# SHOP

**Deep-research report — K3vl4r**  
**Symbols:** SHOP  
**Sources:** 29  
**Published:** 2026-08-09  
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# Shopify (SHOP) Research Brief — As of August 9, 2026

## Recent Catalysts (Last 1–3 Months)

### Q2 2026 Earnings Blowout (August 5, 2026)
The most significant near-term catalyst is Shopify's Q2 2026 earnings report, released just four days ago. The company delivered what President Harley Finkelstein called a "monster quarter," with **34% revenue growth (33% constant currency), 18% free cash flow margins**, and 30%+ growth across GMV, revenue, gross profit, and free cash flow simultaneously [[1]](https://www.shopify.com/news/shopify-q2-2026-financial-results)[[5]](https://www.shopify.com/investors/press-releases/shopify-delivers-big-30-growth-across-gmv-revenue-gross-profit). EPS came in at **$0.42 vs. $0.40 estimated**, a 5.7% beat [[4]](https://www.allinvestview.com/earnings/SHOP/q2-2026/). The stock surged approximately **17–21% on August 5**, trading up to the $145–$149 range [[2]](https://ecmsource.com/shopify-shop-q2-2026-earnings-18-percent-surge-august-5-2026/)[[3]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/software/nasdaq-shop/shopify)[[7]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/news/2026/08/05/shopify-stock-surges-after-strong-q2-results).

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