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Shopify delivers upbeat revenue forecast on resilient demand, shares surge
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on August 6, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
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Shopify forecasts strong revenue growth due to resilient consumer demand, leading to a 20% surge in shares.
Shopify Projects Strong Revenue Growth Amid Steady Consumer Demand
Shopify's Positive Revenue Outlook
By Deborah Mary Sophia
Consumer Demand Resilience
(Reuters) -Shopify on Wednesday forecast upbeat quarterly revenue, saying there was no slowdown in consumer demand yet and sellers on its platform are holding up well under tariff pressures, sending its shares soaring 20%.
Impact of Tariffs on Retailers
The Canadian company's merchant base has been resilient through early August after showing steady growth in the April-June period, powering a 31% surge in its second-quarter revenue.
AI Investments Supporting Growth
Shopify's results assuaged some investor concerns over President Donald Trump's shifting trade policies that have left many retailers unsure about demand, production, sourcing, and the costs of running their business.
"We haven't seen any drops in U.S. demand, whether inbound, outbound or local. In fact, the U.S. accelerated in the second-quarter," CFO Jeff Hoffmeister said on a post-earnings call, adding that Shopify saw growth in all merchant segments.
Sellers with more than $50 million in annual gross merchandise volume (GMV) and those below $2 million were particularly strong, he said.
Many merchants were also raising prices, Shopify said, without providing more details on the range of hikes.
Last week, e-commerce giant Amazon had said it was yet to see a notable rise in prices after reporting strong retail results.
"The tariff situation is still playing out, there's still disruption that could happen, but I think we have a little bit more clarity into how consumers are going to react, and frankly, the lack of impact that it's going to have on Shopify," Third Bridge analyst Charlie Miner said.
Shopify expects revenue to rise at a mid- to high-twenties percentage rate in the third quarter, while analysts estimated a rise of 21.54%, according to data compiled by LSEG.
The company is also benefiting from its investments in artificial intelligence-powered features to help retailers with tasks such as building store websites, generating images and collating sales data.
(Reporting by Deborah Sophia and Kritika Lamba in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur and Devika Syamnath)
Key Takeaways
- •Shopify forecasts strong quarterly revenue growth.
- •Consumer demand remains resilient despite tariffs.
- •AI investments are driving Shopify's growth.
- •Shopify shares surged 20% following the forecast.
- •Merchants on Shopify are raising prices.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shopify delivers upbeat revenue forecast on resilient demand, shares surge
1What is revenue growth?
Revenue growth refers to the increase in a company's sales over a specific period, often expressed as a percentage. It indicates how well a company is performing in generating income.
2What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It includes learning, reasoning, and self-correction.
3What is gross merchandise volume (GMV)?
Gross merchandise volume (GMV) is the total sales value for merchandise sold through a company's platform over a specific period, often used to measure e-commerce performance.
4What is consumer demand?
Consumer demand refers to the desire of consumers to purchase goods and services at given prices. It is a key driver of economic activity and business growth.
