HBSS Alerts Commvault (CVLT) Investors to Expanded Class Period in Securities Class Action

Lead Plaintiff Deadline Remains July 17, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hagens Berman, a national shareholder rights firm, alerts investors in Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT) that a newly filed securities class action lawsuit has expanded the alleged class period. The lawsuit now covers investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Commvault securities between January 28, 2025, and January 26, 2026, inclusive.

Hagens Berman is investigating the claims pled in the pending litigation and encourages Commvault investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now.

Expanded Alleged Class Period: Jan. 28, 2025 – Jan. 26, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 17, 2026
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Expanded Scope of Allegations

The new suit, City of Fort Lauderdale Police and Firefighters’ Retirement System v. Commvault Systems, Inc., et al., extends the start of the alleged fraud period from April 29, 2025, back to January 28, 2025. This expansion captures a broader range of investor activity and expands the claims brought against the company and its senior executives regarding their business disclosures.

Focus of CVLT Securities Class Action Litigation:

The litigation alleges that Defendants misrepresented and failed to disclose that:

  • Commvault’s competitive positioning was materially weaker than Defendants had represented to investors;
  • Due to the undisclosed increase in competition, Commvault was forced to make significant concessions on price and contract duration for its software licenses;
  • As these concessions became unsustainable, SaaS became a larger portion of the Company’s sales mix;
  • The increasing mix of SaaS sales, which carry shorter term durations and lower ASPs, negatively impacted the Company’s margin and NNARR; and
  • As a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

The truth allegedly emerged before markets opened on January 27, 2026, when Commvault announced its third-quarter fiscal year 20261 financial results. Commvault disclosed NNARR in constant currency of $39 million, missing analysts’ expectations of approximately $45 million. Chief Accounting Officer Danielle Abrahamsen (“CAO Abrahamsen”) revealed that the mix of SaaS deals increased to “70%” during the quarter and highlighted that “landing these customers at a 2 to 3x smaller ASP than software . . . does have a significant impact on ARR.”

On this news, the price of Commvault common stock fell $40.23 per share, or about 31%, to close at a price of $89.13 per share on January 27, 2026.

HBSS Investigation

“We continue to investigate whether Commvault misled investors about its operational performance and financial reporting during the alleged expanded class period, as the new complaint contends” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation of the pending claims.

If you invested in Commvault and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now.

If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the Commvault case and the firm’s investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Commvault should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman

Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.

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ALHC INVESTOR ALERT: HBSS Launches Investigation into Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (ALHC) Following Whistleblower Allegations of Financial Manipulation

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman (HBSS) is investigating potential violations of U.S. securities laws by Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) following reports of a whistleblower lawsuit alleging systemic financial manipulation.



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Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (ALHC) Investigation:

On July 8, 2026, news broke that a former Alignment Healthcare executive had filed a lawsuit alleging the company engaged in deliberate accounting irregularities to inflate its financial results.

The whistleblower, Hakan Kardes, who was employed by Alignment from 2019 to 2025 and most recently served as the company’s chief transformation officer, alleges that Alignment misclassified operating expenses as capital expenditures. These actions purportedly boosted the company’s adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) for 2024 and 2025, thereby artificially inflating key performance metrics tied to both the company’s stock price and executive compensation.

This revelation comes shortly after Alignment Healthcare had aggressively touted strong first-quarter 2026 financial results—including significant revenue growth, a swing to profitability, and raised full-year guidance—which had driven the company’s share price toward 52-week highs.

Following the disclosure of the whistleblower’s claims, Alignment Healthcare’s stock experienced a sharp decline, falling approximately 16.7% in a single day, marking the company’s worst single-day performance since February 2024.

“We’re investigating whether Alignment Healthcare misled investors by disseminating false and misleading information regarding its financial health and internal controls. We encourage investors who purchased ALHC securities and suffered significant losses to contact our firm to discuss their legal rights,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.

If you invested in Alignment and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to other frequently asked questions about the firm’s Alignment investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Alignment should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].


About Hagens Berman


Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw

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PNR Investor Alert: HBSS Launches Investigation into Pentair plc (PNR) Following Surprise CFO Departure and Drastic Guidance Cut

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman is investigating potential violations of U.S. securities laws by Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) following the company’s recent announcement of a significant earnings warning, a sharp reduction in full-year guidance, and the unexpected resignation of its Chief Financial Officer. The firm encourages Pentair investors who suffered substantial losses to contact its attorneys.


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Focus of HBSS’ Pentair plc (PNR) Investigation:

On July 14, 2026, Pentair shocked investors by pre-announcing preliminary second-quarter 2026 financial results that fell substantially below consensus estimates. The company revealed that sales were expected to be approximately $930 million—a significant miss against prior forecasts of $1.14 billion.

