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Dec 31, 2022

DoorDash Q4 2022 Earnings Report

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.

Key Takeaways

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.

Total Revenue
$1.82B
Previous year: $1.3B
+39.8%
EPS
-$0.63
Previous year: -$0.45
+40.0%
Total Orders
467M
Previous year: 369M
+26.6%
Marketplace GOV
$14.4B
Previous year: $11.2B
+29.0%
Gross Profit
$762M
Previous year: $637M
+19.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.98B
Previous year: $2.5B
-21.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$22M
Previous year: $97M
-122.7%
Total Assets
$9.79B
Previous year: $6.81B
+43.8%

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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.

Positive Outlook

  • 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

Challenges Ahead

  • 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.