How does Gen Digital (GEN) make money?

Gen Digital (GEN) primarily makes money through Core Consumer Security, which accounts for 52.9% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Gen Digital generated $4.73B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 12.8%.

What is Gen Digital (GEN) gross profit margin?

Gen Digital (GEN) reported a gross profit margin of 77.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.67B in gross profit. This means Gen Digital retains 77.7% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Gen Digital (GEN) operating profit margin?

Gen Digital (GEN) reported an operating profit margin of 36.9% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.75B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Gen Digital (GEN) net profit margin?

Gen Digital (GEN) reported a net profit margin of 12.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $603.00M in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does Gen Digital (GEN) invest in R&D?

Gen Digital (GEN) invested $386.00M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (8.2% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.

How much does Gen Digital (GEN) spend on capital expenditures?

Gen Digital (GEN) spent $22.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (0.5% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Gen Digital (GEN) free cash flow?

Gen Digital (GEN) generated $1.52B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (32.1% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is Gen Digital (GEN) effective tax rate?

Gen Digital (GEN) had an effective tax rate of 46.6% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How Gen Digital (GEN) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Gen Digital (GEN) generated $4.73B in revenue, earning $603.00M in net profit (12.8% margin). Its largest revenue source is Core Consumer Security (52.9% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Gen Digital (GEN) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending January 2, 2026 (reported February 6, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Gen Digital (GEN) make money?: Gen Digital (GEN) primarily makes money through Core Consumer Security, which accounts for 52.9% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Gen Digital generated $4.73B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 12.8%.
What is Gen Digital (GEN) gross profit margin?: Gen Digital (GEN) reported a gross profit margin of 77.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.67B in gross profit. This means Gen Digital retains 77.7% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Gen Digital (GEN) operating profit margin?: Gen Digital (GEN) reported an operating profit margin of 36.9% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.75B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Gen Digital (GEN) net profit margin?: Gen Digital (GEN) reported a net profit margin of 12.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $603.00M in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Gen Digital (GEN) invest in R&D?: Gen Digital (GEN) invested $386.00M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (8.2% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does Gen Digital (GEN) spend on capital expenditures?: Gen Digital (GEN) spent $22.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (0.5% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Gen Digital (GEN) free cash flow?: Gen Digital (GEN) generated $1.52B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (32.1% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is Gen Digital (GEN) effective tax rate?: Gen Digital (GEN) had an effective tax rate of 46.6% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.