While the company attributed the shortfall to inventory destocking in its Pool channel, Hagens Berman is investigating whether these results may have been exacerbated by undisclosed and unsustainable sales practices with its distributors – practices that may have artificially inflated the company’s revenue figures in prior reporting periods.

These concerns are compounded by the abrupt departure of CFO Nicholas Brazis, who left the company after serving in the role for only four months, raising further questions regarding the internal controls surrounding the company’s revenue recognition and sales forecasting.

Following these disclosures, Pentair slashed its full-year 2026 growth guidance, reversing its earlier projections. The news triggered an immediate and sharp decline in Pentair’s share price, resulting in a significant loss of shareholder value.

“Investors deserve transparency regarding the true health of a company’s sales channels,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation. “We are looking into whether the company may have utilized unsustainable practices with distributors to meet short term internal targets.”

If you invested in Pentair and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to other frequently asked questions about the firm’s Pentair investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Pentair should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman

Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw

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Otter Tail Corporation Will Host Conference Call on Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Otter Tail Corporation Will Host Conference Call on Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) will issue a news release announcing second quarter 2026 financial results after the stock market closes on Monday, August 3, 2026 and will host a live conference call and webcast on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT to discuss the corporation’s financial and operating performance.

Accompanying slides will be posted on the corporation’s website before the webcast begins. To access the live webcast, go to www.ottertail.com/events-and-presentations. Please allow time prior to the call to visit the site and download any software required to listen. A copy of the webcast will be available on the corporation’s website shortly after the call.

Please click here to pre-register for the conference call and obtain your dial in number and passcode. Contact Beth Eiken at 701-451-3571 or [email protected] with any questions on how to participate.

About Otter Tail Corporation: Otter Tail Corporation, a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, has interests in diversified operations that include an electric utility and manufacturing businesses. Otter Tail Corporation stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol OTTR. The latest investor and corporate information is available at www.ottertail.com. Corporate offices are located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and Fargo, North Dakota.

Investor Contact: Beth Eiken, Manager of Investor Relations, (701) 451-3571

Media Contact: Stephanie Hoff, Director of Corporate Communications, (218) 739-8535

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Willdan Selected by Encina Wastewater Authority for $31 Million Cogeneration Project

Willdan Selected by Encina Wastewater Authority for $31 Million Cogeneration Project

ANAHEIM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that they have been selected by Encina Wastewater Authority (Encina) for a $31 million design-build contract to deliver a renewable cogeneration project. This project will use renewable biogas generated from wastewater treatment to produce on-site electricity and support resilient plant operations. This high-efficiency renewable energy system will include a new biogas conditioning system, low-emission generators, emissions reduction upgrades to existing generators, and a battery energy storage system with a microgrid controller.

“This project allows us to provide continuous service to the North San Diego County communities we serve, ensuring uninterrupted operations even during periods of constrained utility power or grid disruptions,” said Scott McClelland, General Manager of Encina. “Our goal is to significantly reduce emissions for permit compliance, allowing us to utilize all of our renewable biogas resources to generate power for 100% of our current electrical needs.”

“Many public agencies are looking for solutions that can bolster critical infrastructure while improving sustainability,” said Mike Bieber, Willdan’s CEO. “We appreciate this opportunity to create a solution for Encina that adds long-term value and energy resiliency to their operations.”

About the Encina Wastewater Authority

The Encina Wastewater Authority (Encina) is a public agency located in Carlsbad, California. Encina provides wastewater treatment services to more than 379,000 residents in northwestern San Diego County. Encina’s facilities and services are essential for protecting the local ocean environment, preserving public health, and providing valuable water resources for the region. Encina is owned by six public agencies governed by a Joint Powers Agreement. Under this Agreement, owners share in the operational and management costs of Encina, the objective being to cooperatively fund economical and high-tech facilities. The six owners are: the City of Carlsbad, City of Vista, City of Encinitas, Vallecitos Water District, Buena Sanitation District, and the Leucadia Wastewater District.

About Willdan

Willdan is a technical services company focused on energy and infrastructure solutions. These solutions include energy planning and analytics, consulting, software, public finance, engineering, and program implementation. Willdan serves utilities, state and local governments, and commercial customers in the United States and Canada. For additional information, visit Willdan’s website at www.willdan.com or follow Willdan on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It is important to note that Willdan’s actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the risk factors listed from time to time in Willdan’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended January 2, 2026. Willdan cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Willdan disclaims any obligation to, and does not undertake to, update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.

