DoorDash (DASH) Stock Today — Nov. 5, 2025: Q3 beat on revenue and GOV, but 2026 spend plans trigger sharp after‑hours selloff

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Key takeaways (Nov. 5, 2025)

Q3 2025 results: Revenue $3.45B (+27% y/y), Marketplace GOV $25.0B (+25% y/y), Adjusted EBITDA $754M, GAAP net income $244M. ^[1]
Outlook: Company guided Q4 GMV to $28.9–$29.5B; management also flagged “several hundred million dollars” more investment planned for 2026. ^[2]
Stock move:Closed around $238 today, then fell ~16% after hours as investors digested heavier 2026 spending and a profit miss. ^[3]

What happened to DASH today (Nov. 5, 2025)

DoorDash reported strong top‑line growth for Q3 2025 after the closing bell: revenue rose 27% y/y to ~$3.45B and Marketplace GOV reached $25.0B, while Adjusted EBITDA improved to $754M and GAAP net income was $244M. Management attributed margin improvement partly to advertising revenue and lower credits/refunds and Dasher costs as a share of GOV. ^[4]

At the same time, guidance and spending plans grabbed the market’s attention. The company projected Q4 GMV of $28.9–$29.5B, but also signaled it will step up investment “by several hundred million dollars” in 2026 for product, technology and platform initiatives—prompting concern about near‑term profitability. ^[5]

How the stock traded

During the regular session, DASH finished near $238 (today’s intraday range on Reuters: roughly $236.7–$244.1). Immediately after the report, shares slid 12–17% in extended trading, with multiple outlets citing the profit miss and 2026 spend plans as catalysts. ^[6]

Context: DoorDash shares have still logged a strong YTD gain (≈40%+) heading into today, amplifying sensitivity to any expense‑heavy outlook. ^[7]

By the numbers (Q3 2025)

Total Orders:776M (+21% y/y)
Marketplace GOV:$25.0B (+25% y/y)
Revenue:$3.446B (+27% y/y)
Net revenue margin:13.8% (from 13.5% a year ago)
Adjusted EBITDA:$754M (+41% y/y; 3.0% of GOV)
GAAP net income:$244M (vs. $162M a year ago)
Buyback authorization:$5B approved in Feb. 2025; no repurchases executed as of Nov. 4. ^[8]

Why investors sold after hours

Earnings miss vs. consensus: Several reports highlighted EPS of $0.55, below Street expectations (variously cited near the high‑$0.60s), despite the revenue beat—raising questions about operating leverage short‑term. ^[9]
Heavier 2026 investment: Management indicated notable incremental spend next year on global tech/platform build‑out and new initiatives, which can pressure near‑term margins even as it targets larger long‑term TAM. ^[10]
Integration math around Deliveroo: One account noted a smaller‑than‑previously‑expected 2026 adjusted‑EBITDA contribution from Deliveroo due to accounting effects—another factor pressuring after‑hours sentiment. ^[11]

Guidance and what to watch next

Q4 2025:GMV $28.9–$29.5B; investors will parse the mix between restaurant and new verticals (grocery/retail) and the contribution from ads. ^[12]
2026 investment cadence: Street will look for specific deployment areas (e.g., logistics, automation, fulfillment services) and payback periods as the company leans into platform development. ^[13]
Capital returns: Despite a $5B authorization, DoorDash had not repurchased shares through Nov. 4; any activation would be a new data point. ^[14]
Earnings call: Management scheduled its Q3 call for 5:00 p.m. ET today (Nov. 5)—commentary on spending ramps and Deliveroo integration should frame tomorrow’s trade. ^[15]

Today’s headlines (Nov. 5, 2025)

Press release: “DoorDash Releases Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results” (metrics and commentary). ^[16]
Reuters: “DoorDash forecasts upbeat quarter on robust delivery demand” (Q4 GMV outlook; order/GOV growth). ^[17]
Bloomberg: “DoorDash Posts Strong Growth, Signals More Investments in 2026” (~16% after‑hours drop). ^[18]
MarketWatch: “DoorDash expects bigger investments next year … sinking shares” (2026 spend, Deliveroo accounting contribution note). ^[19]
Investor’s Business Daily: “DoorDash Stock Sinks on Earnings Miss … Ramping Up Investments” (EPS miss; reaction). ^[20]

Bottom line for Nov. 5, 2025

DoorDash delivered another quarter of double‑digit growth and improving unit economics, but investors refocused on 2026 opex and a near‑term EPS miss. Expect tomorrow’s session to hinge on call color around spend timing, ad momentum, and integration synergies.

This article is for information only and is not investment advice. All figures and market moves are as of Nov. 5, 2025, based on sources cited above.

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