DoorDash Surges 5.00 as $2.93 Billion Volume Propels Stock to Record High, 23rd in Market Activity

On August 7, 2025, DoorDash (DASH) surged 5.00% with a trading volume of $2.93 billion, a 108.06% increase from the previous day, ranking 23rd in market activity. The stock reached a record high of $268, reflecting strong investor sentiment following its second-quarter earnings report.

DoorDash reported a turnaround in profitability, posting a GAAP net income of $285 million—up from a $157 million loss year-over-year. Revenue rose 25% to $3.28 billion, driven by a 20% increase in total orders (761 million) and a 23% rise in marketplace gross order value ($24.24 billion). The U.S. restaurant category showed notable strength, while international expansion added to growth. CEO Tony Xu highlighted investments in AI-driven platform improvements and a $1 billion annualized advertising business as key growth drivers.

Strategic moves, including a planned acquisition of Deliveroo pending regulatory approval, underscored the company’s focus on scaling operations. DoorDash shares have gained 60% year-to-date, with analysts noting sustained demand in the convenience economy and disciplined expansion as tailwinds.

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