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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Urges Grocery Outlet Investors to Act

In a critical reminder for investors, Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a premier national securities law firm, is calling attention to the upcoming deadline of May 15, 2026, for Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO). The firm is currently investigating potential securities law violations concerning the company and urges affected investors to consider joining a class action lawsuit against it.

The investigation stems from alleged misleading statements and failures to disclose significant financial challenges faced by Grocery Outlet. Specifically, the firm claims that the management expanded the store count too swiftly, which resulted in unsustainable growth that couldn't be met with actual performance. This rapid expansion has created a facade of strong financial health, masking underlying weaknesses that would come to light following recent fiscal results.

On March 4, 2026, Grocery Outlet disclosed disappointing financial results for the full fiscal year 2025 that fell short of its prior guidance. The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of $254.3 million and net sales of $4.69 billion, both below expectations. Furthermore, comparable store sales only grew by 0.5%, but were projected to be higher. Following this announcement, the company’s stock plummeted by nearly 28%, highlighting the severe market reaction to these revelations. This significant drop illustrates the direct financial impact of the company’s management decisions on its investors.

James (Josh) Wilson, a Senior Partner at Faruqi & Faruqi, emphasized that anyone who invested in Grocery Outlet securities from August 5, 2025, to March 4, 2026, should evaluate their legal rights. He stated, “We encourage those who have suffered losses to reach out directly. It’s critical for investors to understand the options available to them before this deadline.” Interested investors can contact Mr. Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330.

The lawsuit alleges that executives at Grocery Outlet failed to let shareholders know that the company's growth was primarily due to excessive store openings rather than sustainable business practices. As a result of this rapid growth strategy, the company is now implementing a restructuring plan that includes closing underperforming locations and addressing asset impairments, with estimates of restructuring costs reaching between $14 million and $25 million for fiscal 2026 alone.

During the earnings call following the release of the disappointing results, CEO Eric Potter admitted that the aggressive store expansion was an error. He explained that the company had to make the