Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

Key Points

• Analyst consensus: Eighteen analysts rate Klarna Group as a "Moderate Buy" (11 buys, 6 holds, 1 sell) with an average 1‑year price target of $40.
• Several major brokers have recently lowered targets—Wells Fargo to $32, Citigroup/Wolfe to $45, BofA to $46—and JPMorgan cut its target sharply to $20, signaling mixed sentiment despite the consensus buy rating.
• Klarna shares opened at $13.61, trade well below their 1‑year high of $57.20 (1‑year low $12.50), and the company shows a negative P/E (‑17.68), highlighting valuation pressure and volatility.

Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the eighteen ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $40.00.

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on KLAR shares. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Klarna Group from $45.00 to $32.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Klarna Group from $58.00 to $45.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Wolfe Research cut their price objective on shares of Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Bank of America decreased their target price on shares of Klarna Group from $51.00 to $46.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $40.00 to $20.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 20th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Klarna Group

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of KLAR. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA lifted its stake in shares of Klarna Group by 43.5% in the 4th quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA now owns 1,650 shares of the company's stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the period. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. raised its position in shares of Klarna Group by 44.3% in the fourth quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 1,659 shares of the company's stock worth $48,000 after acquiring an additional 509 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Klarna Group by 19.6% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 4,053 shares of the company's stock worth $117,000 after acquiring an additional 665 shares in the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Klarna Group by 800.0% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 900 shares of the company's stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 800 shares during the period. Finally, US Bancorp DE purchased a new position in shares of Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000.

Klarna Group Price Performance

Shares of KLAR stock opened at $13.61 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $23.35. Klarna Group has a 1 year low of $12.50 and a 1 year high of $57.20. The stock has a market cap of $9.77 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -17.68.

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.

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