Shares of two online food delivery companies are expected to soar by 120% over the next 12 months, according to RBC Capital. The investment bank said that Delivery Hero and Just Eat Takeaway.com are making significant strides in the industry, despite facing a few challenges. The bank expects shares of both companies to rise by a little over 120% over the next 12 months.
line The RBC analysts compared the delivery services of major food delivery players in Delivery Hero's and Just Eat Takeaway.com's primary markets, including countries like the U.K., Germany, Spain, the United States, and South Korea. They found that most players in the U.S., U.K., and Spain tend to charge a delivery fee along with an additional service fee. This includes extra tax and a tip in the US.
line On the other hand, the Just Eat Takeaway.com delivery service is considered less competitive in the U.K., Spain, and in the U.S., particularly in terms of speed. Although its service costs are comparable to those of its competitors when order sizes are above their minimum threshold, they still lag behind in certain key markets. RBC also believes that Delivery Hero and Just Eat Takeaway.com can further bolster profitability by improving gross margins.