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Gen Digital Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary5 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 FY26 revenue reached $1,240 million, up 26% year-over-year, with bookings of $1,319 million, and strong free cash flow generation.
Non-GAAP EPS increased 14% year-over-year to $0.64, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit EPS growth.
Paid customer base grew to 78 million, with 1 million net additions sequentially and up from 67 million a year ago.
Nearly $700 million of capital was returned to shareholders during the quarter through share repurchases, debt repayment, and dividends.
Continued integration of MoneyLion and expansion of AI-driven cyber safety and financial wellness offerings.
Financial highlights
Q3 bookings reached $1,319 million, up 27% year-over-year; revenue was $1,240 million, up 26% year-over-year.
Operating income was $629 million (non-GAAP, 51% margin) and $433 million (GAAP, 35% margin); net income was $394 million (non-GAAP) and $192 million (GAAP); diluted EPS was $0.64 (non-GAAP) and $0.31 (GAAP).
Free cash flow for Q3 was $535 million; year-to-date free cash flow exceeded $1 billion, up 42% year-over-year.
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at quarter-end totaled $619 million; total liquidity over $2.1 billion.
Direct revenue grew 18% year-over-year; partner revenue surged 87% year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 revenue guidance raised to $4.955–$4.975 billion; non-GAAP EPS guidance raised to $2.54–$2.56.
Q4 FY26 revenue expected at $1.24–$1.26 billion, EPS at $0.64–$0.66.
Guidance assumes high single-digit pro forma growth, disciplined cost management, and continued investment in AI and platform innovation.
MoneyLion expected to exit FY26 with a 30–35% growth rate.
Regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share approved, payable March 11, 2026.
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Gen Digital
Gen Digital Inc. is a Czech-American company with multinational operations providing various software and services within cybersecurity. This is done through several subsidiaries providing antivirus software and other related services. Among Gen Digital’s portfolio one finds brands such as Norton, Avast, LifeLock, and several other well-established players within the antivirus sector. The company is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, as well as in Tempe, Arizona. Its shares are traded on the Nasdaq.
Symantec
What would later go on to become Gen Digital was founded in 1982 by Gary Hendrix, and initially focused on artificial intelligence-related projects, Symantec shifted towards software development, gaining prominence with its Norton antivirus product line. Over the years, the company expanded through acquisitions, enhancing its portfolio in areas like storage, backup, and cybersecurity solutions. In 2016 Symantec sold its subsidiary focused on information management to The Carlyle Group, and in 2019 Broadcom acquired the company’s Enterprise Security division and Symantec changed its name to NortonLifeLock. In 2022 it merged with Avast, and the new company that emerged was named Gen Digital.
Robust Cybersecurity
Gen Digital provides a wide array of services through its subsidiaries. The company specializes in comprehensive antivirus solutions, designed to protect against various forms of malware, including viruses, spyware, and ransomware. Additionally, Gen Digital offers advanced internet security services, which encompass real-time threat detection and proactive defense mechanisms against cyber threats.
Another significant aspect of their services includes identity protection features. These are aimed at safeguarding personal and financial information, particularly vital in an era of increasing online transactions and identity theft risks. The company also provides VPN (Virtual Private Network) services, enhancing online privacy and security for users by encrypting internet connections and masking IP addresses.
For businesses, Gen Digital's offerings include endpoint security solutions, ensuring that devices connected to a company's network are secure and compliant with cybersecurity policies. Gen Digital also offers various cloud security services.
Subsidiaries
As previously mentioned, Gen Digital operates through a network of subsidiary brands, each specializing in different aspects of cybersecurity and digital protection. Some of the most recognizable brands in the company’s portfolio include the brands mentioned in the introduction to this article, as well as CCleaner, AVG, and several others.
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