Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) Receives $46.60 Average Target Price from Analysts

Shares of Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) have received a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty research firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $46.60.

A number of equities research analysts have commented on KLAR shares. Citigroup reduced their price target on Klarna Group from $58.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. Rothschild & Co Redburn began coverage on Klarna Group in a report on Monday, October 6th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $46.00 target price on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on shares of Klarna Group in a report on Monday, October 6th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $46.00 price target for the company. Zacks Research raised shares of Klarna Group to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on shares of Klarna Group in a research report on Monday, October 6th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $45.00 price objective for the company.

Klarna Group Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of Klarna Group stock opened at $29.04 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $20.85 billion and a PE ratio of -44.68. Klarna Group has a twelve month low of $27.90 and a twelve month high of $57.20. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $30.97.

Key Klarna Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Cathie Wood’s ARK/affiliated funds reportedly added to Klarna, which can boost buy‑side demand and helped support the stock today. Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting
• Neutral Sentiment: A head‑to‑head rivals analysis discusses Klarna’s competitive position versus peers — useful context for longer‑term investors but unlikely to drive intraday moves. Klarna Group & Its Rivals Head to Head Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Johnson Fistel launched an investigation into Klarna’s post‑earnings disclosures after the company reported a bigger provision for credit losses — allegations focus on whether management misled investors about credit risk. This type of probe increases litigation risk and regulatory scrutiny. Johnson Fistel Investigation
• Negative Sentiment: Hagens Berman highlights a reported ~102% spike in Klarna’s credit‑loss provision and is pursuing a securities class action alleging misleading IPO disclosures — the provision spike is the financial trigger behind most of the suits. Hagens Berman Class Action Alert
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple plaintiff law firms (Bronstein, Faruqi & Faruqi, Rosen, Levi & Korsinsky, Bragar Eagel & Squire, Glancy, Berger Montague, Pomerantz, Gross, DJS, Schall, etc.) have filed or notified investors about class actions tied to Klarna’s September 2025 IPO and related disclosures; firms remind investors of a Feb. 20, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline — the flood of filings intensifies legal costs and reputation risk. Representative notice: Bronstein. Bronstein Class Action Notice

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Klarna Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. US Bancorp DE bought a new stake in Klarna Group in the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. BIT Capital GmbH acquired a new stake in shares of Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Allworth Financial LP bought a new stake in shares of Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $37,000. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA acquired a new position in shares of Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $42,000. Finally, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. bought a new position in Klarna Group during the third quarter worth $43,000.

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.