Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) Hits New 1-Year Low – Time to Sell?

Shares of Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $26.26 and last traded at $26.2320, with a volume of 501873 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $27.11.

Key Headlines Impacting Klarna Group

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

• Negative Sentiment: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman urges Klarna investors to act after filing a class action alleging securities fraud related to the IPO; lead‑plaintiff deadline cited. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Urges Klarna Investors to Act
• Negative Sentiment: Hagens Berman notifies KLAR investors of the Feb. 20 lead‑plaintiff deadline and is investigating alleged IPO misstatements, including claims connected to a reported 102% spike in the credit loss provision. Hagens Berman Notifies Klarna Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Faruqi & Faruqi reminds shareholders of the Feb. 20 deadline and is investigating potential claims tied to Klarna’s registration statement for the September 2025 IPO. Faruqi & Faruqi Investigates Claims
• Negative Sentiment: The Schall Law Firm announces a securities‑fraud class action and invites IPO purchasers to seek lead‑plaintiff status before Feb. 20. Schall Law Firm Announces Class Action
• Negative Sentiment: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd notifies investors with significant losses that they may seek lead‑plaintiff status in the pending class action tied to the IPO. Robbins Geller Announces Lead‑Plaintiff Opportunity
• Negative Sentiment: Rosen Law Firm, Holzer & Holzer, Berger Montague, Portnoy and DJS Law Group each issued filings or reminders about the class action and Feb. 20 deadline, amplifying the number of plaintiffs’ firms pursuing claims. Rosen Law Firm Reminder

Analyst Ratings Changes

KLAR has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Wedbush initiated coverage on Klarna Group in a research note on Monday, October 6th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $50.00 target price on the stock. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $58.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 20th. UBS Group cut their price objective on Klarna Group from $48.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Wolfe Research lowered their target price on Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Klarna Group in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Klarna Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $46.60.

Klarna Group Trading Down 3.5%

The company’s fifty day moving average price is $30.02. The company has a market capitalization of $18.77 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -40.19.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. bought a new position in shares of Klarna Group in the third quarter worth about $2,199,000. SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new position in shares of Klarna Group during the third quarter worth approximately $868,000. Walmart Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Klarna Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $87,960,000. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Klarna Group in the third quarter worth $19,406,000. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Klarna Group during the third quarter worth $295,000.

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.