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TSE:SHOP

Shopify Inc. (SHOP.TO)

205.63
+2.26 (1.11%)
as of Aug 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 67 opinions in the last 12 months.

Shopify Inc. has garnered mixed reviews from experts regarding its performance and valuation. While many acknowledge its strong business model and potential for growth, especially with the integration of AI into its services, concerns about its inflated valuation persist. The stock showcases impressive revenue growth, with recent quarterly earnings reporting a substantial increase, yet the high price-to-earnings ratio raises apprehensions among analysts about potential market corrections. Experts emphasize the company's unique position in the e-commerce ecosystem and its resilience despite economic challenges; however, they caution that the prevailing high valuation leaves limited room for errors. Overall, while Shopify is viewed as a significant player in the tech and e-commerce space, the investment sentiment is tempered due to its high price relative to earnings and growth expectations.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. The company has never missed a quarter. This does not mean it never will however. The weakness seems to come from fear about Q4 and supply chain issues that are impacting their customers. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

DON'T BUY
The valuations are out of sight. Snapchat was trading at 30x price to sales and now the stock is down 25%. Beyond Meat was also trading at high multiples and it collapsed. This scares him to buy high multiple stocks. Both are fantastic businesses but he is not ready to pay these multiples.
SELL
Phenomenal company that will do well for years to come, but trades at a huge multiple. Profits are small. Risk/reward is not there. He expects tech to lose its gold status over the next year, so this could fall 40%.
RISKY
Always concerned about the valuation. Pandemic helped it. Easing of the pandemic might hurt. PE of over 275x. Growth rate is strong at over 50%. Rising interest rates negatively impact high-growth companies. Price to sales is 34x, very expensive. Exposed to smaller merchants and bumps in the economy. High beta and volatility. A trade.
COMMENT

SHOP vs. Constellation Software E-commerce continues to proliferate our economy, and SHOP grows organically. In contrast, CSU is more of a growth-by-acquisition story, buying software companies to grow in size. Therefore, CSU is safer, but SHOP has much better growth prospects. SHOP recently did a deal with Facebook. SHOP and CSU are apples vs. oranges. SHOP has more pricing power in the stock than people think as they gain market share, but he isn't sure about this with CSU. CSU has great managers and acquire well.

BUY
A fantastic company. He does not own it because of its size and valuation. Their technology is well impeded and they are improving it all the time. They are getting into lending. They are a true Canadian champion. You will not be hurt at all. You have to own it if you are managing a large cap portfolio to keep up with the index.
DON'T BUY
Benefitting from pivot to digital commerce. 300x forward earnings, with possible 40-45% growth rate. Price to sales is 50x. Off-the-charts expensive. Share price risk if there's a bump in the road. High beta, a trading vehicle. Interest rates will eventually rise, which tends to have a negative impact on high-growth stocks like this.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
His top pick in the past. He's owned this for a long time and never sold. It's a great story. It'll probably double in the next five years. A must-buy for Canadian investors. But it's fickle--its valuation can move around. Don't buy it now. Wait for a pullback to $1,500-1,600. He expects this to go a lot higher.
BUY
Depending on the type of investor you are, it could be good. For growth investors, it is a good choice. If you are a value investor, it is more difficult to own. Hard to buy on a valuation basis. No matter how fast it grows, the multiple is much ahead.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 13/21, Up 28.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with SHOP is progressing well and has achieved our $2000 objective. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position here and to trail up the stop (from $1000) to $1550 -- near the original recommended entry. If the stop is triggered, it would all but guarantee a minimum investment return over 14%.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
He thinks it is a hold at these levels. If you don't own it, start to pick away at it. Pick it up in a growth scare pullback. They have a great strategy and great leadership.
DON'T BUY
He can't bring himself around to the valuation for a conservative portfolio. But they've delivered growth, expanded the platform, and made a superior company. A good company vs. a good stock. They have to deliver so much future growth to justify the valuation.
RISKY
Concerned with the valuation. It's flying up again. Overbought on a technical level. 450x forward earnings, 30% growth rate. Earnings will be strong at 30%, but hard to justify the valuation, especially with the rotation to value. If something goes wrong, there's a long way to fall. A great trade, or for the growth part of your portfolio.
PARTIAL SELL

There has been a rally in AMZN-Q during the same period so he thinks it may be sector related. SHOP-T is not a buy given how much it has gone up. It is at 27 times next years expected revenue but AMZN-Q is at 3 times. It is only growing about 50-60% faster. He can't justify it. If you have owned it for a long time you might want to start taking profits.

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