STOCK TITAN

Shopify Q3 2024 Revenue Growth Accelerates to 26%, Free Cash Flow Margin Expands to 19%

Rhea-AI Impact
(Moderate)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags

Shopify (NYSE, TSX: SHOP) reported Q3 2024 financial results, showing a 26% revenue growth to $2.162 billion and a 19% free cash flow margin. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of over 25% revenue growth, excluding logistics. Key metrics include a GMV of $69.715 billion, MRR of $175 million, gross profit of $1.118 billion, and operating income of $283 million. Free cash flow grew to $421 million. President Harley Finkelstein emphasized Shopify's role in supporting merchants, while CFO Jeff Hoffmeister highlighted the company's balanced approach to growth and operational leverage.

Shopify (NYSE, TSX: SHOP) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del Q3 2024, mostrando una Crescita del fatturato del 26% a 2,162 miliardi di dollari e un margine di flusso di cassa libero del 19%. Questo segna il sesto trimestre consecutivo con una crescita del fatturato superiore al 25%, escludendo la logistica. I principali indicatori includono un GMV di 69,715 miliardi di dollari, un MRR di 175 milioni di dollari, un profitto lordo di 1,118 miliardi di dollari e un reddito operativo di 283 milioni di dollari. Il flusso di cassa libero è cresciuto a 421 milioni di dollari. Il presidente Harley Finkelstein ha sottolineato il ruolo di Shopify nel supportare i commercianti, mentre il CFO Jeff Hoffmeister ha evidenziato l'approccio equilibrato dell'azienda alla crescita e alla leva operativa.

Shopify (NYSE, TSX: SHOP) reportó resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024, mostrando un crecimiento de ingresos del 26% hasta alcanzar los 2.162 millones de dólares y un margen de flujo de caja libre del 19%. Esto marca el sexto trimestre consecutivo con más del 25% de crecimiento en ingresos, excluyendo la logística. Las métricas clave incluyen un GMV de 69,715 millones de dólares, un MRR de 175 millones de dólares, un beneficio bruto de 1.118 millones de dólares y un ingreso operativo de 283 millones de dólares. El flujo de caja libre creció hasta alcanzar los 421 millones de dólares. El presidente Harley Finkelstein enfatizó el papel de Shopify en el apoyo a los comerciantes, mientras que el CFO Jeff Hoffmeister destacó el enfoque equilibrado de la empresa hacia el crecimiento y la apalancamiento operativo.

Shopify (뉴욕증권거래소, 토론토증권거래소: SHOP)는 2024년 3분기 재무결과를 보고하며 26% 매출 성장을 기록해 21억 6천2백만 달러에 이르고, 19% 자유 현금 흐름 마진을 보였습니다. 이는 물류를 제외한 채로 연속 여섯 번째 분기 동안 25% 이상의 매출 성장을 기록한 것입니다. 주요 지표로는 GMV가 697억 1천5백만 달러, MRR이 1억 7천5백만 달러, 총 이익이 11억 1천8백만 달러, 영업 이익이 2억 8천3백만 달러입니다. 자유 현금 흐름은 4억 2천1백만 달러로 증가했습니다. 하마다리 Finkelstein 회장은 상인을 지원하는 Shopify의 역할을 강조하며, CFO Jeff Hoffmeister는 회사의 균형 잡힌 성장과 운영 레버리지 접근 방식을 부각시켰습니다.

Shopify (NYSE, TSX: SHOP) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre 2024, montrant une croissance des revenus de 26% atteignant 2,162 milliards de dollars et une marge de flux de trésorerie libre de 19%. Cela marque le sixième trimestre consécutif de croissance des revenus de plus de 25%, en excluant la logistique. Les indicateurs clés comprennent un GMV de 69,715 milliards de dollars, un MRR de 175 millions de dollars, un bénéfice brut de 1,118 milliards de dollars et un bénéfice opérationnel de 283 millions de dollars. Le flux de trésorerie libre a augmenté à 421 millions de dollars. Le président Harley Finkelstein a souligné le rôle de Shopify dans le soutien aux commerçants, tandis que le CFO Jeff Hoffmeister a mis en avant l'approche équilibrée de l'entreprise en matière de croissance et de levier opérationnel.

Shopify (NYSE, TSX: SHOP) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 3. Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht und zeigt ein Umsatzwachstum von 26% auf 2,162 Milliarden Dollar sowie eine Freie Cashflow-Marge von 19%. Dies markiert das sechste aufeinanderfolgende Quartal mit über 25% Umsatzwachstum, ohne Logistik. Zu den wichtigsten Kennzahlen gehören ein GMV von 69,715 Milliarden Dollar, ein MRR von 175 Millionen Dollar, ein Bruttogewinn von 1,118 Milliarden Dollar und ein Betriebsgewinn von 283 Millionen Dollar. Der freie Cashflow stieg auf 421 Millionen Dollar. Präsident Harley Finkelstein betonte die Rolle von Shopify bei der Unterstützung von Händlern, während CFO Jeff Hoffmeister den ausgewogenen Ansatz des Unternehmens hinsichtlich Wachstum und operativer Hebelwirkung hervorhob.

