Investors Buy Large Volume of Call Options on Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR)

Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Thursday. Stock investors purchased 18,584 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of 53% compared to the typical daily volume of 12,113 call options.

Institutional Trading of Klarna Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of KLAR. SG Americas Securities LLC bought a new stake in Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $868,000. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. bought a new stake in Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $19,406,000. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $295,000. Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust bought a new position in Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $628,000. Finally, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. bought a new position in Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $43,000.

Klarna Group Stock Up 13.8%

Shares of NYSE:KLAR traded up $1.89 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $15.58. 19,743,772 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,813,881. Klarna Group has a 12 month low of $12.06 and a 12 month high of $57.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.88 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -20.17. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $13.92 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $23.17.

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.13) by $0.12. Klarna Group had a negative return on equity of 11.62% and a negative net margin of 8.41%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 42.7% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that Klarna Group will post 0.06 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Klarna Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Klarna reported its first-ever quarterly net profit, a meaningful milestone for profitability-focused investors. Klarna shares surge as it swings to first net profit
• Positive Sentiment: First-quarter revenue topped $1 billion and came in ahead of expectations, reinforcing that growth remains strong even as the company pursues profitability. Klarna Delivers Strong Start to 2026 With $1Bn Revenue and $68M Adj. Operating Profit
• Positive Sentiment: Klarna beat EPS estimates, reporting a smaller-than-expected loss, which suggests operating performance is improving faster than analysts anticipated. Klarna (KLAR) Reports Q1 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Options activity was unusually heavy, with traders buying more call options than normal, which can signal increased bullish speculation around the stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Klarna updated second-quarter 2026 guidance, but the provided details were incomplete, so investors may be waiting for clearer forward expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary are focusing on whether Klarna’s revenue growth can sustain while the company expands credit offerings and integrates with platforms like Google Pay. All eyes on Klarna earnings as credit push meets revenue test

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

KLAR has been the topic of several research reports. Bank of America initiated coverage on Klarna Group in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $21.00 target price on the stock. UBS Group lowered their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $46.00 to $20.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $40.00 to $20.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $45.00 to $26.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets assumed coverage on shares of Klarna Group in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $16.00 price target on the stock. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $35.71.

Klarna Group Company Profile

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.