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The filed complaint alleges that Coastal Financial Corporation made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the credit quality of a substantial CCBX partner loan portfolio, comprising approximately $500 million in loans and nearly 23% of all CCBX loans, had materially deteriorated; (ii) as a result of that deterioration, Coastal faced significant exposure to credit losses notwithstanding defendants’ repeated representations concerning the credit protections provided by its CCBX partner agreements; and (iii) Coastal’s risk management and credit monitoring practices were inadequate to identify, adequately account for, and mitigate the deterioration of the CCBX partner loan portfolio and the resulting risks to Coastal.
Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Coastal Financial Corporation securities within the class period described above and suffered losses may be eligible.
If you suffered a loss in Coastal Financial Corporation during the relevant time frame or pursuant to the relevant offering(s), you have until December 1, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
● The Allegation: The complaint alleges that Coastal made materially false and misleading statements by touting disciplined growth and strong credit protections in its CCBX "banking as a service" business while allegedly failing to disclose that the credit quality of a single CCBX partner loan portfolio (approximately $500 million in loans, nearly 23% of all CCBX loans) had materially deteriorated, exposing the Company to significant losses despite its partner indemnification agreements.
● The Stock Drop: On July 30, 2026, Coastal's common stock fell $30.75 per share, or 43.5%, to close at $39.91 per share, erasing roughly $470 million in market capitalization, after the Company reported a surprise GAAP net loss of $42.1 million driven primarily by a $68.8 million credit expense tied to a single CCBX partner relationship.
● Class Period & Defendants: The class period runs from October 28, 2024 through July 29, 2026, inclusive. The named defendants are Coastal Financial Corporation; Eric M. Sprink (Chief Executive Officer); Joel Edwards (Chief Financial Officer until retirement in 2025, later Interim Chief Financial Officer effective August 15, 2026); and Brandon Soto (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from October 1, 2025 through August 15, 2026).
● Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 1, 2026. Investors who wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must apply by the deadline.
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Coastal Financial Class Action Summary |
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Company |
Coastal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CCB) |
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Lead Plaintiff Deadline |
December 1, 2026 |
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Class Period |
October 28, 2024 – July 29, 2026 |
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Stock Drop |
July 30, 2026 – CCB fell $30.75 (43.5%) to $39.91 |
A securities class action has been filed against Coastal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CCB). The case covers investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Coastal common stock from October 28, 2024 through July 29, 2026.
The complaint alleges that Coastal made materially false and misleading statements about the growth and credit quality of its CCBX business. It claims the Company hid that a large CCBX partner loan portfolio, about $500 million in loans, had badly deteriorated. That portfolio made up nearly 23% of all CCBX loans and exposed Coastal to major losses.
On July 30, 2026, Coastal reported a surprise net loss of $42.1 million tied to a $68.8 million credit expense from one CCBX partner. The stock then fell $30.75 per share, or 43.5%, to close at $39.91 per share. That drop erased roughly $470 million in market value and, according to the complaint, caused substantial investor losses.
Coastal Financial Corporation is a registered bank holding company headquartered in Everett, Washington, that conducts its banking operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, Coastal Community Bank. The Bank reported $4.48 billion in assets and serves customers through 14 branches in Snohomish, Island, and King Counties, as well as online and mobile platforms. Coastal operates through three reportable segments: the Bank, CCBX, and treasury and administration. Through its CCBX segment, Coastal provides "banking as a service" (BaaS) to digital financial service providers, companies, and brands, enabling those partners to offer banking and financial services to their own customers.
October 28, 2024–July 29, 2026
Investors who purchased or acquired Coastal Financial Corporation (CCB) common stock during the Class Period may be eligible to seek recovery under the federal securities laws.
The complaint centers on Coastal's CCBX segment, which provides banking as a service to fintech and brand partners and grew into a substantial portion of the Company's loan book during the class period. According to the complaint, CCBX loans receivable rose from $1.60 billion (45.9% of total loans) as of December 31, 2024 to approximately $2.23 billion by June 30, 2026, when Coastal had 22 active CCBX partner relationships. The lawsuit names as defendants the Company, Chief Executive Officer Eric M. Sprink, and the Company's Chief Financial Officers during the relevant period, Joel Edwards and Brandon Soto.
Throughout the class period, the complaint alleges, defendants repeatedly touted CCBX growth as disciplined and emphasized Coastal's purported focus on risk management and credit quality. The Company highlighted that risk personnel had grown to roughly one-third of its staff and represented in multiple quarters that it was "fully indemnified against fraud and 98.8% indemnified against credit risk" on CCBX partner balances. In April 2026, Sprink described the strategy as "disciplined, sustainable expansion" and pointed to a focus on credit quality "as portfolios mature."
The complaint alleges these statements were materially false and misleading because defendants failed to disclose that the credit quality of a substantial CCBX partner loan portfolio, comprising approximately $500 million in loans and nearly 23% of all CCBX loans, had materially deteriorated. As a result, the lawsuit claims, Coastal faced significant exposure to credit losses despite its repeated assurances about partner indemnification protections, and its risk management and credit monitoring practices were inadequate to identify, account for, and mitigate the deterioration.
The filing further alleges that defendants knew or recklessly disregarded the true condition of the portfolio given its size and concentration. In support of scienter, the complaint points to approximately $12 million in Coastal stock sales by Sprink and approximately $3.8 million by Edwards during the class period, as well as the resignation of the Chief Risk Officer effective September 29, 2025 and the announced departure of CFO Soto just eight days before the $68.8 million credit expense was disclosed.
