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Shopify Reports Strong Revenue Growth but Faces Investor Concerns After Q1 Loss

The e-commerce giant posted 27% revenue growth and launched new tariff tools, but a $682M net loss and cautious Q2 outlook led to a 5% drop in share price.

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 08: The corporate logo of e-commerce company Shopify hangs at the building that contains the offices of Shopify Commerce Germany GmbH on August 08, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Shopify is a leading, Canada-based company that enables online and brick-and-mortar commerce. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Shopify Inc. headquarters signage is seen in Ottawa, Tuesday, May 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Shopify president Harley Finkelstein is pictured at the the company's headquarters in Ottawa, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Overview

  • Shopify's Q1 2025 revenue rose 27% year-over-year to $2.36 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $2.33 billion.
  • The company reported a $682 million net loss, driven by equity investment impairments, despite adjusted net income of $226 million.
  • Gross merchandise volume (GMV) reached $74.75 billion, slightly below analyst projections of $74.8 billion.
  • Shopify introduced AI-driven tariff tools and expanded duties-collection features to assist merchants navigating trade policy changes.
  • Shares fell over 5% following cautious Q2 guidance, forecasting mid-twenties revenue growth and high-teens gross profit growth.