Fortinet(US:FTNT) Prnewswireยท2025-10-29 20:11Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Fortinet, Inc. for allegedly misrepresenting the impact of unit upgrades for FortiGate Firewalls, leading to significant stock price decline after the truth was revealed [1][2][3]. Allegations - The complaint states that Fortinet failed to disclose the difficulty in predicting the total number of FortiGates needing upgrades [2] - It was noted that customers had excess firewall capacity from previous purchases, reducing the necessity for upgrades [2] - The refresh of the FortiGate products was said to have minimal business impact, as it represented only a small percentage of the company's business due to the age of the products [2] Stock Price Impact - Following the revelation of the alleged misrepresentations, Fortinet's stock price dropped over 22%, from $96.58 per share on August 6, 2025, to $75.30 per share on August 7, 2025 [3]. Class Action Participation - Shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Fortinet, with options to serve as lead plaintiff or remain an absent class member [4]. Legal Representation - Robbins LLP operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning shareholders incur no fees or expenses unless a recovery is achieved [5].