GEN Stock Up 6.9% after 8-Day Win Streak
Gen Digital (GEN) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 6.9% return. The company has gained about $1.3 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $19 Bil. The stock remains 13.0% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.1% for the S&P 500.
Comparing GEN Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for GEN stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | GEN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 6.9% | 1.6% |
| 1M (21D) | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 13.0% | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 9.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -15.8% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 87 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 13 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 39 | 8 |
| 4D | 14 | 5 |
| 5D | 8 | 0 |
| 6D | 24 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 87 | 13 |
Key Financials for Gen Digital (GEN)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.8 Bil | $3.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.2 Bil | $1.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $607.0 Mil | $643.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $986.0 Mil | $1.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $376.0 Mil | $423.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $159.0 Mil | $142.0 Mil |
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