NASDAQ$DASH

DoorDash Inc · Q4 2022 earnings

Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

DoorDash's Q4 2022 earnings report highlighted strong growth in Marketplace GOV, an increase in user base with higher DashPass penetration, significant improvements in consumer experience quality, expansion of non-restaurant categories, and improved margin trends across various categories and countries.

DoorDash's Q4 2022 saw a 29% year-over-year increase in Marketplace GOV, reaching $14.4 billion. The company's revenue increased by 40% year-over-year to $1.8 billion. However, GAAP net loss including redeemable non-controlling interests was $642 million, impacted by a $312 million impairment to an investment and $84 million in restructuring charges. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $117 million.

  • Marketplace GOV increased by 29% year-over-year to $14.4 billion.
  • GAAP net loss including redeemable non-controlling interests was $642 million, negatively impacted by a $312 million impairment and $84 million in restructuring charges.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $117 million.
  • Total Orders increased 27% Y/Y to 467 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.82B

Previous: $1.3B+39.8%
EPS (adj)

-$0.63

Previous: -$0.45-40.0%
Total Orders

467.0M

Previous: 369.0M+26.6%
Marketplace GOV

$14.4B

Previous: $11.2B+29.0%
Capital Expenditures

$45M

Previous: $35M+28.6%
Free Cash Flow

-$22M

Previous: $97M-122.7%
Net Income

-$642M

Previous: -$155M-314.2%
Operating Income

-$370M

Previous: -$154M-140.3%
Gross Profit

$762M

Previous: $637M+19.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$1.98B

Previous: $2.5B-21.0%
Total Assets

$9.79B

Previous: $6.81B+43.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$280M

Previous: $129M+117.1%

Revenue & EPS history

DoorDash · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.82B

Q4 2022+39.8%vs Q4 2021
Beat estimate in 4 of 15 quarters(27%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The company expects Q1 Marketplace GOV to be in the range of $15.1 billion to $15.5 billion, with Adjusted EBITDA between $120 million and $170 million. For 2023, Marketplace GOV is projected to be $60.0 billion to $63.0 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $500 million to $800 million.

Tailwinds

  • Anticipates a consumer spending environment consistent with recent months.
  • Expects significant levels of ongoing investment in new categories and international markets.
  • Forecast assumes key foreign currency rates remain stable at current levels.
  • Expects Q1 Marketplace GOV to be in a range of $15.1 billion to $15.5 billion
  • Expects 2023 Marketplace GOV to be in a range of $60.0 billion to $63.0 billion

Headwinds

  • Consumer spending could deteriorate faster or to a greater degree than anticipated.
  • Increased international exposure heightens risks associated with operating in foreign markets, including geopolitical and currency risks.
  • Changes in the international operating environment could negatively impact results versus current outlook.
  • Q1 Adjusted EBITDA expected to be in a range of $120 million to $170 million.
  • 2023 Adjusted EBITDA expected to be in a range of $500 million to $800 million.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2022

Historical avgQ4 2022

+1.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.3%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.0%

Avg return

30 days after

56%

14 / 25 earnings

Positive

+24.9%

Q1 2021

Best reaction

-17.4%

Q3 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.4%-5.8%-5.6%
Q4 2025-0.6%-5.2%-9.7%
Q3 2025-17.4%-15.7%-5.5%
Q2 2025+5.0%+2.4%-4.4%
Q1 2025-7.5%-10.7%+5.1%
Q4 2024+4.0%+10.5%-5.0%
Q3 2024+1.0%+1.3%+16.3%
Q2 2024+5.9%+10.8%+16.2%
Q1 2024-11.6%-9.0%-14.8%
Q4 2023-3.3%-3.8%+8.8%
Q3 2023+17.1%+18.8%+28.9%
Q2 2023-1.3%-2.6%-2.9%
Q1 2023+0.9%+7.9%+8.9%
Q4 2022-9.3%-14.8%-12.5%
Q3 2022+14.3%+20.9%+22.3%
Q2 2022+1.0%-8.1%-26.8%
Q1 2022-11.7%-16.1%-16.7%
Q4 2021+3.2%-5.5%+5.4%
Q3 2020+18.4%+26.4%-17.7%
Q3 2021+10.9%+27.3%-14.6%
Q2 2020-0.3%+1.8%+11.8%
Q2 2021+2.2%-2.5%+10.4%
Q1 2021+24.9%+22.6%+36.4%
Q4 2019-11.1%-9.5%-11.2%
Q4 2020-3.9%-8.9%-24.0%

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