DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the thirty-six ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty-six have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $262.8235.

Several research analysts have weighed in on DASH shares. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $267.00 price target on DoorDash in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their price objective on shares of DoorDash from $285.00 to $230.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $275.00 target price on shares of DoorDash in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of DoorDash from $330.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. Finally, Roth Mkm reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $200.00 price target on shares of DoorDash in a report on Thursday, February 19th.

Insider Buying and Selling at DoorDash

In related news, CEO Tony Xu sold 16,667 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $230.00, for a total value of $3,833,410.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $345,000. The trade was a 91.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Shona L. Brown sold 1,250 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.33, for a total value of $277,912.50. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 33,502 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,448,499.66. The trade was a 3.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 167,317 shares of company stock worth $35,720,931. Insiders own 5.83% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of DoorDash

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its position in shares of DoorDash by 284.0% during the 3rd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 96 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Eastern Bank increased its position in DoorDash by 714.3% in the fourth quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in DoorDash in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in DoorDash during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in DoorDash during the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. 90.64% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

DoorDash Price Performance

Shares of DoorDash stock opened at $152.92 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $66.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 72.13 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $180.98 and its 200-day simple moving average is $217.92. DoorDash has a 52 week low of $150.87 and a 52 week high of $285.50.

DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.58 by ($0.10). The business had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.98 billion. DoorDash had a return on equity of 10.15% and a net margin of 6.82%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 37.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.33 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that DoorDash will post 2.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting DoorDash

Here are the key news stories impacting DoorDash this week:

• Positive Sentiment: DoorDash rolled out an emergency gas-relief program to help Dashers cope with surging pump prices; this supports driver retention and availability during a fuel squeeze, which can help orders and on-road capacity. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: DoorDash’s push into e-commerce and broader fulfillment is lifting GOV and order growth, a factor analysts cite as upside potential for revenue diversification beyond restaurant delivery. (Analyst note) Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Local data show more Dashers are delivering by bike in cities like Philadelphia, which can reduce fuel sensitivity, lower delivery costs in dense urban markets and improve margins on certain routes. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Human-interest coverage (nearly $1M raised for a 78‑year‑old Dasher) boosts goodwill and PR but has limited direct financial impact. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Third-party guides and comparisons (ShiftTracker’s DoorDash vs. Uber Eats guide) increase consumer/driver transparency but are unlikely to meaningfully change fundamentals. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Two separate shooting incidents/trials involving DoorDash drivers (Chester and Hudson Valley cases) pose reputational and safety concerns; recurring public safety headlines can weigh on consumer perception and highlight driver risk exposure. Article Title Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: COO Prabir Adarkar sold 10,000 shares (~$1.59M) this week; while the remaining ownership is large, the disclosed sale can be perceived negatively by investors focused on insider activity. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Several short-interest reports in the feed appear to show data errors (zero shares reported); they’re unlikely to reflect real market pressure. Investors should watch official FINRA/NYSE short-interest disclosures instead.

About DoorDash

DoorDash, Inc operates a technology-driven logistics and food-delivery marketplace that connects consumers, merchants and independent delivery contractors. The company’s core service enables customers to order from local restaurants and retailers through its app and website while DoorDash handles last-mile fulfillment via its network of drivers, known as “Dashers.” Over time the platform has broadened beyond restaurant deliveries to include groceries, convenience items and retail deliveries, positioning DoorDash as a broader on-demand logistics provider for consumer goods.

In addition to its marketplace, DoorDash offers a suite of products and services for consumers and businesses.