
Shopify Inc (SHOP) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Shopify Inc (SHOP) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Shopify's gross merchandise volume (GMV) increased by 30.6% year-over-year in the last quarter and is projected to grow by 32.0% year-over-year to $92.0 billion in Q3, exceeding consensus expectations. The number of active stores on the platform rose to 2.7 million, representing a 13% year-over-year growth, which indicates strong merchant expansion and market share gains, particularly in the Shopify Plus segment, which saw a 21% increase in distinct merchants. Additionally, the adoption of Shopify's payment solutions continues to rise, with the penetration of Shop Pay increasing to 53.3%, enhancing the overall attractiveness and operational efficiency of Shopify's e-commerce platform for users.
Bears say
The analysis indicates a negative outlook on Shopify's stock due to a decrease in Monthly Active Users (MAUs), which fell by 1.5% quarter-over-quarter, undermining the strong growth witnessed in the previous quarter, and possibly reflecting seasonal usage trends. Furthermore, a significant decline in job postings by 27% year-over-year to 83 signals potential operational challenges and a reduction in growth initiatives, marking the second-lowest hiring level in nearly five years. Additionally, lower-than-expected payments penetration, attributed to increased competition and rising costs, raises concerns about Shopify's ability to maintain profitability amid market pressures and reduced consumer spending.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Shopify Inc and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Shopify Inc (SHOP) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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