Merchant Success Drives Shopify's Excellent Q1 - Delivering Strong Revenue Growth AND Profitability
- Revenue grew 27% YoY to $2.36 billion
- Operating income increased 136% YoY to $203 million
- Free cash flow margin improved to 15% from 12% YoY
- GMV grew 23% YoY to $74.75 billion
- Eight consecutive quarters of 25%+ pro forma revenue growth
- Strong Q2 2025 guidance with expected mid-twenties revenue growth
- Operating expenses expected to be 39-40% of revenue in Q2 2025
- Stock-based compensation costs projected at $120 million for Q2 2025
Insights
Shopify delivers exceptional Q1 with 27% revenue growth, doubled operating income, and sustained 15% free cash flow margin, demonstrating profitable growth at scale.
Shopify's Q1 2025 results demonstrate exceptional financial execution at scale with 27% revenue growth reaching
The company's Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) grew
Most impressively, operating income more than doubled from
Management's Q2 2025 outlook projects continued momentum with mid-twenties revenue growth and sustained free cash flow margins in the mid-teens, reflecting confidence despite potential macroeconomic uncertainties.
These results validate Shopify's successful business model evolution - balancing robust growth with expanding profitability. The company has now achieved eight consecutive quarters of pro forma revenue growth exceeding
Internet, Everywhere--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2025) - Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ, TSX: SHOP) announced today financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Shopify achieved
"Our Q1 results confirm two clear facts. First, we are delivering both growth and profitability at scale. Second, businesses perform better on Shopify, regardless of market conditions," said Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify. "We built Shopify for times like these. We handle the complexity so merchants can focus on their customers. We ship products faster than anyone else, giving merchants the edge they need to succeed."
Jeff Hoffmeister, Chief Financial Officer of Shopify, added, "Q1 marked another very strong set of financial results for Shopify, with
Selected Business Performance Information(2)
(In US $ millions, except percentages)
| Three months ended | ||||||
| March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |||||
| GMV | 74,750 | 60,855 | ||||
| MRR | 182 | 151 | ||||
| Revenue | 2,360 | 1,861 | ||||
| Gross profit | 1,169 | 957 | ||||
| Operating income | 203 | 86 | ||||
| Free cash flow | 363 | 232 | ||||
| YoY revenue growth rate | 27 | % | 23 | % | ||
| Free cash flow margin | 15 | % | 12 | % | ||
(1)Pro forma revenue excludes revenues earned from previously divested logistics businesses.
(2)See endnotes below for definitions of GMV and MRR and additional information on free cash flow and free cash flow margin, which are non-GAAP financial measures and are reconciled to the comparable GAAP measures in the non-GAAP reconciliation at the end of this press release.
2025 Outlook
The outlook that follows supersedes all prior financial outlook statements made by Shopify, constitutes forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, is based on a number of assumptions, and subject to a number of risks. Actual results could vary materially as a result of numerous factors, including certain risk factors, many of which are beyond Shopify's control. Please see "Forward-looking Statements" below for more information.
For the second quarter of 2025, we expect:
- Revenue to grow at a mid-twenties percentage rate on a year-over-year basis;
- Gross profit dollars to grow at a high-teens percentage rate on a year-over-year basis;
- Operating expense as a percentage of revenue to be
39% to40% ; - Stock-based compensation to be
$120 million ; and - Free cash flow margin to be in the mid-teens, similar to the first quarter of 2025.
Quarterly Conference Call
Shopify's management team will hold a conference call to discuss first-quarter results today, May 8, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast on the investor relations section of Shopify's website at www.shopifyinvestors.com/news-and-events. An archived replay of the webcast will be available following the conclusion of the call.
Shopify's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, including the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the accompanying Notes, and Management's Discussion and Analysis will be available on Shopify's website at www.shopify.com and will be filed on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
About Shopify
Shopify is a leading global commerce company that provides essential internet infrastructure for commerce, offering trusted tools to start, scale, market, and run a business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for speed, customization, reliability, and security, while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers online, in store, and everywhere in between. Shopify powers millions of businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as BarkBox, Vuori, BevMo, Carrier, JB Hi-Fi, Meta, ButcherBox, SKIMS, Supreme, and many more.
