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Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Stock Price
$120.73
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
Vesting Period
1 years
Varies: 3-year schedule (1/3, 1/3, 1/3) or 1-year schedule (100% cliff removed)
Vesting Frequency
Quarterly
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
None
Immediate vesting
Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Shopify RSUs vest on a Varies: 3-year schedule (1/3, 1/3, 1/3) or 1-year schedule (100% cliff removed) schedule.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 100% | 100 | $12,073 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $12,073 |
* Based on Shopify stock price of $120.73 as of Feb 27, 2026. Actual values will vary.
100%
100 shares
$12,073
Shopify vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
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RSUs are taxed as ordinary income when they vest. Tax withholding is automatic.
Let's walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Shopify RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $120.73
= $12,073
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$12,073 × 45%
= $5,432.85
Calculate net value after taxes
$12,073 - $5,432.85
= $6,640.15
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