Gen Digital (GEN) Dividend History & Yield
Gen Digital (GEN) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 2.00%. The most recent dividend was $0.1250/share on Mar 11, 2026, paid Quarterly.
GEN
Current Yield
2.00%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.50
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
31.6%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
-47.47%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
-1.81%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
-45.5%
FCF payout ratio
5.0%
Net debt / EBITDA
3.0x
Interest coverage
6.93x
ROIC (TTM)
10.7%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 31.6%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($2.49) covers dividend/share ($0.50).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
2 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 5.0%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 3.0x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (-47.5%) ≤ EPS growth (23.5%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 18, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date Feb 13, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 11, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date Nov 17, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date Aug 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date May 19, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 11, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date Feb 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 12, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date Nov 18, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date Aug 19, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date May 17, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 12, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date Feb 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date Nov 17, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 13, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
Ex-date Aug 18, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 13, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.1250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1250
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| May 19, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| May 17, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 3 year-over-year increases across 12 calendar years of data (2014–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.5000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $12.5000 | $0.5000 | -96.0% |
| 2020 | $0.3500 | $12.5000 | +3471.4% |
| 2019 | $0.3000 | $0.3500 | +16.7% |
| 2018 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $4.3750 | $0.3000 | -93.1% |
| 2016 | $0.6000 | $4.3750 | +629.2% |
| 2015 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | — | $0.6000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Gen Digital (GEN) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$312.00M
YoY change
-0.3%
5Y CAGR
-3.5%
Peak year (2020)
$7.48B
Latest annual
$312.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Gen Digital (GEN)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Gen Digital (GEN)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $312.00M | -0.3% | -$1.00M | ||
| 2025 | $313.00M | -3.1% | -$10.00M | ||
| 2024 | $323.00M | +2.9% | +$9.00M | ||
| 2023 | $314.00M | +3.6% | +$11.00M | ||
| 2022 | $303.00M | -18.8% | -$70.00M | ||
| 2021 | $373.00M | -95.0% | -$7.11B | ||
| 2020 | $7.48B | +3347.5% | +$7.26B | ||
| 2019 | $217.00M | +2.8% | +$6.00M | ||
| 2018 | $211.00M | -5.0% | -$11.00M | ||
| 2017 | $222.00M | -92.7% | -$2.81B | ||
| 2016 | $3.03B | +633.7% | +$2.62B | ||
| 2015 | $413.00M | -1.2% | -$5.00M | ||
| 2014 | $418.00M | — | +$418.00M | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2026 fiscal year, Gen Digital (GEN) reported dividends paid of $312.00M – edged down 0.3% year-over-year.
Gen Digital dividends paid has contracted on net over the period, with a -3.5% compound annual growth rate over 2021–2026 (5 years).
Gen Digital dividends paid plunged from $7.48B in 2020 to $312.00M in 2026, a 95.8% drawdown.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $7.48B in 2020 and its low of $0 in 1990.
Among 8 Technology peers, Gen Digital (GEN) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $6.80B.
Gen Digital Dividends Paid 2026: $312.00M
Gen Digital dividends paid in 2026 was $312.00M, edged down 0.3% below 2025.
Gen Digital Dividends Paid 2025: $313.00M
Gen Digital dividends paid in 2025 was $313.00M, edged down 3.1% below 2024.
Gen Digital Dividends Paid 2024: $323.00M
Gen Digital dividends paid in 2024 was $323.00M, edged up 2.9% from 2023.
Gen Digital Dividends Paid 2023: $314.00M
Gen Digital dividends paid in 2023 was $314.00M, edged up 3.6% from 2022.
Gen Digital Dividends Paid 2022: $303.00M
Gen Digital dividends paid in 2022 was $303.00M.
See more financial history for Gen Digital (GEN).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Gen Digital, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $471.61B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $24.08B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $15.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $11.14B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $2.45B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $522.00M | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
Does Gen Digital pay dividends?
Yes, Gen Digital (GEN) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.50 per share annually, yielding 2.00%.
What is Gen Digital's dividend yield?
Gen Digital (GEN) has a current dividend yield of 2.00%.
Is Gen Digital's dividend safe?
Gen Digital (GEN) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Gen Digital increased its dividend?
Gen Digital (GEN) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Gen Digital's dividend payout ratio?
Gen Digital (GEN) has a dividend payout ratio of 31.6%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Gen Digital's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Gen Digital (GEN) is $312.00M (period ending April 3, 2026).
How has Gen Digital dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Gen Digital (GEN) dividends paid changed -0.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Gen Digital dividends paid?
Gen Digital (GEN) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -3.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Gen Digital dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Gen Digital dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $7.48B in 2020.
What was Gen Digital dividends paid in 2025?
Gen Digital (GEN) dividends paid in 2025 was $313.00M.
What was Gen Digital dividends paid in 2026?
Gen Digital (GEN) dividends paid in 2026 was $312.00M.
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