Bullish Experts Face Off Against Legal Challenges Amid DoorDash’s Growth
- Analysts upgrade DoorDash (DASH) with $272–$340 price targets, citing market leadership and strategic innovations like Wolt acquisition and drone delivery. - Short-seller claims about ITIN worker onboarding and profit model fragility spark regulatory risks, while a lawsuit alleges illicit THC deliveries. - DoorDash counters with CSR initiatives (e.g., free meals for SNAP recipients) and expanded partnerships with Kroger/Uber Eats to strengthen public perception. - Market uncertainty persists amid Fed rat
DoorDash (DASH) shares have regained strength as a series of analyst upgrades and increased price targets point to renewed optimism in the delivery leader. On October 27, 2025, Barclays resumed coverage with an Equal-Weight rating and set a $272 price target in a
The stock has hovered around $254.59, with analysts forecasting an average price target of $303.27—suggesting a 19.12% potential upside, according to the Barclays note. This positive outlook is driven by DoorDash’s global expansion through its 2022 acquisition of Wolt and its entry into drone delivery, as highlighted in the Barclays reinstatement. Goldman Sachs analysts emphasized the company’s favorable 3:1 risk/reward profile and strong financials, including a 50.04% gross margin and $11.895 billion in annual revenue, as detailed in
Yet, the optimistic outlook faces some challenges. Short-seller Culper Research recently accused
Despite these obstacles, DoorDash has shown resilience in the market. Shares climbed 4.8% after the short-seller report, and the company has increased its focus on corporate social responsibility to improve its public image. In November, DoorDash eliminated delivery fees for 300,000 SNAP recipients and pledged to provide one million free meals through its Project
The overall market backdrop remains uncertain. The Federal Reserve’s reluctance to lower interest rates has kept volatility elevated, as shown in the
With shares trading near $264.30, investors are weighing the risks of regulatory challenges against the opportunities presented by DoorDash’s expanding reach. With 39 analysts setting an average target of $303.27, the possibility of reaching the high-end estimate of $360 remains, though not without significant challenges, as referenced in the earlier Barclays reinstatement.
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