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The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)Gen Digital Inc. GENTOP PICKApr 11, 2024

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

This cyber security company, with brands such as Norton and Lifelock, is well positioned as a top software protection firm.  It trades at 10x earnings and supports a 75% ROE.  Its modest dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 25% of cash flow.  The company is prudently using some cash reserves to retire debt and buyback shares.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $17, looking to achieve $27 -- upside potential of 27%.  Yield 2.2% 

$21.04

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$27.58

As of Jul 28, 2026. Market Open.

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