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Gen Digital (GEN) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Aug 7, 2026
Gen Digital (GEN) reported revenue of $1.3B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +6% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 33.2%, net earnings $215M (16.1% of revenue).
Gen Digital, Q1 FY27: revenue $1.3B (+6% year over year), operating margin 33.2%, net earnings $215M, operating cash flow $434M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.3B | +4% | +6% |
| Gross profit | $1.0B | +2% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $443M | -45% | -0.7% |
| Net earnings | $215M | -58% | +59% |
| Operating cash flow | $434M | -9% | +6% |
| Free cash flow | $430M | — | +6% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.3B in Q1 FY27, up 6% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Subscription and service revenue was the largest line at 100% of revenue. Subscription and service revenue added $0.08B year over year (up 6%), 99% of the total change.
Gross margin was 77.0%, down 1.7 points from Q1 FY26. Operating profit was $0.44B, a 33.2% margin (down 2.3 points year over year). Operating profit fell $3.0M even though revenue rose $0.08B versus Q1 FY26, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 8% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+38%). Net earnings were $0.21B, up 59% year over year. The effective tax rate was 33.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.43B (up 6% year over year), 202% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.12B of depreciation and amortization and $0.05B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.04B. After purchases of property and equipment ($4.0M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.43B.
Questions
What was Gen Digital's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Gen Digital (GEN) reported revenue of $1.3B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +6% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was Gen Digital profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $443M (33.2% of revenue) and net earnings $215M.
Source: Gen Digital 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.