Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV lifted its holdings in Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX – Free Report) by 381.7% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 18,200 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,422 shares during the quarter. Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV’s holdings in Roblox were worth $2,521,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Roblox in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Roblox in the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Roblox in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. purchased a new stake in Roblox in the 3rd quarter worth $37,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in Roblox during the third quarter worth $38,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.46% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms have recently commented on RBLX. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on shares of Roblox from $155.00 to $140.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group set a $85.00 price objective on Roblox in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Roblox in a report on Monday, December 29th. Canaccord Genuity Group lowered their price target on Roblox from $160.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Roblox in a research report on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $121.28.
Roblox Price Performance
NYSE:RBLX opened at $66.59 on Monday. Roblox Corporation has a one year low of $50.10 and a one year high of $150.59. The stock has a market cap of $43.61 billion, a PE ratio of -42.96 and a beta of 1.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.54, a quick ratio of 0.96 and a current ratio of 0.96. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $81.19 and a 200 day moving average price of $107.72.
Roblox (NYSE:RBLX – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported ($0.45) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.49) by $0.04. Roblox had a negative return on equity of 311.88% and a negative net margin of 21.78%.The company had revenue of $1.42 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.08 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned ($0.33) EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 122.6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts expect that Roblox Corporation will post -1.49 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Roblox
In other news, Director Anthony P. Lee sold 66,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $92.54, for a total transaction of $6,107,640.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 261,388 shares in the company, valued at $24,188,845.52. This trade represents a 20.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Matthew D. Kaufman sold 20,867 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $96.10, for a total value of $2,005,318.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 239,775 shares in the company, valued at $23,042,377.50. This represents a 8.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 423,899 shares of company stock valued at $37,883,851 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 12.92% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about 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
Roblox Profile
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.
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