Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – Should You Buy?

Shares of Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) saw unusually-strong trading volume on Friday . Approximately 3,893,813 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 13% from the previous session’s volume of 4,476,209 shares.The stock last traded at $13.6880 and had previously closed at $13.85.

Klarna Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Klarna posted its first $1 billion revenue quarter (Q4 revenue $1.082B), GMV above guidance and doubled banking customers to ~15.8M — evidence of strong top-line growth and product traction that could support a recovery if margins and credit trends improve. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut its price target from $45 to $26 but kept an “outperform” rating, implying they still see material upside from current levels (their new target is ~2x today’s price). This provides some analyst support beneath the share price. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Klarna filed its 2025 earnings presentation with U.S. regulators and made the slide deck and call materials available — useful for investors doing a deeper review of credit metrics and guidance assumptions. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results missed profit expectations: EPS of ($0.18) vs. ($0.03) expected and a wider net loss, plus Q1 revenue guidance that sits under/near consensus — these drove the immediate selloff after the print. Weak earnings and guidance are the primary near-term negative catalyst. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have filed or are soliciting lead‑plaintiff applicants in securities class actions tied to Klarna’s IPO/quarterly disclosures; a flurry of filings and deadline reminders increases legal overhang and potential costs/uncertainty for shareholders. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Other research/coverage has turned cautious: Morgan Stanley issued a pessimistic forecast and broader commentary noted the company “swung to a loss” despite revenue growth — further weighing on sentiment and near-term valuation. Read More.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

KLAR has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their target price on shares of Klarna Group from $45.00 to $26.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. Bank of America lowered their price objective on shares of Klarna Group from $51.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on Klarna Group from $39.00 to $23.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Citigroup reduced their target price on Klarna Group from $58.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Klarna Group from $48.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $44.27.

Klarna Group Stock Performance

The business’s 50 day moving average is $26.40. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.40 billion and a P/E ratio of -20.01.

Institutional Trading of Klarna Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KLAR. Delta Global Management LP purchased a new position in Klarna Group in the 4th quarter worth about $2,308,000. XTX Topco Ltd grew its stake in Klarna Group by 132.8% in the fourth quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 87,353 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,525,000 after purchasing an additional 49,837 shares during the last quarter. Prana Capital Management LP bought a new position in shares of Klarna Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $629,000. Quadrature Capital Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Klarna Group during the fourth quarter worth $1,120,000. Finally, Moore Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in Klarna Group in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,746,000.

About Klarna Group

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.