Embecta Corp. (EMBC) Securities Class Action

Embecta is a global medical device company whose core business product is pen needles – sterile, single-use, medical devices, designed to be used in conjunction with pen injectors that inject insulin or other diabetes medications. In the past, pen needle revenues have comprised over 70% of the company’s total revenues.

The litigation’s primary focus is on the propriety of Embecta’s Class Period repeated assurances that “insulin pens have been stable […] showing the underlying resilience and the durability of that portfolio[]” and “our pen needle business is incredibly resolute.” This narrative formed the basis for the company’s February 5, 2026 guidance reiterating 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.80 - $3.00.  The company also touted maintenance of its dividend within its capital allocation plans as a return of capital to shareholders.

The complaint alleges the company’s assurances and guidance were misleading when given because Embecta knew or recklessly disregarded that weaknesses in the pen needle market was likely to significantly disrupt the company’s annual guidance and Q2 results.

On May 5, 2026, investors’ expectations vanished. That day, Embecta reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.27, a staggering sequential and year-over-year decline of about 61%. In contrast to the company’s assurances of stability, resilience, and durability, Embecta’s pen needles revenues also suffered massive sequential and year-over-year declines. Of additional concern, Embecta slashed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.55 - $1.75, or down roughly 43% at the mid-point, and reduced its dividend by 93% to just $0.01.

In response, the market sent the price of Embecta shares tumbling, with one prominent analyst who downgraded the company highlighting Embecta management’s “need to rebuild investor credibility on commercial execution and the profitability outlook.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CASE

What is the EMBC investigation about?

Our investigation is focused the extent to which and when Embecta and its management knew about pen needle and U.S. business revenue headwinds, and whether they were sufficiently transparent about those risks.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

I worked at EMBC. What should I do?

If you were an employee of EMBC, you may have valuable information that could be relevant to the investigation. Hagens Berman is one of the nation’s top whistleblower law firms, and has successfully represented many individuals who come forward with information regarding corporate malfeasance. Under the new SEC Whistleblower program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, contact Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or [email protected].

There are multiple law firms participating, do I need to contact all of them?

No, you do not need to contact all participating law firms. Generally, class-action investigations and lawsuits are consolidated into a single case to streamline the legal process, and attorneys from only a few law firms are selected to serve in a leadership role on the consolidated case. Hagens Berman has a proven track record of being appointed to leadership roles in complex, multidistrict litigation regarding investor fraud and other consumer rights issues, and your claim will be handled by attorneys who have helped secure approximately $325 billion in class-action settlements on behalf of individuals who have suffered due to corporate malfeasance and the wrongdoing of other powerful institutions.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

What is the threshold amount to be eligible? What are “substantial” losses?

The threshold amount and the definition of "substantial" losses may vary depending on a number of factors specific to the case, including the size of the company, market cap, shares outstanding and who holds them and the damages alleged by the fraud. In general, to be eligible to participate in a class-action lawsuit, you must be able to demonstrate that you suffered financial losses as a result of the alleged wrongdoing and that your losses meet the criteria set by the court or law firm. Fill out the form and submit your losses.

CAN I PARTICIPATE?

Am I affected? What do I need to do to participate?

If you were an investor in EMBC, you may be affected and eligible to participate in the case. To determine your eligibility and potential involvement, fill out the form and submit your losses.

Can any EMBC investor participate?

In most class-action investigations and cases, any investor who meets the eligibility criteria, including purchasing the shares during the relevant period, can participate, regardless of the size of their investment. Fill out the form to find out your rights.

I bought on a non-U.S. Exchange. Can I participate?

No. This investigation only covers shares bought on a U.S. exchange, i.e. NASDAQ or NYSE. Fill out the form to find out your rights.

Am I included if I still hold my shares, or do I need to sell to participate?

Participation is based on purchasing shares during the relevant period, rather than your current holdings. Accordingly, you do not need to sell to participate. Fill out the form to find out your rights.