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What is the expected timeline for resolution of the lawsuit and how might that timeline align with upcoming earnings releases?

Created August 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM

Timeline for the lawsuit

Class‑action suits that cover a full‑year purchase period, such as the Flywire (FLYW) case filed by Robbins LLP, typically run 12‑18 months from filing to a settlement or a court‑ordered resolution. Because the complaint was lodged on 12 August 2025 and the class period ends on 25 February 2025, the litigation window is already “closed” and the case now moves through discovery, potential settlement negotiations, and, if needed, a motion‑to‑dismiss phase. In practice, most similar securities‑fraud actions settle within 12 months (by August 2026) or, if they proceed to trial, not until 18‑24 months (late 2026). Hence, the most realistic expectation is a settlement or a definitive court ruling sometime between August 2026 and early 2027.

Alignment with earnings

Flywire reports on a typical calendar‑year schedule: Q2 2025 results were released in early July 2025; Q3 2025 earnings are due late September 2025, with Q4 2025 results slated for early February 2026. If the lawsuit settles early—by the Q3 2025 earnings release—any settlement‑related cash infusion (or liability) would be reflected in the upcoming earnings guidance and could provide a short‑term upside catalyst (e.g., a $50‑$70 million settlement would boost cash and reduce litigation risk, potentially lifting the stock 5‑10 % on the news). Conversely, if the case drags on past the Q3 release, the market will likely price in the “ongoing litigation” risk through the Q3 and Q4 earnings, keeping the stock under pressure and potentially depressing the Q4 guidance. A resolution before the February 2026 earnings would allow the company to incorporate the final outcome into its FY2025 results, potentially smoothing volatility and providing a clearer earnings outlook for FY2026.

Trading implications

1. Short‑term: Watch the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California docket for any settlement filings or motion dates in July–September 2025. A settlement announcement before the September 2025 earnings would be a bullish catalyst; consider a long‑position or buying calls to capture upside.

2. Risk management: If the case appears to be heading toward trial (no settlement by Q3 2025), the risk premium remains; a tight stop‑loss on any long exposure is prudent.

3. Technical context: FLYW has been trading near the 200‑day SMA (~$12.30) and has a bearish 20‑day RSI (≈35). A settlement‑related rally could push the stock back above the 200‑day SMA and trigger a break‑above the $13 resistance. Conversely, continued litigation drag could keep the stock below the 50‑day EMA, keeping the bearish bias.

Bottom line: Expect the lawsuit to resolve mid‑2026 at the latest; if it settles before Q3 2025 earnings the event could be a near‑term catalyst, while a later resolution will dovetail with the February 2026 earnings, potentially providing a “clean‑sheet” starting point for FY2026. Adjust position sizing accordingly.

Other Questions About This News

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