Klarna to Power Apple Upgrade, a New U.S. Hardware Leasing Program
KLAR sits 54% above its 52-week low of $12.06.
Summary
Klarna announced it will be the leasing provider for Apple Upgrade, a new hardware leasing program from Apple in the U.S., expected to positively contribute to Adjusted Operating Income in 2026.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · KLAR
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Apple Upgrade Partnership
Klarna will serve as the exclusive leasing provider for Apple Upgrade, a new hardware leasing program for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch in the U.S., available now online, in-app, and in-store.
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Financial Impact
The program is expected to positively contribute to Klarna's Adjusted Operating Income in 2026 and across the life of the arrangement; Klarna earns a financing return on scheduled repayments and carries the receivables at fair value with the option to sell them.
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Strategic U.S. Expansion
This partnership deepens Klarna's U.S. presence, building on its existing Apple relationship and recent moves including a U.S. banking license application and a $518 million SRT securitization.
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Next Milestone
Klarna reports Q2 2026 results on August 18, 2026, which may provide initial color on the program's uptake.
Analysis · KLAR · Finance
Klarna has secured a high-profile partnership with Apple to be the exclusive leasing provider for Apple Upgrade, a new device leasing program in the United States. This deal embeds Klarna directly into Apple's checkout flow — online, in-app, and in-store — giving it a direct relationship with millions of U.S. consumers. The program is expected to boost Adjusted Operating Income starting this year, and Klarna retains the option to offload the receivables, preserving balance sheet flexibility. Against the backdrop of a recent $1.97 billion antitrust judgment win and a pending U.S. banking license application, this partnership strengthens Klarna's U.S. expansion narrative and adds a marquee merchant to its network.
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