Shopify Posts $3.17B Q1 Revenue, Guides High-20s% Q2 Growth as Shares Drop 8%
Shopify reported Q1 revenue of $3.17B, topping estimates by $80M, while GMV jumped 34.8% to $100.74B and operating income rose to $382M from $203M. The company guided Q2 revenue growth in the high-20s percent range and expects free cash flow margins in the mid-teens, yet shares fell 8% premarket.
1. Q1 Financial Performance
Shopify posted Q1 revenue of $3.17 billion, beating estimates by $80 million, with GMV rising to $100.74 billion from $74.75 billion and MRR reaching $212 million. Operating income more than doubled to $382 million year-over-year, while GAAP loss totaled $581 million and adjusted EPS came in at $0.36.
2. Q2 Outlook and Guidance
The company forecasted Q2 revenue growth in the high-20s percentage range and gross profit dollars rising at a mid-20s rate. Management expects operating expenses to represent 35%–36% of revenue, stock-based compensation of $145 million, and free cash flow margins in the mid-teens.
3. Market Reaction
Despite the upbeat results and guidance, shares fell about 8% in premarket trading as investors weighed strong growth metrics against short-term profitability concerns.