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Law firm Block & Leviton announced an investigation into SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) for possible securities fraud after the stock plunged over 13 percent following its latest earnings report.
"Block & Leviton is investigating whether the Company committed securities law violations and may file an action to attempt to recover losses on behalf of investors who have lost money," the firm said in a statement released May 4.
SoFi shares fell sharply on April 29 after it reported record first-quarter revenue of $1.09 billion and met earnings per share estimates of $0.12, but maintained its full-year 2026 guidance. The decision not to raise its outlook disappointed investors and came after a critical March 17 report from Muddy Waters Research questioned the company’s financial reporting, including its loan accounting and fair value marks.
The investigation adds legal risk to a stock already under pressure, with shares opening at $16.43 on Monday. The probe focuses on whether SoFi's disclosures regarding its growth and accounting practices were misleading to investors who have seen the value of their shares fall.
The negative sentiment around the legal probe compounds existing concerns that drove the initial sell-off. While SoFi beat Q1 revenue expectations by approximately $40 million, its Technology Platform segment saw a 27 percent year-over-year revenue decline, partly driven by the exit of client Chime. Analysts have a "Hold" consensus rating on the stock, with firms like TD Cowen recently cutting their price target to $18, reflecting uncertainty.
Insider transactions show a mixed picture. CEO Anthony Noto acquired 28,900 shares for approximately $500,548 on March 17, a 0.25% increase in his holdings. Conversely, EVP Kelli Keough has been a seller, divesting 9,742 shares on April 21 and 9,755 shares on February 20.
The investigation creates significant headline risk for SoFi, potentially weighing on market sentiment until the matter is resolved. Investors will be watching for any formal lawsuit filing and management's response to the allegations, with the company's second-quarter earnings report as the next major scheduled catalyst.
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