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Down 55% This Year, Is Klarna a Buy?

The financial disruptor has been beaten down since it went public last year.

By Matt Frankel, CFP and Tyler Crowe – Mar 3, 2026 at 9:03AM EST

Klarna (KLAR 8.70%) has not exactly been a good performer since going public in mid-2025, despite generally strong growth throughout the business. In this video, Fool.com analysts Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe discuss the numbers, the buy now, pay later business, and why the stock has been beaten down so badly.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Feb. 26, 2026. The video was published on March 3, 2026.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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Matt Frankel, CFP has positions in Klarna Group. Tyler Crowe has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Klarna Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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NYSE: KLAR
$15.01
(-8.64%)-$1.42

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