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Capitalized Contract Cost, Net

DoorDash Capitalized Contract Cost, Net increased by 4.6% to $183.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.1%, from $155.00M to $183.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Capitalized Contract Cost, Net shows an upward trend with a 38.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests high investment in customer acquisition, while a decrease may indicate lower sales activity or changes in amortization schedules.

Detailed definition

This represents the costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract that are capitalized and amortized over the expected...

Peer comparison

Common in SaaS and service-based companies with high customer acquisition costs.

Metric ID: other_capitalized_contract_cost_net

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$47.00M$54.00M$62.00M$69.00M$75.00M$86.00M$100.00M$107.00M$117.00M$127.00M$137.00M$141.00M$149.00M$155.00M$157.00M$164.00M$175.00M$183.00M
QoQ Change+14.9%+14.8%+11.3%+8.7%+14.7%+16.3%+7.0%+9.3%+8.5%+7.9%+2.9%+5.7%+4.0%+1.3%+4.5%+6.7%+4.6%
YoY Change+59.6%+59.3%+61.3%+55.1%+56.0%+47.7%+37.0%+31.8%+27.4%+22.0%+14.6%+16.3%+17.4%+18.1%
Range$47.00M$183.00M
CAGR+37.7%
Avg YoY Growth+37.4%
Median YoY Growth+34.4%
Current Streak17+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DoorDash's capitalized contract cost, net?
DoorDash (DASH) reported capitalized contract cost, net of $183.00M in Q3 2025.
How has DoorDash's capitalized contract cost, net changed year-over-year?
DoorDash's capitalized contract cost, net increased by 18.1% year-over-year, from $155.00M to $183.00M.
What is the long-term trend for DoorDash's capitalized contract cost, net?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), DoorDash's capitalized contract cost, net has grown at a 38.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.00M to $157.00M.
What does capitalized contract cost, net mean?
Costs related to acquiring or fulfilling contracts that are spread out over time rather than expensed immediately.