Thryv Holdings under investigation after 36% billing drop
Holzer & Holzer investigates Thryv Holdings for securities law violations after a 36% drop in Q2 2026 Marketing Services billings forced downward revisions to FY26 SaaS revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, triggering a stock price decline.

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Holzer & Holzer, LLC has announced an investigation into whether Thryv Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRY) complied with federal securities laws, citing material discrepancies between prior guidance and actual performance. The probe follows Thryv’s announcement on August 4, 2026, of revised fiscal year 2026 SaaS revenue and SaaS Adjusted EBITDA guidance alongside second quarter 2026 results that revealed a 36% year-over-year decline in Marketing Services billings. This negative performance data triggered an immediate drop in the company’s stock price, potentially exposing investors to significant financial losses.
The investigation focuses on whether the company’s disclosures leading up to the August 4, 2026 announcement were accurate and complete under federal securities regulations. The core issue centers on the substantial miss in Marketing Services billings, which served as a primary driver for the downward revision of full-year expectations. The divergence between previously communicated outlooks and the reported 36% contraction suggests potential misstatements or omissions that may have misled shareholders during the trading period preceding the results release.
Key Financial Developments
The financial metrics disclosed by Thryv Holdings highlight the severity of the operational shortfall:
| Metric | Value / Change | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Services Billings | Down 36% YoY | Q2 2026 |
| SaaS Revenue Guidance | Revised Downward | FY26 |
| SaaS Adjusted EBITDA Guidance | Revised Downward | FY26 |
These figures indicate a broader deterioration in the company’s software-as-a-service segment, which is central to its business model. The simultaneous revision of both revenue and profitability guidance underscores the systemic nature of the miss, rather than an isolated accounting adjustment.
What the Numbers Show
The 36% year-over-year decline in Marketing Services billings represents a critical failure in core revenue generation for the quarter. When such a significant drop occurs alongside downward revisions to full-year SaaS Adjusted EBITDA, it signals that the company’s operational execution fell materially short of investor expectations. The immediate market reaction — evidenced by the stock price drop — reflects a loss of confidence in management’s ability to forecast performance accurately. For investors, this pattern raises concerns about the reliability of forward-looking statements issued by the company during the period under investigation.
Investors who purchased Thryv Holdings stock and incurred losses as a result of these developments are urged to contact Corey Holzer, Esq., at cholzer@holzerlaw.com or Joshua Karr, Esq., at jkarr@holzerlaw.com . Alternatively, individuals may call the toll-free number (888) 508-6832 or visit www.holzerlaw.com/case/thryv-holdings/ to discuss their legal rights. Holzer & Holzer, LLC, recognized as an ISS top-rated securities litigation law firm for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025, specializes in representing shareholders in class action and derivative litigation nationwide.
How might the ongoing securities investigation impact Thryv's ability to secure future financing or maintain its NASDAQ listing status?
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