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1 Stat That Makes Shopify Hard to Ignore Right Now

October 09, 2026 · Updated October 10, 2026 · Curated by 247ignite
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1 Stat That Makes Shopify Hard to Ignore Right Now

The Motley Fool

Shopify's Q2 2026 earnings reported a 68% year-over-year increase in net income per share, reaching $1.16. Revenue grew 34% to $3.6 billion, while gross merchandise volume (GMV) rose 32% to $116 billion. These results reflect continued demand for Shopify's e-commerce services and the addition of new merchants. However, Shopify's valuation remains high, trading at 67 times next year's expected earnings.

Why it matters: Shopify's strong financial results demonstrate its ability to capture market share and drive revenue growth, creating pressure on competitors like BigCommerce and Squarespace to innovate or risk losing relevance.

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