Analyst Upside

AU · rank #8 · 2026-07-20

GEN

NASDAQ · $15.93B (USD)

SignalHold
verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.313
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.12
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
2
Insider signal (90d)
$81,171 across 1 unique buyers.
3.000
Analyst upside
Consensus target $30.01
+12.2%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+37.51%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.00
Gross margin TTM+78.5%
52w high$31.60
Market cap (USD)$15.93B

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Summary

GEN Digital Inc. (GEN) is a consumer cybersecurity and financial wellness software provider selling subscription-based security, identity protection, and privacy products globally under multiple brands.

Rationale

The signal looks valid because analyst revisions are positive, upside to targets is still meaningful, and the latest results show accelerating revenue/EPS growth with raised FY27 guidance and strong free cash flow, reinforcing the bullish earnings-revision setup.

Material risks

  • 1Consumer security features are increasingly commoditized and bundled into operating systems/devices, which can pressure pricing power, renewals, and the credibility of the growth story.
  • 2High analyst target dispersion and the absence of recent net upgrades/target raises suggest the market may be split on how durable the current acceleration is.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Error