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September 24, 2026

Norton antivirus software maker in talks to acquire GoDaddy – Domain Name Wire

Gen Digital, the parent company of Norton 360, is in preliminary discussions to acquire GoDaddy. Gen Digital was formed in 2022 from the merger of NortonLifeLock and Avast and had a market capitalization of .7 billion before the acquisition news. GoDaddy had a market cap of .2 billion. Following the announcement, Gen Digital's stock fell by 7%, reducing its market cap to .6 billion, while GoDaddy's stock rose by over 13%, increasing its market cap to .6 billion. Concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on GoDaddy's business model have affected its stock performance, leading to speculation that other companies may consider acquiring GoDaddy, potentially resulting in the company transitioning to private ownership.

Tech Optimizer

September 24, 2026

GoDaddy jumps on report of takeover offer from Gen Digital

Shares of GoDaddy (GDDY) increased by 14% following reports of a potential takeover bid from Gen Digital (GEN), which saw a decline of 7.6% in its stock. Discussions about the acquisition are in early stages, with no certainty of a deal, and specific terms remain undisclosed. GoDaddy has a market capitalization of .2 billion, while Gen Digital is valued at .7 billion. Shares of GoDaddy's competitor, Wix (WIX), rose by 6.5% in response to the news. Both companies have not commented on the situation.