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Shopify (SHOP) Earnings: 4Q Revenue Surges to $2.81 Billion, Surpassing Estimates

By February 11, 2025 No Comments
  • Shopify’s 4th quarter revenue reached $2.81 billion, surpassing the estimated $2.73 billion, marking a 31% year-over-year increase.
  • Monthly recurring revenue fell slightly short at $178 million, against an estimated $182.4 million.
  • Merchant Solutions revenue exceeded expectations, coming in at $2.15 billion compared to the $2.08 billion estimate.
  • Subscription revenue also beat projections at $666 million, above the expected $652.1 million.
  • Operating income stood at $465 million, higher than the forecasted $432.9 million.
  • Total operating expenses were well-managed at $887 million, below the anticipated $894.8 million.
  • Gross merchandise volume was strong at $94.46 billion, surpassing the estimate of $93.01 billion.
  • Analyst recommendations include 35 buys, 18 holds, and 1 sell.

Shopify on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Baptista Research, have been closely covering Shopify Inc.’s recent performance and strategic moves. In their report titled “Shopify Inc.: How Is The Management Executing Integration with Emerging Sales Channels! – Major Drivers,” Baptista Research highlights Shopify’s strong showing in the third quarter of 2024. The company displayed robust growth, with a 24% increase in gross merchandise volume (GMV), driven by various factors such as the uptick in same-store sales, new merchant growth, and international expansion, especially in Europe.

Furthermore, in another report by Baptista Research titled “Shopify Inc.: Will The Acquisition of Checkout Blocks Further Push Their Growth? – Major Drivers,” the analysis delves into Shopify’s performance during the Second Quarter of 2024. This period showed impressive results for Shopify, with a 25% rise in revenue (excluding logistics) and a significant improvement in gross profit exceeding revenue growth. Noteworthy structural changes, including the consolidation of platforms for smoother operations, were highlighted to enhance the experience for merchants expanding globally or offline.


A look at Shopify Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend1
Growth2
Resilience4
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Shopify Inc., a cloud-based commerce platform provider, has received a mixed bag of Smart Scores indicating its long-term outlook. While scoring high in factors like Resilience and Momentum, with scores of 4 and 5 respectively, it lags behind in Value and Dividend scores, each at a 2 and 1. This suggests that the company may have strong growth potential and a resilient business model, but may not currently be considered undervalued or a dividend-yielding investment.

Overall, Shopify’s Smart Scores paint a picture of a company with promising growth prospects and a strong ability to weather market challenges, making it an intriguing choice for investors seeking exposure to the e-commerce sector. Investors looking for high-growth opportunities with a company that has demonstrated momentum in the market might find Shopify to be an appealing option for their long-term investment portfolios.


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