Analyst Upside

AU · rank #8 · 2026-07-21

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.
1.515
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
+12.5%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+36.71%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.00
Gross margin TTM+78.5%
52w high$31.60
Market cap (USD)$15.93B

The AI research card

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Summary

GEN Digital (GEN) is a consumer cybersecurity and digital privacy platform selling subscription security, identity protection, and financial wellness products across multiple brands.

Rationale

The setup fits an analyst-upside trade because consensus has turned more constructive with 12.5% target upside, positive EPS revisions over 30/60/90 days, 75% revision agreement, and the company is backing it up with repeated beats and raised FY27 EPS guidance.

Material risks

  • 1Consumer cybersecurity features can be commoditized or bundled into operating systems/devices, which could pressure renewal rates and undermine the growth trajectory.
  • 2Analyst conviction is not uniform, with only 11 analysts, high target dispersion, and no net upgrades or target raises in the last 30 days.

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