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Roblox

Roblox Corp. engages in the provision of online gaming services. Its platform consists of Roblox Client, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Cloud. Roblox Client is an application that allows users to explore 3D digital worlds. Roblox Studio is the toolset that allows developers and creators to build, publish, and operate 3D experiences and other content accessed with Roblox Client. Roblox Cloud includes the services and infrastructure that power the human co-experience platforms. The company was founded by Erik Cassel and David B. Baszucki in March 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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Roblox reports robust Q4 performance, eyes advertising and UGC growth

Roblox delivered strong financial results, emphasizing growth in bookings, user engagement, and monetization, supported by a focus on innovation and safety.
While facing challenges in balancing growth and efficiency, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in advertising, UGC, and expanding its creator community.
Overall, Roblox's performance reflects a resilient business model with a strategic focus on long-term growth, innovation, and diversification of revenue streams.

Roblox reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes international expansion and ad revenue growth

Roblox's Q1 2023 performance reflects solid revenue growth, strong user metrics, and a thriving developer community
The company's strategic focus on innovation, cost control, and international expansion positions it for sustained growth
Challenges include competition, user engagement trends, and balancing investment with margin considerations
Opportunities in ad revenue, international expansion, and AI present avenues for future growth and differentiation

Roblox reports strong Q2 results, eyes profitability and global expansion

Roblox's Q2 2023 performance reflects robust growth in bookings, user metrics, and developer ecosystem, positioning the company for long-term success.
Strategic focus on profitability, international expansion, and technology investments underscores a balanced approach to driving revenue and shareholder value.
Challenges in cost management, ad monetization, and platform security require proactive strategies to sustain growth and competitive advantage in the market.

Roblox reports robust Q3 performance, eyes global expansion and efficiency

Roblox's Q3 performance reflects strong growth and strategic focus on global expansion and efficiency gains.
While facing challenges in exchange fees and meeting DevEx targets, the company is poised for growth through opportunities in infrastructure efficiency and advertising.
Investors can expect continued emphasis on cost savings, developer community engagement, and leveraging AI for future growth.

Roblox reports robust Q4 performance, eyes sustained growth strategies

Roblox's Q4 2023 and full-year performance showcased strong growth in key metrics, supported by investments in innovation and international expansion efforts.
The company's strengths in fostering creator success, stable monetization strategies, and strong user engagement position it well for continued growth.
While facing challenges in balancing growth and investments, Roblox has opportunities to further enhance monetization, user engagement, and financial performance.
Overall, Roblox's focus on sustained growth, platform advancements, and optimizing financial metrics underscores a promising outlook for future success.

Roblox reports strong Q1 results, eyes growth in branded experiences

Roblox's Q1 2024 results exceeded revenue expectations but fell slightly below in bookings. The company remains focused on long-term growth potential, profitability, and cash flow targets, with investments in AI tools and safety measures.

Roblox exceeds Q2 revenue expectations, focuses on growth strategies

Roblox delivered strong financial results, showcasing margin expansion and strategic initiatives for growth. The company's focus on cost discipline, user engagement, and revenue diversification positions it well for future success.

Roblox exceeds Q3 expectations with strong revenue and user engagement

Roblox's Q3 2024 performance reflects strong revenue, bookings, and user engagement, supported by a focus on safety, user experience, and financial efficiency.
Challenges include balancing growth expectations, investment in new tools, and maintaining monetization rates amidst evolving market dynamics.
Opportunities in optimizing pricing, expanding genres, and leveraging console success position Roblox for sustained growth and innovation in the virtual economy.

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In August 1989, David Baszucki started a company called Knowledge Revolution which made educational physics and mechanical software. He created a 2D simulated physics lab called Interactive Physics, enjoyed by students around world. During this time he hired his first employee, Erik Cassel, who would go on to form Roblox with him. 

David and Erik launch the beta version of Roblox, DynaBlocks, in order to scale the creativity and imagination of their former company.

