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Klaviyo, Inc.(KVYO)

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$16.11
09/24/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KVYO

09/24/2026: KVYO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Klaviyo is a growth-focused cloud software company that offers a data-driven marketing automation platform primarily for e-commerce businesses. Its core strength lies in deep integrations with platforms like Shopify, which allows for highly personalized email and SMS marketing. The company's primary growth opportunity lies in moving up-market to larger enterprise clients and expanding its international footprint. However, investors should monitor risks regarding its heavy reliance on third-party platform partnerships, stiff competition from diversified marketing clouds, and the inherent volatility of a high-growth SaaS valuation. This stock may suit growth investors willing to tolerate market volatility for long-term expansion potential, while valuation-sensitive and income-seeking investors may find it less suitable.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitKlaviyo exhibits high revenue growth rates and strong unit economics typical of cloud software models.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often follows technical trends consistent with high-growth SaaS companies during market upturns.
Value investorWeak fitThe company prioritizes reinvestment over immediate earnings, leading to valuation multiples often higher than value benchmarks.
Dividend investorWeak fitKlaviyo does not pay dividends and reinvests all capital into expansion.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh growth, small-to-mid-cap tech stocks generally exhibit price volatility that exceeds low-risk tolerance.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highGrowth-oriented tech stocks like Klaviyo often experience rapid price swings based on sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe stock's premium valuation leaves little room for earnings misses.
Competition risk (AI/Cloud competition)MediumIncreased AI capabilities in platforms like Salesforce could erode Klaviyo's niche advantage.
Business qualityMediumThe business has strong subscription-based recurring revenue but faces competition from established tech giants.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income stream for investors.
Execution riskMediumScaling into the enterprise market requires a different sales model than their historically successful SMB strategy.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -70.66%
Avg. Invested days 23
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
KVYO receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KVYO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+31.2%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 15.4%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin -2.6%), modest insider ownership of 2.03%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KVYO's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 58.4%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is KVYO's strongest growth driver at +31.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Earnings growth (+31.2%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+27.4%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 101.3% and approximately 98.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.03% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Summit Partners, LLP 6.62%
Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3 3.68%
FMR Inc 3.44%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.65%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.16%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KVYO generates approximately $747 of gross profit, $-55 of operating income, and $154 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -4.10% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
KVYO has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.59B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 537
1Y Target Price 26.65
Price to earnings Ratio 537
1Y Target Price 26.65
Volume (30-day avg) 6.2M shares
Beta 0.57
52 Weeks Range 12.53 - 33.35
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.53 - 33.35
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.03

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription ServicesMonthly/annual recurring subscription fees for the Klaviyo platform, including email and SMS marketing automation.Most revenue comes from recurring monthly payments from businesses using their software.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 537
Forward PE 15.53
Enterprise Value 4.06B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.47
Enterprise Value 4.06B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.47
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.92
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2507.38
Shares Outstanding 126.94M
Shares Floating 125.42M
Shares Outstanding 126.94M
Shares Floating 125.42M
Percent Insiders 2.03
Percent Institutions 101.25

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Klaviyo, Inc.

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Boston, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2023-09-20
Co-Founder, Co-CEO & Chairperson Mr. Andrew Bialecki
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
Full time employees 2400
Full time employees 2400

Klaviyo, Inc. provides a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform in the United States, rest of the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers Klaviyo business-to-consumer (B2C) CRM, a unified platform that combines marketing, service, and analytics into a single system. It also provides Klaviyo Data Platform (KDP), which offer tools to unify, enrich, transform data, run more advanced reporting and predictive analysis, and sync data; Advanced KDP that provides an enhanced set of data capabilities; Marketing Agent, an AI-driven and autonomous marketing assistant designed to automate and accelerate marketing strategy, content creation, and campaign execution; Customer Agent, an AI-powered assistant that provides support and selling across digital channels; Klaviyo Social, which brings social interaction data into the company's unified consumer profiles; and Marketing Analytics that provide real-time AI-powered insights into consumer purchase. In addition, the company offers email marketing solutions comprising a range of customizable drag-and-drop templates, automated campaign and workflow capabilities, smart send time optimization, generative AI tools, and A/B testing; mobile messaging capabilities through text messaging, rich communication services, and WhatsApp; personalized push notifications; reviews add-on to collect product reviews, consumer data, and messaging; and integration, segmentation, automation, and analytics and benchmark features for its platform. Further, it provides Customer Hub, a consumer-facing portal that brings shopping, service, and personalization together in one place; and Helpdesk, an AI-powered workspace for managing consumer conversations across channels. The company serves entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, mid-market businesses, and enterprises. Klaviyo, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.