Gen Digital (GEN) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Gen Digital (GEN) based on its -47.5% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~-47.5%).

Initial dividend yield
2.647%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$1,673.3667.3%

Annual Dividend Income

$0.04

Monthly Dividend Income

$0.00

Yield on Cost

0.00%

Total Return Breakdown

$1,673 (+67.3%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

59.8%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$30

1.8%

Stock Price Growth

$644

38.5%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    52.94
    Annual DPS
    $0.5000
    Annual dividend
    $26.47
    Yield on cost
    2.65%
    Stock price
    $18.89
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,064.23
    Shares
    53.66
    Annual DPS
    $0.2627
    Annual dividend
    $14.09
    Yield on cost
    1.41%
    Annual investment
    $13.98
    Stock price
    $19.83
    Total profit
    $64.23
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,125.01
    Shares
    54.02
    Annual DPS
    $0.1380
    Annual dividend
    $7.45
    Yield on cost
    0.75%
    Annual investment
    $7.42
    Stock price
    $20.83
    Total profit
    $125.01
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,185.25
    Shares
    54.20
    Annual DPS
    $0.0725
    Annual dividend
    $3.93
    Yield on cost
    0.39%
    Annual investment
    $3.92
    Stock price
    $21.87
    Total profit
    $185.25
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,246.61
    Shares
    54.29
    Annual DPS
    $0.0381
    Annual dividend
    $2.07
    Yield on cost
    0.21%
    Annual investment
    $2.06
    Stock price
    $22.96
    Total profit
    $246.61
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,310.05
    Shares
    54.34
    Annual DPS
    $0.0200
    Annual dividend
    $1.09
    Yield on cost
    0.11%
    Annual investment
    $1.09
    Stock price
    $24.11
    Total profit
    $310.05
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,376.13
    Shares
    54.36
    Annual DPS
    $0.0105
    Annual dividend
    $0.57
    Yield on cost
    0.06%
    Annual investment
    $0.57
    Stock price
    $25.31
    Total profit
    $376.13
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,445.25
    Shares
    54.37
    Annual DPS
    $0.0055
    Annual dividend
    $0.30
    Yield on cost
    0.03%
    Annual investment
    $0.30
    Stock price
    $26.58
    Total profit
    $445.25
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,517.67
    Shares
    54.38
    Annual DPS
    $0.0029
    Annual dividend
    $0.16
    Yield on cost
    0.02%
    Annual investment
    $0.16
    Stock price
    $27.91
    Total profit
    $517.67
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $1,593.64
    Shares
    54.38
    Annual DPS
    $0.0015
    Annual dividend
    $0.08
    Yield on cost
    0.01%
    Annual investment
    $0.08
    Stock price
    $29.30
    Total profit
    $593.64
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $1,673.36
    Shares
    54.38
    Annual DPS
    $0.0008
    Annual dividend
    $0.04
    Yield on cost
    0.00%
    Annual investment
    $0.04
    Stock price
    $30.77
    Total profit
    $673.36

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$0.00 (0.0% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
113.9014.09
27.307.45
33.843.93
42.022.07
51.061.09
60.560.57
70.290.30
80.150.16
90.080.08
100.040.04

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Gen Digital pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with -47.5% annual dividend growth, Gen Digital (GEN) could generate $0.04/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Gen Digital's projected dividend growth rate?

Gen Digital (GEN) has grown its dividend at a -47.5% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Gen Digital dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Gen Digital shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Gen Digital to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Gen Digital's current yield of 2.65%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $453,360 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.