Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets

DoorDash Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets decreased by 180.8% to -$42.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 220.0%, from $35.00M to -$42.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher cash outflows for future benefits, while a decrease suggests the consumption of previously paid assets.

Detailed definition

Represents the net change in prepaid expenses and other current assets during the reporting period. This reflects cash o...

Peer comparison

Common across all industries as a standard working capital adjustment.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_prepaid_expense_and_other_fd8918

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q3 '21Q1 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$9.00M$68.00M$58.00M$56.00M$75.00M$57.00M$21.00M$22.00M$13.00M$174.00M$35.00M$12.00M$148.00M$52.00M-$42.00M
QoQ Change+855.6%-14.7%-3.4%+33.9%-24.0%-63.2%+4.8%-40.9%>999%-79.9%-65.7%>999%-64.9%-180.8%
YoY Change+744.4%+10.3%-1.7%-62.5%-70.7%+205.3%+59.1%-7.7%-14.9%-220.0%
Range-$42.00M$174.00M
CAGR+55.3%
Avg YoY Growth+64.2%
Median YoY Growth-4.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DoorDash's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other current assets?
DoorDash (DASH) reported increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other current assets of -$42.00M in Q1 2026.
How has DoorDash's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other current assets changed year-over-year?
DoorDash's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other current assets decreased by 220.0% year-over-year, from $35.00M to -$42.00M.
What does increase (decrease) in prepaid expense and other current assets mean?
The net change in cash paid in advance for future services or other short-term assets.