For more information visit www.shopify.com
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Shopify Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(In US $ millions)
| Three months ended | ||||||
| March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |||||
| Revenues | ||||||
| Subscription solutions | 620 | 511 | ||||
| Merchant solutions | 1,740 | 1,350 | ||||
| 2,360 | 1,861 | |||||
| Cost of revenues | ||||||
| Subscription solutions | 123 | 95 | ||||
| Merchant solutions | 1,068 | 809 | ||||
| 1,191 | 904 | |||||
| Gross profit | 1,169 | 957 | ||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 405 | 361 | ||||
| Research and development | 377 | 335 | ||||
| General and administrative | 109 | 124 | ||||
| Transaction and loan losses | 75 | 51 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 966 | 871 | ||||
| Operating income | 203 | 86 | ||||
| Net other expense, including taxes(3) | (885 | ) | (359 | ) | ||
| Net loss | (682 | ) | (273 | ) | ||
| less: equity investments, marked to market, net of taxes | (908 | ) | (417 | ) | ||
| Net income excluding the impact of equity investments(4) | 226 | 144 | ||||
(3) Net other expense, including taxes includes interest income, gains and losses on equity and other investments, foreign exchange gains and losses, and our provision for income taxes.
(4) Net income excluding the impact of equity investments is a non-GAAP financial measure which is reconciled at the end of this press release. The impact of any gains or losses on our equity investments in third parties are not relevant to the fundamentals of our business. Valuations of third parties in public and private markets are outside of our control, and therefore, fluctuations in those valuations have little analytical or predictive value regarding our ability to drive operational results.
Note: A more detailed Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) are available in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed concurrently with this press release with US and Canadian regulators and available at www.sec.gov and www.sedarplus.ca.
Shopify Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In US $ millions)
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
| Assets | ||||||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,309 | 1,498 | ||||
| Marketable securities | 4,205 | 3,981 | ||||
| Trade and other receivables, net | 297 | 342 | ||||
| Loans and merchant cash advances, net | 1,392 | 1,224 | ||||
| Other current assets | 242 | 209 | ||||
| 7,445 | 7,254 | |||||
| Long-term assets | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 46 | 47 | ||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 105 | 93 | ||||
| Intangible assets, net | 39 | 22 | ||||
| Deferred tax assets | 98 | 37 | ||||
| Other long-term assets | 23 | 21 | ||||
| Long-term investments | 894 | 709 | ||||
| Equity and other investments ( | 3,640 | 4,647 | ||||
| Equity method investment | 619 | 642 | ||||
| Goodwill | 491 | 452 | ||||
| 5,955 | 6,670 | |||||
| Total assets | 13,400 | 13,924 | ||||
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 776 | 737 | ||||
| Deferred revenue | 295 | 283 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 19 | 18 | ||||
| Convertible senior notes | 919 | 918 | ||||
| 2,009 | 1,956 | |||||
| Long-term liabilities | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 135 | 147 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 200 | 190 | ||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 5 | 73 | ||||
| 340 | 410 | |||||
| Shareholders' equity | ||||||
| Common stock | 9,831 | 9,634 | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 279 | 305 | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (6 | ) | (10 | ) | ||
| Accumulated surplus | 947 | 1,629 | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 11,051 | 11,558 | ||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 13,400 | 13,924 | ||||
Shopify Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In US $ millions)
| Three months ended | ||||||
| March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
| Net loss for the period | (682 | ) | (273 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Amortization and depreciation | 8 | 10 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 114 | 105 | ||||
| Provision for transaction and loan losses | 43 | 28 | ||||
| Deferred income tax (recovery) expense | (129 | ) | 1 | |||
| Revenue related to non-cash consideration | (13 | ) | (35 | ) | ||
| Net loss on equity and other investments | 1,021 | 373 | ||||
| Net loss on equity method investment | 23 | 44 | ||||
| Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss | (12 | ) | 6 | |||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (6 | ) | (21 | ) | ||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 367 | 238 | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (4 | ) | (6 | ) | ||
| Purchases of marketable securities | (1,718 | ) | (2,137 | ) | ||
| Maturities of marketable securities | 1,331 | 2,147 | ||||
| Purchases and originations of loans | (805 | ) | (575 | ) | ||
| Repayments and sales of loans | 637 | 545 | ||||
| Purchases of equity and other investments | (4 | ) | (1 | ) | ||
| Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | (56 | ) | - | |||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (619 | ) | (27 | ) | ||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 59 | 3 | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 59 | 3 | ||||
