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Gen Digital (GEN) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 13, 2025
Gen Digital (GEN) reported revenue of $1.3B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +30% from a year earlier and +24% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 35.5%, net earnings $135M (10.7% of revenue).
Gen Digital, Q1 FY26: revenue $1.3B (+30% year over year), operating margin 35.5%, net earnings $135M, operating cash flow $409M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.3B | +24% | +30% |
| Gross profit | $990M | +22% | +28% |
| Operating profit | $446M | +7% | +7% |
| Net earnings | $135M | -5% | -25% |
| Operating cash flow | $409M | -14% | +55% |
| Free cash flow | $405M | -14% | +55% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.3B in Q1 FY26, up 30% year over year and up 24% from the previous quarter. Subscription and service revenue was the largest line at 100% of revenue. Subscription and service revenue added $0.29B year over year (up 30%), 99% of the total change.
Gross margin was 78.8%, down 1.6 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.45B, a 35.5% margin (down 7.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 10% reached operating profit, below the 43% margin then. Operating expenses grew 52% against revenue growth of 30%. The fastest-growing cost line was Sales & marketing (+62%). Net earnings were $0.14B, down 25% year over year. The effective tax rate was 55.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.41B (up 55% year over year), 303% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.12B of depreciation and amortization and $0.07B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.09B. Capital expenditures of $4.0M left free cash flow of $0.41B.
Questions
What was Gen Digital's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Gen Digital (GEN) reported revenue of $1.3B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +30% from a year earlier and +24% from the quarter before.
Was Gen Digital profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $446M (35.5% of revenue) and net earnings $135M.
Source: Gen Digital 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.