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

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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 per cent after the bell.

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

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Published On: 2025-05-07 @ 04:55:13 (19 hours ago)

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