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Klarna’s Q2 2026 shows margin expansion; 2026 guidance updated

Aug 18, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong quarterly growth in TMD and adjusted operating income, plus robust user/merchant expansion and strategic distribution deals (JPM, Apple) point to higher profitability trajectory and potential multiple expansion, despite a lower 2026 GMV guidance.

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Klarna reported a strong Q2 2026 with GMV of $36.6B and revenue of $1.042B, up 18% and 27% respectively. Transaction margin dollars rose 42% to $446M, driving adjusted operating income up 214% to $91M and reversing prior losses. The growth reflects deeper consumer engagement (120M active users) and broader merchant distribution (1.2M+ merchants), supporting an updated, more margin-focused outlook for 2026 with higher TMD despite a trimmed GMV range.

GMV $36.6B, +18% YoY; US +27% YoY.
Revenue $1.042B, +27% YoY; TMD $446M, +42%.
Adjusted operating income $91M, +214% YoY; net income $9M.
Active consumers 120M, +8%; Merchants 1.2M+, +54%; memberships 2M paying.

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