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Western Alliance Bank Named One of Arizona’s ‘Most Admired Companies’ for 2026

Western Alliance Bank Named One of Arizona’s ‘Most Admired Companies’ for 2026

Az Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ honor Phoenix-based national bank for its strong leadership and commitment to its communities, employees and customers

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) has been named one of Arizona’s “Most Admired Companies” for 2026 by Az Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ, recognizing the company’s reputation and impact in five areas: workplace culture, innovation, social responsibility, customer opinion and leadership.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260715753332/en/

Western Alliance Bank headquarters in downtown Phoenix. The bank was named one of Arizona's "Most Admired Companies" for 2026 by Az Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ.

Western Alliance Bank headquarters in downtown Phoenix. The bank was named one of Arizona’s “Most Admired Companies” for 2026 by Az Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ.

The annual “Most Admired Companies” awards recognize the contributions and impact that Arizona’s best employers bring to the state. For Western Alliance Bank, the recognition reflects its continued growth as Arizona’s largest local bank with a national business banking platform, industry-specific expertise and a relationship-focused service model.

“We’re honored to be one of Arizona’s ‘Most Admired Companies,’ an award that recognizes Western Alliance among the best employers in our home state,” said Kenneth Vecchione, Chairman, President and CEO of Western Alliance Bank. “In Arizona and across the country, Western Alliance Bank increasingly is perceived – by business leaders, influential media and customers – as a top-quality banking organization that performs for our stakeholders. All of us at Western Alliance are proud of the growing reputation of our franchise that’s built on expertise, innovation and our commitment to relationships.”

Western Alliance has earned three major Arizona honors in 2026

The “Most Admired Companies” recognition is the latest major Arizona honor Western Alliance Bank has earned this year, building on two other high-profile accolades:

  • Phoenix Business of the Year – Greater Phoenix Chamber

    Western Alliance was named Phoenix Business of the Year in the midsize to large business category for 2026, the top honor given in the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Excellence in Business Awards.

  • #1 Best Bank in Arizona – Forbes 2026 Best-In-State Banks List

    Western Alliance ranked #1 in Arizona on the Forbes 2026 America’s Best-in-State Banks list and was the only Arizona-based bank included.

Learn more: Western Alliance Bank

About Western Alliance Bank

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies and has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With more than $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance excels at helping businesses of all sizes capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow. For more information on our offerings, subsidiaries and affiliates, visit Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Scripps to release second-quarter 2026 operating results on Aug. 6

CINCINNATI, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report second-quarter 2026 operating results after the markets close on Thursday, Aug. 6. The call with the company’s senior management team will take place at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, Aug. 7.

The company’s protocol for joining its earnings calls is as follows:

A replay of the conference call will be archived and available online for an extended period of time. To access the audio replay, visit http://ir.scripps.com/ approximately four hours after the call, and the link can be found on that page under “audio/video links.”

Media contact: Becca McCarter, The E.W. Scripps Company, (513) 410-2425, [email protected]
Investor contact: Carolyn Micheli, The E.W. Scripps Company, (513) 977-3732, [email protected]

About Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of about 60 stations in 40 markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”



Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. Investigates Hims & Hers Health, Inc. for Alleged Tracking of User Data

NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ litigation firm with a longstanding focus on consumer data privacy, announces its ongoing investigation of claims on behalf of all United Statesresidents into Hims & Hers Health, Inc. for its alleged ongoing improper data sharing and tracking of users’ private health information.


Allegations Involving Hims & Hers

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. has allegedly collected and shared subscribers’ and survey participants’ personal information and sensitive health-related responses with various third parties. The shared information may include details related to users’ medical histories, mental health assessments, and other highly sensitive data that could be used to identify an individual across various platforms.

Consumers may have had this information disclosed without their knowledge or meaningful consent, in alleged violation of Hims & Hers’ privacy policies and state and federal privacy laws, raising serious concerns about Hims & Hers’ privacy and data protection practices.


Statement from Lowey’s Data Privacy Practice Chair

“Protecting consumer privacy is not only fundamental, but essential to maintaining trust when using telehealth platforms,” said Christian Levis, Partner and Chair of the Data Privacy Practice at Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. “The growing use of online tracking technologies raises serious concerns, particularly when companies employ persistent identifiers that can circumvent privacy safeguards and diminish individuals’ ability to meaningfully control how their personal data is collected, shared, and used.”

United States Hims & Hers users will have an opportunity to challenge these practices through binding mass arbitration by asserting various privacy law causes of action.


Who May Be Eligible

United States residents may be eligible to recover up to $10,000 in compensation if they:

  • are 18 years of age or older,
  • completed a Hims & Hers assessment for services, and
  • are a United States resident.

