Klarna Group plc

NYSE:KLAR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.6b

Klarna Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Klarna Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 55.4% and 14.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 57.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 17.6% in 3 years.

Key information

55.4%

Earnings growth rate

57.52%

EPS growth rate

Diversified Financial earnings growth7.0%
Revenue growth rate14.3%
Future return on equity17.59%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated20 Aug 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18

Klarna: Buy The Dip As Margin Economics Improve

Summary Klarna Group plc shares plunged ~20% after a full-year outlook cut, driven by German macro softness. Despite heightened macro risk, I maintain a Buy rating based on KLAR's compelling long-term growth prospects. Recent earnings volatility reflects heightened investor sensitivity to growth and guidance at market highs. New partnerships and monetization streams are expected to offset near-term headwinds and support the investment thesis. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 18

KLAR | Klarna Group plc: What They Said vs. What They Did

TheGapReport: Klarna Group plc (KLAR) Q2 2026 (may 14 - aug 18) Klarna's August 2026 call confirmed the shape management sketched in May — transaction margin dollars growing faster than revenue, provisions declining as a share of volume — while introducing two variables that carry real weight: Germany is softer than the framework assumed, and the two architects of Klarna's public-company narrative are heading toward the exit. The structural thesis held.
Narrative Update • Aug 07

KLAR: Credit And Execution Risks Will Test Apple Partnership Upside

The analyst fair value estimate for Klarna Group is now $18.00, up from $17.00. Analysts point to a series of higher Street price targets, Klarna's role in Apple's new hardware leasing program, and potential benefits from the Google antitrust ruling and Open Standard consortium participation as key supports for slightly higher revenue growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions.
New Narrative • Jul 26

How Klarna Is Making Credit Cards Obsolete, in 2 Minutes

2 Minute Drill - Klarna Group PLC 1. What It Does Buy Now, Pay Later : Klarna lets shoppers buy stuff today and split the cost into smaller, usually interest-free payments over time.
Narrative Update • Jul 24

KLAR: Apple Partnership And Funding Actions Will Support Future Earnings Power

The analyst price target for Klarna Group has been revised lower to $36.05 from $50.00, with analysts citing updated revenue growth and discount rate assumptions, a lower future P/E of 16.9x, and higher expected profit margins as key drivers of the new outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Klarna Group points to a mixed but generally constructive backdrop, with several bullish analysts highlighting product momentum, partnership wins, and progress on profitability as key supports for the stock's valuation.
Narrative Update • Jul 10

KLAR: Google Ruling Is Expected To Reshape Future Earnings Power

The updated Klarna Group analyst price target moves to $24.10 per share as analysts incorporate a series of higher Street targets in the $18 to $27 range and factor in the potential financial impact of the $1.97b Google antitrust ruling, along with ongoing views on growth, profitability, and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Klarna Group reflects a mix of optimism around execution and profitability, set against ongoing questions about competition, credit risk, and how much of the Google ruling is already reflected in the stock.
Narrative Update • Jun 26

KLAR: Credit And Execution Risks Will Challenge Optimistic Medium Term Expectations

The analyst fair value estimate for Klarna Group has been raised from $14.00 to $17.00, reflecting broadly higher Street price targets as analysts cite Q1 transaction margin beats, improving unit economics in key markets, and a larger global BNPL opportunity. Analyst Commentary Street research on Klarna Group highlights a mix of optimism around recent Q1 results and transaction margin disclosures, alongside a more cautious tone from some bearish analysts who are focused on execution risks, credit quality, and how current valuation lines up with future growth expectations.
New Narrative • Mar 05

Banking Mix And Credit Costs Will Ultimately Define A Fair Outlook

Catalysts About Klarna Group Klarna Group operates a global payments and retail banking platform across 26 markets, offering buy now, pay later, Fair Financing, cards and deposit products to consumers and merchants. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:KLAR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20285,78645032622315
12/31/20274,9162367592,23821
12/31/20264,21921,7806,68821
6/30/20264,039-142-3,811-3,779N/A
3/31/20263,820-198-2,622-2,591N/A
12/31/20253,509-294-1,062-1,032N/A
9/30/20253,209-2241,5101,541N/A
6/30/20253,010-1181,2601,296N/A
3/31/20252,869-67-2219N/A
12/31/20242,8113542587N/A
9/30/20242,724-521,5661,619N/A
6/30/20242,677-951,9161,978N/A
3/31/20242,456-163N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20232,276-249723808N/A
9/30/20231,889-384349440N/A
6/30/20231,759-557-298N/A
3/31/20231,731-808N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20221,904-1,038231336N/A
9/30/20221,453-1,00456148N/A
6/30/20221,507-1,171-788N/A
3/31/20221,599-1,010-227-128N/A
12/31/20211,619-776-464-365N/A
9/30/20211,570-521-697-611N/A
6/30/20211,500-245-936-864N/A
3/31/20211,363-193-392-330N/A
12/31/20201,333-154141198N/A
9/30/20201,130-144-263-208N/A
6/30/2020995-141-630-574N/A
3/31/2020871-110N/A-698N/A
12/31/2019850-92N/A-903N/A
9/30/2019756-46N/A-476N/A
6/30/2019747-4N/A-99N/A
3/31/20196963N/A-11N/A
12/31/201867812N/A82N/A
9/30/201863016N/A5N/A
6/30/201858321N/A-72N/A
3/31/201858332N/A-194N/A
12/31/201754842N/A-317N/A
12/31/201639012N/A48N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: KLAR is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.7%).

Earnings vs Market: KLAR is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: KLAR is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: KLAR's revenue (14.3% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (12.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: KLAR's revenue (14.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: KLAR's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (17.6%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/20 02:59
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/20 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Klarna Group plc is covered by 28 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Harshita RawatBernstein
null nullBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Andrew BauchBMO Capital Markets Equity Research