By Prathik Jayaprakash
Oct 28 (Reuters) – Gen Digital raised its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, signaling sustained demand for its cybersecurity offerings as consumers seek protection from increasingly sophisticated online threats.
Here are more details:
• Gen delivered its sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit bookings growth as consumers sought help navigating AI-driven scams and the growing use of AI agents, CEO Vincent Pilette told Reuters
• The company reported quarterly revenue of $1.37 billion, compared with analysts’ average estimate of $1.34 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG
• The maker of Norton, Avast, LifeLock and MoneyLion products reported record customer counts and healthy retention across its cybersecurity and financial wellness businesses, Pilette said
• It earned 74 cents per share on an adjusted basis for the three months ended October 2, compared with estimates of 72 cents
• The company expects fiscal 2027 revenue in the range of $5.465 billion to $5.515 billion, up from its prior forecast of $5.375 billion to $5.475 billion. Analysts estimated annual revenue of $5.43 billion
(Reporting by Prathik Jayaprakash in Bengaluru; Editing by Shreya Biswas)
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