Gen Digital Inc.
Ticker: GENTechnologyPrepackaged SoftwareS&P 500The business
Gen Digital Inc., formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc., operates as a leading provider of cybersecurity and digital life solutions serving consumers and businesses globally. The company trades on the NASDAQ under ticker symbol GEN and maintains its corporate presence at www.gendigital.com.
The company's core business encompasses a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity products and services designed to protect devices, identities, and online privacy. Gen Digital's primary offerings include Norton antivirus and security software, LifeLock identity theft protection services, and Avast security solutions following the company's acquisition of Avast in 2022. These products address critical consumer needs around malware protection, identity monitoring, password management, and secure browsing across multiple platforms and devices.
Gen Digital operates through integrated business segments serving both consumer and small business markets. The company's consumer segment represents the substantial majority of revenue and includes subscription-based security software and identity protection services. The small business segment provides tailored security solutions for organizations with limited IT resources. The company serves millions of customers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, maintaining a significant global footprint with operations spanning multiple countries.
The company's business model centers on recurring subscription revenues, providing predictable cash flows and customer lifetime value optimization. Gen Digital leverages its established brand portfolio, including Norton, LifeLock, and Avast, to cross-sell complementary security solutions and expand customer relationships. The company maintains competitive advantages through its extensive threat intelligence capabilities, large customer base providing valuable data for threat detection, and integrated product ecosystem addressing multiple security vectors.
Gen Digital's acquisition strategy has been instrumental in shaping its current market position. The 2022 acquisition of Avast significantly expanded the company's consumer customer base and geographic reach, while the integration of LifeLock's identity protection services created a comprehensive digital life protection platform. The company continues to invest in product innovation, threat research, and customer experience enhancement to maintain its leadership position in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Prepackaged Software
- HQ
- TEMPE, AZ
- FY end
- 03-28
- CIK
- 849399
- SIC
- 7372
Ownership
Who holds Gen Digital Inc. — across funds, superinvestors and bonds · N-PORT 2026Q2 · 13F 2026-06-30
Top fund holders
| Fund | % of fund | Value |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND VTI · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.02% | $428.42M |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund SLMCX · Columbia Funds Series Trust II | 1.46% | $412.42M |
| VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND VOO · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.02% | $355.49M |
| VANGUARD SMALL-CAP INDEX FUND VB · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.16% | $309.31M |
| First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF CIBR · First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II | 2.14% | $295.46M |
Bonds held by funds
Funds report holding 3 issues of Gen Digital Inc.'s debt, $669.03M at fund-held market value — what funds hold, not the company's debt outstanding. Weighted-average coupon 6.64%, maturing 2027–2033.
| Issue | Coupon | Matures | Funds | Fund-held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN DIGITAL INC | 6.750% | 2027-09-30 | 114 | $290.02M |
| GEN 6.25 04/01/33 144A | 6.250% | 2033-04-01 | 170 | $246.97M |
| NORTONLIFELOCK | 7.125% | 2030-09-30 | 84 | $132.04M |
Fund ownership counts N-PORT filers only, so it is a floor rather than a census — pensions, insurers and direct holders are not visible here, and the remainder is not “held by individuals”.
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