Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Given New $20.00 Price Target at UBS Group

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

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on KLAR. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on Klarna Group from $45.00 to $32.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Klarna Group from $39.00 to $23.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Bank of America reduced their price target 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, Wolfe Research reduced their target price on Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $41.67.

Klarna Group Stock Performance

Shares of KLAR stock traded down $0.79 on Friday, hitting $13.06. The stock had a trading volume of 17,261,049 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,944,216. Klarna Group has a 12-month low of $13.00 and a 12-month high of $57.20. The company’s 50 day moving average is $26.40. The company has a market cap of $9.37 billion and a PE ratio of -20.24.

Institutional Trading of Klarna Group

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Global Retirement Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Klarna Group by 800.0% in the 4th 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 bought a new position in shares of Klarna Group during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. US Bancorp DE purchased a new position in Klarna Group during the third quarter valued at $30,000. BIT Capital GmbH purchased a new stake in Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter worth $37,000. Finally, Allworth Financial LP purchased a new position in shares of Klarna Group during the third quarter valued at about $37,000.

Key Stories Impacting Klarna Group

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

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.