Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) is included among the 15 Best Long Term Stocks to Buy According to Reddit.
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On November 5, CIBC raised its price target for Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) to $200 from $185 and maintained an Outperform rating on the stock, as reported by The Fly. In a research note, the analyst said the company’s third-quarter results show that consensus estimates have been conservative. CIBC considers Shopify a top pick for 2025 and expects its growth to surpass the broader market.
In Q3 2025, Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) posted revenue of $2.8 billion, up 31.5% from the same period last year and exceeding analysts’ estimates by $80 million. Free cash flow rose 20% year over year, reaching an 18% margin. Operating income increased 21%, with a 12% margin. Gross margin fell slightly compared with the prior year, which management attributed to a higher proportion of merchant solutions revenue, a lower-margin segment.
Looking ahead to Q4 2025, Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) expects revenue growth in the mid-to-high 20% range year over year. Operating expenses are projected at 30–31% of revenue, while free cash flow margin is expected to be slightly higher than in Q3.
Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) is a leading e-commerce software company in the US, commanding about 30% of the market, compared with 23% for its main competitor, Wix. The platform accounts for more than 12% of total US e-commerce, including sales from major retailers like Amazon.
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