
TSE:SHOP
This summary was created by AI, based on 66 opinions in the last 12 months.
Shopify Inc. (SHOP-T) has garnered a mix of opinions among experts, reflecting both its potential and challenges in the current market. Many analysts recognize Shopify's strong market position and growth in e-commerce, citing its ability to cater to small and medium businesses as a significant advantage. However, concerns regarding its high valuation and volatility loom large, with experts highlighting the elevated price-to-earnings (PE) ratios and the potential risks associated with economic fluctuations. The promise of AI integration presents both an opportunity for growth and a source of uncertainty, as market sentiments around software stocks have turned cautious. Overall, while some see potential for long-term gains, others caution against the high price tag and recommend a careful approach, with several suggesting a wait-and-see stance before committing further funds.
(A Past Top Pick on Aug. 30, 2017, Up 26%) He's lucky he made money on this, because of Citron's activism against Shopify. However, this got stopped out and he regrets he didn't hold onto it. The company continues to do well, but wait till tomorrow morning's earnings before buying. Shopify has moved $26 billion in merchandise up from $6 billion just a few years agao.
Andrew Left (Citron) shorted it at $130. When will their earnings come out? Maybe 2020. So, you'll have to stomach volatility and be patient. It doesn't help that the short-seller is attacking them again, though he likes Shopify's defence. Still holds this, though he has sold some. He could dollar-cost average down the road.
This stock is way too expensive. It is priced for perfection. Stocks like this can drop $40 in a heartbeat. This company doesn’t disclose its churn number. It also started a capital program in which they advance money to small clients. He wonders whether the loans are merely paying the fees to Shopify and what would be left if the loans weren’t there. In general, he doesn’t like the idea of being in the business of giving loans to your own customers. If you hold the stock and have made money at this level, you should sell because there is a lot of volatility to come.
The stock has done very well, but it's extremely rich--a risky valuation. There are cheaper, less risky tech stocks out there. Possibly, Amazon or somebody can just copy what they're doing. Also, he's worried that a lot of money is being invested here merely because it's the lone Canadian tech stock (not counting Blackberry).
Numbers come out tomorrow. It broke out and then came back to test the base. He is looking for the high just over $200 to be a resistance level. It will be interesting to see how it reacts tomorrow – does it sell the news. Below $149, it would change the story for him.