Klaviyo (NYSE:KVYO) Reaches New 1-Year Low After Analyst Downgrade

Shares of Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE:KVYO) hit a new 52-week low during trading on Tuesday after Benchmark lowered their price target on the stock from $46.00 to $30.00. Benchmark currently has a buy rating on the stock. Klaviyo traded as low as $18.55 and last traded at $19.67, with a volume of 5518709 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $19.14.

Several other brokerages have also recently commented on KVYO. Piper Sandler lowered their price target on shares of Klaviyo from $45.00 to $30.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of Klaviyo from $46.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. BTIG Research initiated coverage on shares of Klaviyo in a report on Monday, December 15th. They set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 target price for the company. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on Klaviyo from $39.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $45.00 price target on Klaviyo in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Klaviyo presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $40.14.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Klaviyo news, Director Ed Hallen sold 117,550 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.36, for a total value of $3,568,818.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 133,624 shares in the company, valued at $4,056,824.64. This represents a 46.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Andrew Bialecki sold 167,926 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.16, for a total value of $4,057,092.16. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 1,800,598 shares of company stock worth $50,974,712. Insiders own 53.24% of the company’s stock.

Key Klaviyo News

Here are the key news stories impacting Klaviyo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beats on EPS and revenue — Klaviyo reported $0.19 EPS (vs. $0.17 consensus) and revenue of ~$350M (well ahead of the ~$334M estimate), driven by year‑over‑year revenue growth. This upside is the primary driver of the stock rally. Klaviyo, Inc. (KVYO) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY‑2026 outlook and Q1 revenue guide — Management bumped fiscal‑year guidance (revenue centered around ~$1.5B) and set Q1 revenue guidance of $346M–$350M (above consensus ~$343.5M), signaling confidence in demand and supporting the stock. Klaviyo Delivers Outstanding 2025 Results: 32% Revenue Growth, Record Fourth Quarter and Raised Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Strong full‑year growth — The company reported ~32% revenue growth for 2025 and described Q4 as a record quarter, reinforcing the narrative of market share gains in B2C CRM. Klaviyo Delivers Outstanding 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated trading activity — Volume is well above average as investors digest the print and guidance; that liquidity is amplifying price moves but may also increase intraday volatility.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst revisions and price‑target cuts — Benchmark lowered its target from $46 to $30 (still a buy), and recent analyst commentary has pressured sentiment, contributing to sell‑side skepticism despite the beat. Klaviyo Inc (KVYO) PT Lowered to $30 at Benchmark
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains a concern — Klaviyo still reports a negative net margin (~‑5.7%) and negative ROE (~‑1.0%) despite top‑line strength, which keeps some investors cautious about sustainable earnings power. Klaviyo Earnings and Call Materials

Institutional Trading of Klaviyo

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. bought a new position in Klaviyo in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Klaviyo by 1,650.9% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 963 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 908 shares during the period. First Horizon Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in Klaviyo in the 2nd quarter valued at $37,000. FNY Investment Advisers LLC bought a new stake in Klaviyo in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Quarry LP acquired a new position in Klaviyo in the 3rd quarter worth $44,000. 45.43% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Klaviyo Stock Performance

The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $27.54 and a 200-day simple moving average of $28.81. The stock has a market cap of $6.40 billion, a P/E ratio of -88.37 and a beta of 1.13.

About Klaviyo

Klaviyo, Inc is a cloud-based marketing automation platform that enables businesses to leverage customer data for targeted email and SMS campaigns. The company’s platform centralizes first-party data from various sources—including e-commerce storefronts, websites, and CRM systems—to help organizations deliver personalized marketing across the customer lifecycle. Klaviyo’s core offerings include segmented email marketing, automated messaging workflows, and performance analytics designed to drive customer engagement and revenue growth.

The platform provides a suite of tools for campaign creation and management, including drag-and-drop email and SMS builders, dynamic content rendering, and A/B testing capabilities.