Free equity analysis
Stock Price
$116.99
Closing price · Jun 2, 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 | $2,924.72 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $2,924.72 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $2,924.72 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $2,924.72 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $11,698.86 |
* Based on Shopify stock price of $116.99 as of Jun 2, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$2,924.72
25%
25 shares
$2,924.72
25%
25 shares
$2,924.72
25%
25 shares
$2,924.72
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 × $81.89
= $81,892.02
Calculate current market value
1000 shares × $116.99
= $116,988.60
Calculate spread (profit before taxes)
$116,988.60 - $81,892.02
= $35,096.58
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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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