Klarna Group plc

NYSE:KLAR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$7.7b

Klarna Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Klarna Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 52.7% and 15.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 53.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 15.4% in 3 years.

Key information

52.7%

Earnings growth rate

53.41%

EPS growth rate

Diversified Financial earnings growth8.3%
Revenue growth rate15.4%
Future return on equity15.42%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated01 Jul 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

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.
Seeking Alpha • Jun 14

Klarna: GMV Acceleration Is A Fantastic Signal

Summary Klarna has shed 60% since IPO but now offers a compelling entry point as speculative froth has cleared. I maintain a buy rating, citing resilient GMV growth, pristine credit metrics, and a steadily rising revenue take rate. KLAR’s U.S. expansion is accelerating, with U.S. GMV growing at ~40%, outpacing the broader company. Short-duration lending, cheap deposit funding, and low delinquency rates underpin KLAR’s robust credit profile and margin potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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
12/31/20286,24950441027515
12/31/20275,29730454259521
12/31/20264,423511,9692,80821
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
3/31/2020871-110-745-698N/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 (3.5%).

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 (15.4% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (12.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: KLAR's revenue (15.4% 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 (15.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/02 21:52
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/02 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Klarna Group plc is covered by 27 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