Investor alert: law offices of howard g. smith announces the filing of a securities class action on behalf of netflix, inc. (nflx) investors
Bensalem, pa.--(business wire)--law offices of howard g. smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased netflix, inc. (“netflix” or the “company”) (nasdaq: nflx) common stock or call options, or sold put options, between october 19, 2021 and april 19, 2022, inclusive (the “class period”). netflix investors have until july 5, 2022 to file a lead plaintiff motion. investors suffering losses on their netflix investments are encouraged to contact the law offices of howard g. smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com. on january 20, 2022, after the market closed, netflix reported that it “slightly over-forecasted paid net adds in q4,” adding 8.3 million subscribers compared to the 8.5 million forecast. the company also stated that, despite “healthy” retention and engagement, it only expected to add 2.5 million net subscribers during first quarter 2022, below the 4.0 million net adds in the prior year period. on this news, the company’s stock price fell $110.75, or 21.7%, to close at $397.50 per share on january 21, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume. then, on april 19, 2022, after the market closed, netflix reported that it lost 200,000 subscribers during the first quarter of 2022, compared to prior guidance expecting the company to add 2.5 million net subscribers. the company cited the slowing revenue growth to four factors, including account sharing with an estimated 100 million additional households and competition with other streaming services. on this news, the company’s share price fell $122.42, or over 35%, to close at $226.19 per share on april 20, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume. the complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the class period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the company’s business, operations, and prospects. specifically, defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) that the company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, the company was losing subscribers on a net basis; (4) that, as a result, the company’s financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about the company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. if you purchased netflix common stock or call options, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact howard g. smith, esquire, of law offices of howard g. smith, 3070 bristol pike, suite 112, bensalem, pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com. this press release may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
