Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Price Target Cut to $20.00 by Analysts at UBS Group

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) had its target price decreased by equities research analysts at UBS Group from $46.00 to $20.00 in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. UBS Group’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 53.17% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Klarna Group in a report on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Bank of America reduced their target price on shares of Klarna Group from $51.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price objective on Klarna Group from $45.00 to $26.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Klarna Group from $39.00 to $23.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Klarna Group has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $41.67.

Klarna Group Trading Down 5.7%

Shares of Klarna Group stock traded down $0.79 on Friday, reaching $13.06. The company had a trading volume of 17,261,049 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,944,216. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $26.40. Klarna Group has a 1 year low of $13.00 and a 1 year high of $57.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.37 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -20.24.

Institutional Trading of Klarna Group

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

Klarna Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record revenue and scale: Klarna reported its first $1 billion quarter, 38% revenue growth and faster U.S. banking adoption (banking customers doubled to ~15.8M), evidence of product/market traction that supports long‑term growth. Klarna Accelerates U.S. Growth and Delivers $1bn Revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Stronger deposits and network effects: reporting and coverage note sizable deposits and checkout-to-deposit flows that deepen Klarna’s payment/banking ecosystem — a structural positive if credit costs normalize. Klarna Converts Checkout Traffic Into $13 Billion in Deposits
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst target reset but still positive rating: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut its price target from $45 to $26 while keeping an “outperform” rating — reduces upside expectations but not outright negative endorsement. KBW Lowers Klarna Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed guidance: Klarna issued Q1 revenue guidance in a range that overlaps street estimates but is slightly cautious versus consensus — a near‑term uncertainty factor for investors. Klarna Files 2025 Earnings Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability miss: Q4 EPS and net‑loss surprised to the downside (wider loss vs. estimates), which prompted investor concern that rapid growth is currently dilutive. Klarna Q4 Earnings: EPS Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Sharp share reaction: The market punished the miss and guidance, producing a steep selloff after results as investors repriced near‑term profitability risk. Klarna shares drop sharply on fourth quarter earnings miss
• Negative Sentiment: Legal overhang: Multiple law firms have filed or are soliciting investors for securities class actions tied to Klarna’s IPO and disclosures, with several lead‑plaintiff deadlines — this increases potential litigation risk and market uncertainty. Faruqi & Faruqi Class Action Reminder

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.