Truist Securities Adjusts Price Target on Roblox to $45 From $42, Maintains Hold Rating

Benzinga2023-07-19

Truist Securities analyst Matthew Thornton reiterated a Hold rating on Roblox Corporation, raising the price target to $45 from $42.Thornton believes AI should have a material impact on content ...

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