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DoorDash Gives Weak Profit Outlook on Rising Costs, Storm Impact

Natalie Lung
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DoorDash reported a first-quarter profit outlook below Wall Street’s expectations, forecasting adjusted EBITDA of $675–$775 million, missing the $800.1 million analyst estimate. The shortfall stems from severe winter storms disrupting US operations, reducing delivery volumes and increasing operational costs during peak demand periods. Investments in growth initiatives—including new markets and technology upgrades—will further strain near-term profitability, according to the company’s Wednesday statement. Analysts had anticipated stronger earnings, reflecting broader concerns about DoorDash’s ability to balance expansion with cost control amid economic pressures. The outlook underscores challenges in the delivery sector, where weather volatility and aggressive growth strategies can quickly erode profit margins.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000DoorDash Inc. issued an earnings outlook that missed Wall Street’s expectations, with the delivery company warning that winter storms in the US and investments into growth areas will weigh on profits in the near term. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the first quarter will be $675 million to $775 million, the company said in a statement on Wednesday, falling far short of the average analyst estimate of $800.1 million.

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