Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Price Target Cut to $18.00 by Analysts at TD Cowen

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) had its price target cut by stock analysts at TD Cowen from $19.00 to $18.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “hold” rating on the stock. TD Cowen’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 21.65% from the company’s current price.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Klarna Group from $18.00 to $21.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Klarna Group in a report on Thursday, August 13th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $22.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on shares of Klarna Group from $18.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $31.50.

Klarna Group Trading Down 1.8%

NYSE KLAR traded down $0.26 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $14.80. 7,247,611 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,640,150. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $18.93 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $16.73. The company has a market cap of $5.59 billion and a PE ratio of -28.41. Klarna Group has a fifty-two week low of $12.06 and a fifty-two week high of $57.20.

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 14th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.07. The company had revenue of $1.04 billion during the quarter. Klarna Group had a negative net margin of 5.21% and a negative return on equity of 7.62%. The company’s revenue was up 26.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that Klarna Group will post 0.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its holdings in shares of Klarna Group by 173.9% during the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 2,043,100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,744,000 after acquiring an additional 1,297,200 shares in the last quarter. Renaissance Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Klarna Group by 532.5% in the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Capital LLC now owns 103,656 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,098,000 after purchasing an additional 87,267 shares in the last quarter. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft acquired a new stake in Klarna Group in the 1st quarter valued at $1,964,000. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. grew its position in Klarna Group by 47.5% in the 1st quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 1,198,554 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,689,000 after purchasing an additional 385,811 shares during the period. Finally, UBS Group AG increased its stake in Klarna Group by 32.9% during the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 1,376,248 shares of the company’s stock valued at $39,787,000 after purchasing an additional 340,562 shares in the last quarter.

More 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.