Positive
  • 26% revenue growth to $2.162 billion.
  • 19% free cash flow margin.
  • Sixth consecutive quarter of over 25% revenue growth excluding logistics.
  • GMV increased to $69.715 billion.
  • MRR grew to $175 million.
  • Gross profit rose to $1.118 billion.
  • Operating income increased to $283 million.
  • Free cash flow expanded to $421 million.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

Shopify's Q3 results demonstrate remarkable financial strength and operational efficiency. Revenue growth accelerated to 26% year-over-year, reaching $2.16 billion, while free cash flow margin expanded significantly to 19%. The company's GMV grew to $69.7 billion, showing strong merchant adoption and sales performance.

Key performance metrics reveal impressive operational leverage: operating income more than doubled to $283 million and gross profit increased to $1.12 billion. Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) grew to $175 million, indicating strong subscription retention and platform stickiness. The consistent improvement in free cash flow margin throughout 2024 suggests effective cost management while maintaining growth investments.

Shopify's market position continues to strengthen in the competitive e-commerce landscape. The platform's expansion beyond traditional online retail to unified commerce is driving merchant adoption across various size segments. The 26% revenue growth excluding logistics demonstrates the core business's resilience and scalability.

The approaching holiday season typically represents peak GMV periods and Shopify's emphasis on platform reliability and speed positions them well to capture increased transaction volumes. The growing MRR indicates successful merchant retention and potential for sustained revenue expansion through additional service adoption and merchant success.

Internet, Everywhere--(Newsfile Corp. - November 12, 2024) - Shopify Inc. (NYSE, TSX: SHOP), a leading commerce technology company announced today financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

"Q3 was outstanding, further establishing Shopify as a leader in powering commerce anywhere, anytime. Our unified commerce platform is becoming the go-to choice for merchants of all sizes," said Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify. "As the busiest shopping season of the year for our merchants approaches, they trust Shopify to provide the tools, unmatched speed, and reliability to maximize their success."

Jeff Hoffmeister, Chief Financial Officer of Shopify, said, "Shopify achieved 26% revenue growth and 19% free cash flow margin this quarter, marking our sixth consecutive quarter of greater than 25% revenue growth excluding logistics. Moreover, we have grown free cash flow margin sequentially each quarter this year, consistent with what we delivered last year. These results demonstrate the durability of our business, our multiple avenues for growth and continued discipline of balancing both future growth investment and operational leverage."

Selected Business Performance Information(1)
(In US $ millions, except percentages)


 Three months ended 
    

 September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023 
       
GMV
69,715

56,205


 

 
MRR
175

137


 

 
Revenues
2,162

1,714


 

 
Gross profit
1,118

901


 

 
Operating income
283

122


 

 
Free cash flow
421

276


 

 


 

  
YoY revenues growth rate
26%
25%


 

 
Free cash flow margin
19%
16%

 

2024 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, and 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 fourth quarter of 2024, we expect:

  • Revenues to grow at a mid-to-high-twenties percentage rate on a year-over-year basis;
  • Gross profit dollars to grow at a year-over-year rate similar to Q3 2024;
  • GAAP operating expense as a percentage of revenues to be 32% to 33%;
  • Stock-based compensation to be $120 million; and
  • Free cash flow margin to be similar to Q4 2023.

Quarterly Conference Call

Shopify's management team will hold a conference call to discuss our third-quarter results today, November 12, 2024, 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 Third Quarter 2024 Interim Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes and its Third Quarter 2024 Management's Discussion and Analysis will be available on Shopify's website at www.shopifyinvestors.com and will be filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

About Shopify

Shopify is the leading global commerce company that provides essential internet infrastructure for commerce, offering trusted tools to start, scale, market, and run a retail 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 Mattel, Gymshark, Heinz, FTD, Netflix, Kylie Cosmetics, SKIMS, Supreme, and many more. For more information, visit www.shopify.com.

CONTACT INVESTORS:CONTACT MEDIA:
Carrie GillardAlex Lyons
Director, Investor RelationsSenior Lead, External Communications
IR@shopify.compress@shopify.com

 

Shopify Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(In US $ millions)



Three months ended


September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023
Revenues
 

 
Subscription solutions
610

486
Merchant solutions
1,552

1,228


2,162

1,714


 

 
Cost of revenues
 

 
Subscription solutions
108

88
Merchant solutions
936

725


1,044

813
Gross profit
1,118

901


 

 
Operating expenses
 

 
Sales and marketing
331

295
Research and development
332

313
General and administrative
114

137
Transaction and loan losses
58

34
Total operating expenses
835

779


 

 
Operating income
283

122
Net other income, including taxes(1)
545

596


 

 
Net income
828

718
less: equity investments, mark to market, net of taxes
484

545


 

 
Net income
excluding the impact of equity investments(2)

344

173

 

(1)Net other income, including taxes includes interest income, gains and losses on equity and other investments, foreign exchange gains and losses and our provision for income taxes.

