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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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Wall Street is convinced it's discovered the future of Silicon Valley. But early bets on the "metaverse" are running into some turbulence.

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Gaming platform Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX) saw its share price dive in after-hours trading as it missed expectations in its latest earnings. The stock lost more than 15% following the release of its fourth quarter results, which revealed growth slowed through the final quarter of 2021.

Roblox shares dive after earnings miss

The Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) stock price crashed by more than 15% on Tuesday after the company's fourth-quarter results. The shares dropped to a low of $62, meaning that they have declined by more than 55% from their all-time high.

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Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) shares tanked 15% after-hours on Q4 results that fell shy of Wall Street estimates. The social-gaming company saw a nearly 1.5x annualised increase in its quarterly loss.

Roblox tanked 15% on Q4 results: ‘user metrics look good'

Roblox missed Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines in the fourth quarter.

Shares of metaverse company Roblox plummet 15% after missing fourth quarter expectations

Roblox reported its bookings for the fourth quarter ended December 31 were $770.1 million, up 20% from the same period a year ago.

Roblox bookings grow 20% to $770.1M in Q4

Roblox Corp. shares dropped after hours Tuesday, following a healthy gain in the regular session, as the social-gaming platform reported quarterly results that fell short of Wall Street expectations.

Earnings Results: Roblox stock drops as bottom-line results, bookings fall short of Street expectations

Roblox Corp missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly bookings on Tuesday, suggesting the pandemic-driven frenzy for its video games was fading.

Roblox quarterly bookings miss estimates as gaming frenzy fades

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, released its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results today and separately posted a letter to shareholders and supplemental materials on the Roblox investor relations website at ir.roblox.com. Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights Revenue increased 83% over Q4 2020 to $568.8 million Net cash provided by operating activities of $122

Roblox Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

Roblox Corporation RBLX is set to print its fourth-quarter and full year financial results after the markets close on Tuesday. Analysts expect Roblox to report earnings per share of 14 cents on revenue of $763.29 million for the quarter ending Dec. 31.

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Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) shareholders are not a happy lot at present, with the stock down nearly 50% from its high in mid-November 2021, but BofA Securities says a significant recovery could be right around the corner. Omar Dessouky resumes RBLX with a ‘buy' rating BofA Securities' Omar Dessouky on Monday resumed coverage of the […] The post Roblox price forecast: BofA Securities sees a 25% upside appeared first on Invezz.

Roblox price forecast: BofA Securities sees a 25% upside

Roblox Corp. (NYSE: RBLX) shares are trading higher Monday after B of A Securities reinstated a Buy on the stock and announced an $84 price target. The stock is attempting to reclaim an area of support it has recently fallen below and reclaim the channel it was once trading in.

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"The metaverse category could eventually subsume parts of social media, streaming video and video games," BofA said.

Roblox could soar 26% as its metaverse potential gives it 'young tech giant' vibes, BofA says

BofA analyst Omar Dessouky reinstated coverage of Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) with a Buy rating and $84 price target, calling the company the "category leader" in the emerging "Metaverse" media category. The price target implies an upside of 20.8%.

Here's Why BofA Calls Roblox 'Category Leader' In The Emerging Metaverse Media Category

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