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Klarna Breaks Even: A Turnaround?
14 May
Summary
- Klarna achieved $1 million in net income, a significant shift from last year's loss.
- Revenue surged 44% to $1 billion in the first quarter.
- Active users grew 21% year-over-year, reaching 119 million.
Klarna has achieved a significant financial milestone, reporting its first-ever breakeven quarter since its $15 billion New York listing last September. The Swedish fintech announced on Thursday that it generated $1 million in net income for the first quarter.
This profit represents a dramatic turnaround from the same period last year, when the company incurred a net loss of $99 million. Klarna's revenue for the quarter reached $1 billion, a substantial increase of 44 percent.
The company, known for its interest-free consumer loans and buy now, pay later services, is also navigating a strategic pivot towards becoming a more traditional digital bank. Despite business model evolution and growth, results were previously hampered by rising provisions, partly due to its 'fair financing' product.
Klarna's active user base has also expanded, reaching 119 million users, a 21 percent increase year-over-year. Shares saw a positive reaction, trading 5 percent higher in pre-market trading following the announcement.
