GEN
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Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) closed at $20.97 as of 2026-03-20, trading 8.6% below its 200-week moving average of $22.95. This places GEN in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -9.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 18, GEN is in oversold territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 3.0x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1869 weeks of data, GEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 32 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GEN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +37.8%.
With a market cap of $12.9 billion, GEN is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 10.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 26.9%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.5x book value.
Share count has increased 6.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GEN would have grown to $4418, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.1% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming GEN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GEN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GEN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 31 historical episodes, buying GEN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +42.8% after 12 months (median +25.0%), compared to +12.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 81% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +59.5% vs +29.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GEN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GEN has crossed below its 200-week MA 32 times with an average 1-year return of +37.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1992 | Mar 1995 | 137 | 69.1% | -32.3% | +2232.3% |
| Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 | 3 | 2.7% | -41.2% | +2175.8% |
| Jan 1996 | May 1997 | 72 | 47.1% | -6.7% | +2681.5% |
| Aug 1998 | Nov 1998 | 13 | 54.9% | +60.8% | +2525.9% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 2 | 4.4% | +193.4% | +2261.6% |
| Feb 1999 | May 1999 | 14 | 30.6% | +202.6% | +2322.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 8.3% | +77.6% | +1170.0% |
| Jan 2006 | Aug 2006 | 29 | 16.8% | +8.0% | +250.9% |
| Oct 2006 | Oct 2006 | 1 | 0.6% | -2.4% | +211.8% |
| Jan 2007 | May 2008 | 68 | 25.5% | -13.5% | +234.5% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 6 | 5.0% | -18.0% | +202.9% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2009 | 59 | 42.0% | -5.7% | +246.1% |
| Jan 2010 | Nov 2010 | 40 | 28.5% | +3.0% | +246.1% |
| Dec 2010 | Jan 2011 | 2 | 2.2% | -4.4% | +255.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 8 | 8.2% | +2.9% | +249.4% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 9 | 8.7% | +11.0% | +262.4% |
| Apr 2012 | Jul 2012 | 14 | 17.5% | +48.2% | +256.0% |
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 | 1 | 1.6% | +37.4% | +214.0% |
| Aug 2015 | Dec 2015 | 16 | 5.9% | +57.0% | +179.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Mar 2016 | 9 | 20.1% | +54.4% | +166.4% |
| Apr 2016 | May 2016 | 5 | 2.6% | +92.5% | +161.9% |
| May 2018 | Jan 2019 | 38 | 17.6% | +0.7% | +118.1% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 1 | 2.3% | +50.0% | +91.3% |
| May 2019 | Jul 2019 | 8 | 17.5% | +93.5% | +116.6% |
| Jul 2019 | Aug 2019 | 3 | 7.7% | +61.0% | +87.8% |
| Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 | 2 | 2.7% | +62.3% | +81.2% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 | 1 | 17.5% | +89.3% | +110.2% |
| Feb 2023 | Nov 2023 | 39 | 21.5% | +12.7% | +10.7% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 0.4% | +29.3% | +3.1% |
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | +29.5% | +2.3% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 4 | 6.3% | +18.8% | +4.0% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 5+ | 9.9% | Ongoing | -6.2% |
| Average | 19 | — | +37.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GEN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) is trading 8.6% below its 200-week moving average of $22.95. The current price is $20.97.
What is GEN's 200-week moving average price?
Gen Digital Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $22.95 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GEN drops below its 200-week moving average?
GEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 32 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +37.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is GEN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GEN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 18 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 10.2%. Return on equity is 26.9%. Price-to-book is 5.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GEN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in GEN would have grown to $4418, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 12.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. GEN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GEN pay a dividend?
Yes. Gen Digital Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 238.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20