June 2 - Shopify said on Tuesday that its board had authorized an additional $3 billion for its share buyback program, taking the total repurchase authorization to $5 billion. The company made the move after a month in which a tepid forecast failed to calm investor unease about potential disruptions linked to artificial intelligence.
The Toronto-listed company has endured significant share price pressure this year amid a broader software-sector selloff driven by investor fears that AI could pose an existential risk to the industry. In addition to those market concerns, rising costs connected to the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran have been flagged as another factor that could dampen demand for Shopify’s merchant-facing products.
As of the most recent close, Shopify’s Toronto-listed shares have lost more than 27% in 2026. Despite that year-to-date decline, the firm’s announcement of the expanded buyback had an immediate market reaction: Shopify’s U.S.-listed shares rose roughly 1.5% in extended trading following the news.
Shopify highlighted its cash generation and balance-sheet position as the rationale for both continuing to build merchant-focused products and returning capital to shareholders. "Consistent operating cash flow, a balance sheet built for the long term, and strong results quarter after quarter - these give us the ability to prioritize building products that drive merchant success while also returning capital to shareholders, especially during periods of market volatility," CFO Jeff Hoffmeister said in a statement.
The company also reported that, as of June 1, it had repurchased about $1.45 billion under its current buyback authorization.
Context and market reaction
The buyback expansion comes at a time when investors remain sensitive to guidance and macro-related cost pressures. Shopify’s move increases the scope for the company to deploy capital back to shareholders while maintaining investments in product development for merchants.
What the company disclosed
- Board approved an additional $3 billion share repurchase authorization.
- Total repurchase authorization is now $5 billion.
- As of June 1, about $1.45 billion had already been repurchased under the current program.
- Toronto-listed shares were down over 27% in 2026 as of the last close; U.S.-listed shares rose about 1.5% in extended trading after the announcement.
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