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

Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) shares saw unusually-high trading volume on Friday . Approximately 3,893,813 shares changed hands during 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.

More Klarna Group News

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

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wolfe Research decreased their price target on Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. UBS Group lowered their target price on Klarna Group from $48.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Klarna Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 31st. Bank of America dropped 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. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Klarna Group from $39.00 to $23.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Eleven 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. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $44.27.

Klarna Group Stock Performance

The firm has a market cap of $9.40 billion and a P/E ratio of -20.01. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $26.40.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Klarna Group

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of KLAR. SC US Ttgp LTD. acquired a new stake in Klarna Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $2,016,821,000. Commonwealth Bank of Australia bought a new stake in Klarna Group in the 4th quarter worth about $503,243,000. Wellington Management Group LLP bought a new stake in Klarna Group during the third quarter worth $348,834,000. Dragoneer Investment Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter worth $303,595,000. Finally, Scge Management L.P. purchased a new position in Klarna Group in the third quarter valued at about $193,018,000.

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.