Mar 31, 2022

Roblox Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Roblox's first quarter results were released, showing revenue increased but bookings decreased.

Key Takeaways

Roblox Corporation reported a 39% increase in revenue to $537.1 million for the first quarter of 2022. Daily Active Users (DAUs) and Hours Engaged also saw strong year-over-year growth, increasing by 28% and 22%, respectively. However, bookings decreased by 3% compared to the first quarter of 2021.

Revenue increased 39% over Q1 2021 to $537.1 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $156.4 million, and free cash flow was $104.6 million.

Bookings decreased 3% over Q1 2021 to $631.2 million.

Average Daily Active Users (DAUs) were 54.1 million, a 28% increase year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$631M
Previous year: $652M
-3.2%
EPS
-$0.27
Previous year: -$0.46
-41.3%
Bookings
$631M
Previous year: $652M
-3.2%
Daily Active Users
54.1M
Previous year: 42.1M
+28.5%
Hours Engaged
11.8B
Previous year: 9.7B
+21.6%
Gross Profit
$402M
Previous year: $289M
+38.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.13B
Previous year: $1.6B
+95.7%
Free Cash Flow
$105M
Previous year: $142M
-26.4%
Total Assets
$4.72B
Previous year: $2.82B
+67.5%

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Forward Guidance

April 2022 Key Metric Estimates: Revenue was between $189 million - $192 million, up 30% - 32% year over year. Bookings were between $221 million and $224 million, down 8% - 10% year over year. DAUs were 53.1 million, up 23% year over year. Hours Engaged were 3.8 billion, up 18% year over year. ABPDAU were between $4.16 - $4.22, down 25% - 26% year over year.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue was between $189 million - $192 million, up 30% - 32% year over year
  • DAUs were 53.1 million, up 23% year over year
  • Hours Engaged were 3.8 billion, up 18% year over year

Challenges Ahead

  • Bookings were between $221 million and $224 million, down 8% - 10% year over year
  • ABPDAU were between $4.16 - $4.22, down 25% - 26% year over year