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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.

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.