📈 Shopify is growing after strong numbers!
The company is growing faster than expected. Shares of Shopify $SHOP have jumped by more than 17 %, thanks to beating analyst estimates and an upbeat outlook for Q3.

📊 Important numbers:
Q2 revenue: $2.68 billion (+31% y/y) vs. $2.55 billion expected

Earnings per share (adjusted): $0.35 vs. $0.29

GMS (gross merchandise volume): USD 87.8 bn (+29%), est.

Net profit: 906 mil. USD 906m / USD 0.69 per share vs. USD 0.13 / USD 0.13 in Q2 2024

Q3 outlook: revenue growth of 20-30% (vs. 21.7% expected)

🛒 Strong demand, no tariff effect
While the markets expected the tariff policy (especially from the US) will weigh on consumers and e-commerce, Shopify did not see any significant slowdown. On the contrary, the company said that it did not see a drop in demand or an increase in pre-stocking at its merchants due to tariffs.

The company's president Harley Finkelstein commented : "The millions of merchants on Shopify are doing very well. So far, we don't see any slowdown due to tariffs."

🤖 AI as an engine for further growth
Shopify is investing heavily in AI and expanding its ecosystem:
AI Store Builder - generate an e-store based on a few keywords

AI shopping assistants - streamlining user experience and increasing conversions

According to CFO Hoffmeister these tools increase the attractiveness of the platform and open up Shopify to a wider range of clients than ever before.

💰 Efficiency improves margins
Operating costs as 38-39% of revenue (vs. 39-40% previously)

The company remains profitable even at high growth rates.

💬 Do you have Shopify in your portfolio? What is your opinion about this company?