Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) Given “Buy” Rating at BTIG Research

BTIG Research restated their buy rating on shares of Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) in a research note released on Friday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $141.00 price target on the stock.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Roblox from $141.00 to $107.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Macquarie Infrastructure boosted their price target on shares of Roblox from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $165.00 price objective (up previously from $155.00) on shares of Roblox in a research note on Tuesday, October 14th. Roth Mkm reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $146.00 target price on shares of Roblox in a research note on Friday, October 17th. Finally, Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $150.00 price target on shares of Roblox in a research report on Friday, October 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $123.76.

Roblox Stock Performance

RBLX opened at $66.59 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $81.19 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $107.88. Roblox has a 52-week low of $50.10 and a 52-week high of $150.59. The company has a market cap of $43.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -42.96 and a beta of 1.63. The company has a quick ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.54.

Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported ($0.45) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.49) by $0.04. Roblox had a negative net margin of 21.78% and a negative return on equity of 311.88%. The firm had revenue of $1.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.08 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.33) EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 122.6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Roblox will post -1.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Roblox

In other Roblox news, Director Anthony P. Lee sold 66,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.54, for a total transaction of $6,107,640.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 261,388 shares in the company, valued at $24,188,845.52. This represents a 20.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Arvind Chakravarthy sold 20,912 shares of Roblox stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.23, for a total value of $1,991,449.76. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 181,043 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,240,724.89. The trade was a 10.35% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 423,899 shares of company stock worth $37,883,851. 12.92% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Roblox

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. increased its stake in Roblox by 164.4% during the fourth quarter. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. now owns 312 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 194 shares during the period. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Roblox in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Roblox in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co purchased a new stake in Roblox during the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Roblox during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. 94.46% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Roblox

Here are the key news stories impacting Roblox this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q4 engagement and bookings — Bookings rose sharply and daily active users and engaged hours topped Street expectations, a core reason shares rallied after the print. Barron’s: Roblox Reports Huge Surge in Bookings, Users, Engagement
• Positive Sentiment: Guidance upside — Management gave first-quarter and full‑year bookings/revenue targets that were above consensus, reinforcing growth expectations and fueling the post‑earnings rally. CNBC: Roblox shares rocket 20% on earnings beat, strong forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Management narrative on product and AI — CEO Dave Baszucki emphasized AI tools that enable creator-driven content and ongoing focus on community/safety, supporting the long‑term monetization story. YouTube: Roblox earnings: CEO talks gaming, AI, and user growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage mostly bullish but mixed — Several firms reaffirmed positive ratings and high price targets (e.g., BTIG, Wedbush), reflecting confidence in the growth outlook even after recent volatility. Benzinga: Analyst notes
• Neutral Sentiment: Market reaction centered on user metrics more than GAAP profitability — reporters and analysts are highlighting DAU/bookings growth as the primary driver rather than near‑term EPS. WSJ: Roblox Posts Higher Revenue as Bookings, Daily Active Users Rise
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades / lower targets — Some shops cut price targets or trimmed expectations (JPMorgan cut its target to $75 and moved to neutral), which could cap upside if momentum fades. Benzinga: JPMorgan price target cut
• Negative Sentiment: Company still unprofitable — Roblox reported a GAAP loss (improved vs. prior year) and negative margins, a reminder that growth is not yet translating into sustained profitability. MarketBeat: Q4 results and transcript

About Roblox

Roblox Corporation operates Roblox, a user-generated online platform that enables people to create, share and monetize immersive 3D experiences and games. The core offering centers on Roblox Studio, a development environment that allows independent creators and studios to design interactive worlds using the company’s building tools and scripting language. Content on the platform spans games, virtual hangouts, branded experiences and live events, all delivered through a persistent social environment.

Roblox’s business model is built around its virtual economy and creator ecosystem.