Core Business Performance - DoorDash's core business continues to show strong growth momentum, with adjusted EBITDA exceeding expectations by 4% in Q1 2025 and guidance for Q2 being 5% above market expectations [2] - Morgan Stanley noted no signs of macroeconomic weakness in DoorDash's financial report, indicating a healthy user base and improving profitability as scale increases [2] - The firm projects that DoorDash's total order value (GOV) and adjusted EBITDA will grow by 1% and 2%, respectively, by 2026 [2] Acquisition Strategy - DoorDash plans to acquire the smaller, slower-growing UK delivery platform Deliveroo for $3.9 billion, which has sparked market discussions [3] - Deliveroo is performing well in the UK market, particularly in London, with an expected adjusted EBITDA of $540 million by 2025, representing a significant portion of its global adjusted EBITDA [3] - The integration and growth strategy post-acquisition, including leveraging UK profits for global expansion and improving profitability outside London, are key areas of focus [3] - Additionally, DoorDash announced a $1.2 billion acquisition of restaurant CRM platform SevenRooms to enhance merchant services and expand restaurant sales [3] Competitive Landscape and Industry Impact - Uber Eats is the main competitor to Deliveroo in the UK and France, growing at approximately twice the rate of Deliveroo [4] - Morgan Stanley emphasizes the importance of how DoorDash will optimize investments and strategic focus post-acquisition to enhance competitiveness and sustain cash flow growth [4] - Both DoorDash and Uber have made significant acquisitions recently, reducing the likelihood of further consolidation in the US online grocery sector [4]