Performance Highlights
Shopify Inc. {{ m-tag option="price" ticker="SHOP" currency="USD" }} shares soared 17.8% on Wednesday after the Canadian e-commerce giant surpassed Wall Street expectations for the second quarter. The impressive performance was driven by robust demand despite a challenging consumer spending environment.
Shopify reported earnings per share (EPS) of 26 cents, exceeding the 20 cents anticipated by analysts. Revenue reached $2.05 billion, also surpassing the expected $2.01 billion. The company's gross merchandise volume (GMV) surged 22% to $67.2 billion, outpacing the consensus estimate of $65.8 billion.
The Ottawa-based company provides software and services for online merchants, including advertising and payment processing tools. CFO Jeff Hoffmeister emphasized that Shopify continued to gain market share during the quarter, even as consumer spending remained inconsistent amid economic uncertainty.
Forward-Looking Guidance
For Q3, Shopify expects revenue growth in the low-to-mid-20s percentage range YoY, with analysts forecasting a 21% increase to $2.07 billion.
The company posted a Q2 profit of $171 million, or 13 cents per share, compared to a loss of $1.31 billion, or $1.02 per share, in the same quarter last year.
Revenue increased by 21% YoY, reaching $2.05 billion. Merchant solutions revenue rose 19% to $1.5 billion, and subscription revenue saw a 27% increase, totaling $563 million.
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