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Cash received from option exercises

Shopify Cash received from option exercises decreased by 94.3% to $6.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 89.8%, from $59.00M to $6.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Cash received from option exercises shows an upward trend with a 134.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher proceeds indicate active participation in equity incentive plans, which can signal employee confidence in the company's future stock performance.

Detailed definition

Cash received by the company from employees or directors exercising their vested stock options. This reflects the liquid...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with significant stock-based compensation; varies based on stock price performance relative to exercise prices.

Metric ID: other_proceeds_from_stock_options_exercised

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.50M$4.50M$4.50M$4.50M$15.00M$15.00M$15.00M$15.00M$3.00M$3.00M$6.00M$49.00M$59.00M$44.00M$24.00M$105.00M$6.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+233.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-80.0%+0.0%+100.0%+716.7%+20.4%-25.4%-45.5%+337.5%-94.3%
YoY Change+233.3%+233.3%+233.3%+233.3%-80.0%-80.0%-60.0%+226.7%>999%>999%+300.0%+114.3%-89.8%
Range$3.00M$105.00M
CAGR+7.5%
Avg YoY Growth+346.0%
Median YoY Growth+233.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shopify's cash received from option exercises?
Shopify (SHOP) reported cash received from option exercises of $6.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Shopify's cash received from option exercises changed year-over-year?
Shopify's cash received from option exercises decreased by 89.8% year-over-year, from $59.00M to $6.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Shopify's cash received from option exercises?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Shopify's cash received from option exercises has grown at a 134.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $18.00M to $232.00M.
What does cash received from option exercises mean?
Cash inflow resulting from employees purchasing company stock through option plans.