SHOPIFY INC. (SHOP) Earnings History
SHOPIFY INC. - Q4 2025 EarningsMet
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Shopify demonstrated strong performance in Q4 2025 with accelerated revenue growth and robust free cash flow generation, driven by broad-based merchant success and strategic investments in AI commerce solutions. The company is well-positioned for continued growth in 2026, supported by a new $2 billion share repurchase program.
POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS
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Revenue grew 31% year-over-year to $3,672 million in Q4 2025, matching the prior year's growth rate.
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Full-year 2025 revenue grew 30% to $11,556 million, accelerating from 26% growth in 2024.
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Free cash flow for Q4 2025 was $715 million, with a margin of 19%.
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Full-year 2025 free cash flow reached $2,007 million, a 24% increase from 2024, with a margin of 17%.
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Operating income increased 36% year-over-year to $631 million in Q4 2025.
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Full-year 2025 operating income grew 37% to $1,468 million.
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Announced a new $2 billion share repurchase program, demonstrating financial strength and commitment to shareholder value.
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CONCERNS & RISKS
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Free cash flow margin in Q1 2026 is expected to be in the low-to-mid teens, slightly below Q1 2025, indicating a potential near-term dip in profitability efficiency.
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Subscription solutions revenue growth was 17% year-over-year in Q4 2025, significantly lower than the 35% growth in merchant solutions revenue.
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Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue are expected to be 37% to 38% in Q1 2026, an increase from prior periods.
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FINANCIAL METRICS
MARGIN ANALYSIS
Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 2025 2025
VISUAL OVERVIEW
DETAILED BREAKDOWN
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total | CC |
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Subscription solutions | N/A | — | — | — | +16.0% |
Merchant solutions | N/A | — | — | — | +34.0% |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% | — |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers. Constant currency (CC) removes FX impact for like-for-like comparison.
MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE
Q1 2026
Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
2025 was Shopify at full throttle - driving compounding growth, while laying the rails for the new era of AI commerce.
2026 will be the year of the builders, and we'll be powering them - from first sale to full scale.
We closed Q4 with strong top-line growth and disciplined cash generation with revenue up 31% year-over-year and a 19% free cash flow margin.
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OPERATIONAL METRICS
Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.