This $65 million Snap Inc. securities settlement is now closed — the May 6, 2026 claim deadline has passed. Here is what investors in the 2021 class period were entitled to and where the payout stands.
What Is the Snap Securities Settlement About?
Snap Inc. agreed to a $65,000,000 cash settlement to resolve an investor class action alleging that Snap and certain executives made misleading statements that affected the company's stock price during the class period. Snap denies the claims, and the case is being settled to avoid further litigation — the Court has not decided who is right. The claim deadline of May 6, 2026 has now passed.The case is Black v. Snap Inc., et al., No. 2:21-cv-08892-GW-RAO, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Who Qualified for a Payout?
Class members are investors who, between February 5, 2021 and October 21, 2021 (inclusive), purchased or otherwise acquired Snap Inc. publicly traded securities or call options, or sold Snap Inc. put options, and were damaged thereby. Certain people and entities are excluded; the official notice explains the exclusions in detail.How Much Could Class Members Get?
There is no guaranteed per-person amount. Payments are a pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund, based on the Court-approved Plan of Allocation, the number of valid claims submitted, and Court-approved deductions (administration costs and attorneys' fees and expenses).When Will Payments Be Made?
A fixed payment date is not listed. In securities settlements, payments usually happen after the Court grants final approval, any appeals are resolved, and the claims administrator finishes reviewing and processing claims.Was Proof Required?
Yes. Claimants had to provide trading details and supporting documentation such as brokerage statements or transaction confirmations, since the settlement is based on specific purchases and sales during the class period. If you filed and need help with a submitted claim, use the contact form on the official settlement website.Frequently Asked Questions About the Snap Settlement
Who qualifies for the Snap securities settlement?
You may qualify if you purchased or otherwise acquired Snap Inc. publicly traded securities or call options, or sold Snap Inc. put options, between February 5, 2021 and October 21, 2021, inclusive, and were damaged thereby, and you are not excluded under the settlement definition.
What is the Snap settlement amount?
The settlement amount is $65,000,000 in cash.
What was the claim deadline?
May 6, 2026. That deadline has passed and the settlement is closed to new claims.
When was the settlement hearing?
April 23, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. PT.
How much will claimants get paid?
Payments are a pro rata share of the net settlement fund based on the court-approved plan of allocation and the number of valid claims. The exact per-claimant amount depends on trading during the class period and total claims filed.
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: SnapSecuritiesSettlement.com• Black v. Snap Inc., et al., No. 2:21-cv-08892-GW-RAO (C.D. Cal.)
• Claims Administrator: A.B. Data, Ltd.
