Operating

Change in Deferred Revenue

Shopify Change in Deferred Revenue remained flat by 0.0% to $4.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 26.9%, from $6.50M to $4.75M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Deferred Revenue shows a downward trend with a -16.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong future demand and cash inflow, while a decrease suggests revenue recognition from previously collected cash.

Detailed definition

This represents the net change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or...

Peer comparison

Common in long-term contract businesses like LNG; peers with similar business models often show significant deferred revenue balances.

Metric ID: change_in_deferred_revenue

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$32.00M$60.00M$26.00M$19.00M
YoY Change+87.5%-56.7%-26.9%
Range$19.00M$60.00M
CAGR-16.0%
Avg YoY Growth+1.3%
Median YoY Growth-26.9%
Current Streak2 years decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shopify's change in deferred revenue?
Shopify (SHOP) reported change in deferred revenue of $4.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Shopify's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
Shopify's change in deferred revenue decreased by 26.9% year-over-year, from $6.50M to $4.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Shopify's change in deferred revenue?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Shopify's change in deferred revenue has grown at a -16.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $32.00M to $19.00M.
What does change in deferred revenue mean?
The net change in payments received from customers for services not yet provided.