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Hagens Berman Alerts Investors of Fluence Energy Class Action

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a leading national shareholders' rights firm, recently announced a class action lawsuit against Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC) concerning securities fraud. The class action aims to represent investors who acquired Fluence securities between November 24, 2025, and September 16, 2026.

Background of the Case

The lawsuit follows an unfortunate series of unexpected earnings announcements from Fluence Energy, which contradicted the company's previous assertions about its ability to harness the increasing demand for data centers. This discrepancy led to a staggering decrease of approximately $3 billion in the company's market value.

Amid these revelations, Hagens Berman is conducting an investigation into the potential violations of federal securities laws by Fluence. The firm is encouraging investors who have experienced significant financial losses to step forward. Additionally, anyone possessing relevant information concerning the investigation is urged to reach out to the firm's attorneys to aid the ongoing inquiry.

Class Action Details

The class action's period spans from November 24, 2025, to September 16, 2026, with the deadline for lead plaintiffs set for November 27, 2026. Those who invested in Fluence and sustained considerable losses during this timeframe are being asked to submit a report of their losses.

The central theme of the litigation focuses on Fluence's assertions regarding its readiness to capitalize on the surging demand for energy storage solutions. According to the company, its backlog adequately covered revenue expectations, with a plan to ramp up production at its fully automated Houston manufacturing facility.

However, the complaint raises serious concerns regarding Fluence’s transparency, alleging that the company failed to disclose critical information to investors about its operational capabilities. In particular, it was alleged that Fluence's ability to fulfill its backlog and recognize revenue heavily relied on new contract facilities, some of which were incomplete or not operational. Furthermore, the failure of company efforts to remediate these facilities remained undisclosed.

Timeline of Disclosures

Investors began to understand the reality of Fluence's situation beginning February 4, 2026, when the company disclosed substantial year-over-year margin compression due to increased costs on two ongoing projects, leading to increased net losses.

As the situation unfolded, on August 5, 2026, Fluence reported its Q3 2026 results, noting revenues were weaker than anticipated, and a drastic year-over-year margin compression along with a net loss of $44.3 million compared to the net income of $6.2 million during the same quarter the previous year.

The company specified a delay in $400 million of project deliveries into fiscal 2027 due to production issues stemming from a new international contract facility and construction delays affecting a new U.S. contract manufacturing facility.

Lastly, on September 16, 2026, Fluence reduced its revenue forecast for 2026 by another 20%, citing ongoing delays in ramping up production at the Houston facility due to being forced to manually weld processes instead of utilizing the anticipated automated welding system. Collectively, these disclosures led to a significant decline in Fluence's stock price, which fell by approximately $21.33 or 73% from February to September of 2026.

Legal and Whistleblower Considerations

As the Hagens Berman investigation unfolds, Reed Kathrein, the partner leading the inquiry, expressed the firm’s focus on understanding when Fluence management first became aware of the Houston facility's welding issues, given its critical importance. Investors who suspect they may have relevant details or who have been affected by these disclosures are encouraged to come forward.

Moreover, individuals with insider knowledge about Fluence's operations may be eligible to participate in the SEC Whistleblower program, potentially receiving rewards of up to 30% from any successful recovery made by the SEC. For assistance, whistleblowers are encouraged to reach out to Hagens Berman directly.

Conclusion

Hagens Berman continues to be a formidable force in one of the highest-stakes cases for investors in the energy sector. With commitments to corporate accountability and a firm reputation in class action litigation, Fluence investors looking to recover losses have a support system ready to assist them. For further insights and updates, interested parties can visit Hagens Berman's website or follow the firm on social media.