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Shopify Earnings Miss, Shares Drop 13%, Announces Buyback

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Shopify Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings of 48 cents per share, missing analysts' 51-cent estimate.
Revenue rose 31% to $3.67 billion, and gross merchandise volume grew significantly, underscoring a solid foundation for future development.
Shopify's shares fell 13% following the earnings release.
Shopify now forecasts first-quarter revenue growth in the low-thirties percentage range, above analysts' 25% expectation.
The company announced a $2 billion stock buyback program.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 financial crisis prompted significant reforms in corporate governance and stock buyback practices, with the U.S. government allocating $700 billion to stabilize the economy. Companies like General Motors and Citigroup were directly affected. Today, Shopify's $2 billion stock buyback program mirrors these historical corporate strategies, aiming to boost investor confidence amid ongoing market volatility, evidenced by a 13% drop in its shares.

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Story summary

Shopify Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings of 48 cents per share, missing analysts' 51-cent estimate.
Revenue rose 31% to $3.67 billion, and gross merchandise volume grew significantly, underscoring a solid foundation for future development.
Shopify's shares fell 13% following the earnings release.
Shopify now forecasts first-quarter revenue growth in the low-thirties percentage range, above analysts' 25% expectation.
The company announced a $2 billion stock buyback program.

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