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Sep 30, 2023

DoorDash Q3 2023 Earnings Report

DoorDash's Q3 2023 was marked by robust growth in total orders, Marketplace GOV, and revenue, alongside a significant improvement in GAAP net loss and a record-high Adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

DoorDash's Q3 2023 saw a 24% increase in Total Orders and Marketplace GOV, and a 27% increase in revenue. The company also reported a GAAP net loss of $75 million and an Adjusted EBITDA of $344 million.

Total Orders increased by 24% year-over-year to 543 million.

Marketplace GOV increased by 24% year-over-year to $16.8 billion.

Revenue increased by 27% year-over-year to $2.2 billion, with Net Revenue Margin increasing to 12.9%.

GAAP net loss improved to $75 million, and Adjusted EBITDA reached $344 million.

Total Revenue
$2.16B
Previous year: $1.7B
+27.2%
EPS
-$0.19
Previous year: -$0.77
-75.3%
Total Orders
543M
Previous year: 439M
+23.7%
Marketplace GOV
$16.8B
Previous year: $13.5B
+23.8%
Gross Profit
$962M
Previous year: $714M
+34.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.34B
Previous year: $2.32B
+1.0%
Free Cash Flow
$324M
Previous year: $99M
+227.3%
Total Assets
$10B
Previous year: $9.55B
+4.8%

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Forward Guidance

DoorDash anticipates Marketplace GOV between $17.0 billion and $17.4 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $320 million and $380 million for Q4.

Positive Outlook

  • Key foreign currency rates remain relatively stable at current levels.
  • Significant levels of ongoing investment in new categories.
  • Significant levels of ongoing investment in international markets.
  • Providing outlook for Marketplace GOV.
  • Providing outlook for Adjusted EBITDA.

Challenges Ahead

  • Consumer spending in any geographies could deteriorate relative to outlook.
  • Increasing international exposure heightens risks associated with operating in foreign markets.
  • Geopolitical risks.
  • Currency risks.
  • Changes in the international operating environment could negatively impact results versus current outlook.