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 shares of Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 3,158,340 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $115,753,000. Klarna Group makes up about 1.3% of WELLCOME TRUST LTD THE as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest position.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in KLAR. Walmart Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Klarna Group in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $87,960,000. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Klarna Group during the third quarter worth about $19,406,000. WCM Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in Klarna Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $16,040,000. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. purchased a new position in Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $2,199,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new stake in Klarna Group during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $868,000.

Key Headlines 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…

Klarna Group Stock Performance

Klarna Group stock opened at $20.77 on Friday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $28.90. Klarna Group plc has a 1-year low of $20.22 and a 1-year high of $57.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.91 billion and a P/E ratio of -32.16.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have commented on KLAR shares. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Klarna Group from $58.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Bank of America cut their target price on shares of Klarna Group from $51.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on Klarna Group from $43.00 to $39.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Wolfe Research reduced their price objective on Klarna Group from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their price objective on Klarna Group from $48.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Eleven 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Klarna Group currently 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.