Rackspace faces securities fraud class action over AI transition and 2026 outlook
A securities fraud class action filed in New York accuses Rackspace Technology of misleading investors about its AI shift, cloud business and 2026 revenue outlook.
A securities fraud class action has been filed against Rackspace Technology Inc. in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to a notice from Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP.
The case, Morgan-Reed v. Rackspace Technology, Inc., No. 1:26-cv-06491, covers investors who bought or acquired Rackspace securities from May 7, 2026, through July 8, 2026. Investors have until Sept. 28, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status.
Why it matters
The notice says the complaint accuses Rackspace of making materially false or misleading statements and omitting adverse facts about its business, operations and prospects. The allegations focus on the company’s enterprise AI transition, its cloud segments and the outlook for fiscal 2026 revenue.
According to the notice, the complaint alleges Rackspace’s AI efforts would require the company to re-prioritize capacity and capital away from its profitable Private Cloud segment. It also says Public Cloud revenue was declining as customers contracted directly with hyperscale cloud platforms, and that Rackspace would likely reduce a material portion of its Public Cloud infrastructure resale business.
Context
The notice ties the allegations to Rackspace’s July 9, 2026, second-quarter results and a strategic and financial update on its move to become the operator of the full enterprise AI stack. In that update, Rackspace reduced full-year 2026 revenue guidance by $150 million and cut its full-year 2026 Private Cloud revenue outlook by $25 million, the notice says.
The notice also quotes the company as saying, “Lower near-term margins reflect upfront growth investment and restructuring, ahead of AI revenue ramping.”
It says Rackspace’s stock fell $2.21, or 33.6%, to close at $4.37 on July 9, 2026.
What comes next
The notice says investors in the class period may seek to be appointed lead plaintiff by Sept. 28, 2026. It also says there is no cost or obligation to speak with an attorney.
Sources
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