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Roblox Reports Strong Q3 Earnings

On October 30, Roblox announced its third-quarter earnings, reporting bookings of $1.92 billion, representing a 70% year-over-year increase and surpassing analysts’ estimates of $1.65 billion. The company’s daily active users rose approximately 70% to 151.5 million, fueled by successful new titles. GAAP revenue for the quarter was $1.36 billion, a 48% increase, with a narrower net loss of $0.37 per share, compared to the expected loss of $0.49.

Roblox’s new titles, including “Steal a Brainrot” and “99 Nights in the Forest,” contributed to the surge in user engagement, with peak concurrent users reaching 43 million. The company has raised its full-year bookings forecast for 2025 to $6.57–6.62 billion, up from a previous estimate of $5.9 billion. Operating cash flow totaled $546 million, indicating a 121% increase.

Following the earnings release, Roblox’s shares rose about 5% in pre-market trading. Analysts from Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan revised their price targets for Roblox to $170 and $160, respectively, reflecting a positive outlook on the company’s growth potential.

• Why it matters:
  • Strong earnings and user growth indicate ongoing investment opportunities within the gaming sector.
  • Increased engagement might lead to further revenue streams through virtual goods and services.
• The latest: Roblox anticipates Q4 bookings in the range of $2.00–2.05 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 47–51%.