Executive Summary
Shopify Inc. reported a strong start to fiscal year 2024, with total revenues increasing to $1.9 billion, up 23% year-over-year. This growth was largely driven by a 23% increase in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV), alongside significant positive trends in payment penetration and subscription services. The company has further reinforced its market position through its commitment to product innovation and merchant support, allowing it to maintain competitive advantages in the rapidly evolving ecommerce landscape. Management emphasized their ability to maintain operational discipline while pursuing growth, supported by advancements in their AI and merchant support infrastructures.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: -13.20% | YoY:23.41%
QoQ: -57.95% | YoY:144.56%
QoQ: -141.55% | YoY:-501.47%
QoQ: -139.62% | YoY:-494.74%
Key Insights
**Revenue**: $1.9 billion, up 23% YoY; **Gross Profit**: $957 million, up 33% YoY; **Operating Income**: $86 million, representing a substantial recovery from a loss of $193 million YoY; **Net Income**: -$273 million; **Free Cash Flow**: $232 million or 12% of revenue, doubling over the year. Additionally, Subscription Solutions revenue grew 34% YoY to $511 million. Operating expenses decreased by 4% YoY to $871 million, leading to improved margins....
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $1.9 billion, up 23% YoY; Gross Profit: $957 million, up 33% YoY; Operating Income: $86 million, representing a substantial recovery from a loss of $193 million YoY; Net Income: -$273 million; Free Cash Flow: $232 million or 12% of revenue, doubling over the year. Additionally, Subscription Solutions revenue grew 34% YoY to $511 million. Operating expenses decreased by 4% YoY to $871 million, leading to improved margins.
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
1.86B |
23.41% |
-13.20% |
Gross Profit |
957.00M |
33.47% |
-9.89% |
Operating Income |
86.00M |
144.56% |
-57.95% |
Net Income |
-273.00M |
-501.47% |
-141.55% |
EPS |
-0.21 |
-494.74% |
-139.62% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
4.62%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$0.19
freeCashFlowPerShare
$0.18
priceEarningsRatio
-92.18
Management Commentary
Product Engagement: Harley Finkelstein remarked, "The start of 2024 has been very strong for Shopify with more and more merchants thriving on our platform." Discussing growth in B2B, he highlighted a 130% YoY increase in B2B GMV. Payment Penetration: CFO Jeff Hoffmeister noted, "60% penetration of Shopify Payments for Q1, a notable increase from 56% a year ago... we expect it to continue being a key contributor to our growth."
"Shop Pay is the highest converting checkout on the Internet. It converts 36% better than competition and 15% more on average," stated Harley Finkelstein, highlighting the strategic advantage in payment processing.
â Harley Finkelstein
"We continue to deliver on the product initiatives that we have laid out... all while delivering a compelling mix of both growth and profitability," remarked CFO Jeff Hoffmeister, indicating confidence in ongoing strategic execution.
â Jeff Hoffmeister
Forward Guidance
Shopify anticipates revenue in Q2 2024 to grow in the high teens on a GAAP basis, with expectations for continuous improvement in gross margins. Management plans to leverage pricing initiatives taken last year to enhance recurring revenue streams while addressing potential macroeconomic challenges. Specifically, they anticipate an increased focus on their international growth and enterprise solutions to bolster performance through the remainder of 2024.