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Shopify (SHOP) Q3 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

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The upcoming report from Shopify (SHOP - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share, indicating an increase of 32.4% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $3.74 billion, representing an increase of 31.4% year over year.

The current level reflects an upward revision of 0.3% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Shopify metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenues- Merchant solutions' of $2.88 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +34.1%.

Analysts forecast 'Revenues- Subscription solutions' to reach $855.52 million. The estimate indicates a change of +22.4% from the prior-year quarter.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV)' should arrive at $118.73 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $92.01 billion.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)' reaching $229.10 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $193.00 million.

The consensus estimate for 'Gross Profit- Merchant solutions' stands at $1.09 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $820.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts expect 'Gross Profit- Subscription solutions' to come in at $686.90 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $571.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

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Over the past month, shares of Shopify have returned +13.4% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. Currently, SHOP carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), suggesting that it may outperform. the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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