EU to Review DoorDash's Proposed Acquisition of Deliveroo Under Simplified Merger Process
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 19 2025
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Source: Reuters
Merger Review: The $3.9 billion acquisition of Deliveroo by DoorDash will undergo review under the EU's simplified merger procedure, indicating likely approval without major competition concerns.
Valuation Details: The deal values Deliveroo at approximately 2.9 billion pounds ($3.92 billion), with the agreement reached in May.
Market Performance: Deliveroo's stock has significantly declined since its market debut in 2021, attributed to a stagnation in demand for online food delivery post-COVID pandemic.
Currency Conversion: The current exchange rate is noted as $1 equaling 0.7407 pounds.
Analyst Views on DASH
Wall Street analysts forecast DASH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DASH is 282.32 USD with a low forecast of 205.00 USD and a high forecast of 360.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
30 Analyst Rating
24 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 207.650
Low
205.00
Averages
282.32
High
360.00
Current: 207.650
Low
205.00
Averages
282.32
High
360.00
About DASH
DoorDash, Inc. is engaged in providing services that reduce friction in local commerce and help merchants connect with consumers in their communities. The Company's primary offerings include the DoorDash Marketplace and the Wolt Marketplace (together, the Marketplaces), and its Commerce Platform. The Company's Marketplaces operate in over 30 countries across the globe and provide an integrated suite of services that help merchants establish an online presence, connect with consumers in their communities, and solve mission-critical challenges, such as customer acquisition, demand generation, order fulfillment, merchandising, payment processing, and customer support. It also offers advertising as a value-added service through its Marketplaces to help merchants and consumer packaged goods companies increase consumer engagement. The Company also has offsite advertising capabilities. Its white-label delivery fulfillment services include DoorDash Drive On-Demand and Wolt Drive.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
