WELLCOME TRUST LTD THE as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST Invests $115.75 Million in Klarna Group plc $KLAR

WELLCOME TRUST LTD THE as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST acquired a new stake in Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 3,158,340 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $115,753,000. Klarna Group comprises 1.3% of WELLCOME TRUST LTD THE as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest position. WELLCOME TRUST LTD THE as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST owned about 0.44% of Klarna Group as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. purchased a new position in shares of Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $2,199,000. SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new stake in Klarna Group during the third quarter valued at about $868,000. Walmart Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Klarna Group in the third quarter worth about $87,960,000. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Klarna Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $19,406,000. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $295,000.

Klarna Group Stock Up 2.1%

Shares of KLAR opened at $20.77 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $28.90. The company has a market capitalization of $14.91 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -32.16. Klarna Group plc has a one year low of $20.22 and a one year high of $57.20.

Key Stories Impacting Klarna Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Klarna joined Google’s UCP initiative, highlighting AI commerce opportunities that could help drive product differentiation and merchant/customer engagement over time; however, analysts note valuation and execution questions remain. Klarna Joins Google UCP As AI Commerce Prospects Meet Valuation Questions
• Neutral Sentiment: Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski publicly praised former President Trump for confronting banks over high credit‑card rates — a polarizing political comment that could create short‑term PR noise but is unlikely by itself to change fundamentals. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski praises Trump as ‘super wise’…
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple plaintiff law firms have filed or are soliciting investors in a securities class action alleging misstatements in Klarna’s IPO registration materials; dozens of firm notices cite a Feb. 20, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline, increasing litigation risk, potential legal costs and investor uncertainty. Representative filing/notice: Rosen Law Firm. KLAR IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN…
• Negative Sentiment: Hagens Berman and other firms point to a sharp (reported ~102%) spike in Klarna’s credit‑loss provision and question risk‑disclosure in the IPO documents — allegations that, if substantiated, could materially affect earnings outlook and settlement exposure. KLAR ALERT: Klarna Group (KLAR) Facing Securities Class Action…

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on KLAR shares. UBS Group reduced their price target on Klarna Group from $48.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on shares of Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Klarna Group in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wolfe Research lowered their target price on shares of Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $58.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $46.60.

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.