| Effect of foreign exchange on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 4 | (4 | ) | |||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (189 | ) | 210 | |||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period | 1,498 | 1,413 | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period | 1,309 | 1,623 | ||||
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
(In US $ millions, except percentages)
The following table illustrates how free cash flow is calculated in this press release:
| Three months ended | ||||||
| March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 367 | 238 | ||||
| less: capital expenditures(5) | (4 | ) | (6 | ) | ||
| Free cash flow | 363 | 232 | ||||
| Revenue | 2,360 | 1,861 | ||||
| Free cash flow margin | 15 | % | 12 | % | ||
Net Income Excluding the Impact of Equity Investments Reconciliation
(In US $ millions)
The following table illustrates how Net income excluding the impact of equity investments is calculated in this press release:
| Three months ended | ||||||
| March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |||||
| Net loss | (682 | ) | (273 | ) | ||
| less: equity investments, marked to market, net of taxes | (908 | ) | (417 | ) | ||
| Net income excluding the impact of equity investments(4) | 226 | 144 | ||||
(5) Capital expenditures is equivalent to the amount included in "Purchases of property and equipment" on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the reported period.
Financial Performance Constant Currency Analysis
(In US $ millions, except percentages)
The following table converts our GMV, revenues, gross profit, and operating income using the comparative period's monthly average exchange rates. We have provided the below disclosure as we believe it presents a clear comparison of our period-to-period operating results by removing the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and to assist investors in understanding our financial and operating performance. The table below and our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations disclosure are supplements to our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with US GAAP.
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
| GMV | Revenue | Subscription solutions revenue | Merchant solutions revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | |||||||||||||
| 2024 as reported(6) | 60,855 | 1,861 | 511 | 1,350 | 957 | 86 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 as reported(6) | 74,750 | 2,360 | 620 | 1,740 | 1,169 | 203 | ||||||||||||
| Percentage change YoY | 23 | % | 27 | % | 21 | % | 29 | % | 22 | % | 136 | % | ||||||
| Constant currency impact | (1,040 | ) | (18 | ) | (3 | ) | (15 | ) | (10 | ) | 4 | |||||||
| Percentage change YoY constant currency | 25 | % | 28 | % | 22 | % | 30 | % | 23 | % | 131 | % | ||||||
(6) GAAP, excluding GMV
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including statements related to Shopify's financial outlook, such as expected revenue and expenses for the next fiscal quarter. These statements can be identified by words such as "expect" and are based on Shopify's current projections and expectations about future events and financial results. Known and unknown risks may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to maintain expected growth and manage expenses, the impact of changes in economic conditions and consumer spending in key markets such as the United States and Europe and globally, the impact of measures that affect international trade, including tariffs, our reliance on third party cloud providers to deliver services, a cyberattack or security breach, and serious errors or defects in software or hardware. Other factors and risks that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements are set out in Shopify's Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" and other filings made with US and Canadian securities regulators, available at www.sec.gov and www.sedarplus.ca. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to management on the date hereof and represent management's beliefs regarding future events, projection and financial trends, which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking statements are provided to give additional information about management's expectations and beliefs and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Shopify undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
Endnotes:
Gross Merchandise Volume, or GMV, represents the total dollar value of orders facilitated through the Shopify platform including certain apps and channels for which a revenue-sharing arrangement is in place in the period, net of refunds, and inclusive of shipping and handling, duty, and value-added taxes.
Monthly Recurring Revenue, or MRR, is calculated by multiplying the number of merchants by the average monthly subscription plan fee in effect on the last day of that period and is used by management as a directional indicator of subscription solutions revenue going forward assuming merchants maintain their subscription plan the following month. In the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company revised the inclusion of paid trials in the calculation of MRR.
Free cash flow and free cash flow margin are non-GAAP financial measures which are reconciled in the non-GAAP reconciliation at the end of this press release. Shopify believes free cash flow and free cash flow margin provide useful information to help investors and others understand our operating results and the performance of our business in the same manner as management. Shopify does not reconcile forward-looking non-GAAP free cash flow margin as certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures.
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