Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Receives Neutral Rating from JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Key Points

• JPMorgan reiterated a “neutral” rating on Klarna Group and cut its price target from $22 to $18, implying about 19.8% upside from the prior close.
• Klarna exceeded second-quarter expectations, reporting $1.04 billion in revenue, up 26.6% year over year, and EPS of $0.01 versus analysts’ expected loss of $0.06.
• Full-year guidance was lowered to $4.1 billion–$4.2 billion in revenue from approximately $4.4 billion consensus, reflecting weaker European demand—especially in Germany—and foreign-exchange pressure. The stock opened at $15.03, while analysts’ average rating remains “Hold” with a $32.06 price target.

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "neutral" rating restated by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $18.00 target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of $22.00. JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s price target would suggest a potential upside of 19.80% from the company's previous close.

KLAR has been the topic of a number of other reports. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Klarna Group to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Klarna Group from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Barclays started coverage on shares of Klarna Group in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $20.00 price objective on the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Klarna Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Klarna Group from $32.00 to $26.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Klarna Group presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $32.06.

Klarna Group Price Performance

NYSE KLAR opened at $15.03 on Wednesday. Klarna Group has a 1 year low of $12.06 and a 1 year high of $57.20. The company has a market capitalization of $5.67 billion and a PE ratio of -28.89. The company has a fifty day moving average of $18.93 and a two-hundred day moving average of $16.73.

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly 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. Klarna Group had a negative return on equity of 7.62% and a negative net margin of 5.21%.The firm had revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter. The business's revenue was up 26.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts expect that Klarna Group will post 0.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Klarna Group

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its holdings in 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 in the last quarter. Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new stake in Klarna Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. US Bancorp DE acquired a new position in Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. CWM LLC raised its stake in shares of Klarna Group by 172.9% during the 4th quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,498 shares of the company's stock worth $43,000 after buying an additional 949 shares in the last quarter. Finally, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. raised its stake in shares of Klarna Group by 44.3% during the 4th quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 1,659 shares of the company's stock worth $48,000 after buying an additional 509 shares in the last quarter.

Klarna Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Klarna reported second-quarter revenue of $1.042 billion, up 27% year over year and above the $994 million analyst consensus. Earnings were $0.01 per share, versus expectations for a loss, while adjusted operating income rose 214% to $91 million. Klarna Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Operational metrics remained constructive: gross merchandise volume increased 18% to $36.6 billion, transaction margin dollars rose 42%, and Klarna said revenue per active consumer grew 24% as users increasingly adopted services beyond pay-in-four financing. Klarna Card Users Hit 6.5 Million But Stock Plunges on Lower Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Klarna announced planned early-2027 transitions for CFO Niclas Neglén and CMO David Sandström. Both executives will remain through the handover, but the leadership changes add an execution concern as the company works to regain investor confidence. Klarna Announces Planned CFO and CMO Transitions
• Negative Sentiment: Management cut full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $4.1 billion-$4.2 billion, below the $4.4 billion consensus estimate. Third-quarter revenue guidance of $940 million-$980 million also trails the roughly $1.1 billion analyst forecast.
• Negative Sentiment: The outlook reduction reflects softer European volumes, particularly weakness among German consumers, as well as foreign-exchange pressure. Klarna also lowered its 2026 volume expectations, raising concerns that slowing discretionary spending could hinder growth. Klarna posts Q2 profit, revenue growth, trims volume outlook

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.

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