Core Viewpoint - DoorDash reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded revenue expectations but fell short on earnings per share, leading to a nearly 10% drop in after-hours trading [1] Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 27% year-over-year to $3.45 billion, surpassing market expectations of $3.36 billion [1] - Net profit rose by 51% year-over-year to $240 million, with earnings per share at $0.55, below the expected $0.69 [1] - Total orders grew by 21% year-over-year to 776 million, slightly exceeding market forecasts [1] Future Outlook - The company anticipates adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter to be between $710 million and $810 million, which is below market expectations [1] - DoorDash plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in developing a new global technology platform, with significant progress now expected in 2026 instead of 2025 [1]