DoorDash finalizing $15.2 billion acquisition of delivery rival Instacart

FinanceInternationalExpansiónOct 27, 2026, 2:04 PM40 s readAI summary

DoorDash is finalizing the acquisition of its rival Instacart for $15.2 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal, which says the deal could be announced this week although there is no guarantee the talks will succeed. Instacart, which went public in 2023, rose nearly 8% on Monday after the report and has a market value of around $14.3 billion. DoorDash is valued at about $74 billion, five times more. The deal would strengthen its food and grocery delivery business.

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DoorDash is negotiating to buy Instacart for $15.2 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal.
An announcement could come this week, with no guarantee the talks will succeed.
Instacart rose nearly 8% on Monday and is worth about $14.3 billion; DoorDash is valued at about $74 billion.

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