Roblox Q2 Earnings Preview: Will School Reopenings Affect Engagement

Motley Fool2021-08-16

Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) is rapidly growing customers and revenue. The company offers a co-experience platform that is popular among kids younger than 13. Since millions of them have been learning remotely ...

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pupupi
2021-08-16
pupupi
End of day, parents are the ones spending cash to buy robux. In fact, with limited time to play during schooldays, the kids will be more inclined to bug their parents to purchase robux to advance their progressions in game.Playtime will definitely decrease, but I doubt spending will drop much. I do not have any shares in this as I think it's a dumb game
james_l
2021-08-16
james_l
Need to know about this company
QArmieeQ
2021-08-15
QArmieeQ
Eargerly waiting

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