(2)Net income excluding the impact of equity investments is a Non-GAAP financial measure. The impact of any gains or losses of 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.

A full Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) are available in the Form 6-K filed concurrently with this press release with Canadian and US regulators and available at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov.

Shopify Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In US $ millions)



September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023 
Assets
 

 
Current assets
 

 
Cash and cash equivalents
1,507

1,413
Marketable securities
3,388

3,595
Trade and other receivables, net
281

282
Loans and merchant cash advances, net
1,154

816
Other current assets
211

169 


6,541

6,275 
Long-term assets
 

 
Property and equipment, net
47

49
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
96

98
Intangible assets, net
24

29
Deferred tax assets
39

44
Long-term investments
782

115
Equity and other investments ($3,001 and $2,977, carried at fair value)
3,684

3,482
Equity method investment
664

780
Goodwill
452

427 


5,788

5,024 
Total assets
12,329

11,299 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
 

 
Current liabilities
 

 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
613

579
Deferred revenue
290

302
Operating lease liabilities
18

17 


921

898 
Long-term liabilities
 

 
Deferred revenue
159

196
Operating lease liabilities
206

217
Convertible senior notes
917

916
Deferred tax liabilities
8

6 


1,290

1,335 
Commitments and contingencies
 

  
Shareholders' equity
 

 
Common stock
9,474

9,201
Additional paid-in capital
309

251
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(1)
4
Accumulated surplus (deficit)
336

(390)
Total shareholders' equity
10,118

9,066 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
12,329

11,299

 

Shopify Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In US $ millions)



Three months ended 


September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023 
Cash flows from operating activities
 

 
Net income for the period
828

718
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 

 
Amortization and depreciation
8

13
Stock-based compensation
110

102
Impairment of right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements
-

38
Provision for transaction and loan losses
42

8
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)
3

(1)
Revenue related to non-cash consideration
(19)
(36)
Net gain on equity and other investments
(512)
(555)
Net loss on equity method investment
28

10
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss
(19)
8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(46)
(27)
Net cash provided by operating activities
423

278 
Cash flows from investing activities
 

  
Purchases of property and equipment
(2)
(2)
Purchases of marketable securities
(2,086)
(1,781)
Maturities of marketable securities
1,837

1,336
Purchases and originations of loans
(844)
(528)
Repayments and sales of loans
628

379
Purchases of equity and other investments
(4)
-
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
(4)
-
Other
1

(10)
Net cash used in investing activities
(474)
(606)
Cash flows from financing activities
 

 
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
6

11
Net cash provided by financing activities
6

11 
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents
11

(7)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
(34)
(324)
Cash and cash equivalents - Beginning of period
1,541

1,611 
Cash and cash equivalents - End of period
1,507

1,287


 

 
Net cash provided by operating activities
423

278
less: capital expenditures
(2)
(2)
Free cash flow(1)
421

276

 

(1)Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures. Shopify considers free cash flow and free cash flow margin as indicators of the efficiency and liquidity of Shopify's business, showing cash available after capital expenditures, to make strategic investments and drive future growth.

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. The table below setting out the effect of foreign exchange rates on GMV and our consolidated statements of operations disclosure is a supplement to our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with US GAAP. 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.


 Three months ended September 30, 


GMV

Revenue

Subscription
solutions
revenue


Merchant
solutions
revenue


Gross
profit


Operating
income

2023 as reported
(GAAP, excl. GMV)

56,205

1,714

486

1,228

901

122 
2024 as reported
(GAAP, excl. GMV)

69,715

2,162

610

1,552

1,118

283
Percentage change YoY
(GAAP, excl. GMV)
 24%

26%

26%

26%

24%

132
Constant currency impact
81

3

1

2

1

2 
Percentage change YoY
(GAAP, excl. GMV)
constant currency

24%

26%

25%

26%

24%

130%

 

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, including 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, 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 most recent MD&A, and Annual Information Form and other filings made with Canadian and US regulators, available at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov. 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.


Notes:
(1) 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 below in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/229588

FAQ

What was Shopify's revenue growth in Q3 2024?

Shopify's revenue grew by 26% in Q3 2024.

What was Shopify's free cash flow margin in Q3 2024?

Shopify's free cash flow margin was 19% in Q3 2024.

How much did Shopify's GMV reach in Q3 2024?

Shopify's GMV reached $69.715 billion in Q3 2024.

What was Shopify's operating income in Q3 2024?

Shopify's operating income was $283 million in Q3 2024.

What was Shopify's gross profit in Q3 2024?

Shopify's gross profit was $1.118 billion in Q3 2024.

What was Shopify's MRR in Q3 2024?

Shopify's MRR was $175 million in Q3 2024.

How much did Shopify's free cash flow grow to in Q3 2024?

Shopify's free cash flow grew to $421 million in Q3 2024.

Shopify Inc.

NYSE:SHOP

SHOP Rankings

SHOP Latest News

SHOP Stock Data

142.36B
1.21B
0.18%
72.01%
1.32%
Software - Application
Technology
Link
United States of America
Ottawa