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Dividend Payout Ratio: 31.64%

Is the dividend payout ratio high or low?

The dividend payout ratio of 31.64% is 25% below its 5-year average of 42.13%, near the low end of its 5-year range (22.82%–69.46%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 38.63% below its 12-month average of 51.55%.

Dividend Payout Ratio (31.64%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($0.50) / TTM EPS ($1.58)

GEN Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

GEN Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) Chart

31.64%
-34.19% 1Y
GEN Dividend Payout Ratio

GEN Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

GEN Dividend Payout Ratio

GEN Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

GEN Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO

31.64%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

51.55%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

42.32%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

42.13%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

32.49%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

N/A

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-38.63%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-25.25%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-24.90%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-2.62%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

Annual Payout Ratio History

YearEPSDividendPayout Ratio
2026$1.59$0.2515.7%
2025$1.04$0.5048.1%
2024$0.95$0.5052.6%
2023$2.20$0.5022.7%
2022$1.44$0.5034.7%
2021$0.94$0.5053.2%
2020$0.94$0.5053.2%
2019$0.05$0.35712.8%
2018$1.74$0.3017.2%
2017($0.17)$0.30N/A (Loss)
2016$3.71$0.3810.1%
2015$1.27$0.6047.2%
2014$1.29$0.6046.5%
2013$1.09$0.4541.3%
2012$1.58$0.000.0%
2011$0.77$0.000.0%
2010$0.88$0.000.0%
2009($8.10)$0.00N/A (Loss)
2008$0.53$0.000.0%
2007$0.42$0.000.0%
2006$0.16$0.000.0%
2005$0.81$0.000.0%
2004$0.61$0.000.0%
2003$0.43$0.000.0%
2002($0.05)$0.00N/A (Loss)
2001$0.12$0.000.0%
2000$0.37$0.000.0%
1999$0.11$0.000.0%
1998$0.19$0.000.0%
1997$0.06$0.000.0%

Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the dividend payout ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The dividend payout ratio for GEN stock is 31.64%.
Is Gen Digital Inc.'s dividend payout ratio high or low?
The dividend payout ratio of 31.64% is 25% below its 5-year average of 42.13%, near the low end of its 5-year range (22.82%–69.46%).
What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The TTM average dividend payout ratio for GEN stock is 51.55%.
What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for GEN stock is 42.32%.
What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for GEN stock is 42.13%.
What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for GEN stock is 32.49%.

GEN Dividend Payout Ratio History

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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.

Tempe, AZ
3,400 employees
Technology / Software - Infrastructure
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
CEO
Vincent Pilette