Summary
DoorDash, Inc.'s second quarter 2026 results show continued strong revenue growth, with a 36% year-over-year increase driven by a 27% rise in total orders and a 36% increase in Marketplace Gross Order Volume (GOV). This growth was significantly bolstered by the acquisition of Deliveroo. While revenue and Gross Profit are up, the company saw a decline in Net Income attributable to common stockholders to $200 million from $285 million in the prior year's quarter, largely due to increased costs and expenses, particularly in research and development and depreciation and amortization, which rose by 52% and 86% respectively. Despite the dip in net income, the company demonstrated improved operational efficiency and profitability on a non-GAAP basis. Contribution Profit increased by 43% to $1.6 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA saw a significant 40% jump to $914 million, reflecting effective cost management and the benefits of scale. The company also generated robust Free Cash Flow of $742 million, up from $355 million in Q2 2025, indicating strong cash generation capabilities. Management highlighted increased investment in R&D and international operations as key drivers for expense growth, while also announcing an amendment and restatement of their credit agreement to increase the revolving credit facility to $2.0 billion, extending the maturity date, which provides enhanced financial flexibility.
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue grew 36% year-over-year to $4.45 billion in Q2 2026.
- 2Total Orders increased by 27% year-over-year to 970 million.
- 3Marketplace GOV increased 36% year-over-year to $33.1 billion.
- 4Net income attributable to common stockholders decreased to $200 million from $285 million in Q2 2025.
- 5Contribution Profit increased 43% to $1.64 billion.
- 6Adjusted EBITDA increased 40% to $914 million.
- 7Free Cash Flow more than doubled to $742 million from $355 million in Q2 2025.