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Why Doesn't the Stock Market Like Klarna?

Aug 23, 2026

Klarna reported strong Q2 earnings, beating on key metrics like revenue and swinging to net income positive. However, the stock was hammered due to significantly lowered guidance for GMV and revenue, despite an increase in transaction margin dollar guidance. Management cited currency translation, softer consumer spending in Germany, and accounting changes as reasons for the guidance cut.

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Netflix is cited as a past example of a company that consistently sandbagged its guidance.

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