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Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income

Shopify Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income 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), Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income shows a downward trend with a -16.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong future demand and booking momentum, while a decrease may indicate lower forward bookings.

Detailed definition

Represents the net change in customer deposits or advance payments received for services that have not yet been performe...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across travel, hospitality, and subscription-based businesses.

Metric ID: other_increase_decrease_in_contract_with_customer_liability

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shopify's increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income?
Shopify (SHOP) reported increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income of $4.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Shopify's increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income changed year-over-year?
Shopify's increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income decreased by 26.9% year-over-year, from $6.50M to $4.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Shopify's increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Shopify's increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income has grown at a -16.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $32.00M to $19.00M.
What does increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income mean?
The net change in advance payments received from customers for future services.