Roblox NYSE: RBLX reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 36% to $1.5 billion, while bookings rose 8% to $1.6 billion, landing at the low end of the company's guidance range. Management said bookings fell short of its internal expectations primarily because younger users shifted toward games with lower hourly monetization and because changes to its recommendation system prioritized long-term retention over near-term spending.
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Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX) shares fell nearly 30% to around $34 following the company's second quarter results, as investors reacted to weaker monetization trends and a cautious outlook despite continued user growth. Roblox reported an adjusted loss of $0.26 per share for the quarter ended June 30, compared with analyst estimates calling for a loss of $0.34.
RBLX expands AI creation tools and gaming reach while balancing monetization pressure and platform changes.
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Roblox stock is handed two Sell ratings after second-quarter earnings disappoint and guidance shows a worrying trend.
Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Roblox (RBLX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Roblox (RBLX) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.26 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.33. This compares to a loss of $0.41 per share a year ago.
The videogame company projects revenue for the current quarter to increase by 4% to 10%, slowing from recent double-digit growth, as it makes changes to its platform.
Gaming platform Roblox forecast quarterly bookings below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as tougher age verification measures weighed on user onboarding and engagement.
RBLX heads into Q2 earnings with strong user engagement and AI-driven platform enhancements, while investors monitor spending and profitability.