Shopify Inc. $SHOP Position Boosted by China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd.

China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) (TSE:SHOP) by 39.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 51,918 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,561 shares during the quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Shopify were worth $7,716,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in SHOP. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Shopify in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,794,952,000. Jennison Associates LLC increased its position in shares of Shopify by 64.3% in the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 18,923,431 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $2,812,211,000 after acquiring an additional 7,403,821 shares in the last quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Shopify by 5,193.6% during the second quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 2,066,884 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $238,419,000 after acquiring an additional 2,027,839 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Shopify by 19.9% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 10,731,795 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,247,007,000 after acquiring an additional 1,781,530 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Picton Mahoney Asset Management boosted its stake in Shopify by 246,359.0% in the 2nd quarter. Picton Mahoney Asset Management now owns 1,759,717 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $202,146,000 after purchasing an additional 1,759,003 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.27% of the company’s stock.

Shopify News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Shopify this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Post‑earnings rebound driven by strong Q4 results (revenue and GMV growth in the low‑30% range), bullish first‑quarter revenue outlook and the newly authorized $2 billion share repurchase program — a clear shareholder‑friendly catalyst that helped lift sentiment. Post‑earnings sentiment and buyback
• Positive Sentiment: Truist published a $150 price target for SHOP, providing an analyst‑level endorsement above the current trading price that can support upside expectations. Truist $150 PT
• Positive Sentiment: DZ Bank upgraded Shopify from Hold to Strong‑Buy, adding to the list of recent bullish analyst moves that can attract buyers. DZ Bank upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies kept a Hold rating with a $125 target after noting Q4 strength and AI/marketplace momentum — supportive on results but cautious enough to keep a neutral stance. Jefferies reaction to Q4
• Neutral Sentiment: Shopify was featured in a list of long‑term growth platforms, reflecting favorable long‑run narrative for investor interest but not a near‑term earnings or balance‑sheet catalyst. Long‑term growth stock mention
• Negative Sentiment: A deeper critique argues that solid Q4 results may not be enough to change Shopify’s longer‑term trajectory — concerns about margins, competitive dynamics and whether growth can sustainably re‑accelerate persist. This framing can limit upside despite the quarter. BayStreet skeptical take
• Negative Sentiment: Broader marketplace moves — eBay’s strategic deals and ad/recommerce strength — highlight intensifying competition in online marketplaces, a dynamic investors watch when assessing Shopify’s GMV/margin outlook. Market competition context

Shopify Stock Performance

SHOP opened at $123.80 on Friday. Shopify Inc. has a twelve month low of $69.84 and a twelve month high of $182.19. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $146.72 and a 200 day moving average price of $150.52. The firm has a market cap of $161.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 133.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 2.83.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Shopify in a report on Monday, December 1st. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $172.00 target price (down previously from $195.00) on shares of Shopify in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Shopify in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $191.00 price objective on shares of Shopify and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Shopify from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $162.64.

About Shopify

Shopify is a Canadian commerce technology company that provides a cloud-based platform for businesses to create, manage and scale online and physical retail stores. Its core offering is a software-as-a-service e-commerce platform that enables merchants to build customizable storefronts, manage product catalogs, process orders, and handle inventory. Shopify also supports omnichannel selling through integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems for in-person transactions.

Beyond storefront software, Shopify offers a range of merchant services and tools designed to simplify commerce operations.