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Why Perrigo (PRGO) Is Down 8.3% After Class Action Over Alleged Formula Business Misstatements

  • On November 18, 2025, Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP announced that it had filed a class action lawsuit against Perrigo Company plc in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging materially misleading statements and disclosure failures related to Perrigo's infant formula business acquired from Nestlé.
  • This lawsuit raises significant concerns about historical underinvestment, manufacturing deficiencies, and the accuracy of prior financial reporting by Perrigo, which may impact investor confidence in management transparency.
  • We will examine how allegations of undisclosed operational risks in the infant formula business reshape the company's investment narrative.

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Perrigo Investment Narrative Recap

Being a Perrigo shareholder rests on believing in the company’s capacity to rebound through self-care innovation, private label growth, and operational efficiency, even amid industry challenges. The recent class action lawsuit concerning alleged past disclosure failures in the infant formula business directly intensifies the spotlight on management transparency, the current key risk potentially impacting near-term trust and the ongoing strategic review’s impact on recovery efforts.

Of all recent developments, Perrigo’s November 6 announcement of a strategic review of its infant formula business is especially relevant here. This move aligns with immediate pressure on the company to address operational deficiencies and clarify the business’s future, directly intersecting with investor concerns triggered by the lawsuit.

Yet, against the potential for turnaround, investors should also consider the impact of increased supply chain and product quality risks lurking beneath the surface…

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Perrigo's narrative projects $4.6 billion revenue and $183.6 million earnings by 2028. This requires 1.7% yearly revenue growth and a $243.1 million increase in earnings from -$59.5 million currently.

Uncover how Perrigo's forecasts yield a $21.50 fair value, a 70% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

PRGO Community Fair Values as at Nov 2025
PRGO Community Fair Values as at Nov 2025

Four estimates from the Simply Wall St Community place Perrigo's fair value between US$21.50 and US$55.05 per share. Despite optimism for longer term profit growth, the recent lawsuit raises pointed questions around earnings quality and transparency, underscoring the importance of weighing every viewpoint.

Explore 4 other fair value estimates on Perrigo - why the stock might be worth just $21.50!

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