Shopify's AI Initiatives And Pricing Strategy Could Expand Total Addressable Market And Boost Stock Performance: Analyst
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RBC Capital Markets analyst Paul Treiber has reiterated an Outperform rating on Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP), with a price target of $75. Treiber predicts strong growth in Q2 for Shopify Plus and Shopify POS, driven by pricing increases of Shopify’s core plans. The analyst also sees Shopify's improving profitability and new products as potential catalysts. The company's recent 23% headcount reduction, divestiture of logistics, and pricing increases are expected to expand adj. EBITDA margins from -1.5% Q1 to 12.1% 2H/FY23.
July 20, 2023 | 6:52 pm
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Shopify's strong growth in Q2, driven by pricing increases, is expected to boost its stock performance. The company's improving profitability and new products are seen as potential catalysts.
The analyst's positive outlook on Shopify, including strong Q2 growth predictions and an Outperform rating, is likely to boost investor confidence and drive up the stock price in the short term.
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