Operating Margin: 63.37%
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 63.37% is 71% above its 5-year average of 37.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.33%–63.37%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 48.61% above its 12-month average of 42.64%.
GEN Operating Margin
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
GEN Average Operating Margin Chart
GEN Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart
GEN Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
63.37%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
42.64%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
38.53%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
38.70%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
24.17%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
21.56%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
19.13%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+48.61%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+64.44%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+63.76%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+162.16%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+193.94%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+231.28%
GEN Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) | $14.73B | 63.37% | 42.64% | 38.53% | 38.70% |
| Nova Ltd. (NVMI)vs › | $15.53B | 28.93% | 28.34% | 27.12% | 26.02% |
| Toast, Inc. (TOST)vs › | $15.71B | 5.63% | 2.64% | -4.05% | -9.38% |
| Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR)vs › | $15.95B | 17.14% | 16.44% | 15.41% | 14.84% |
| Nextpower Inc. (NXT)vs › | $16.07B | 19.70% | 20.59% | 18.38% | 15.22% |
| PTC Inc. (PTC)vs › | $13.37B | 38.71% | 30.72% | 26.61% | 23.66% |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR)vs › | $13.36B | 7.60% | 7.10% | 8.04% | 8.34% |
| Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO)vs › | $16.11B | 10.53% | 13.22% | 15.47% | 17.96% |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)vs › | $16.47B | 13.67% | 14.14% | 15.93% | 17.82% |
| Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS)vs › | $12.80B | 12.03% | 11.62% | 9.09% | 8.64% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
76.3%
Operating Margin
63.4%
Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The operating margin for GEN stock is 63.37%.
- Is Gen Digital Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- The operating margin of 63.37% is 71% above its 5-year average of 37.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.33%–63.37%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The TTM average operating margin for GEN stock is 42.64%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for GEN stock is 38.53%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for GEN stock is 38.70%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for GEN stock is 24.17%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for GEN stock is 21.56%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for GEN stock is 19.13%.
GEN Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | 63.37% |
| 2026-01-02 | 35.81% |
| 2025-10-03 | 35.90% |
| 2025-07-04 | 35.48% |
| 2025-03-28 | 41.29% |
| 2024-12-27 | 37.93% |
| 2024-09-27 | 41.27% |
| 2024-06-28 | 43.21% |
| 2024-03-29 | 41.37% |
| 2023-12-29 | 35.02% |
| 2023-09-29 | 2.33% |
| 2023-06-30 | 38.07% |
| 2023-03-31 | 37.70% |
| 2022-12-30 | 39.32% |
| 2022-09-30 | 32.22% |
| 2022-06-30 | 36.92% |
| 2022-03-31 | 18.02% |
| 2021-12-31 | 43.02% |
| 2021-09-30 | 41.47% |
| 2021-06-30 | 41.84% |
| 2021-03-31 | 39.58% |
| 2020-12-31 | 43.82% |
| 2020-09-30 | 36.74% |
| 2020-06-30 | 19.54% |
| 2020-03-31 | 7.17% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.03% |
| 2019-09-30 | 17.93% |
| 2019-06-30 | 21.54% |
| 2019-03-31 | 9.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.96% |
| 2018-09-30 | 8.68% |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.09% |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.49% |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.94% |
| 2017-09-30 | -0.73% |
| 2017-06-30 | -3.74% |
| 2017-03-31 | -15.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | -1.54% |
| 2016-09-30 | -1.23% |
| 2016-06-30 | 11.99% |
| 2016-03-31 | 14.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | 16.06% |
| 2015-09-30 | 13.55% |
| 2015-06-30 | 13.41% |
| 2015-03-31 | 10.01% |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.96% |
| 2014-09-30 | 21.52% |
| 2014-06-30 | 18.56% |
| 2014-03-31 | 18.83% |
| 2013-12-31 | 23.75% |
| 2013-09-30 | 15.15% |
| 2013-06-30 | 13.11% |
| 2013-03-31 | 14.36% |
| 2012-12-31 | 16.64% |
| 2012-09-30 | 17.95% |
| 2012-06-30 | 16.13% |
| 2012-03-31 | 11.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | 17.49% |
| 2011-09-30 | 16.95% |
| 2011-06-30 | 17.12% |
| 2011-03-31 | 14.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.28% |
| 2010-09-30 | 14.73% |
| 2010-06-30 | 13.54% |
| 2010-03-31 | 16.13% |
| 2009-12-31 | 17.89% |
| 2009-09-30 | 17.44% |
| 2009-06-30 | 10.61% |
| 2009-03-31 | -13.11% |
| 2008-12-31 | -447.37% |
| 2008-09-30 | 14.26% |
| 2008-06-30 | 16.90% |
| 2008-03-31 | 13.86% |
| 2007-12-31 | 12.92% |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.15% |
| 2007-06-30 | 9.58% |
| 2007-03-31 | 6.84% |
| 2006-12-31 | 11.87% |
| 2006-09-30 | 10.80% |
| 2006-06-30 | 10.66% |
| 2006-03-31 | 14.56% |
| 2005-12-31 | 10.41% |
| 2005-09-30 | -24.47% |
| 2005-06-30 | 33.19% |
| 2005-03-31 | 32.53% |
| 2004-12-31 | 32.81% |
| 2004-09-30 | 31.07% |
| 2004-06-30 | 30.05% |
| 2004-03-31 | 29.64% |
| 2003-12-31 | 31.10% |
| 2003-09-30 | 26.97% |
| 2003-06-30 | 23.87% |
| 2003-03-31 | 23.58% |
| 2002-12-31 | 26.93% |
| 2002-09-30 | 21.64% |
| 2002-06-30 | 24.68% |
About Gen Digital Inc.
Gen Digital Inc. delivers a wide array of cyber safety solutions for individual users across the globe, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Japan. Its flagship offering, Norton 360, is a subscription-based, all-in-one cyber protection platform safeguarding PCs, Macs, and mobile devices from a wide spectrum of online dangers like malware, viruses, ransomware, and adware. The company also offers Norton and LifeLock's identity theft protection, which includes proactive monitoring, timely alerts, and professional restoration assistance should identity fraud occur. To bolster online privacy and security, its Norton Secure VPN creates an encrypted tunnel for data, ensuring anonymity. The Privacy Monitor Assistant provides a specialized service where experts assist users in removing their personal data from online data brokers. Home Title Protect helps safeguard property by detecting potential fraud and alerting homeowners. Furthermore, Gen Digital provides Avira Security, another robust portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy tools tailored for consumers. Additional products include Dark Web Monitoring, which continuously scans illicit online spaces for the personal information of Norton 360 subscribers. Its Social Media Monitoring tool enhances the security of social profiles by watching for account takeovers, suspicious activity, and unsuitable content. AntiTrack is designed to preserve digital privacy by blocking online trackers and obscuring users' unique digital fingerprints. An Online Reputation Management service also aids in controlling personal search results, managing digital branding, and maintaining privacy. The company distributes and sells its offerings through a diverse network, including traditional retailers, telecommunications companies, hardware manufacturers (OEMs), employee benefit programs, and its own e-commerce platform. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Gen Digital Inc., in November 2022, having previously operated as NortonLifeLock Inc.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Vincent Pilette