Gen Digital Stock Slides -5.2%, A 7-Day Losing Spree
Gen Digital (GEN) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -5.2% return. The company has lost about $877 Mil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $17 Bil. The stock remains 1.0% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.2% for the S&P 500.
GEN provides global cyber safety solutions, including device protection against malware and identity theft monitoring, alerts, and restoration services for consumers. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell GEN.
GEN stock has fallen meaningfully recently and we currently find it attractive. While this may feel like an opportunity, there is significant risk in relying on a single stock. On the other hand, there is a huge value to a broader diversified approach we take with Trefis High Quality Portfolio. Trefis works with Empirical Asset Management – a Boston area wealth manager – whose asset allocation strategies yielded positive returns during the 2008-09 period when the S&P lost more than 40%. Empirical has incorporated the Trefis HQ Portfolio in this asset allocation framework to provide clients better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
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 | -1.6% | -0.4% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | -5.2% | 1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | -8.7% | 3.4% |
| 3M (63D) | -9.1% | 7.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 1.0% | 14.2% |
| 2024 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 9.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -15.8% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: GEN Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 64 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 69 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 41 | 50 |
| 4D | 14 | 9 |
| 5D | 2 | 5 |
| 6D | 4 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 64 | 69 |
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 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.0 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $423.0 Mil | $456.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $142.0 Mil | $135.0 Mil |
The losing streak GEN stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.