Dividends
Dividend payments are $0.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.04%.
GEN Dividend Summary
2.04%
$0.50
31.64%
20.09%
Consecutive Years
0
Most Recent Ex-Date
May 18, 2026
Most Recent Payment
Jun 10, 2026
GEN Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
GEN Dividends CAGR Chart
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $0.25 | — |
| 2025 | $0.50 | +0.00% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | +0.00% |
| 2023 | $0.50 | +0.00% |
| 2022 | $0.50 | +0.00% |
| 2021 | $0.50 | +0.00% |
| 2020 | $0.50 | +42.86% |
| 2019 | $0.35 | +16.67% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | +0.00% |
| 2017 | $0.30 | -20.00% |
| 2016 | $0.38 | -37.50% |
| 2015 | $0.60 | +0.00% |
| 2014 | $0.60 | N/A |
| 2013 | $0.45 | N/A |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2026 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2025 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2025 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2025 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2025 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2024 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2024 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2024 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2024 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2023 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2023 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2023 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2023 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2022 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2022 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2022 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2022 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2021 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2021 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2021 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2021 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2020 | $0.13 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2020 | $0.13 | +66.67% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 2.04%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 2.04%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 2.04%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 2.04%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 2.04%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 2.04%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 31.64%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 20.09%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 41.15%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 42.27%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 27.35%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 30.82%
Dividend Coverage
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