Capital Expenditures for Gen Digital (GEN)
According to Gen Digital's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $22.00M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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Latest period
$22.00M
YoY change
-25.0%
5Y CAGR
-30.0%
Peak year (2007)
$433.05M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$4.76B
CapEx history chart for Gen Digital (GEN) from 1990 to 2025
CapEx history table for Gen Digital (GEN) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.00M | -25.0% | ||
| 2024 | $20.00M | +233.3% | ||
| 2023 | $6.00M | 0.0% | ||
| 2022 | $6.00M | 0.0% | ||
| 2021 | $6.00M | -93.3% | ||
| 2020 | $89.00M | -57.0% | ||
| 2019 | $207.00M | +45.8% | ||
| 2018 | $142.00M | +102.9% | ||
| 2017 | $70.00M | -74.3% | ||
| 2016 | $272.00M | -28.6% | ||
| 2015 | $381.00M | +46.5% | ||
| 2014 | $260.00M | -22.6% | ||
| 2013 | $336.00M | +17.5% | ||
| 2012 | $286.00M | +6.7% | ||
| 2011 | $268.00M | +8.1% | ||
| 2010 | $248.00M | -8.9% | ||
| 2009 | $272.24M | -0.6% | ||
| 2008 | $273.81M | -36.8% | ||
| 2007 | $433.05M | +57.8% | ||
| 2006 | $274.42M | +199.8% | ||
| 2005 | $91.54M | -17.7% | ||
| 2004 | $111.21M | -42.8% | ||
| 2003 | $194.39M | +38.0% | ||
| 2002 | $140.86M | +130.3% | ||
| 2001 | $61.17M | +115.0% | ||
| 2000 | $28.45M | -73.0% | ||
| 1999 | $105.40M | +286.1% | ||
| 1998 | $27.30M | -2.2% | ||
| 1997 | $27.90M | -22.9% | ||
| 1996 | $36.20M | +65.3% | ||
| 1995 | $21.90M | +112.6% | ||
| 1994 | $10.30M | -33.1% | ||
| 1993 | $15.40M | +21.3% | ||
| 1992 | $12.70M | +130.9% | ||
| 1991 | $5.50M | +96.4% | ||
| 1990 | $2.80M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Gen Digital's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Gen Digital (GEN) capital expenditures totalled $15.00M – declined 25.0% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Gen Digital capital expenditures produced a CAGR of -30.0% – with a net decline across the window.
Gen Digital capital expenditures plunged from $433.05M in 2007 to $15.00M in 2025, a 96.5% drawdown.
The highest annual capital expenditures of $433.05M was reported in 2007. The lowest in the available history was $2.80M in 1990.
Within Technology, Gen Digital (GEN) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for capital expenditures is $9.38B.
Gen Digital Capital Expenditures by Year
Gen Digital Capital Expenditures 2025: $15.00M
Gen Digital capital expenditures in 2025 was $15.00M, declined 25.0% below 2024.
Gen Digital Capital Expenditures 2024: $20.00M
Gen Digital capital expenditures in 2024 was $20.00M, surged 233.3% from 2023.
Gen Digital Capital Expenditures 2023: $6.00M
Gen Digital capital expenditures in 2023 was $6.00M, edged up 0.0% from 2022.
Gen Digital Capital Expenditures 2022: $6.00M
Gen Digital capital expenditures in 2022 was $6.00M, edged up 0.0% from 2021.
Gen Digital Capital Expenditures 2021: $6.00M
Gen Digital capital expenditures in 2021 was $6.00M.
See more financial history for Gen Digital (GEN).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Gen Digital, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gen Digital's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Gen Digital (GEN) is $22.00M (period ending January 2, 2026).
How has Gen Digital capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Gen Digital (GEN) capital expenditures changed -25.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Gen Digital capital expenditures?
- Gen Digital (GEN) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -30.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Gen Digital capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Gen Digital capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $433.05M in 2007.
What was Gen Digital capital expenditures in 2024?
- Gen Digital (GEN) capital expenditures in 2024 was $20.00M.
What was Gen Digital capital expenditures in 2025?
- Gen Digital (GEN) capital expenditures in 2025 was $15.00M.
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