Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Price Target Lowered to $21.00 at Wells Fargo & Company

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) had its price target decreased by equities researchers at Wells Fargo & Company from $26.00 to $21.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target points to a potential upside of 42.95% from the company’s current price.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on KLAR. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their target price on Klarna Group from $22.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 15th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on Klarna Group from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. TD Cowen upped their price objective on Klarna Group from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on Klarna Group in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. Finally, Barclays began coverage on Klarna Group in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $20.00 target price for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $31.78.

Klarna Group Trading Down 2.5%

NYSE:KLAR opened at $14.69 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $18.93 and a 200 day simple moving average of $16.73. The stock has a market cap of $5.55 billion and a P/E ratio of -28.55. Klarna Group has a 1-year low of $12.06 and a 1-year high of $57.20.

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) last announced its earnings results on Friday, August 14th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter. Klarna Group had a negative net margin of 5.21% and a negative return on equity of 7.62%. The business’s revenue was up 26.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Klarna Group will post 0.05 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Klarna Group

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

Key Klarna Group News

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

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.