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DoorDash to Acquire Instacart For $17 Billion

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DoorDash to Acquire Instacart For $17 Billion. (2026, October 29). NBC News. https://www.today.com/video/doordash-to-acquire-instacart-for-17-billion-272458309807

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As of October 29, 2026, DoorDash announced it is acquiring grocery delivery service Instacart in a $17 billion deal. DoorDash plans to pay $65 per share for Instacart, representing a 26% premium over Instacart's closing price on October 22, 2026. The acquisition aims to consolidate the grocery delivery market and provide customers with more store choices and faster delivery options. According to Tony Xu, co-founder and CEO of DoorDash, the deal will enable more supermarkets to use Instacart’s platform for their online operations while retaining the Instacart brand name and app.

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