Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to “Sell”

Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research note published on Saturday morning.

A number of other research analysts have also issued reports on KLAR. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $45.00 to $26.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Bank of America dropped their target price on Klarna Group from $51.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. UBS Group cut their target price on Klarna Group from $46.00 to $20.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Klarna Group from $45.00 to $32.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Klarna Group from $40.00 to $20.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $40.00.

Klarna Group Price Performance

KLAR stock opened at $13.04 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $26.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.36 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -16.93. Klarna Group has a fifty-two week low of $13.00 and a fifty-two week high of $57.20.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its stake in Klarna Group by 800.0% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 800 shares in the last quarter. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in shares of Klarna Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. US Bancorp DE bought a new stake in shares of Klarna Group in the third quarter worth $30,000. BIT Capital GmbH acquired a new stake in Klarna Group in the third quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Allworth Financial LP bought a new position in Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $37,000.

Trending Headlines about Klarna Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Klarna delivered its first $1 billion revenue quarter (Q4 revenue ~$1.08B) and reported strong GMV and U.S. growth — evidence the business is scaling its payments + banking strategy. Klarna Accelerates U.S. Growth and Delivers $1bn Revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Klarna more than doubled its banking customers (to ~15.8M) and is converting checkout activity into deposits and card usage — a structural growth signal for lifetime customer value and cross-sell. Klarna Converts Checkout Traffic Into $13 Billion in Deposits
• Neutral Sentiment: Klarna filed its 2025 earnings presentation with U.S. regulators (slides/transcript available) — useful for digging into guidance, credit metrics and segment detail but no surprise in itself. Klarna Group Files 2025 Earnings Presentation with U.S. Regulators
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability disappointed: Q4 EPS missed materially (reported loss ~$0.18 vs. consensus around -$0.03) and the company swung to a net loss — investors punished the miss despite revenue strength. Klarna Group plc (KLAR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Rising credit costs and a softer near-term outlook amplified concerns; Q1 revenue guidance ($900M–$980M) sits near consensus but credit reserve trajectory is the key risk for earnings recovery. Stock Market Today: Klarna shares plunge after Q4 results miss
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple brokerages cut price targets (JPMorgan, UBS, Keefe, Wells Fargo among others), lowering the near-term upside and signaling increased uncertainty about recovery timing. Analyst Price Target Updates
• Negative Sentiment: Several securities law firms have filed or issued lead-plaintiff reminders in class-action suits tied to Klarna’s IPO and disclosures — added legal overhang and potential litigation costs heighten investor risk. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Klarna Group plc Investors to Act

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.