Shopify Inc (SHOP) Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Comprehensive analysis of Shopify Inc's financial performance for Q4 2023 with historical comparisons and future outlook.

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Shopify Inc [SHOP] 1.15% $ 146.82
Exchange: NASDAQ Sector: Technology Industry: Software Application

Q4 2023 Report Published: Feb 13, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $2.14B up 23.6% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.52 increased by 208.2% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 49.5%
  • Net income of 657.00M
  • "Harley Finkelstein: 'We have 35% more merchants from outside North America launch and grow their businesses on Shopify.'" - Harley Finkelstein

Shopify Inc (SHOP) Q4 2023 Financial Results Report: An Exceptional Year of Growth and Innovation

Executive Summary

Shopify Inc (SHOP) reported a record-breaking fourth quarter in 2023, achieving $2.1 billion in revenue, representing a 24% year-over-year increase. This quarter marks the first time in Shopify's history that the company surpassed $2 billion in revenue in a single quarter. The robust performance was driven by the significant growth of its Merchant Solutions segment, which accounted for $1.6 billion in revenue, primarily driven by increased GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) and higher penetration of Shopify Payments. With a strong focus on innovation, Shopify has launched several AI-powered tools and enhanced its platform to provide better services for merchant partners. The company's ability to attract more merchants globally, particularly in the EMEA region where it experienced 40% growth year-over-year, highlights its expanding market position and operational agility.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

2.14B
QoQ: 25.09% | YoY:23.58%

Gross Profit

1.06B
49.50% margin
QoQ: 17.87% | YoY:33.00%

Operating Income

204.50M
QoQ: 67.62% | YoY:208.34%

Net Income

657.00M
QoQ: -8.50% | YoY:205.18%

EPS

0.53
QoQ: -3.64% | YoY:208.16%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

1. **Revenue**: $2.1 billion in Q4, up 24% YoY; annual revenue reached $7.1 billion, a 26% increase. 2. **Gross Profit**: $1.1 billion in Q4, 33% YoY growth, achieving a gross margin of 49.5%. 3. **Operating Income**: $289 million or 13.5% of revenue, 4. **Free Cash Flow**: $446 million in Q4, translating to a free cash flow margin of 21%. 5. **Customer Growth**: 35% more merchants added internationally, with significant contributions from markets outside North America. 6. Management hig...

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q4 2024 2,812.00 0.99 +31.2% View
Q3 2024 2,162.00 0.64 +26.1% View
Q2 2024 2,044.58 0.13 +20.7% View
Q1 2024 1,861.00 -0.21 +23.4% View
Q4 2023 2,144.00 0.52 +23.6% View