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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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Players are spending less time on Roblox as they have more options on what to do with their time.

Roblox Is Feeling Reopening Headwinds

Infinite Canvas has raised $2.8 million to help influential creators to build their virtual experiences on Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft.

Infinite Canvas raises $2.8M for creator content on Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft

RBLX stock is a strong buy despite what was termed a disappointment. The company is central to an emerging trend with huge potential.

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Roblox Adds Millions of Users Despite Economic Reopening

The social gaming company just reported another stellar earnings result.

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Roblox's stock price has been highly volatile after reporting earnings.

Is This an Overreaction to Roblox Earnings?

Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX) shares are trading higher by 6.8% at $84 Wednesday afternoon after Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target from $87 to $88. Roblox shares were trading lower Tuesday after the company reported second-quarter earnings results.

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Roblox Inc. (NYSE: RBLX) is trading lower after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter financial results. The company reported a quarterly earnings loss of 25 cents per share, up from a loss of 40 cents per share year over year.

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Roblox Corporation (RBLX) CEO David Baszucki on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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RBLX Stock: Why Roblox Shares Are Taking a Hit Today

Bookings rose 35% to $665.5 million but the figure was short of estimates.

Roblox drops after gaming platform misses earnings expectations for the 2nd quarter even as user growth accelerates

Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) is trading lower Tuesday after the company despite announcing strong second-quarter financial results.  Roblox reported a quarterly earnings loss of 25 cents per share, which was up from a loss of 40 cents per share year over year.

What's Up With Roblox Shares Today?

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Roblox Corp stock slumped after results on Monday evening disappointed, with bookings falling shy of Wall Street forecasts. The pandemic-driven surge in spending on the build-your-own-game platform has slowed, according the financial results, growing by ‘only' 35% to US$665.5mln versus the 161% growth seen in the prior quarter.

Roblox stock slumps on as user spending slows

Video game platform Roblox reported second quarter earnings results that showed an increase in average daily active users (DAUs) of 29 percent year over year, or 43.2 million, according to a press release. That includes 42 percent growth in DAUs outside of the U.S. and Canada compared to the same time last year, as well […]

Roblox Sees Average Daily Users Increase 29 Pct

Roblox Corp. (NYSE: RBLX) said on Monday it fell shy of Wall Street estimates in the fiscal second quarter as people spent less time indoors amidst easing COVID-19 restrictions. Shares of the company were about 5% down in after-hours trading.

Here's what Roblox Q2 earnings report tells us

Roblox, the platform for user-generated games, reported its bookings for the second quarter ended June 30 were $665.5 million, up 35%.

Roblox bookings grow 35% to $665.5M for Q2 2021

Roblox Corp. declined in the extended session Monday after the social-gaming platform's results came in below Wall Street expectations.

Earnings Results: Roblox results come in below Street expectations, shares decline

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, released its second quarter 2021 financial results today and separately posted a letter to shareholders and supplemental materials on the Roblox investor relations website at ir.roblox.com. Second Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights Revenue increased 127% over Q2 2020 to $454.1 million Net Loss for Q2 2021 was $140.1 million Net cash provided by o

Roblox Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

A leading online gaming platform announced the acquisition of a gaming community Monday in a move that could diversify the company. What Happened: Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) announced the acquisition of Guilded on Monday.

Roblox Acquires Gaming Community Platform Guilded: What Investors Should Know

Online entertainment firm Roblox is working to close an acquisition deal for online gaming community connection startup Guilded, according to a press release on Monday (Aug. 16). Terms were not released.

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