Roblox

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Roblox is a company that develops a platform for 3D creation, publishing, and gameplay. It offers game developers Roblox Client, an application for 3D digital development, and Roblox Cloud, a solution that powers the human co-experience platform. The company allows users to create and publish 3D models and games.

TypePublic
Founded2006
HQSan Mateo, CA, USMap
Websiteroblox.com
Overall CultureBMore
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Employees (est.) (Dec 2020)960(+167%)
Job Openings207
Revenue (FY, 2020)$923.9 M(+82%)
Share Price (Jun 2021)$92.8(+2%)
Cybersecurity ratingCMore

Key People/Management at Roblox

David Baszucki

David Baszucki

Founder + CEO
Mike Guthrie

Mike Guthrie

Chief Financial Officer
Matt Kaufman

Matt Kaufman

Chief Systems Officer
Daniel Sturman

Daniel Sturman

Chief Technology Officer
Craig Donato

Craig Donato

Chief Business Officer
Mark Reinstra

Mark Reinstra

General Counsel
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Roblox Office Locations

Roblox has offices in San Mateo and Shenzhen
San Mateo, CA, US (HQ)
970 Park Pl #100
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Roblox Financials and Metrics

Roblox Revenue

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Roblox's revenue was reported to be $923.89 m in FY, 2020 which is a 81.7% increase from the previous period.
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Revenue (Q1, 2021)

387.0m

Gross profit (Q1, 2021)

289.0m

Gross profit margin (Q1, 2021), %

74.7%

Net income (Q1, 2021)

(136.1m)

EBIT (Q1, 2021)

(135.1m)

Market capitalization (11-Jun-2021)

51.1b

Closing stock price (11-Jun-2021)

92.8

Cash (31-Mar-2021)

1.6b

EV

49.7b
Roblox's current market capitalization is $51.1 b.
Annual
USDFY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Revenue

325.0m508.4m923.9m

Revenue growth, %

56%82%

Cost of goods sold

250.5m391.1m832.9m

Gross profit

74.5m117.3m91.0m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2021

Revenue

387.0m

Cost of goods sold

97.9m

Gross profit

289.0m

Gross profit Margin, %

75%
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Annual
USDFY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Cash

227.6m301.5m893.9m

Accounts Receivable

51.2m91.3m247.0m

Prepaid Expenses

8.4m11.5m17.6m

Current Assets

414.9m572.3m1.4b
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2021

Cash

1.6b

Accounts Receivable

233.8m

Prepaid Expenses

29.1m

Current Assets

2.2b
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Annual
USDFY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Net Income

(88.1m)(71.1m)(257.7m)

Depreciation and Amortization

11.9m27.7m43.8m

Accounts Payable

1.3m(113.0k)4.5m

Cash From Operating Activities

101.0m99.2m524.3m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2021

Net Income

(136.1m)

Depreciation and Amortization

16.6m

Accounts Payable

(782.0k)

Cash From Operating Activities

164.5m
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USDFY, 2018

Financial Leverage

-4.8 x
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Roblox Operating Metrics

Roblox's Daily Active Users was reported to be 32.6 m in FY, 2020.
FY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Daily Active Users

12.02 m17.62 m32.59 m

Average Daily Paying Users

125 k184 k490 k

Hours Engaged

9.43 b13.65 b30.6 b

Bookings

$499.04 m$694.26 m$1.88 b
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Roblox Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
Loom.aiDecember 14, 2020
PacketZoomOctober 11, 2018

Roblox Revenue Breakdown

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Roblox revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 6.5% from Asia-Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand, 13.9% from Europe, 75.7% from United States and Canada and 4.0% from Other

Roblox Cybersecurity Score

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71/100

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Roblox Online and Social Media Presence

Roblox's Trends

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Roblox Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    B

    77/100

  • CEO Rating

    A+

    83/100

  • Compensation

    B

    76/100

  • Diversity

    B

    77/100

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Roblox News and Updates

June 10, 2021

They Role-Played Fascism in Roblox. Were They Fashies IRL?

Thousands of players flocked to a digital world filled with draconian rules, slavery, and anti-Semitism—and tested how far “just a game” can go.
June 06, 2021

Roblox CEO: Human reviewers are key to keeping the metaverse safe

Roblox CEO David Baszucki says in an "Axios on HBO" interview that he is confident that his company can keep kids safe even as adults and children mix in increasingly complex digital worlds.Why it matters: Roblox is among the companies trying to create a Ready Player One-like "metaverse," while tryi…
June 04, 2021

Roblox launches In the Heights experience with Warner Bros. Pictures

Roblox is launching a partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures to create experiences from the film/musical In the Heights.
May 26, 2021

Metaverse Team launches Nerf Strike FPS game for Roblox

A new startup called Metaverse Team is launching the first-person shooter game Nerf Strike on Roblox today.
May 17, 2021

Tiger Global's Chase Coleman made a big bet on Roblox — check out the tech investor's other moves

According to SEC filings released on Monday, Tiger Global Management owns a $2.6 billion stake in Roblox.
May 17, 2021

Roblox doubles down on virtual internships during the pandemic

Roblox is in hyper-growth mode, doubling its employees since last year. So it's no surprise its internship program is growing too.
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Roblox Blogs

June 10, 2021

Build It, Play It Returns With a Dazzling New Challenge

Learn how to use particle effects to bring your experiences to life. The post Build It, Play It Returns With a Dazzling New Challenge appeared first on Roblox Blog.
May 17, 2021

The Gucci Garden Experience Lands on Roblox

The immersive experience celebrates self-expression and references signature campaigns of the House. The post The Gucci Garden Experience Lands on Roblox appeared first on Roblox Blog.
March 31, 2021

Why We’re Bringing Spring Break to Roblox Employees

And why workplace flexibility is the future. The post Why We’re Bringing Spring Break to Roblox Employees appeared first on Roblox Blog.
March 22, 2021

Creators of Color: Celebrating the Dynamic Voices in Our Community

We spoke with some of our amazing creators of color to learn how Roblox has widened opportunities for creativity and empowered them to find their identity. The post Creators of Color: Celebrating the Dynamic Voices in Our Community appeared first on Roblox Blog.
March 18, 2021

Hack Week Returns for Another Innovative Year

Our first fully remote Hack Week brings 86 new projects from concept to creation. The post Hack Week Returns for Another Innovative Year appeared first on Roblox Blog.
March 16, 2021

8th Annual Bloxy Awards: The Nominees

See the full list of nominees for the 8th Annual Bloxy Awards. The post 8th Annual Bloxy Awards: The Nominees appeared first on Roblox Blog.
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 Roblox Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Roblox founded?

    Roblox was founded in 2006.

  • Who are Roblox key executives?

    Roblox's key executives are David Baszucki, Mike Guthrie and Matt Kaufman.

  • How many employees does Roblox have?

    Roblox has 960 employees.

  • What is Roblox revenue?

    Latest Roblox annual revenue is $923.9 m.

  • What is Roblox revenue per employee?

    Latest Roblox revenue per employee is $962.4 k.

  • Who are Roblox competitors?

    Competitors of Roblox include FlowPlay, Epic Games and Unity Technologies.

  • Where is Roblox headquarters?

    Roblox headquarters is located at 970 Park Pl #100, San Mateo.

  • Where are Roblox offices?

    Roblox has offices in San Mateo and Shenzhen.

  • How many offices does Roblox have?

    Roblox has 2 offices.