NASDAQ$DASH

DoorDash Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

DoorDash reported strong Q4 2024 results, with revenue increasing 25% YoY to $2.87 billion. GAAP net income improved significantly to $141 million, compared to a loss of $154 million in Q4 2023. Total Orders grew 19% YoY to 685 million, and Marketplace GOV rose 21% YoY to $21.3 billion. Adjusted EBITDA reached an all-time high of $566 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.87B

Previous: $2.3B+24.8%
EPS (adj)

$0.33

Previous: -$0.39+184.6%
Free Cash Flow

$420M

No prior period
Net Income

$141M

Previous: -$156M+190.4%
Operating Income

$117M

Previous: -$89M+231.5%
Gross Profit

$1.37B

Previous: $1.03B+33.7%

Revenue & EPS history

DoorDash · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.87B

Q4 2024+24.8%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 4 of 15 quarters(27%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

DoorDash expects continued revenue growth in 2025, with Marketplace GOV projected between $22.6B - $23.0B in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $550M to $600M. The company plans to invest in new categories and international markets while maintaining operational efficiency.

Tailwinds

  • Projected Marketplace GOV growth in Q1 2025.
  • Expected increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin.
  • Continued investment in international expansion.
  • Strong consumer engagement with growing order frequency.
  • Expanding merchant partnerships and product offerings.

Headwinds

  • Potential macroeconomic headwinds affecting consumer spending.
  • Increased international exposure brings currency and geopolitical risks.
  • Higher expected stock-based compensation expense of $1.1B - $1.2B in 2025.
  • Ongoing regulatory and legal risks in various markets.
  • Increased investments may pressure short-term profitability.

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 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+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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