AI Earnings Predictions for Maplebear Inc. (CART)

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Instacart Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

GTV grew 15% year-over-year and total revenue grew 17% year-over-year

GAAP net income of $147 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $342 million, up 23% year-over-year

Instacart enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by DoorDash in a cash-and-stock transaction with an equity value of approximately $17 billion

San Francisco - October 29, 2026 - Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) today released financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Additionally, in a separate release issued today, Instacart announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH). The cash-and-stock transaction values Instacart at an equity value of approximately $17 billion.

“Q3 was our best quarter as a public company, with GTV up 15% year-over-year and advertising and other revenue up 23% year-over-year. Our fundamentals keep getting stronger, with solid consumer demand, deepening customer engagement, and expanding profitability,” said Chris Rogers, CEO. “Online grocery is still an underpenetrated category, and we’re in the early stages of realizing what our purpose-built grocery technology can do to transform it. That’s why we’re building the operating system for grocery: one integrated platform that powers ecommerce, fulfillment, in-store, retail media, and AI Solutions. We’re excited about what’s ahead, working closely with our partners to strengthen and grow their businesses and shape the future of the grocery industry.”

Third Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

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GTV of $10,528 million, up 15% year-over-year.

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Orders of 91.4 million, up 10% year-over-year.

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Total revenue of $1,095 million, up 17% year-over-year, representing 10.4% of GTV.

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Transaction revenue of $764 million, up 14% year-over-year, representing 7.3% of GTV.

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Advertising and other revenue of $331 million, up 23% year-over-year, representing 3.1% of GTV.

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GAAP gross profit of $786 million, up 14% year-over-year, representing 7.5% of GTV and 72% of total revenue.

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GAAP net income of $147 million, up 2% year-over-year, representing 1.4% of GTV and 13% of total revenue.

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Adjusted EBITDA of $342 million, up 23% year-over-year, representing 3.2% of GTV and 31% of total revenue.

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Operating cash flow of $324 million, up 13% year-over-year, and free cash flow of $307 million, up 13% year-over-year.

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Repurchased $230 million in shares and ended the quarter with $1 billion in cash and similar assets.

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Three Months Ended September 30,

2025

2026

% Change

(in millions, except percentages)

GTV

$ 9,170

$ 10,528

15 %

Orders

83.4

91.4

10 %

Total revenue

$ 939

$ 1,095

17 %

GAAP gross profit

$ 692

$ 786

14 %

GAAP gross margin

74 %

72 %

GAAP gross profit as a percent of GTV

7.5 %

7.5 %

GAAP net income

$ 144

$ 147

2 %

GAAP net income as a percent of total revenue

15 %

13 %

GAAP net income as a percent of GTV

1.6 %

1.4 %

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$ 278

$ 342

23 %

Adjusted EBITDA margin (1)

30 %

31 %

Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of GTV (1)

3.0 %

3.2 %

Net cash provided by operating activities

$ 287

$ 324

13 %

Free cash flow (1)

$ 272

$ 307

13 %

(1)

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of GTV, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures. For more information regarding our use of these measures and reconciliations to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, see the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the reconciliations presented at the end of this press release.

Cancellation of Earnings Conference Call and Suspension of Guidance

In light of the announced agreement to be acquired by DoorDash, Instacart has cancelled its earnings conference call previously scheduled for November 5, 2026. In addition, as is customary during the pendency of such a transaction, Instacart is suspending its financial guidance and has withdrawn previously issued long-term guidance.

About Instacart

Instacart is a leading grocery technology company that partners with more than 2,200 retail banners – representing nearly 100,000 stores – to transform how people shop for the groceries they need from the retailers they trust, while creating flexible earning opportunities for shoppers. Through the Instacart Marketplace, Instacart Enterprise platform, and Instacart Ads ecosystem, the company powers ecommerce, fulfillment, in-store technology, AI offerings, and advertising for partners. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company. Maplebear Inc. is the registered corporate name of Instacart.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains

forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2026

MAPLEBEAR INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-4180546-0723335

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

50 Beale Street, Suite 600

San Francisco, California 94105

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(888) 246-7822

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per shareCARTNasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On May 1, 2026, Maplebear Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a revolving credit agreement, among the Company, the lenders party thereto, the issuing banks party thereto, and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as administrative agent (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $500 million, with an uncommitted incremental facility to increase the principal amount of the revolving credit facility by (i) up to the greater of (x) $1 billion and (y) 100% of consolidated adjusted EBITDA, plus (ii) an unlimited amount provided that the total gross leverage ratio of the Company would not exceed 4.00 to 1.00, subject to certain terms and conditions as set forth therein. Proceeds from any borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. At closing, no amounts were drawn under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement is unsecured and is guaranteed by material domestic subsidiaries of the Company.

Loans under the Credit Agreement may be borrowed, repaid, and reborrowed from time to time until April 30, 2031 (the “Maturity Date”), at which time all amounts borrowed must be repaid. The Company may request, no more than two times during the term of the Credit Agreement, an extension of the Maturity Date for up to one year per extension. The Company may obtain loans denominated in U.S. Dollars, British Pounds, Canadian Dollars, Euros, or other currencies approved in accordance with the Credit Agreement.

Loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest, at the Company’s election, at a rate equal to (i) for U.S. Dollar loans, Term SOFR plus an applicable margin, or the alternate base rate (determined in accordance with the Credit Agreement) plus an applicable margin; (ii) for Euro loans, the Adjusted EURIBO Rate plus an applicable margin; (iii) for Canadian Dollar loans, Term CORRA plus an applicable margin; or (iv) for British Pounds loans, the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR (SONIA) plus an applicable margin, and in each case, subject to a 0.00% floor. The applicable margin for Term SOFR loans ranges from 1.00% to 1.50% per annum, and for ABR loans ranges from 0.00% to 0.50% per annum, in each case depending on the Company’s total net leverage ratio of consolidated debt less unrestricted cash of up to $500 million to consolidated adjusted EBITDA, as measured on a quarterly basis. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of certain events of default, overdue amounts may bear interest at the otherwise applicable rate plus 2.00% per annum.

The Company will pay the lenders a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum on the average daily unused amount of the revolving commitments, payable quarterly. The Credit Agreemen