DoorDash agreed on October 29 to acquire Instacart in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $17 billion, joining two of the largest U.S. delivery platforms. The offer values Instacart at $65 per share, a 26% premium to its October 22 closing price before reports of negotiations surfaced. The agreement remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.

At least 75% of the consideration will be cash, with the remainder potentially paid in DoorDash shares. The companies expect the deal to close in late 2027 or the first half of 2028. Until then, they will continue operating independently. DoorDash plans to retain Instacart’s brand, app and technology offerings after a closing.

What changes for customers and grocers

The companies say a combined platform could give Instacart customers access to more than 50,000 additional stores. They also propose a single fee for DashPass and Instacart+ memberships, which DoorDash estimates could save subscribers $100 million annually. These are projected benefits, not changes that take effect today.

For grocers, the attraction is access to DoorDash’s delivery network alongside Instacart’s order-management, advertising and AI-enabled shopping technology. Instacart reported $1.095 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 17% from a year earlier, underscoring the scale of the grocery business DoorDash would acquire.

Competition and delivery-worker concerns

The scale also raises difficult questions. Competition authorities could examine whether combining rival marketplaces would reduce choice, raise delivery fees or strengthen one company’s control over retailers’ customer data. Reuters reported that New York City’s consumer and worker protection agency expressed concern about consolidation.

DoorDash promises that grocery partners will not be required to use its delivery services exclusively and that Instacart’s independent shoppers will keep control over the orders they accept. Those commitments will face scrutiny as regulators assess whether the merger could narrow choices for workers and customers.

The proposed acquisition marks a major move beyond restaurant delivery into groceries and retail. For further context, Yahoo Finance’s October 29 video report examines the agreement and DoorDash’s quarterly results. The next milestones are the shareholder vote and antitrust reviews in the United States and other jurisdictions.

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