04/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2026 08:03
Navan, Inc. promised investors rapid growth. 33% percent revenue growth. 32% booking growth. A platform built for customers of all sizes across industries.
Then came the IPO in October 2025. Shares priced at $25. Nearly $920 million raised. Confidence was high.
But behind the scenes, something wasn't in the spotlight.
On October 31, the same day the IPO became effective, Navan had already ramped up sales and marketing spending by 39% in a single quarter. Revenue growth was slowing. The lawsuit alleges sustaining that growth required significantly higher sales and marketing spending.
Investors didn't learn the full picture until December 15, when Navan reported the spike in spending and announced its CFO was stepping down. The stock dropped about 12% overnight. It later fell as low as about $9.20 per share. Nearly 63% below the IPO price.
Now, investors are fighting back. And more are joining the lawsuit.