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StocksMedium•21 April 2026•

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DNOW Shares Plunge 19% Amid Legal Investigation Into Securities Law Violations

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Key Facts

1DNOW shares fell approximately 19% on February 20, 2026, following the disclosure of adverse Q4 and FY 2025 financial results.

DNOW Inc. shares experienced a dramatic 19% decline on February 20, 2026, following the disclosure of disappointing financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025. In tandem with the sell-off, law firm Hagens Berman launched an investigation into potential federal securities law violations regarding the company's prior disclosures. The legal scrutiny centers on a 'reality check' of management's November comments concerning ERP system issues at competitor MRC Global. Investigators are examining whether DNOW misled shareholders about competitive dynamics and its own internal performance metrics. This combination of adverse earnings and a formal legal probe has significantly eroded investor confidence. The company now faces prolonged downward pressure as the market weighs the impact of potential litigation and financial instability.