Snap(US:SNAP) Globenewswireยท2025-09-22 16:21Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a class action lawsuit against Snap Inc. due to misleading statements regarding its advertising revenue growth and operational issues, which led to a significant drop in stock price [2][3]. Summary by Sections Class Action Details - Investors who purchased Snap securities between April 29, 2025, and August 5, 2025, have until October 20, 2025, to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action lawsuit [1][4]. Financial Performance - On August 5, 2025, Snap reported a deceleration in advertising revenue growth attributed to issues with its ad platform, the timing of Ramadan, and minor changes, resulting in a stock price decline of $1.61, or 17.1%, closing at $7.78 per share on August 6, 2025 [2]. Allegations in the Lawsuit - The lawsuit alleges that Snap's management made materially false and misleading statements about the company's business and prospects, failing to disclose significant execution errors and overly optimistic growth expectations [3]. - Specific allegations include: 1. Snap's reports on advertising growth were overly optimistic and not reflective of reality [3]. 2. The company was already facing execution issues while claiming macroeconomic conditions were the cause of its challenges [3]. 3. Positive statements made by the defendants lacked a reasonable basis and were materially misleading [3].