greeksoup/ stock research

Gen Digital Inc.: Q1 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Non-GAAP revenue up 11% comparable basis: Non-GAAP revenue was $1.336 billion, up 11%, on a comparable basis excluding the extra week in the prior-year quarter and including MoneyLion's stub period. Source
  • GAAP revenue up 6%, operating income down 1%: GAAP revenue was $1.336 billion, up 6%. GAAP operating income was $443 million, down 1%, and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.36, up 65% from $0.22. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS up 19%: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.71, up 19%, and non-GAAP operating income was $668 million, up 9%. Source
  • Operating margins lower year on year: GAAP operating margin was 33.2% against 35.5% a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating margin was 50.0% against 51.7%. Source
  • Paid customers reached 81 million: Total paid customers were 81 million as of July 3, 2026, against 76 million a year earlier and 79 million at April 3, 2026. Source
  • FY27 revenue range raised $50 million: Fiscal 2027 non-GAAP revenue is now expected at $5.375 billion to $5.475 billion, up from $5.325 billion to $5.425 billion. Source
  • FY27 EPS range raised $0.02: Fiscal 2027 non-GAAP diluted EPS is now expected at $2.87 to $2.97, up from $2.85 to $2.95. Source
  • One platform across three pillars: Management said the platform combines Cyber Safety, Identity Protection and Financial Wellness, creating more value for customers across the portfolio. Source

“We are deepening our trusted relationships with customers, helping them stay secure and confident across their digital and financial lives,”

Vincent Pilette, CEO of Gen

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue (non-GAAP) SourceQ2 FY27$1.325 billion to $1.350 billionNew
EPS (non-GAAP) SourceQ2 FY27$0.71 to $0.73New
Revenue (non-GAAP) SourceFY27$5.375 billion to $5.475 billionRaised from $5.325 billion to $5.425 billion
EPS (non-GAAP) SourceFY27$2.87 to $2.97Raised from $2.85 to $2.95

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 non-GAAP revenue range raised by $50 million at each end. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 non-GAAP EPS range raised by $0.02 at each end. Source
  • New guidance: Second-quarter fiscal 2027 non-GAAP revenue and EPS ranges were given. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Non-GAAP revenue up 11% comparable basis: Non-GAAP revenue was $1.336 billion, up 11%, on a comparable basis excluding the extra week in the prior-year quarter and including MoneyLion's stub period. Source
  • GAAP revenue up 6%, operating income down 1%: GAAP revenue was $1.336 billion, up 6%. GAAP operating income was $443 million, down 1%, and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.36, up 65% from $0.22. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS up 19%: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.71, up 19%, and non-GAAP operating income was $668 million, up 9%. Source

Segments and revenue channels

  • Trust-Based Solutions grew, Cyber Safety fell: Trust-Based Solutions revenue was $490 million against $388 million a year earlier. Cyber Safety Platform revenue was $846 million against $869 million. Source
  • Partner revenue rose to $273 million: Partner revenues were $273 million against $203 million, and direct revenues were $1,063 million against $1,054 million. Source
  • Prior-year quarter adjusted for comparability: Adjusted total net revenues in the prior-year quarter were $1,208 million, after removing an $87 million extra-week impact and adding a $38 million MoneyLion stub period. Source

“Our first quarter results reflect the strength and consistency of our business model, with broad-based growth across both of our segments,”

Natalie Derse, CFO of Gen

Costs, margins and profit

  • Operating margins lower year on year: GAAP operating margin was 33.2% against 35.5% a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating margin was 50.0% against 51.7%. Source
  • Cost of revenues rose to $307 million: Cost of revenues was $307 million against $267 million, and gross profit was $1,029 million against $990 million. Source
  • Restructuring and R&D costs increased: Restructuring and other costs were $32 million against $10 million. Research and development was $118 million against $109 million, and general and administrative $80 million against $74 million. Source
  • Litigation costs excluded from non-GAAP: Litigation costs of $23 million were excluded from non-GAAP operating income, against $5 million a year earlier. Source

Demand and paid customers

  • Paid customers reached 81 million: Total paid customers were 81 million as of July 3, 2026, against 76 million a year earlier and 79 million at April 3, 2026. Source
  • GAAP bookings up, adjusted bookings up 11%: Bookings were $1,284 million against $1,202 million on a GAAP basis. Adjusted for the extra week and MoneyLion stub, bookings were $1,284 million against $1,158 million. Source
  • Paid customer definition: Paid customers include active subscribers and users with at least one revenue-generating transaction in the period, and exclude free trials and inactive users. Source

“As we continue to execute our strategy, we are confident in our outlook, the durability of our operating model and our ability to unlock stronger platform economics as we scale.”

Natalie Derse, CFO of Gen

Fiscal 2027 guidance raised

  • FY27 revenue range raised $50 million: Fiscal 2027 non-GAAP revenue is now expected at $5.375 billion to $5.475 billion, up from $5.325 billion to $5.425 billion. Source
  • FY27 EPS range raised $0.02: Fiscal 2027 non-GAAP diluted EPS is now expected at $2.87 to $2.97, up from $2.85 to $2.95. Source
  • Second-quarter ranges issued: Second-quarter fiscal 2027 non-GAAP revenue is expected at $1.325 billion to $1.350 billion, with EPS of $0.71 to $0.73. Source

Cash flow and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow $434 million: Operating cash flow was $434 million against $409 million, and free cash flow was $430 million against $405 million. Source
  • Buybacks and dividends paid $181 million: Share repurchases were $100 million and dividends paid were $81 million, against $134 million and $82 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash rose, debt repayments $45 million: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash rose to $564 million from $411 million at April 3, 2026. Debt repayments were $45 million in the quarter. Source
  • Instacash Advances loss and held-for-sale outflow: The loss on sale of Instacash Advances was $60 million against $36 million a year earlier. Instacash Advances held for sale, net, was an outflow of $86 million within operating cash flow. Source

Platform strategy and portfolio

  • One platform across three pillars: Management said the platform combines Cyber Safety, Identity Protection and Financial Wellness, creating more value for customers across the portfolio. Source
  • Platform value still early, CEO says: The CEO said the company is only beginning to unlock what the platform can deliver. Source
  • Consumer brands and reach described: The company describes its consumer brands, including Norton, Avast, LifeLock and MoneyLion, as reaching nearly 500 million users across more than 150 countries. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Dividend payable September 9: The $0.125 quarterly dividend is payable September 9, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total paid customers Source81 million (76 million a year earlier)
Total bookings Source$1,284 million (adjusted $1,158 million a year earlier)
Direct revenues Source$1,063 million (prior year $1,054 million)

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said first-quarter revenue came in above the $1.300 billion to $1.325 billion range it had guided to in May. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.