55,000 Shares in Klarna Group plc $KLAR Bought by WT Asset Management Ltd

WT Asset Management Ltd purchased a new stake in Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 55,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,016,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of KLAR. WELLCOME TRUST LTD THE as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST purchased a new stake in shares of Klarna Group in the third quarter worth about $115,753,000. Walmart Inc. purchased a new stake in Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $87,960,000. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $19,406,000. WCM Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $16,040,000. Finally, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. acquired a new position in shares of Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $2,199,000.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently commented on KLAR shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Klarna Group in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup dropped their target price 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. UBS Group cut their price target on Klarna Group from $48.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered their price target on Klarna Group from $45.00 to $26.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Finally, Wolfe Research cut their price objective on Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $44.27.

Klarna Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Klarna delivered record Q4 revenue of about $1.08B (up ~38% YoY) and exceeded GMV guidance, while banking customers roughly doubled — evidence the business is scaling and converting checkout activity into financial services revenue. Klarna Accelerates U.S. Growth and Delivers $1bn Revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Data shows Klarna converting checkout traffic into deposits (about $13B cited), supporting its move from payments provider to a broader digital bank — a strategic upside if margins on deposits and cards improve. Klarna Converts Checkout Traffic Into $13 Billion in Deposits
• Neutral Sentiment: Klarna filed its 2025 earnings presentation with U.S. regulators (slides and disclosures available) — useful for investors digging into quarter details and forward guidance. Klarna Group Files 2025 Earnings Presentation with U.S. Regulators
• Negative Sentiment: Despite revenue strength, Klarna missed on EPS (reported about -$0.18 vs. expectations near -$0.03) and swung to a larger-than-expected quarterly loss — investors focused on widening credit costs and operating expenses. Klarna Q4 results and transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple securities firms and plaintiff law firms have filed or are soliciting investors for class actions tied to Klarna’s September 2025 IPO, with imminent lead‑plaintiff deadlines — this concentrates legal and settlement risk near term. Hagens Berman deadline alert
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst and market reaction has turned bearish: firms (including a Morgan Stanley note) flagged downside risk and the company’s near-term guidance sits at ~$900M–$980M revenue for Q1, which markets read as conservative relative to expectations. Morgan Stanley Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Klarna

Klarna Group Trading Down 0.7%

NYSE:KLAR traded down $0.10 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $13.75. 5,494,835 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,497,644. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $26.40. Klarna Group plc has a 52-week low of $13.15 and a 52-week high of $57.20. The firm has a market cap of $9.87 billion and a P/E ratio of -21.24.

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.