Napco (NSSC) Under Scrutiny: Investor Suit and Sales Slump Shake Investor Confidence– Hagens Berman

Core Viewpoint - Napco Security Technologies, Inc. is facing significant challenges, including a 21% decline in share price year-to-date, amid legal scrutiny and operational difficulties, particularly related to a securities class action lawsuit concerning its distribution practices and sales forecasting [1][2]. Financial Performance - Napco's third-quarter results for fiscal year 2025 showed a 10.8% year-over-year decrease in net sales, totaling $43.96 million, while earnings per share exceeded expectations at $0.36 compared to a forecast of $0.29. However, net income fell by over 23% year-over-year, attributed to inventory reductions by key distributors [2][4]. - The company reported a 25% drop in equipment sales in its February 3, 2025 earnings report, leading to a withdrawal of its 45% EBITDA margin target for fiscal 2026, which resulted in a 26% decline in share price in a single trading session [4][6]. Legal Issues - A class action lawsuit, Patel v. Napco Security Technologies, Inc., alleges that the company's leadership misled investors regarding its ability to forecast hardware demand and maintain margin targets, failing to disclose vulnerabilities in its distribution network [3][5]. - The lawsuit claims that optimistic statements about sales and margins were misleading, leading to inflated stock prices during the class period and substantial losses when the true financial situation was revealed [5][8]. Investigation - Hagens Berman, a shareholder rights firm, is investigating the allegations against Napco, focusing on whether the company misled investors about its sales forecasting and distribution practices [8][9].