Current Assets
Short-Term Investments
Shopify Short-Term Investments decreased by 8.0% to $3.90B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.4%, from $4.21B to $3.90B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Short-Term Investments shows an upward trend with a 8.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
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 cash generation or a conservative liquidity strategy, while a decrease may signal cash usage for operations or investments.
Detailed definition
These are highly liquid financial instruments that the company intends to hold for one year or less. They represent a po...
Peer comparison
High for companies with strong cash flows or those holding cash for future strategic investments.
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short_term_investmentsHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.60B | $3.98B | $4.21B | $4.28B | $3.94B | $4.23B | $3.90B |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.7% | +5.6% | +1.7% | -8.0% | +7.6% | -8.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +10.7% | — | — | — | +6.3% | -7.4% |
Range$3.60B – $4.28B
CAGR+5.5%
Avg YoY Growth+3.2%
Median YoY Growth+6.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shopify's short-term investments?
- Shopify (SHOP) reported short-term investments of $3.90B in Q1 2026.
- How has Shopify's short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Shopify's short-term investments decreased by 7.4% year-over-year, from $4.21B to $3.90B.
- What is the long-term trend for Shopify's short-term investments?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Shopify's short-term investments has grown at a 8.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.60B to $4.23B.
- What does short-term investments mean?
- Liquid investments that can be easily converted to cash within a year.