The complaint alleges the truth was revealed on July 30, 2026, before the market opened, when Coastal announced its second quarter 2026 financial results and, for the first time, held an earnings call to give investors additional context on its performance. At the outset of the call, defendants acknowledged that the quarter included "significant and unusual items that warrant a direct explanation." Coastal reported a surprise GAAP net loss of $42.1 million, driven primarily by a $68.8 million credit expense associated with a single CCBX partner relationship.
According to the complaint, defendants disclosed that the $68.8 million credit expense consisted of a $46 million valuation adjustment to the related credit enhancement asset and a $22.8 million provision for credit losses tied to the partner's indemnification obligations. Defendants further disclosed that the affected portfolio consisted of approximately $500 million in underlying loans, together with the related reimbursement exposure. The lawsuit alleges these disclosures directly contradicted prior representations that Coastal was pursuing disciplined growth, maintaining credit quality, and remained substantially protected against CCBX credit losses through partner indemnification agreements.
The complaint alleges that on this news, the price of Coastal common stock fell $30.75 per share, or 43.5%, to close at $39.91 per share on July 30, 2026. The single-day decline erased approximately $470 million in market capitalization. According to the complaint, this drop reflected the market absorbing information revealing the credit deterioration and resulting losses that had previously been concealed, causing substantial losses to investors who purchased Coastal common stock at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
● Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 1, 2026
● After the lead plaintiff deadline, the Court will consider any lead plaintiff motions.
● Defendants may file a motion to dismiss.
● If the case proceeds, the Court may later consider class certification.
Disclaimer: This shareholder alert is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for personalized guidance. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Class Period
October 28, 2024 - July 29, 2026
Next Steps
● Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 1, 2026
● After the lead plaintiff deadline, the Court will consider any lead plaintiff motions.
● Defendants may file a motion to dismiss.
● If the case proceeds, the Court may later consider class certification.
Disclaimer: This shareholder alert is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for personalized guidance. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes
The lawsuit alleges that Coastal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CCB) made materially false and misleading statements about the growth and credit quality of its CCBX "banking as a service" business. According to the complaint, defendants touted disciplined expansion and strong partner indemnification protections while failing to disclose that a single CCBX partner loan portfolio, approximately $500 million in loans and nearly 23% of all CCBX loans, had materially deteriorated. The complaint alleges this exposed Coastal to significant credit losses that were ultimately disclosed on July 30, 2026.
The complaint names Coastal Financial Corporation along with three individual defendants. Eric M. Sprink served as Chief Executive Officer and a board member at all relevant times. Joel Edwards served as Chief Financial Officer until his 2025 retirement and later returned as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective August 15, 2026. Brandon Soto served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from October 1, 2025 through August 15, 2026. According to the complaint, these individuals controlled the content of Coastal's public statements during the class period.
The class period runs from October 28, 2024 through July 29, 2026, inclusive. The complaint alleges that investors who purchased or acquired Coastal Financial Corporation (CCB) common stock during this period bought at artificially inflated prices due to defendants' alleged materially false and misleading statements. These investors may be eligible to seek recovery under the federal securities laws. The complaint alleges the stock declined sharply on July 30, 2026, after the Company disclosed a large credit expense tied to a single CCBX partner relationship.
According to the complaint, Coastal's stock dropped after the Company announced its second quarter 2026 financial results on July 30, 2026. Coastal reported a surprise GAAP net loss of $42.1 million, driven primarily by a $68.8 million credit expense associated with a single CCBX partner relationship. That expense included a $46 million valuation adjustment to a credit enhancement asset and a $22.8 million provision for credit losses. On this news, the complaint alleges, Coastal common stock fell $30.75 per share, or 43.5%, to close at $39.91 per share.
The complaint alleges that defendants failed to disclose that the credit quality of a substantial CCBX partner loan portfolio, comprising approximately $500 million in loans and nearly 23% of all CCBX loans, had materially deteriorated. As a result, the lawsuit claims, Coastal faced significant exposure to credit losses despite repeated representations that it was fully indemnified against fraud and 98.8% indemnified against credit risk. The complaint also alleges that Coastal's risk management and credit monitoring practices were inadequate to identify and mitigate the deterioration.
The complaint alleges that the magnitude and concentration of the credit deterioration support a strong inference that defendants knew or were deliberately reckless. The affected relationship involved nearly 23% of all CCBX loans, and the $68.8 million expense represented nearly 14% of that partner's portfolio. The filing also cites approximately $12 million in stock sales by Sprink and $3.8 million by Edwards during the class period, the Chief Risk Officer's resignation effective September 29, 2025, and the announced departure of CFO Soto eight days before the credit expense was disclosed.
The lead plaintiff deadline is December 1, 2026.
Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Coastal Financial Corporation (CCB) common stock during the class period, from October 28, 2024 through July 29, 2026, and suffered financial losses may be eligible. The Court will appoint a lead plaintiff to represent the proposed class, and any eligible investor may seek that role. Investors who wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must apply by the deadline. No action is required at this stage to remain a potential class member.
The complaint alleges Coastal Financial Corporation (CCB) made materially false and misleading statements about its CCBX business, failing to disclose that a roughly $500 million partner loan portfolio, nearly 23% of all CCBX loans, had materially deteriorated.
The class period runs from October 28, 2024 through July 29, 2026, inclusive, covering investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Coastal common stock during that time.
The complaint alleges Coastal stock fell $30.75 per share, or 43.5%, to close at $39.91 per share on July 30, 2026, erasing roughly $470 million in market capitalization.
The defendants are Coastal Financial Corporation, Chief Executive Officer Eric M. Sprink, and Chief Financial Officers Joel Edwards and Brandon Soto.
The lead plaintiff deadline is December 1, 2026.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026