Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) shares Q3 2026 results in new press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gen Digital Inc. furnished an update on its business by issuing a press release with financial results for the third quarter ended January 2, 2026. The company also posted supplemental financial information on its website. The press release is provided as an exhibit to this report and incorporated by reference for its detailed figures.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026

Gen Digital Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

000-17781 (Commission File Number)

77-0181864 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

60 E. Rio Salado Parkway,

Suite 1000,

Tempe,

Arizona

85281

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(650)

527-8000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

___________________________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class						Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock,			par value $0.01 per share			GEN			The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Contingent Value Rights						GENVR			The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions

On February 5, 2026, Gen Digital Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended January 2, 2026. The Company also posted supplemental financial information to its website. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.01 hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.01 hereto, shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

Exhibit No.						Exhibit Title or Description
99.01						Press release dated February 5, 2026.
104						The cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized on this 5th day of February, 2026.

Gen Digital Inc.
By:			/s/ Natalie Derse
			Natalie Derse
			Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Gen Digital Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release reporting financial results for the third quarter ended January 2, 2026, and furnished that press release as Exhibit 99.01, along with related supplemental financial information on its website.

Which period does Gen Digital Inc.’s latest financial update cover?

The financial update covers Gen Digital Inc.’s third quarter ended January 2, 2026. The company announced these results via a press release that is attached to the current report as Exhibit 99.01 and referenced in Item 2.02.

How did Gen Digital Inc. provide its third-quarter 2026 financial results?

Gen Digital Inc. provided its third-quarter 2026 financial results through a press release dated February 5, 2026. The company also posted supplemental financial information on its website and furnished the press release as Exhibit 99.01 to this current report.

Is Gen Digital Inc.’s third-quarter press release considered filed with the SEC?

No, the third-quarter press release attached as Exhibit 99.01 is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It is not subject to those liabilities or automatically incorporated into other SEC documents unless specifically referenced.

Where can investors find Gen Digital Inc.’s detailed Q3 2026 financial figures?

Investors can find detailed Q3 2026 financial figures in the press release dated February 5, 2026, furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to this report. The company also posted supplemental financial information on its website for additional detail.