Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, revenue reached $1.36 billion, up 48% year-on-year, while bookings were $1.92 billion, up 70% year-on-year [7][8][16] - Daily Active Users (DAUs) hit 151.5 million, representing a 70% increase year-on-year, with significant growth across all regions [5][6] - Engagement hours totaled 39.6 billion, up 91% year-on-year, with notable increases in both U.S. and Canada (47%) and APAC (127%) [7][8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of experiences with over 10 million DAUs reached 7 million, including five new experiences created in the last 12 months [4][5] - Developer Exchange (DevEx) earnings reached $427.9 million, up 85% year-on-year, and have grown 250% from two years ago [7][8][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bookings in APAC increased by 110% year-on-year, with specific highlights including Japan (125%), India (146%), and Indonesia (804%) [7][8] - Monthly unique payers grew to 35.8 million, up 88% year-on-year, indicating strong market penetration [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capture 10% of the global gaming content market, currently at 3.2%, up from 2.3% last year [4] - Investments in technology and infrastructure are focused on genre expansion, including competitive genres like shooters and sports [8][10] - The company is enhancing its discovery system to promote new creators and experiences, ensuring long-term ecosystem health [9][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges potential short-term friction from new safety policies but believes these will enhance long-term growth [20][21] - The company is optimistic about the adoption of new technologies and their impact on future growth, despite tough comparisons in 2026 [19][39] Other Important Information - The company has launched an IP platform to connect IP holders and creators, enhancing the creator ecosystem [10] - A partnership with the Attorney General's Alliance on child safety has been established, focusing on improving safety measures on the platform [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: AI Infrastructure and User Experience - The CEO discussed the potential of AI and GPU investments to enhance user experiences and real-time content generation [24][25] Question: Competition and Creator Economics - The CEO emphasized the importance of overall creator economics beyond just the DevEx rate, highlighting the platform's user base and creative tools [29][30] Question: Age Cohorts and Investment Priorities - Management noted the ability to attract older users through new game genres and emphasized aligning technical roadmaps with market trends [33][34] Question: Bookings Growth Guidance - The CFO clarified that specific guidance for 2026 is premature, citing both potential tailwinds and headwinds affecting growth expectations [39] Question: Advertising as a Growth Strategy - Management acknowledged the potential for advertising but emphasized the importance of organic growth and partnerships with creators for user acquisition [55][56] Question: Developer Growth and Investment Yield - The CEO highlighted the healthy growth of top developers and the expectation of immediate benefits from AI investments [61][62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 revenue reached $1.36 billion, up 48% year on year [5] - Q3 bookings were $1.92 billion, up 70% year on year [5] - Daily Active Users (DAUs) hit 151.5 million, a 70% increase year on year [4] - Engagement hours reached 39.6 billion, up 91% year on year [5] - Monthly unique payers increased to 35.8 million, up 88% year on year [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of experiences with over 10 million DAUs reached seven, including five new experiences created in the last 12 months [3][4] - Developer Exchange (DevEx) earnings reached $427.9 million, up 85% year on year [5] - DevEx has grown 250% from the same period two years ago [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global gaming bookings through Roblox increased from 2.3% to 3.2% year on year [3] - APAC bookings grew by 110% year on year, with specific countries like Indonesia seeing an 804% increase [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capture 10% of the global gaming content market, focusing on genre expansion and technological innovation [3][6] - Investments in infrastructure and safety are prioritized to support long-term growth and platform resilience [10][20] - The introduction of new technologies, such as AI-based features and enhanced avatar capabilities, is expected to drive future engagement [6][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges potential short-term friction from new safety policies but believes these will enhance long-term growth [20] - The company is optimistic about sustaining double-digit bookings growth, aided by upcoming technology launches [19][20] - There is a focus on maintaining a healthy balance between creator economics and company profitability [36] Other Important Information - The company has launched an IP platform to connect IP holders and creators more efficiently [9] - Over 100 innovations in safety and civility have been released this year, including stricter age ratings [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: AI and Infrastructure Plans - The company is excited about the potential of AI and GPU infrastructure to enhance user experiences and real-time content generation [24][26] Question: Competition and Creator Economics - The company emphasizes the importance of creator economics and the broader ecosystem, not just the DevEx rate, to attract and retain creators [34][36] Question: Age Cohorts and Investment Priorities - The company has seen strong organic growth and is aligning its technical roadmap with the interests of older age cohorts [38][40] Question: Bookings Growth Expectations - Management refrains from providing specific guidance for 2026 but acknowledges potential headwinds from tough comparisons and new safety policies [46][50] Question: Advertising as a Growth Strategy - The company is exploring paid user acquisition strategies in partnership with creators while maintaining a focus on organic growth [80][83] Question: Developer Growth and Investment Yield - The company reports healthy growth among top developers and anticipates both short-term and long-term returns from AI investments [87][90]

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