DoorDash, Inc. (DASH): Among Stocks Insiders Were Selling In Q1 2025

We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Selling In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) stands against other stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025.

The broader market index rose 0.2% on Tuesday amid volatility as investors awaited clarity on President Trump’s tariff policy. The market also faced pressure from weaker-than-expected economic data, including a disappointing manufacturing survey and lower-than-expected job openings, according to CNBC. The blue chip companies and Nasdaq Composite also saw modest gains, with the market continuing to react to uncertainty.

As this market uncertainty persists, insider trading often draws attention. While executive stock purchases can signal optimism, insider sales may stem from personal financial reasons or diversification needs. Executives typically follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. Insider trading offers insights but should be considered alongside a company’s financial health and market conditions.

Our Methodology

What are some of the stocks that insiders have been selling the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had sold shares in January, February, or March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders selling shares.

Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been heavily selling during the first three months of the year. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks where at least five insider sales totaled $1 million or more. While the overall value of insider sales for these stocks may be higher, we specifically focused on sales worth $1 million or more. From the stocks that met this criterion, we selected the 20 with the highest number of insider sales of $1 million or more.

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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.

DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH)

Total value of insider sales in Q1: $207.58 million

Insiders with $1M+ sales: 8

DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) is a global tech company that links consumers with local businesses in more than 25 countries. Founded in 2013, it creates innovative solutions that help businesses grow, reach new customers, and stay ahead of the competition. The San Francisco, California-based company is also recognized as one of the top 12 high growth low debt stocks to invest in now.

In January, DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) partnered with The Home Depot (NYSE:HD), the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S. With over 2,000 stores nationwide, The Home Depot is now offering on-demand delivery through DoorDash, bringing home improvement essentials to customers’ doorsteps or work sites in as little as one hour.

In March, DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) and Dollar General (NYSE:DG) teamed up to offer SNAP/EBT payment capabilities at over 16,000 Dollar General stores on the DoorDash Marketplace, expanding the total number of stores accepting SNAP/EBT payments to over 35,000.

During the first quarter, 10 insiders, including the CEO, and CFO sold around $207.58 million worth of DoorDash shares at an average price of $192.82 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $182.77 per share, having gained 8.95% year-to-date and 32.20% over the past 12 months.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) reported revenue of $2.9 billion, a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Total orders rose by 19% year-over-year to 685 million, and GAAP net income was $141 million, a significant turnaround from the GAAP net loss of $154 million in Q4 2023.

According to MarketBeat, 35 analysts rate DoorDash stock as a “Moderate Buy” with a price target of $207.21. The average price target suggests a potential upside of 13.37% from the latest price.

Overall, DASH ranks 2nd on our list of stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of DASH our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than DASH but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.