Core Insights - DoorDash is positioning itself as a technology and infrastructure partner for local commerce, moving beyond meal delivery to own the software and logistics stack [1][2] - The company aims to maximize long-term free cash flow and sees its acquisition of Deliveroo as a key part of this strategy, with Deliveroo expected to contribute approximately $200 million in EBITDA this year [2][9] - DoorDash is evolving into a broader commerce platform that integrates software, advertising, fulfillment, and autonomy to empower local businesses against larger digital competitors [10] Financial Performance - In the fourth quarter, DoorDash reported a revenue increase of 38% year over year, reaching $3.955 billion, with a GAAP net income of $213 million and adjusted EBITDA of $780 million [9] - For the full year, the company achieved total revenue of $13.7 billion and net income attributable to common stockholders of $935 million [9] - Management anticipates a slight increase in adjusted EBITDA margin for 2026 compared to 2025, excluding Deliveroo [9] Strategic Initiatives - The company is investing in SevenRooms, a guest experience and customer relationship management platform, to enhance merchant relationships by combining software with consumer demand [3] - DoorDash is advancing its in-house advertising technology platform, Symbiosys, which allows restaurants and retailers to purchase sponsored placements, contributing to the scaling of its ads business alongside core order growth [4] - The logistics strategy includes a "mixed fleet" model where independent contractors (Dashers) will work alongside autonomous vehicles, optimizing delivery assignments based on complexity and distance [8]

DoorDash (NasdaqGS:DASH) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 18, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsAndrew Boone - Managing DirectorEric Sheridan - Managing DirectorJosh Beck - Managing DirectorJustin Patterson - Managing Director of Equity ResearchJustin Post - Managing DirectorLee Horowitz - Co-Head of Internet Equity ResearchMark Mahaney - Senior Managing DirectorRavi Inukonda - CFOShweta Khajuria - Managing Director of Global InternetTony Xu - Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEOWeston Twigg - Head of Finance and ...