 2016Cut$0.150 → $0.0750−50.0%
Every GEN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GEN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GEN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GEN a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.07% ($0.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is GEN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GEN's fair value is about $33.61 versus a $24.16 share price — so it looks undervalued (+39% vs. fair value).

Is GEN's dividend safe?

GEN has a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2016, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GEN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GEN is about $33.61 per share, roughly 39% above the current $24.16 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GEN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GEN screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.07% ($0.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GEN cut its dividend?

GEN earns a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2016). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GEN pay a dividend?

Yes. Gen Digital Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.50 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.07%.

What is GEN's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GEN's forward dividend yield is 2.07%, based on a $0.50 annual dividend and a $24.16 share price.

What is GEN's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GEN pays $0.50 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is GEN's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GEN's payout ratio is 29% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has GEN grown its dividend?

GEN does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next GEN ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GEN's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 17, 2026, for $0.13 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.50 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$12.50
Annual$50.00
Monthly avg$4.17

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