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Research Alert: Dash: Mixed Q1, But Outlook Calls For Continued Strong Momentum

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-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

DoorDash reported mixed Q1 2026 results, with revenue of $4.04B (+33% Y/Y) missing consensus expectations of $4.15B, while GAAP EPS of $0.42 beat the Street's $0.36 estimate despite a 5% Y/Y decline and $48M of restructuring charges. Marketplace GOV of $31.6B (+37%, +24% ex-Deliveroo) and adjusted EBITDA of $754M (+28%) both exceeded company guidance midpoints of $31.4B and $725M, respectively. Operational execution remained strong across key verticals, with U.S. grocery and retail segments attracting record new consumers while achieving improved unit economics and sustained GOV growth. Q2 guidance signals continued momentum with adjusted EBITDA expected at $820M (vs. Street $742M) and GOV of $32.9B (+36% Y/Y), an encouraging result after Q1's guidance fell short of expectations. We expect continued margin compression from Deliveroo integration costs and elevated platform investments, but we believe the margin headwinds are transitory as integration costs normalize and operational leverage improves.

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