Doordash stock tanks 20% as company misses earnings, says it expects further spending

Core Insights - DoorDash reported third-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, leading to a 20% drop in stock price following the announcement [1] - The company anticipates spending "several hundred million dollars" on new initiatives and development in 2026, emphasizing the need for investment to foster growth [1] Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 27% year-over-year, reaching $3.45 billion, surpassing the expected $3.36 billion [2][3] - Net income for Q3 was $244 million, or 55 cents per share, compared to $162 million, or 38 cents per share, in the same quarter last year [2] - Total orders grew by 21% year-over-year, totaling 776 million, slightly above the expected 770.13 million [2]