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Shopify Shares Rebound as Q1 Beat and ARK Buying Counter Softer Outlook

Softer Q2 guidance tempered investor enthusiasm.

Overview

  • Shopify posted Q1 2026 revenue of $3.17 billion, up 34% and above forecasts.
  • Gross merchandise volume passed $100 billion in the quarter, the value of goods sold on its platform.
  • Management projected Q2 revenue growth in the high 20s, which sparked a brief selloff.
  • ARK Invest bought about $32.6 million of shares after the report, and several firms maintained Buy or Outperform ratings.
  • The company emphasized AI tools and big-brand adoption to drive growth, while guiding mid‑teens free cash flow margins.