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GEN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

GEN has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 0.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.84%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.50
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -55.28%
Overall Dividend Rating 12.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.70%
Payout Ratio 21.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y -

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 2.5% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 46.8% (S&P 500: 114.1%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
OPRA 1,470 M 5.13% 10.4%
TUYA 1,392 M 4.91% 0.50%
OTEX 9,817 M 2.70% 3.07%
EVD 8,657 M 2.08% 4.18%
GEN 16,333 M 1.84% 2.70%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
BSY 15,576 M 68.2% 99.2%
YOU 3,936 M 71.5% 96.3%
EVD 8,657 M 34.9% 77.9%
INTU 184,399 M 23.8% 98.8%
SPNS 2,404 M 42.1% 78.3%

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GEN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.4%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-11 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.44%
2025-02-14 2025-02-17 2025-03-12 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.45%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-11 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.42%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-11 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.5%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-12 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.5%
2024-02-15 2024-02-19 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.59%
2023-11-17 2023-11-20 2023-12-13 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.61%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-13 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.63%
2023-05-19 2023-05-22 2023-06-14 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.77%
2023-02-16 2023-02-20 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.59%
2022-11-18 2022-11-21 2022-12-14 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.56%
2022-08-19 2022-08-22 2022-09-14 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.53%
2022-06-07 2022-06-08 2022-06-22 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.51%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.45%
2021-11-19 2021-11-22 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.5%
2021-08-20 2021-08-23 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.49%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-23 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.44%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.6%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-16 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.67%
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2020-06-09 2020-06-10 2020-06-24 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.125 -99% N/A
2020-02-03 2020-01-23 2020-01-31 Other 12 9500% N/A
2019-11-22 2019-11-25 2019-12-18 Quarterly 0.125 66.7% N/A
2019-08-23 2019-08-26 2019-09-18 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-13 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-12 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-12 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-02-21 2018-02-22 2018-03-14 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-12-13 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-09-13 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-06-05 2017-06-07 2017-06-21 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-20 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-14 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-08-18 2016-08-22 2016-09-14 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-06-06 2016-06-08 2016-06-22 Quarterly 0.075 -98.1% N/A
2016-03-04 2016-03-08 2016-03-22 Other 4 2566.7% N/A
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-08-24 2015-08-26 2015-09-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-06-08 2015-06-10 2015-06-24 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-02-24 2015-02-26 2015-03-18 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-11-20 2014-11-24 2014-12-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-08-25 2014-08-27 2014-09-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-06-06 2014-06-10 2014-06-25 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-02-20 2014-02-24 2014-03-19 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-11-21 2013-11-25 2013-12-18 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

GEN Dividend FAQ

Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) provides cyber-safety solutions to consumers, families and small businesses through a portfolio that includes Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion, Avira, AVG and CCleaner. The firm’s offerings span security and performance management, identity protection, online privacy and a technology platform. Formerly NortonLifeLock, the company rebranded to Gen Digital in November 2022 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

What is the Dividend Yield of GEN?

As of October 2025, GEN`s dividend yield is 1.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.50 USD by the current share price of 27.22.

Does GEN pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, GEN paid a dividend of 0.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-18 and the payout was 0.125 USD.

How often does GEN pay dividends?

GEN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GEN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-18.

Will GEN pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Gen Digital (GEN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GEN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Gen Digital (GEN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GEN?

GEN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -55.28% per year.
Negative growth: GEN's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of GEN?

GEN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.70%. If you bought GEN's shares at 18.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.70% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GEN?

GEN Payout Consistency is 86.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Gen Digital has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GEN have a good Dividend Yield?

GEN`s 1.84% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GEN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GEN is 21.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GEN?

GEN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 12.93%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GEN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GEN`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Gen Digital`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.64% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -33.3%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Gen Digital ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2004-12-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1988 80,000,000
1989 102,857,100 +28.57%
1990 156,000,000 +51.67%
1991 187,692,300 +20.32%
1992 192,941,200 +2.8%
1993 237,419,400 +23.05%
1994 291,200,000 +22.65%
1995 427,826,100 +46.92%
1996 444,800,000 +3.97%
1997 471,351,400 +5.97%
1998 454,285,700 -3.62%
1999 504,160,000 +10.98%
2000 523,872,000 +3.91%
2001 588,560,000 +12.35%
2002 683,232,000 +16.09%
2003 724,358,000 +6.02%
2004 742,446,000 +2.5%
2005 1,096,609,000 +47.7%
2006 963,309,000 -12.16%
2007 876,221,000 -9.04%
2008 827,000,000 -5.62%
2009 819,000,000 -0.97%
2010 778,000,000 -5.01%
2011 740,000,000 -4.88%
2012 702,000,000 -5.14%
2013 702,000,000
2014 689,000,000 -1.85%
2015 671,000,000 -2.61%
2016 620,000,000 -7.6%
2017 667,000,000 +7.58%
2018 637,000,000 -4.5%
2019 647,000,000 +1.57%
2020 597,000,000 -7.73%
2021 591,000,000 -1.01%
2022 651,000,000 +10.15%
2023 645,000,000 -0.92%
2024 623,000,000 -3.41%
2025 624,000,000 +0.16%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:38