Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.04%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 2.04%.
GEN Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
2.04%
Yield on Cost for GEN
GEN now pays $0.50 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-24) | $20.43 | 2.45% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-22) | $27.12 | 1.84% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-23) | $17.71 | 2.82% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-27) | $29.28 | 1.71% |
| Buying today(at $24.45) | $24.45 | 2.04% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 2.04% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 0.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
2.04%
In 3 years
2.04%
In 5 years
2.04%
In 10 years
2.04%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN).
Starting Yield
2.04%
Ending YOC
5.26%
Year 15 Dividend
$1.29
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$12.88
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $0.50 | — | 2.04% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $0.53 | +6.50% | 2.18% | $0.53 |
| Year 2 | $0.57 | +6.50% | 2.32% | $1.10 |
| Year 3 | $0.60 | +6.50% | 2.47% | $1.70 |
| Year 4 | $0.64 | +6.50% | 2.63% | $2.35 |
| Year 5 | $0.69 | +6.50% | 2.80% | $3.03 |
| Year 6 | $0.73 | +6.50% | 2.98% | $3.76 |
| Year 7 | $0.78 | +6.50% | 3.18% | $4.54 |
| Year 8 | $0.83 | +6.50% | 3.38% | $5.37 |
| Year 9 | $0.88 | +6.50% | 3.60% | $6.25 |
| Year 10 | $0.94 | +6.50% | 3.84% | $7.19 |
| Year 11 | $1.00 | +6.50% | 4.09% | $8.19 |
| Year 12 | $1.06 | +6.50% | 4.35% | $9.25 |
| Year 13 | $1.13 | +6.50% | 4.64% | $10.38 |
| Year 14 | $1.21 | +6.50% | 4.94% | $11.59 |
| Year 15 | $1.29 | +6.50% | 5.26% | $12.88 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for GEN stock is 2.04%.
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