DoorDash Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NASDAQ:DASH)

DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) was the target of some unusual options trading activity on Friday. Stock traders purchased 34,908 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 101% compared to the average volume of 17,398 call options.

DoorDash Stock Performance

Shares of DASH stock opened at $176.29 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 2.04. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $207.67 and a 200-day moving average of $231.28. DoorDash has a one year low of $155.40 and a one year high of $285.50. The company has a market cap of $75.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 83.16 and a beta of 1.77.

DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 18th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.58 by ($0.10). The firm had revenue of $3.96 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.98 billion. DoorDash had a return on equity of 10.15% and a net margin of 6.82%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 37.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.33 earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that DoorDash will post 2.22 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at DoorDash

In other DoorDash news, CEO Tony Xu sold 16,667 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $230.00, for a total transaction of $3,833,410.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $345,000. This trade represents a 91.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Ravi Inukonda sold 1,017 shares of DoorDash stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.14, for a total value of $218,797.38. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 208,412 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $44,837,757.68. This trade represents a 0.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 315,725 shares of company stock valued at $67,969,184. 5.83% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of DASH. Gilbert & Cook Inc. raised its stake in shares of DoorDash by 2.6% during the 2nd quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. now owns 1,685 shares of the company’s stock worth $415,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the period. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings in DoorDash by 3.5% during the third quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,229 shares of the company’s stock worth $334,000 after buying an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in DoorDash by 1.9% during the third quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,414 shares of the company’s stock worth $657,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Advisory Resource Group raised its position in DoorDash by 0.8% in the second quarter. Advisory Resource Group now owns 5,774 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,423,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the period. Finally, Quotient Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in DoorDash by 3.2% in the third quarter. Quotient Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,537 shares of the company’s stock valued at $418,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.64% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently commented on DASH shares. Wedbush boosted their target price on DoorDash from $260.00 to $270.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Mizuho decreased their price objective on DoorDash from $350.00 to $320.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Bank of America upped their target price on DoorDash from $260.00 to $272.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on shares of DoorDash in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $280.00 price target for the company. Finally, Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and set a $275.00 price target on shares of DoorDash in a research note on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, DoorDash currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $263.89.

Trending Headlines about DoorDash

Here are the key news stories impacting DoorDash this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Robust growth and guidance — Q4 revenue of $3.96B (+~38% Y/Y) and a 32% jump in orders underpin optimism that delivery demand and new verticals will sustain growth. Zacks: Q4 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness persists — Truist raised its target to $340 (buy) and Bank of America lifted its target to $272; several analysts still see double‑digit upside on the guidance update. Benzinga: Analyst Moves
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying and rebound thesis — MarketBeat highlights sustained institutional accumulation and a technical rebound setup tied to increased FY26 spending to accelerate growth. MarketBeat: Rebound Signal
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual bullish options flow — Traders bought ~34,908 call contracts on Friday (≈+101% vs. typical daily volume), signaling speculative bullish positioning that can amplify short‑term upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail promotions — DoorDash gift‑card deals are running (15% off), which can support order activity but has limited strategic impact. Android Authority: Gift Card Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reporting appears anomalous (entries show zero/NaN), so there’s no meaningful short squeeze signal from the provided short‑interest data.
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings & guidance concerns — Q4 EPS missed ( $0.48 vs. $0.58 est.) and revenue slightly missed consensus; the company flagged rising costs and storm impacts that produced a weaker near‑term profit outlook. Seeking Alpha: Investment Intensity
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target cuts — Several firms trimmed price targets (Cantor Fitzgerald, Needham, DA Davidson, Citizens Jmp reduced their targets), reflecting concern that increased spending will compress near‑term margins even as growth continues. Benzinga: Price Target Moves
• Negative Sentiment: Margin and investment scrutiny — Commentators and some analysts warn that the intensified investment cycle (tech, marketing, new verticals) could weigh on profitability before benefits materialize. CNBC: Investment Cycle

DoorDash Company Profile

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.