Individuals who believe they may qualify can complete a short eligibility form and create an account through the case management platform, Claim Magic, at: https://claimmagic.com/cases/himshers-privacy-investigation

Claim Magic is a centralized system for managing your interactions with lawyers working on this investigation and other legal claims, which you may also qualify for. You must have a Claim Magic account to pursue a claim.

It is completely FREE to check your eligibility and create an account on Claim Magic. You will not be charged, regardless of your eligibility for a case.

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About Lowey Dannenberg, P.C.

Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm representing individuals, businesses, and institutional investors in complex litigation and mass arbitration, including antitrust, securities, healthcare, commodities, data privacy, and consumer protection matters. For over 50 years, the firm has achieved landmark recoveries and has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and innovative legal strategy.

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Jones Ventures INTL Acquisition1 Corp Announces Closing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering

NEW YORK, NY, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jones Ventures INTL Acquisition1 Corp (Nasdaq: JONEU) (the “Company”) announced today the closing of its previously announced initial public offering of 20,000,000 units. The units were sold at a price of $10.00 per unit. The Company’s units began trading on July 14, 2026, on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “JONEU”. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one eighth (1/8) of a Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbols “JONE” and “JONER,” respectively.

JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.  The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

A registration statement relating to the securities was filed with, and declared effective by, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on July 13, 2026. The public offering was made by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from: JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC, 325 Hudson St, 6th Floor New York, NY 10013, or by e-mail at [email protected].

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Jones Ventures INTL Acquisition1 Corp 

Jones Ventures INTL Acquisition1 Corp is a newly organized blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company is led by Harsha Agadi, Chairman, Alan F. Hill, Chief Executive Officer and Bryan Turley, Chief Financial Officer.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s registration statement filed with the SEC and the prospectus included therein. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law. 

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Elastic Security Achieves Industry’s Only 100% Malware Protection Score in AV-Comparatives 2026 Business Security Test

Elastic Security Achieves Industry’s Only 100% Malware Protection Score in AV-Comparatives 2026 Business Security Test

Independent testing across 16 security vendors confirms Elastic Security leads on prevention, accuracy, and performance

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, today announced that Elastic Security earned the only 100% malware protection score among 16 security vendors in the AV-Comparatives 2026 Business Security Test, covering the March–June 2026 test period. Elastic Security also tied for the highest score in the Real-World Protection Test with a 99.8% protection rate and earned the AV-Comparatives Approved Business Product Award.

The AV-Comparatives Business Security Test is one of the industry’s most rigorous independent evaluations, running on fully patched Windows 11 across two distinct test disciplines. The Malware Protection Test simulates on-disk and LAN-delivered threats across 1,000 recent malware samples, while the Real-World Protection Test replicates active browsing-based threats such as malicious URLs, drive-by exploits, and socially engineered downloads across 400 test cases run continuously over four months. Together, they measure whether enterprise security products can catch threats at every stage without generating noise that buries security teams.

Elastic Security blocked all 1,000 malware samples in the Malware Protection Test (the only vendor in the field to do so) and stopped 399 of 400 threats in the Real-World Protection Test, tying with Kaspersky and Bitdefender for the highest score in that test. Both results were achieved with zero false alarms on common business software, the accuracy threshold AV-Comparatives requires for certification.

“Security teams are measured against the impossible standard to stop everything, slow nothing, alert only on what matters,” said Mike Nichols, general manager, Security at Elastic. “These results from AV-Comparatives confirm that Elastic meets that standard in independent, unfiltered testing. It achieved the only perfect malware protection score in the field, top-tier real-world coverage, and zero false alarms on the software businesses actually run.”

At the core of these results is Elastic Defend, the native endpoint protection layer inside Elastic Security. Elastic Security unifies endpoint protection, SIEM, investigation, response, and automation on a single platform and can ingest telemetry from third-party tools already in use across an organization. It deploys in connected, restricted-network, and fully air-gapped environments, with security content distributed over internal infrastructure where direct internet access is unavailable. For organizations that run unusual internal tooling, Elastic’s centralized policy management, trusted application lists, and endpoint exceptions provide the controls to tune detection to their environment.

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About Elastic

Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, integrates its deep expertise in search technology with artificial intelligence to help everyone transform all of their data into answers, actions, and outcomes. Elastic’s Search AI Platform — the foundation for its search, observability, and security solutions — is used by thousands of companies, including more than 50% of the Fortune 500. Learn more at elastic.co.

Elastic and associated marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of elasticsearch B.V. and its subsidiaries. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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