The metaverse continues to intrigue many investors. And while giant tech companies like Meta Platforms stock can provide some exposure, a more magnified and perhaps purer play can be found in immersive gaming maker Roblox (RBLX 0.68%).Admittedly, this smaller player is probably too speculative and volatile for conservative investors, and Roblox has a financial issue that some might be unwilling to overlook. In other words, whether Roblox stock is a buy, sell, or hold depends just as much on your risk tolera ...

Roblox (RBLX -2.33%) stock is gaining this week thanks to solid Q4 results. The company's share price was up 8.2% from last week's market close as of 10:45 a.m. ET this Friday, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.Roblox posted fourth-quarter earnings results on Feb. 7, reporting a smaller-than-expected loss and bookings that beat Wall Street's estimate. The metaverse leader recorded a loss of $0.52 per share, beating the average analyst estimate by $0.03 per share. Meanwhile, bookings of $ ...

The New York Stock Exchange welcomes executives and guests of Roblox in celebration of its direct listing, March 10, 2021.Roblox reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter Wednesday that beat consensus estimates on the top and bottom lines. Shares closed up more than 10%.Here's how the company did:Losses per share: 52 cents vs. 55 cents expected by analysts, according to LSEG, formerly Refinitiv.Revenue (bookings): $1.13 billion vs. $1.08 billion expected, according to LSEG.The revenue figure is what Ro ...

Key PointsRoblox had a strong Q4, highlighted by record bookings. The company issued favorable guidance and a healthy long-term forecast. The market is moving higher but may have trouble breaking out of its trading range. 5 stocks we like better than RobloxThe Roblox NYSE: RBLX market has been rangebound for two years, but that situation is changing. The company leaned into optimizing its business, growing its base and building the platform for future growth, as shown in the Q4 results. The results reflect ...

Key TakeawaysRoblox posted better-than-expected quarterly results as the online video game company's bookings took off and it added users.Bookings, which include sales in a quarter and deferred revenue, hit an all-time high.Roblox's current quarter and full-year bookings guidance came in above estimates.Shares of Roblox (RBLX) surged after the online video game company reported higher-than-forecast quarterly results on the back of record bookings.Bookings, which the company defines as sales as well as the c ...

Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 7, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Stefanie Notaney - Senior Director, Financial Communications David Baszucki - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Mike Guthrie - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Omar Dessouky - Bank of America Jason Tilchen - Canaccord Genuity Brian Pitz - BMO Capital Markets Clark Lampen - BTIG Ken Gawrelski - Wells Fargo Eric Sheridan - Goldman Sachs Drew Crum - Stifel Andrew Uerkwitz - ...

Roblox (RBLX) reported $1.13 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2023, representing a year-over-year increase of 25.3%. EPS of -$0.52 for the same period compares to -$0.48 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 billion, representing a surprise of +4.75%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +8.77%, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.57.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and h ...

The metaverse, creator economy and artificial intelligence (AI) are among the 21st century’s biggest trends.And video game developer Roblox, which enjoyed its first-ever quarter with over $1 billion in bookings, finds itself at the intersection of all three.This, as Roblox announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial and operational results on Wednesday (Feb. 7), before market open.“We finished 2023 with another strong quarter of growth as we continue to drive innovation and new experiences acr ...

Roblox (RBLX) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.52 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.57. This compares to loss of $0.48 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 8.77%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this online gaming platform would post a loss of $0.52 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.45, delivering a surprise of 13.46%.Over the last four quarters, the company has sur ...

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