DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Bank of America Analyst Says

DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) had its price target hoisted by equities researchers at Bank of America from $260.00 to $272.00 in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Bank of America‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 54.29% from the stock’s previous close.

DASH has been the topic of a number of other reports. Zacks Research raised shares of DoorDash from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Susquehanna lowered their target price on DoorDash from $300.00 to $250.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on shares of DoorDash from $253.00 to $224.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on DoorDash from $300.00 to $270.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of DoorDash from $239.00 to $251.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, DoorDash has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $263.89.

DoorDash Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of DASH opened at $176.29 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $75.98 billion, a PE ratio of 83.16 and a beta of 1.77. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $207.67 and its two-hundred day moving average is $231.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 2.04. DoorDash has a 12 month low of $155.40 and a 12 month high of $285.50.

DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) last released its quarterly 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). DoorDash had a return on equity of 10.15% and a net margin of 6.82%.The firm had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.98 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 37.7% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts forecast that DoorDash will post 2.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CFO Ravi Inukonda sold 1,017 shares of the firm’s 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 208,412 shares in the company, valued at $44,837,757.68. This trade represents a 0.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Shona L. Brown sold 1,250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $181.28, for a total transaction of $226,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 32,252 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,846,642.56. The trade was a 3.73% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 315,725 shares of company stock worth $67,969,184. Insiders own 5.83% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On DoorDash

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of DASH. Gilbert & Cook Inc. lifted its holdings in DoorDash by 2.6% during the 2nd quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. now owns 1,685 shares of the company’s stock valued at $415,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of DoorDash by 3.5% in the third quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,229 shares of the company’s stock valued at $334,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the period. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of DoorDash by 1.9% during the 3rd 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 boosted its holdings in shares of DoorDash by 0.8% during the 2nd quarter. Advisory Resource Group now owns 5,774 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,423,000 after buying an additional 48 shares during the period. Finally, Quotient Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of DoorDash by 3.2% during the 3rd quarter. Quotient Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,537 shares of the company’s stock worth $418,000 after buying an additional 48 shares during the period. 90.64% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

DoorDash News Summary

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.