Roblox stock soars 16% after revenue beat, strong user growth

Core Insights - Roblox stock increased by 16% following the announcement of second-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations due to strong user growth [1] - The company reported net bookings of $1.44 billion, representing a 51% increase year-over-year, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.24 billion [1] - Daily active users reached 111.8 million, a 41% year-over-year increase, while hours engaged totaled 27.4 billion, up 58% year-over-year [1] User Engagement and Strategy - The company’s daily active users were expected to be 106 million according to StreetAccount [2] - CEO David Baszucki attributed the year-over-year growth to strategic investments in infrastructure, performance, discovery, and the virtual economy, fostering a thriving ecosystem for creators [2] - The company aims to capture 10% of the global gaming content market [2]