Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Hits New 1-Year Low – Here’s What Happened

Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) shares hit a new 52-week low during trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $26.26 and last traded at $26.2320, with a volume of 501873 shares. The stock had previously closed at $27.11.

Key Stories Impacting Klarna Group

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

• Neutral Sentiment: Klarna will publish Q4 2025 results on Feb. 19 (pre?market) and host a webcast — a clear near?term catalyst that could either stabilize or further pressure the share price depending on results and guidance. Klarna to Publish Q4 2025 Earnings on February 19, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market commentary is questioning whether Klarna’s current pricing is stretched after the recent decline, which can amplify volatility as investors reassess valuation vs. credit and growth risks. That debate may drive short?term flows. Is Klarna Group (KLAR) Pricing Look Stretched After Recent Share Price Declines
• Negative Sentiment: A large cluster of class?action lawsuits and law?firm alerts allege misstatements in Klarna’s September 2025 IPO registration statements; multiple firms (Levi & Korsinsky, Hagens Berman, Pomerantz, Robbins Geller, Bernstein Liebhard, Rosen, et al.) are seeking lead plaintiffs with a Feb. 20 deadline. The breadth of filings raises legal exposure, potential settlement/defense costs and continued headline risk. Levi & Korsinsky Class Action Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage notes the lawsuits have put Klarna’s IPO disclosures and BNPL credit?risk assumptions under fresh review; heightened regulatory and investor scrutiny could force additional disclosures, reserves or conservative guidance — all negative for sentiment until resolved. Klarna Lawsuits Put IPO Disclosures And BNPL Credit Risks Under Review

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Wolfe Research decreased their price objective on shares of Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Klarna Group to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. 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 report on Tuesday, November 18th. UBS Group cut their target price 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. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Klarna Group in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $45.00 target price for the company. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $46.60.

Klarna Group Stock Down 5.3%

The business has a fifty day moving average of $29.73.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. US Bancorp DE bought a new stake in Klarna Group in the third quarter worth about $30,000. BIT Capital GmbH acquired a new position in shares of Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Allworth Financial LP bought a new stake in shares of Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA acquired a new stake in Klarna Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Finally, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. acquired a new stake in Klarna Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $43,000.

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.