Executive Summary
In the second quarter of 2024, Shopify Inc (SHOP) reported a significant revenue increase of 25% year-over-year (YoY), reaching $2 billion, driven by strong growth in gross merchandise volume (GMV), which was $67.2 billion, up 22% YoY. Management highlighted the company's successful strategic initiatives in expanding its product offerings and improving merchant experiences, resulting in increased customer engagement and market share. Notably, Shopify maintained a gross profit margin of 51.1%, reflecting operational efficiency and effective cost management. The free cash flow margin more than doubled to 16%, indicating robust cash generation capability. The earnings call pointed to a long-term outlook focused on sustainable growth and profitability, positioning Shopify favorably in the competitive landscape.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: 180.23% | YoY:114.73%
QoQ: 162.64% | YoY:113.04%
QoQ: 161.90% | YoY:112.75%
Key Insights
1. **Revenue**: $2 billion (up 25% YoY, 9.86% QoQ)
2. **Gross Profit**: $1 billion (up 25% YoY)
3. **Operating Income**: $241 million (up 114.73% YoY, 180.23% QoQ)
4. **Net Income**: $171 million (up 113.04% YoY, 162.64% QoQ)
5. **Free Cash Flow**: $333 million (16% of revenue)
6. **Gross Profit Margin**: 51.1% (up from 49.3% in Q2 2023)
7. **Operating Income Margin**: 12%
8. **Shopify Payments Penetration**: 61%
9. **MRR**: $169 million (up 25% YoY)
The notable increase in metrics reflects ...
Financial Highlights
1. Revenue: $2 billion (up 25% YoY, 9.86% QoQ)
2. Gross Profit: $1 billion (up 25% YoY)
3. Operating Income: $241 million (up 114.73% YoY, 180.23% QoQ)
4. Net Income: $171 million (up 113.04% YoY, 162.64% QoQ)
5. Free Cash Flow: $333 million (16% of revenue)
6. Gross Profit Margin: 51.1% (up from 49.3% in Q2 2023)
7. Operating Income Margin: 12%
8. Shopify Payments Penetration: 61%
9. MRR: $169 million (up 25% YoY)
The notable increase in metrics reflects Shopify's solid operational strategy, effective product rollout, and increased merchant adoption with 61% of GMV processed through Shopify Payments, indicating a strong adoption of its integrated payment solution.
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
2.04B |
20.70% |
9.86% |
Gross Profit |
1.04B |
25.12% |
9.17% |
Operating Income |
241.00M |
114.73% |
180.23% |
Net Income |
171.00M |
113.04% |
162.64% |
EPS |
0.13 |
112.75% |
161.90% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
11.8%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$0.26
freeCashFlowPerShare
$0.26
priceEarningsRatio
121.79
Management Commentary
Market Expansion: "Our GMV growth continues to outpace North America, up 27% from last year" - Jeff Hoffmeister
Product Integration: "The mark of great software is that as it scales and grows, each new feature is built as if it were there from the very beginning" - Harley Finkelstein.
B2B Growth: "In Q2, we recorded our highest-ever B2B GMV month with a 140% year-over-year increase fueled by the growth of our Plus merchants" - Harley Finkelstein.
"Our relentless focus on our mission has not only empowered our merchants but has also strengthened Shopify significantly." - Harley Finkelstein
— Harley Finkelstein
"We are building for the long term, and our business model is working." - Harley Finkelstein
— Harley Finkelstein
Forward Guidance
Management expects Q3 revenue growth to be in the low to mid-20s percentage range YoY, driven by sustained GMV strength and expanded offerings. Operating expenses are projected to be 41-42% of revenue, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to profitable growth. Anticipating continued expansion in international markets, especially in Europe where GMV grew by 32%, the company looks to launch various products tailored to local markets and increase merchant acquisition steadily.