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    Home > Finance > Avast antivirus-owner Gen Digital forecasts upbeat 2026 on strong demand
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    Avast antivirus-owner Gen Digital forecasts upbeat 2026 on strong demand

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on May 6, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Gen Digital forecasts higher 2026 revenue due to strong cybersecurity demand, with shares rising 4% post-announcement.

    Gen Digital Expects Strong Revenue Growth by 2026

    (Reuters) -Gen Digital, which offers antivirus software such as Avast, Avira and Norton, forecast annual revenue and profit above analysts' estimate on Tuesday, signaling strong demand for its cybersecurity tools, sending its shares up about 4% after the bell.

    High-profile digital hacks and an increase in online scams have provoked companies to fortify their systems against evolving threats, boosting enterprise spending on cybersecurity solutions, even as growing economic uncertainty casts a shadow on clients' budget.

    The company forecasts full-year 2026 revenue to be between $4.70 billion and $4.80 billion, compared with analysts' average estimate of $4.13 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.

    It expects adjusted per-share profit in the range of $2.46 to $2.54, above the estimate of $2.43.

    Advanced security solutions have seen strong demand, especially as artificial intelligence increasingly enables more hacking techniques.

    Gen Digital posted fourth-quarter revenue of $1.01 billion, beating analysts' estimate of $997 million.

    The Tempe, Arizona-based company earned 59 cents per share on an adjusted basis during the period, compared with the estimate of 58 cents.

    (Reporting by Kritika Lamba in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Gen Digital forecasts 2026 revenue above analyst estimates.
    • •Strong demand for cybersecurity tools amid rising digital threats.
    • •Company shares rose 4% after the announcement.
    • •AI is enabling more advanced hacking techniques.
    • •Fourth-quarter revenue beat analyst expectations.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Avast antivirus-owner Gen Digital forecasts upbeat 2026 on strong demand

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses Gen Digital's optimistic 2026 revenue forecast due to strong demand for cybersecurity solutions.

    2Why are cybersecurity tools in demand?

    High-profile digital hacks and online scams are driving companies to invest in cybersecurity solutions.

    3How did Gen Digital's shares react?

    Gen Digital's shares rose about 4% after the revenue forecast announcement.

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