The company raises $560,000 of Series A funding, putting the company's pre-money valuation at $1.5 million. 

After realizing people had a hard time remembering its name, the company officially changes from DynaBlocks to Roblox, and Roblox launches on September 1, 2006.

Roblox becomes compliant with COPPA by adding a safe chat feature to protect users under the age of 13.

Roblox raises $2.9 million in Series C venture funding from First Round Capital, Altos Venters and Kleiner Perkins—putting the company's pre-money valuation at $6 million. 

The company holds its first Hack Week by inviting Roblox developers to work on outside-the-box ideas to present.

An iOS version of Roblox is released, and Roblox is now mobile.

Roblox allows developers to exchange their Roblox digital currency, Robux, into real-world currency. Pays to play.

Roblox launches on Xbox One starting with 15 games.

Roblox VR for Oculus Rift launches with more than 10 million games in 3D, bringing user-generated, social gaming to virtual reality. 

Roblox closes a $92 million funding round led by Meritech Capital Partners and Index Ventures.

The company closes $150 million in Series F funding with Greylock Partners and Tiger Global Management.

Roblox forms a partnership with Chinese tech giant Tencent, by focusing on education in order to enter the Chinese market. 

Roblox reaches a major milestone by hitting 100 million active monthly users.

Roblox receives $150 million in a Series G funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. 

In response to the global pandemic, Roblox creates "Party Place," a venue for virtual birthday parties and other meetups. 

Roblox experiences rapid revenue growth in response to continuing stay-at-home mandates.

Roblox partners with Columbia Records to host its first virtual concert featuring Lil Nas X.

The company goes public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol RBLX. Roblox now has more than 31 million daily users who use it an average of 2.6 hours per day. The company has a reported revenue of $589 million during the first nine months of 2020. 

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Roblox reported quarterly financial results that impressed investors.

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Roblox's (RBLX) first-quarter 2023 results reflect a year-over-year decline in earnings and rise in revenues.

Roblox (RBLX) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

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Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX ) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 10, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Stefanie Notaney - Director, Corporate and Financial David Baszucki - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Guthrie - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Crum - Stifel Nicolaus Omar Dessouky - Bank of America Matthew Thornton - Truist Securities Matthew Cost - Morgan Stanley Clark Lampen - BTIG Bernie McTernan - Needham & Company Andrew Uerkwitz - Jefferies Jonathan Kees - Daiwa Brandon Ross - LightShed Partners Operator Good morning. My name is Brent, and I will be your conference operator today.

Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Roblox (RBLX) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.44 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.42. This compares to loss of $0.27 per share a year ago.

Roblox (RBLX) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

Roblox's recent engagement trends are encouraging, and the company still has huge growth potential. Roblox might be popular, but it has yet to turn a profit.

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Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX), the California-based gaming platform popular among children, shares tumbled around 12% after it reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss. The company attributed the increased loss to higher expenses related to developer exchange fees, personnel costs, and infrastructure investments.

Roblox posts larger-than-expected quarterly loss amid expansion push

The videogame platform reports a first-quarter loss that was wider than a year earlier and wider than analysts expected.

Roblox Stock Falls as Losses Widen

The video-game maker reported adjusted revenue of $774 million, beating analyst estimates, and its fourth-consecutive quarter of bookings growth.

Roblox stock dips after reporting wider-than-expected loss

Shares of Roblox Corp. were falling 12% in premarket trading Wednesday after the gaming company saw losses swell in the first quarter.

Roblox stock sinks after earnings as losses swell

Roblox Corp posted a bigger quarterly loss on Wednesday, hurt by higher expenses to support the expansion of its platform, sending shares down 12% in premarket trading.

Roblox quarterly loss widens on higher expenses, shares tank

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results.

Roblox Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Falcon's Beyond Announces Robust Fan Engagement with Recently Launched Roblox Experience, BEYONDLAND.

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