Free equity analysis
Stock Price
$126.94
Closing price · Apr 16, 2026
Vesting Period
N/A
Not explicitly detailed, but cliff removed, vesting begins right away.
Vesting Frequency
N/A
Option Type
Non-Qualified
Ordinary income
Shopify NSOs 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 | $3,173.50 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $3,173.50 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $3,173.50 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $3,173.50 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $12,694 |
* Based on Shopify stock price of $126.94 as of Apr 16, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$3,173.50
25%
25 shares
$3,173.50
25%
25 shares
$3,173.50
25%
25 shares
$3,173.50
Shopify vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
Let's calculate the value of exercising 1000 NSOs at Shopify with the current stock price.
Calculate total exercise cost
1000 options × $88.86
= $88,858.00
Calculate current market value
1000 shares × $126.94
= $126,940
Calculate spread (profit before taxes)
$126,940 - $88,858.00
= $38,082.00
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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 Incentive Stock Options program.
Learn about Shopify's Employee Stock Purchase Plan program.
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