Roblox Surges 10.28% on Strong Earnings and User Growth as $3.49 Billion Volume Ranks 25th in Liquidity

Roblox (RBLX) surged 10.28% on July 31, 2025, with a trading volume of $3.49 billion, marking a 148.46% increase from the previous day and ranking 25th in market liquidity. The stock’s performance followed a strong quarterly earnings report and user growth metrics that exceeded analyst expectations.

The company reported second-quarter bookings of $1.44 billion, surpassing the $1.27 billion consensus estimate. Despite a loss of $0.41 per share, the result outperformed the $0.36 per share loss projected by analysts. Roblox also raised its full-year guidance, citing robust engagement driven by games like "Grow a Garden" and "99 Nights in the Forest," which boosted average daily active users to 111.8 million—a 41% year-over-year increase.

Management highlighted continued investment in its metaverse platform, focusing on expanding 3D virtual experiences for socialization, gaming, and entertainment. The company’s third-quarter booking guidance of $1.62 billion (midpoint) exceeded the $1.41 billion consensus, signaling confidence in sustained user engagement and monetization potential.

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