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Roblox Boosts Annual Bookings Forecast Following Record Q1 Performance

The gaming platform achieved $1.21 billion in bookings, a 31% year-over-year increase, and set new engagement records with nearly 98 million daily active users.

The Roblox logo is displayed on a banner, to celebrate the company's IPO, on the front facade of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 10, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File photo
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Roblox’s child-safety policies have come under scrutiny in recent months.
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Overview

  • Roblox raised its full-year bookings forecast to $5.29–$5.36 billion, up from its prior range of $5.20–$5.30 billion.
  • First-quarter bookings reached $1.21 billion, a 31% year-over-year increase, beating analyst expectations of $1.14 billion.
  • Daily active users hit an all-time high of 97.8 million, up 26%, with hours engaged rising 30%, the largest increase since Q1 2021.
  • The company has entered the advertising market and is targeting older players with new game genres, such as horror, to diversify revenue streams.
  • Roblox's developer community is projected to earn over $1 billion in 2025, reflecting the platform's strong support for creators.