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- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 GTV $9.17B (+10% YoY), driven by 14% order growth and expanding customer engagement.
- **AI and Ad Innovation**: Launched AI tools like Cart Assistant and AI landing pages, with $1B+ annualized ad revenue.
- **Enterprise Expansion**: 350+ retailer storefronts, 240 Carrot Ads partners, and disciplined international pilot program.
- **Profitability**: Adjusted EBITDA $278M (+22% YoY), with $287M operating cash flow.
- **Share Buybacks**: $1.5B increase in buyback program, underscoring confidence in long-term growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Marketplace Strength**: Q3 GTV of $9.17B (+10% YoY), driven by 14% order growth and expanding customer engagement. Unit economics positive across all basket sizes due to routing and batching efficiencies.
- **Enterprise Platform Expansion**: 350+ retailer e-commerce storefronts, 240 Carrot Ads partners, and AI solutions launched to enhance retailer operations. 40 new storefronts added in H1, including Restaurant Depot.
- **AI and Advertising Growth**: $1B+ annualized ad revenue, 10%+ growth in emerging brands. New AI tools like Cart Assistant and AI landing pages improve ad performance. Off-platform partnerships with TikTok and Pinterest expand reach.
- **International Strategy**: Exploring Europe and Australia with existing products (Storefront Pro, Caper). Focus on disciplined expansion without new tech development.
- **Affordability Initiatives**: Price parity pilots with retailers (e.g., Schnucks, Heritage Grocers) show 10%+ sales growth. Weekly flyer integrations and loyalty programs reduce churn.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q3 Financials**: GAAP net income $144M (+22% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $278M (+22% YoY). Operating cash flow $287M, up $102M YoY. Share buybacks of $67M in Q3.
- **Q4 Outlook**: GTV $9.45-9.6B (+9-11% YoY),广告收入增长6-9%。广告生态系统创新（如AI生成落地页）支撑长期双位数增长。
- **Margin Management**: Stock-based comp $82M in Q3 (down $24M QoQ). Q4 EBITDA guidance $285-295M, reflecting disciplined reinvestment.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **AI Monetization**: Retailers see AI as competitive advantage. Cart Assistant and generative ads will drive enterprise revenue. Early-stage monetization via tech licensing.
- **Competition Response**: Leading 3x larger than next competitor in online grocery. Focus on large baskets (75% market share) and enterprise partnerships offsets Amazon entry.
- **Regulatory Risk**: NYC delivery wage changes may impact <1% of GTV. Navigating through fee adjustments while maintaining profitability.
- **International Risks**: Balancing growth with profitability. No material impact on 2025 guidance from international pilots.
- **Share Repurchases**: $1.5B increase in buyback program signals confidence in long-term value creation.

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