GEN Dividend History & Yield
Gen Digital Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 (in 68 days) | Dec 9, 2026 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 (in 159 days) | Mar 10, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 (in 250 days) | Jun 9, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) | Sep 8, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GEN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.50 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much GEN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,400 | $71,544 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 12,000 | $357,720 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 24,000 | $715,440 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.68%. $10,000 in GEN would currently pay about $168 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GEN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | $0.125 | +0.0% |
GEN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to GEN's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
GEN scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Gen Digital Inc.
Gen Digital Inc. engages in the provision of cyber safety and trust-based solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. The company offers security and performance management, identity protection, and online privacy, as well as technology platforms. It also provides restoration support services, digital reputation, and secure financial wellness. The company offers its products under the Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner brands. The company was formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc. and changed its name to Gen Digital Inc. in November 2022. Gen Digital Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Sector: Technology. Industry: Software - Infrastructure. First dividend on our records: Jun 17, 2013. 56 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GEN dividend FAQ
When is GEN's next ex-dividend date?
GEN's next ex-dividend date is Nov 16, 2026 (in 68 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.125 per share, expected on Dec 9, 2026.
How often does GEN pay dividends?
GEN pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.125 per share with an ex-date of Aug 17, 2026.
What is GEN's dividend yield?
GEN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.68%, based on $0.50 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.81. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.50 per share, is 1.68%.
How much does GEN pay per share?
GEN pays about $0.125 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.50 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $50.00 a year.
Has GEN grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GEN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.68%, you would need about 2,400 shares of GEN (roughly $71,544 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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