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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $160 Right Now
Key Points Shopify helps merchants create valuable and highly customized online stores. The company's financial results have been excellent in recent quarters. Shopify has a long runway for growth and a strong moat. 10 stocks we like better than Shopify › If you had only $160 to invest in a single share of a company, which one would it be? Of course, the answer won't be the same for every investor, given their different goals, strategies, and risk tolerance levels. Even if there is no universal pick, one growth stock that looks particularly attractive at this price is Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP). The e-commerce leader has been firing on all cylinders, and there is plenty of growth fuel left in the tank. Here's the rundown. Shopify's terrific business model Most retail businesses, whether they primarily operate brick-and-mortar stores or online, can benefit from having an e-commerce website. It makes it much easier for prospective customers to find them through the magic of search engines. In fact, not having an online presence is a significant handicap for today's businesses. That's where Shopify comes in. Recognizing that most people aren't web development experts, the company's platform enables merchants to quickly and easily set up online storefronts. The process for a basic e-commerce website is relatively straightforward, but Shopify takes it a step further by offering a range of additional services. Most notably, the company has an app store where developers create highly specialized apps for every business need. That allows merchants to customize their storefronts exactly how they see fit. Shopify has also adapted to modern commerce in other ways. It allows merchants to market and sell their products through major social media channels, which are veritable hubs of potential customers. Shopify has found immense success thanks to its offerings. Although the company experienced a brief slump several years ago, it has since bounced back. Shopify's top line is growing at a good clip. In the second quarter of 2025, the company's revenue increased 31% year over year to $2.7 billion. The company's free cash flow totaled $422 million, representing a 26.7% increase compared to the same period last year, while the free-cash-flow margin remained unchanged at 16%. Shopify's gross merchandise volume (GMV) and net income also moved in the right direction. It's no wonder the stock has risen significantly this year; however, there is still plenty of upside for investors who hold on to it for the long term. Here's why. A long runway for growth The e-commerce market has grown significantly over the past two decades and is now worth trillions of dollars. However, it likely hasn't peaked. For one, general economic growth leads to higher consumer spending, which is good for retail businesses. And when Shopify's clients get more business, that's good for the company, too, as it generally leads to a higher GMV and revenue. Second, e-commerce breaks down geographical barriers and enables consumers and businesses that would otherwise never have come into contact to do so. Additionally, many companies offer fast and free shipping, even to remote locations. Online retail has significant advantages. That's why analysts continue to project that the e-commerce market will grow rapidly for the foreseeable future. And even beyond a time frame for which we can reasonably make predictions, the industry should maintain a solid upward trajectory. That means an expanding market for Shopify, which has already established itself as one of the leaders in its most important market, the U.S. Shopify boasts a 12% share of the e-commerce market in the country by GMV. In the second quarter, Shopify generated 63% of its revenue in the U.S. and 5% in Canada. That's despite the company's presence in 175 countries. So, international expansion is yet another lucrative opportunity for the e-commerce leader. And although it faces stiff competition, Shopify benefits from switching costs for its main e-commerce offerings, while its app store displays network effects -- two sources of a moat that should allow it to remain an e-commerce leader. The company has increased its market share over the years, demonstrating that Shopify can thrive in a competitive environment. Lastly, some might point to Shopify's high forward price-to-sales ratio of 18, whereas stocks are considered undervalued at 2 and under. Even accounting for Shopify's fast top-line growth, this may seem prohibitively expensive. Perhaps this will make Shopify somewhat volatile in the short term, especially if it fails to meet expectations in the next few quarters. But I expect the stock to outperform the market over five years or more as it continues to make headway into the massive addressable market ahead. So, Shopify remains an excellent stock to buy with $160 (shares are currently trading for slightly under $152) and hold for a long time. Should you buy stock in Shopify right now? Before you buy stock in Shopify, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Shopify wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $653,427!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,119,863!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,060% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 182% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 11, 2025 Prosper Junior Bakiny has positions in Shopify. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Shopify. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $160 Right Now was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
FF News
a day ago
- Business
- FF News
Shahbandr and Tamara Partner to Empower Over 18,000 Online Stores with BNPL Solutions
