Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
Shopify Cash & Equivalents increased by 19.6% to $1.85B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 41.2%, from $1.31B to $1.85B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows relatively stable performance with a 4.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests strong liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy cash burn or significant capital deployment.
Detailed definition
This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...
Peer comparison
Standard across all industries; peers typically maintain high levels to support R&D and platform scaling.
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cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.41B | $1.62B | $1.54B | $1.51B | $1.5B | $1.31B | $1.54B | $2.41B | $1.55B | $1.85B |
| QoQ Change | — | +14.9% | -5.1% | -2.2% | -0.6% | -12.6% | +17.8% | +56.5% | -36.0% | +19.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.0% | -19.3% | +0.1% | +60.2% | +3.1% | +41.2% |
Range$1.31B – $2.41B
CAGR+12.7%
Avg YoY Growth+15.2%
Median YoY Growth+4.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shopify's cash & equivalents?
- Shopify (SHOP) reported cash & equivalents of $1.85B in Q1 2026.
- How has Shopify's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Shopify's cash & equivalents increased by 41.2% year-over-year, from $1.31B to $1.85B.
- What is the long-term trend for Shopify's cash & equivalents?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Shopify's cash & equivalents has grown at a 4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.41B to $1.55B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- The total amount of cash and highly liquid investments the company can access immediately.