DoorDash Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Instacart in Deal Valued at About $17 Billion
DoorDash is reportedly in discussions to acquire Instacart, with the deal valued at approximately $17 billion, according to a source.
Bend, OR, October 26, 2026 —
DoorDash is reportedly in discussions to acquire Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion, according to a source. The available information does not identify the source or provide further details about the reported talks.
The report describes the companies as being in discussions, but does not say when those discussions began, whether they have advanced to a formal agreement, or when a decision might be made. It also does not specify how the approximately $17 billion valuation was calculated or what terms may be under consideration.
Details about any potential transaction remain unavailable in the summary. It does not include statements from DoorDash or Instacart, nor does it say whether either company has publicly confirmed the reported discussions. No information was provided about possible regulatory review, financing, or the effect a deal could have on either company’s operations.
Accordingly, the reported acquisition remains a discussion, not a confirmed completed transaction, based on the information provided. The source’s account gives a proposed buyer, a potential target and an approximate valuation, but does not establish whether the companies will reach an agreement. Further specifics, including the status and terms of the talks, were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by By Echo Wang and Milana Vinn on www.centraloregondaily.com, see more information here.
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