Barclays Has Lowered Expectations for Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Stock Price

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) had its price target decreased by Barclays from $20.00 to $16.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s price objective points to a potential upside of 9.56% from the stock’s previous close.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Freedom Capital upgraded Klarna Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Klarna Group in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of Klarna Group from $21.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $18.00 price target (down from $22.00) on shares of Klarna Group in a research note on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $31.56.

Klarna Group Stock Down 3.0%

Shares of NYSE:KLAR opened at $14.60 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $5.51 billion and a P/E ratio of -27.99. Klarna Group has a 52 week low of $12.06 and a 52 week high of $57.20. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $18.93 and a 200-day simple moving average of $16.73.

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) last released its earnings results on Friday, August 14th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.07. Klarna Group had a negative return on equity of 7.62% and a negative net margin of 5.21%.The firm had revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter. The company’s revenue was up 26.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that Klarna Group will post 0.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Klarna Group

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its holdings in Klarna Group by 800.0% in the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 800 shares during the period. Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new stake in Klarna Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. US Bancorp DE acquired a new stake in shares of Klarna Group in the third quarter worth $30,000. CWM LLC increased its position in shares of Klarna Group by 172.9% in the fourth quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,498 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 949 shares in the last quarter. Finally, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. raised its stake in shares of Klarna Group by 44.3% in the 4th quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 1,659 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after acquiring an additional 509 shares during the period.

Key Stories Impacting Klarna Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Klarna Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Klarna reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.01 per share, beating consensus estimates for a loss, while revenue rose 27% year over year to $1.042 billion. GMV increased 18% to $36.6 billion, transaction margin dollars climbed 42%, and adjusted operating income more than tripled to $91 million. Klarna Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Growth in the U.S., broader use of Klarna’s card and services, and a 24% increase in revenue per active consumer indicate deeper customer engagement beyond traditional “pay-in-four” transactions. Klarna Card Users Hit 6.5 Million But Stock Plunges on Lower Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan reaffirmed its “neutral” rating but lowered its price target to $18 from $22. The target still implies upside from the stock’s recent level, but the reduction reflects increased concerns about growth and execution. JPMorgan Klarna Rating Update
• Negative Sentiment: Klarna cut its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $4.1 billion-$4.2 billion, below the roughly $4.4 billion analyst consensus, and reduced its volume outlook. Third-quarter revenue guidance of $940 million-$980 million also trails expectations of approximately $1.1 billion. Softer European demand, particularly in Germany, and foreign-exchange pressure are key factors. Klarna Trims Volume Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: The planned departures of Chief Financial Officer Niclas Neglén and Chief Marketing Officer David Sandström in early 2027 add leadership-transition risk at a time when investors are already questioning Klarna’s growth trajectory. Klarna Announces Planned CFO and CMO Transitions

Klarna Group Company Profile

Klarna Group is a global payments provider specializing in “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) solutions for online and in-store shoppers. The company partners with merchants to offer flexible payment options, including interest-free installments and deferred payments, aiming to enhance conversion rates and customer loyalty. Klarna’s platform integrates risk assessment, fraud prevention, and a one-click checkout experience to streamline transactions for both retailers and consumers.

Through its digital wallet and mobile app, Klarna enables users to manage purchases, track spending and access exclusive shopping offers from partner merchants.