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Klarna Delivers Strong Start to 2026 With $1Bn Revenue and $68M Adj. Operating Profit
NEW YORK, May 14, 2026--Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, today reported first quarter 2026 results. GMV reached $33.7 billion (+33% YoY), revenue $1.0 billion (+44% YoY), transaction margin dollars $389 million (+44% YoY), and adjusted operating profit $68 million, up from $3 million a year ago.
About this update from Klarna Group Plc
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