diff --git a/shell/modules/TrayMenu.qml b/shell/modules/TrayMenu.qml
index d663661..6f1f390 100644
--- a/shell/modules/TrayMenu.qml
+++ b/shell/modules/TrayMenu.qml
@@ -6,7 +6,9 @@ import "../services" as S
 M.HoverPanel {
     id: menuWindow
 
-    showPanel: true
+    // Deferred: anchorItem must be set before _show() computes position.
+    // Static `showPanel: true` would race with anchorItem initialization.
+    Component.onCompleted: showPanel = true
 
     required property var handle