DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $257.47 According to Analysts

DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the forty-three research firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating, thirty-one have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $254.48.

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities began coverage on shares of DoorDash in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $270.00 target price on the stock. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $225.00 price target on shares of DoorDash in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price objective on shares of DoorDash from $280.00 to $275.00 in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Loop Capital raised their price objective on shares of DoorDash from $225.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 22nd. Finally, Argus lifted their target price on shares of DoorDash from $190.00 to $270.00 in a research note on Thursday, August 27th.

DoorDash News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting DoorDash this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Retail and international expansion: DoorDash’s entry into Canada’s broader retail-delivery market could expand its addressable market beyond restaurants and support longer-term order and revenue growth. What Does DoorDash Entering Canada Wide Retail Delivery Mean?
• Positive Sentiment: AI and delivery growth initiatives: Coverage highlights DoorDash’s expanding use of artificial intelligence and retail capabilities. CEO Tony Xu also said AI agents could increase demand for human labor, suggesting potential productivity and volume benefits rather than immediate workforce displacement. DoorDash Expands Its AI and Retail Push
• Positive Sentiment: Technical outlook: A bullish weekly reversal and support holding have led one analyst to argue that DoorDash’s recent correction may be ending, potentially opening the way for further gains. DoorDash Price Forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings catalyst: DoorDash will release third-quarter 2026 results after the market closes on November 4, followed by an investor conference call. Results, guidance and updates on retail and international expansion are likely to be the next major stock catalysts. DoorDash to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data appears unreliable: The report describes a significant increase in short interest but lists total short interest at zero shares and zero days to cover. Investors should treat this entry as a likely data inconsistency rather than a meaningful trading signal.
• Negative Sentiment: Reports involving DoorDash drivers being attacked, injured in crashes or targeted by scams could create limited reputational, safety and insurance concerns, although the individual incidents are unlikely to materially affect DoorDash’s financial results. Man Shot After Allegedly Threatening DoorDash Driver

DoorDash Stock Performance

NASDAQ:DASH opened at $196.50 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 1.37 and a current ratio of 1.37. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $206.56 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $182.62. The firm has a market capitalization of $85.14 billion, a PE ratio of 102.88 and a beta of 1.90. DoorDash has a 52-week low of $143.30 and a 52-week high of $285.50.

DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.46 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.47 by ($0.01). DoorDash had a return on equity of 8.48% and a net margin of 5.29%. The company had revenue of $4.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.34 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.65 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 35.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that DoorDash will post 2.51 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at DoorDash

In other news, Director Andy Fang sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $183.69, for a total value of $918,450.00. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Keith Yandell sold 2,183 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $183.69, for a total value of $400,995.27. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 118,505 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $21,768,183.45. This trade represents a 1.81% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 392,981 shares of company stock valued at $85,663,015. 44.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On DoorDash

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Vise Technologies Inc. increased its position in shares of DoorDash by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 3,517 shares of the company’s stock worth $796,000 after acquiring an additional 63 shares during the period. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of DoorDash by 81.0% in the second quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 143 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares during the period. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in DoorDash by 2.7% in the second quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,520 shares of the company’s stock worth $465,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC grew its stake in DoorDash by 3.3% in the first quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 2,327 shares of the company’s stock worth $349,000 after purchasing an additional 74 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rehmann Capital Advisory Group increased its holdings in DoorDash by 8.0% during the 4th quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group now owns 1,107 shares of the company’s stock worth $251,000 after purchasing an additional 82 shares during the period. 90.64% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

DoorDash Company Profile

DoorDash, Inc is a technology company that operates a local commerce platform connecting consumers with restaurants, grocery stores, convenience retailers and other merchants. Through its DoorDash app and website, customers can discover businesses, place orders for delivery or pickup, and access related services. The company also provides merchants with tools for online ordering, logistics, customer engagement, advertising and business analytics.

DoorDash generates additional activity through subscription programs such as DashPass, which provides participating customers with delivery-related benefits, and through its logistics and commerce solutions for merchants.