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Affirm stock holds up after Klarna’s weak guidance shock

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Equities

Affirm’s shares appeared to shrug off broader pressure after Klarna stock fell sharply, a move tied to concerns following the consumer financing firm’s second-quarter update.

Yahoo Finance’s analysis notes that Klarna plunged on Tuesday after it reported second-quarter earnings that beat views, while its guidance came in weaker.

The piece frames the market reaction as investors focusing on forward signals rather than the topline earnings beat, even as the earnings report itself landed above expectations.

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Yahoo FinanceWhy Affirm Stock Shrugged Off Weak Klarna Guidance

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