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A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Primoris Services Corp. (NYSE: PRIM) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, alleging the company misled investors about cost overruns on fixed-price renewable energy projects during a 10-month class period.
"Primoris' cost estimation and project oversight processes were deficient and failed to provide reliable estimates of the costs and expected profitability of significant fixed-price renewable energy projects," the complaint alleges. The action was filed July 22 by Gainey McKenna & Egleston on behalf of the Boston Retirement System and NS Pension Public Equity Fund.
The lawsuit covers investors who purchased Primoris common stock between Aug. 5, 2025, and June 22, 2026. During that period, the company systematically underestimated costs and risks on renewable energy projects experiencing material cost overruns, execution problems and schedule delays, according to the complaint. Defendants' statements regarding estimating processes, project execution and financial guidance lacked a reasonable basis and omitted material adverse facts, the filing said.
The case asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5. Investors have until Sept. 21, 2026, to file a lead plaintiff motion. A lead plaintiff serves as the representative party directing the litigation on behalf of other class members. The outcome of the case could determine whether Primoris faces financial liability for the alleged disclosure failures, with potential damages tied to the stock's performance during the class period.
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