This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Colon, a 23-year-old Instacart shopper from Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. Insider has verified her earnings with documentation.

Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Instacart’s Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Instacart's EPS of $0.53 significantly exceeded the forecast of $0.25. Revenue for Q4 2024 was $883 million, above the expected $867.88 million. Stock price dropped 9.14% in aftermarket trading ...