Free equity analysis
Stock Price
$120.73
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
Vesting Period
N/A
Not explicitly detailed, but cliff removed, vesting begins right away.
Vesting Frequency
N/A
Option Type
Incentive
Tax-advantaged
Shopify ISOs vest on a Not explicitly detailed, but cliff removed, vesting begins right away. schedule.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $3,018.25 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $3,018.25 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $3,018.25 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $3,018.25 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $12,073 |
* Based on Shopify stock price of $120.73 as of Feb 27, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$3,018.25
25%
25 shares
$3,018.25
25%
25 shares
$3,018.25
25%
25 shares
$3,018.25
Shopify vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
Let's calculate the value of exercising 1000 ISOs at Shopify with the current stock price.
Calculate total exercise cost
1000 options × $84.51
= $84,511
Calculate current market value
1000 shares × $120.73
= $120,730
Calculate spread (profit before taxes)
$120,730 - $84,511
= $36,219
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Shopify also offers these equity compensation programs to employees:
Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Learn about Shopify's Non-Qualified Stock Options program.
Learn about Shopify's Employee Stock Purchase Plan program.
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