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Gen Digital (GEN) Q2 FY27 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Gen Digital (GEN) reported revenue of $1.4B for the second quarter fiscal 2027 (Q2 FY27), +12% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 37.0%, net earnings $287M (21.0% of revenue).
Gen Digital, Q2 FY27: revenue $1.4B (+12% year over year), operating margin 37.0%, net earnings $287M, operating cash flow $326M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | +2% | +12% |
| Gross profit | $1.0B | +1% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $507M | +14% | +16% |
| Net earnings | $287M | +33% | +114% |
| Operating cash flow | $326M | -25% | +181% |
| Free cash flow | $323M | -25% | +202% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q2 FY27, up 12% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Subscription and service revenue was the largest line at 100% of revenue. Subscription and service revenue added $0.15B year over year (up 12%), 99% of the total change.
Gross margin was 75.9%, down 2.3 points from Q2 FY26. Operating profit was $0.51B, a 37.0% margin (up 1.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 FY26, 46% reached operating profit, above the 36% margin then. Operating expenses grew 3% against revenue growth of 12%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+12%). Net earnings were $0.29B, up 114% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.33B (up 181% year over year), 114% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.12B of depreciation and amortization and $0.06B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.14B. Capital expenditures of $3.0M left free cash flow of $0.32B.
Questions
What was Gen Digital's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2027?
Gen Digital (GEN) reported revenue of $1.4B for the second quarter fiscal 2027 (Q2 FY27), +12% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Gen Digital profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $507M (37.0% of revenue) and net earnings $287M.
Source: Gen Digital 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.