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Shopify (NASDAQ:SHOP) shares soared 15% on Wednesday after the e-commerce company reported $1.5 billion in second-quarter net income and revenue that topped expectations, according to a company press release.
Shopify generated$3.58 billion in quarterly revenue, representing 33.6% growth from a year earlier. The result exceeded the supplied analyst estimate by $140 million, giving investors a stronger-than-expected revenue performance to consider.
Looking ahead, Shopify expects third-quarter revenue to increase at a low-thirties percentage rate year over year. The company also projects gross profit dollars to rise at a mid-to-high twenties percentage rate, suggesting continued growth in its core <a href="https://bitcomme.com/best-small-business-crm-software-of-2026-expert-tested-and-reviewed/” title=”Best small business CRM software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed”>business.
Shopify expects operating expenses to represent 33% to 34% of revenue during the quarter. Stock-based compensation is projected at $150 million, while the company expects its free cash flow margin to land in the high-teens to low-twenties range.
The outlook points to another quarter of double-digit expansion, with Shopify also expecting gross profit to grow at a slower pace than revenue. Investors will likely focus on whether the company can sustain that growth while keeping operating costs within its projected range.
