Criteo had previously projected flat to low-single-digit Contribution ex-TAC growth for fiscal 2026. On August 5, 2026, Criteo disclosed that it expected Contribution ex-TAC to decline 10% to 12%, including the impact of a $75 million reduction in Retail Media client scope.
NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A May 8, 2026 Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO) filing told investors the Group expected "flat to low-single-digit growth in Contribution ex-TAC at constant currency" for the fiscal year 2026. Less than three months later, on August 5, 2026, Criteo revised that outlook to a 10% to 12% decline in Contribution ex-TAC at constant currency, and CRTO shareholders were hit with a sharp selloff. Investors who lost money on Criteo stock are encouraged to submit their losses for a free case evaluation. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@SueWallSt.com or by telephone at (888) SueWallSt.
The swing is roughly 11 to 14 percentage point deterioration from the guidance figure in the May 8, 2026 Contribution ex-TAC guidance. Alongside the revised outlook, the Company also pointed to a $75 million full-year Retail Media client scope-reduction headwind, a $27 million Q2 headwind, as well as APAC softness and foreign exchange pressure.
Q2 2026 Contribution ex-TAC was $255 million, and the Company paired its reduced full-year outlook with a soft third-quarter outlook. SueWallSt notifies investors of a pending investigation into whether Criteo adequately disclosed the cost and client-scope pressures underlying its earlier fiscal 2026 outlook.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the CRTO Investigation
Q: When did Criteo allegedly mislead investors? A: The investigation concerns forward-looking statements made before the August 5, 2026 outlook revision that allegedly caused investors to purchase CRTO securities at inflated prices.
Q: Which statements are being investigated as potentially misleading? The investigation concerns whether Criteo made materially false or misleading statements regarding its fiscal 2026 Contribution ex-TAC outlook and whether the Company adequately disclosed the client-scope reductions and cost headwinds affecting that outlook. When Criteo revised its full-year Contribution ex-TAC outlook to a decline of 10% to 12%, the stock declined sharply.
Q: Who is eligible to participate in the CRTO investigation? A: Investors who purchased CRTO stock or securities and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses -- not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: What do CRTO investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt, a brand of Levi & Korsinsky LLP, for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible to participate in the investigation.
Q: What documents do I need to participate? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices.
Q: What if I already sold my CRTO shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought CRTO and sold at a loss may still participate in the investigation.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost. Securities investigations and any resulting actions are generally handled on a contingency basis -- no retainer and no out-of-pocket costs.
Q: What if I live outside the United States? A: U.S. securities investigations generally cover purchases on U.S. exchanges regardless of the investor's country of residence.
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