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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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A $200 million lawsuit from the NMPA vanishes with a new agreement that gives publishers the chance to make individual deals with Roblox.

Roblox settles NMPA lawsuit, paving path to music in the metaverse

The National Music Publishers Assn. has dropped its $200 million lawsuit against Roblox as part of a new allegiance that promises new creative and commercial opportunities in the metaverse.

National Music Publishers Assn. Drops $200 Mil Roblox Lawsuit, Forms Partnership For Metaverse

Roblox is a popular online game platform that has generated fantastic growth since coming public. Yet are investors missing the warning signs, specifically that related to the steep deceleration in bookings growth?

Is Roblox Stock A Buy Or Sell: Explaining Why It's Likely Overvalued

Online gaming platform Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) is expanding its reach as not just a gaming company but as a large entertainment ecosystem with a push into the music space. What Happened: Roblox announced Roblox Listening Party, a new initiative to expand music into the metaverse.

Roblox Monetizing Metaverse With Album Releases, Listening Parties: What Investors Should Know

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, today announced the first Roblox Listening Party — the latest innovation in music in the metaverse. With Roblox Listening Parties, artists premiere a new album in select top experiences giving them access to millions of fans who can listen to their music while they play and hang out with their friends. Roblox and leading independent record label Sumerian Re

Roblox Launches Listening Parties — A New Way to Release Music

The metaverse has created a new way for companies to advertise to consumers.

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Roblox Corp. said Tuesday it will begin requiring that users verify their identity to access age-appropriate parts of the platform as its base grows older.

Roblox to begin verifying players' ages for certain features

Roblox is introducing age verification for its 43 million daily active users on its user-generated content platform.

Roblox starts age verification for those who want to use spatial voice

Roblox is introducing an optional age verification for its users that will combine an ID check with a selfie scan. While the system will not be needed to play most Roblox games, it will be required for those who want to gain early access to Roblox's upcoming voice chat features when they roll out later […]

Roblox to add opt-in age verification for players and developers

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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, today released its August 2021 key metrics. August 2021 Key Metrics Daily active users (DAU) were 48.2 million, up 32% from August of last year and up 4% from 46.6 million DAUs in July 2021. Hours engaged were 4.0 billion, up 32% year over year and up 5% from 3.8 billion hours in July 2021. Bookings are estimated to be between $219 million and $

Roblox Reports August 2021 Key Metrics

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The recent ruling on Apple vs. Epic Games has investors excited about mobile gaming companies.

Why Gaming Stocks Like Roblox and Activision Jumped on Friday

Roblox has a large presence in the Asia-Pacific region, so the Chinese government's actions could hurt its business.

China Is Cracking Down on Video Games: What That Could Mean for Roblox Stock

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A judge on Friday ruled that Apple can't prohibit developers from adding links that drive users away from Apple's in-app purchases

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Warner Music Group

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Roblox  (NYSE: RBLX) and Warner Music Group  (NASDAQ: WMG) today announced the Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience, a pioneering interactive virtual concert powered by the latest Roblox technology.

Roblox And Warner Music Group Announce The Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience

As one the frontrunners in the race to build the metaverse, Roblox is thinking ahead to what virtual worlds really need. And while the platform has had no shortage of growth on its current course — as of July, it boasted 47 million daily active users — it's looking to chart a course toward deeper, […]

Voice chat is coming to Roblox

Vans World is the latest way Roblox has become a marketing platform to help companies reach 42 million kids a day. Starting Tuesday, Roblox's 46 million daily active users will be able to enter the world of Vans via an interactive, 3-D environment that will allow them to perfect their ollie, kick-flip off a half-pipe, and design their own pair of Vans silhouettes and skateboards.

Why Vans is launching a skateboarding world inside of Roblox

Roblox announced the launch of Vans World, an interactive Vans skateboarding metaverse playground inside the gaming world.

Roblox opens a metaverse playground for Vans shoe fans

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, and Vans®, the original action sports brand and global icon for creative expression, today announced the launch of “Vans World,” an interactive experience created by Vans on Roblox. With the launch of this exclusive new experience, Vans is the first brand to bring skateboarding, fashion, and community together in one experience, providing fans with the Vans

Vans Launches “Vans World” Skatepark Experience in the Roblox Metaverse

Streetwear brand Vans has jumped into the Metaverse, launching a virtual skatepark and store on Roblox in collaboration with one of the site's many developer groups.

Roblox Partners With Vans To Launch Interactive Skatepark

You can buy shares of the popular online gaming company even if you don't have a lot of cash.

Roblox Stock Has Soared 27.9% This Year, And You Can Still Buy It for $1

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Roblox Stock Is Overpriced and Faces Tough Upcoming Challenges

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox, Inc. (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, today announced that Michael Gutherie, Roblox's chief financial officer, is scheduled to present at Goldman Sachs Communicopia Conference. Details are included below: Goldman Sachs Communicopia Conference Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 1:45 pm (PT) / 4:45 pm (ET) Presenting for Roblox: Michael Guthrie, chief financial officer A live webcast and replay

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