DoorDash Stock On Fire: Up 18% With 6-Day Winning Streak
DoorDash (DASH) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 18% return. The company has gained about $18 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $117 Bil. The stock remains 32.6% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.5% for the S&P 500.
DoorDash’s recent streak was fueled by a substantial $100M insider share purchase by Director Alfred Lin, signaling strong conviction. This vote of confidence comes as the company navigates ambitious investments in an AI-native global platform for 2026, building on robust Q3 order growth of 21% and revenue surging 27%.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There is not much to fear in DASH stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. But given its Very High valuation, the stock appears Relatively Expensive (see Buy or Sell DASH).
For quick background, DASH provides a logistics platform connecting merchants, consumers, and drivers, offering services like customer acquisition, delivery, analytics, merchandising, payment processing, and support.
Comparing DASH Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for DASH stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | DASH | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 18.3% | 2.2% |
| 1M (21D) | -8.1% | -0.0% |
| 3M (63D) | -10.6% | 5.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 32.6% | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 69.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 102.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -67.2% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has DASH behaved after prior drops? See DASH Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 44 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 91 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 6 | 64 |
| 4D | 9 | 17 |
| 5D | 8 | 10 |
| 6D | 10 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 11 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 44 | 91 |
Key Financials for DoorDash (DASH)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $8.6 Bil | $10.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-577.0 Mil | $-38.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-558.0 Mil | $123.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.3 Bil | $3.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $163.0 Mil | $259.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $285.0 Mil | $244.0 Mil |
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