Shahbandr, a leading enabler of e-commerce and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa, and Tamara, the region's leading provider of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, partnered to empower online stores with flexible payment options that help them boost sales and accelerate growth. Through this partnership, Tamara will provide its BNPL solution to all online stores on the Shahbandr platform, enhancing the shopping experience and increasing conversion rates by offering diverse payment methods and instalment options. At the same time, Shahbandr will be able to collect its service fees directly from Tamara, streamlining financial operations, accelerating revenue cycles, and maximising benefits for merchants. Shahbandr supports merchants and aspiring entrepreneurs in seamlessly transitioning to e-commerce without the need for technical expertise. The platform equips them with dozens of tools to aid their journey, including integrations with payment solutions, logistics solutions, and data analytics to improve sales performance. Today, the company serves over 18,000 active online stores. Commenting on the partnership, Shady Abdelshaheed , Co-Founder and CEO of Shahbandr, said: 'We're delighted to partner with Tamara, as this marks a significant milestone for Shahbandr merchants. Tamara is a trusted partner, highly regarded by customers in the Kingdom. Integrating its solutions into our platform will boost store sales and greatly simplify financial processes. Our vision at Shahbandr is to create a connected and more intelligent e-commerce ecosystem, and this partnership effectively strengthens that mission.' Shahbandr recently reinforced its position as an innovator in e-commerce in the MENA Region by launching Video Commerce as a built-in service for online stores for the first time in the region. This feature enables store owners to integrate video selling into their online stores without building it from scratch, allowing them to sell products through engaging video content and live streaming. Video-based content has been shown to increase average sales 5x compared to traditional displays and improve engagement rates by up to 15x. This partnership is part of Shahbandr's ongoing strategic alliances aimed at creating a smarter, more innovative, and integrated ecosystem to drive digital commerce growth in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Shahbandr and Tamara partner to empower over 18,000 online stores with BNPL solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Shahbandr, a leading enabler of e-commerce and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa, and Tamara, the region's leading provider of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, partnered to empower online stores with flexible payment options that help them boost sales and accelerate growth. Through this partnership, Tamara will provide its BNPL solution to all online stores on the Shahbandr platform, enhancing the shopping experience and increasing conversion rates by offering diverse payment methods and instalment options. At the same time, Shahbandr will be able to collect its service fees directly from Tamara, streamlining financial operations, accelerating revenue cycles, and maximising benefits for merchants. Shahbandr supports merchants and aspiring entrepreneurs in seamlessly transitioning to e-commerce without the need for technical expertise. The platform equips them with dozens of tools to aid their journey, including integrations with payment solutions, logistics solutions, and data analytics to improve sales performance. Today, the company serves over 18,000 active online stores. Commenting on the partnership, Shady Abdelshaheed, Co-Founder and CEO of Shahbandr, said: 'We're delighted to partner with Tamara, as this marks a significant milestone for Shahbandr merchants. Tamara is a trusted partner, highly regarded by customers in the Kingdom. Integrating its solutions into our platform will boost store sales and greatly simplify financial processes. Our vision at Shahbandr is to create a connected and more intelligent e-commerce ecosystem, and this partnership effectively strengthens that mission.' Shahbandr recently reinforced its position as an innovator in e-commerce in the MENA Region by launching Video Commerce as a built-in service for online stores for the first time in the region. This feature enables store owners to integrate video selling into their online stores without building it from scratch, allowing them to sell products through engaging video content and live streaming. Video-based content has been shown to increase average sales 5x compared to traditional displays and improve engagement rates by up to 15x. This partnership is part of Shahbandr's ongoing strategic alliances aimed at creating a smarter, more innovative, and integrated ecosystem to drive digital commerce growth in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Mansour Al-Obaid, Partner and Development Advisor at Shahbandr, added: "Our partnership with Tamara is another step toward realizing our vision of building a comprehensive and intelligent e-commerce ecosystem. At Shahbander, we strive to empower merchants with a fully integrated digital experience, enhanced with the latest technologies, to deliver a sustainable and enjoyable experience for customers—one that drives sales and growth to unprecedented levels." About Shahbandr: Shahbandr is Saudi Arabia headquartered startup that helps online retailers and aspiring e-commerce entrepreneurs launch personalized online stores and marketplaces through a simple, intuitive process. It offers advanced tools powered by AI and data analytics to help boost sales. The company was founded by Shady Abdelshaheed (CEO) and Tamer Sharkas (CTO), and currently operates in Saudi Arabia and Egypt serving over 18,000 stores, and is preparing for regional expansion. More Information: Website: X: LinkedIn: Direct Contact: info@ About Tamara: Tamara is the leading fintech platform to shop, pay and bank in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region. Tamara serves millions of users in KSA, UAE, and Kuwait, and partners with leading global and regional brands. More Information: Website:
