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Roblox bookings slump and deepens, stock plunge deepen tumbles
In late July 2026 Roblox Corp. introduced continued to feel the impact of its stricter age‑verification steps that slowed user onboarding regime and cut average daily active users (DAU) by 7% sequentially. The company also rolled out a recommendation‑algorithm redesign that favours long‑term retention over short‑term spending. Simultaneously, the European Commission classified Roblox as a Very Large Online Platform under of its recommendation algorithm. In late July the EU Digital Services Act, imposing tighter compliance requirements. These combined factors pushed second‑quarter 2026 company projected third‑quarter bookings to the low end of guidance at $1.56 billion and revenue to $1.47 $1.58‑$1.65 billion, missing analyst expectations. Daily well below Wall Street’s $1.77 billion estimate, sending shares down about 12 % in after‑hours trading. The age‑verification steps have made onboarding harder, keeping daily active users rose 10% year‑on‑year to (DAU) at 123 million, million—a 7 % sequential decline but per‑hour monetisation fell, especially among users under 13. The stock fell 27‑30% on July 31, erasing still 10 % above the prior year. Users aged 18 and older now represent 27 % of age‑verified DAU and generate more than $10 billion in market value and marking the worst one‑day decline for half again the firm. Roblox withdrew its full‑year bookings outlook, monetisation of younger players. Data‑analytics firm Apptopia noted that weekly active users and analysts cut price targets. time‑spent among 17‑ to 25‑year‑olds continued to rise year‑over‑year. By early August, August the company’s market value had slipped eroded by roughly $70 billion over the past year as DAU retreated year, with the share price falling from a prior $150.59 peak of 152 million to 123 million and bookings grew only 8% year‑on‑year. Executives cited $41.76, a shortage drop of breakout viral games about 72 %. Morningstar cut its fair‑value estimate, citing weaker bookings and slower margin expansion. CEO David Baszucki reiterated the algorithm shift toward “evergreen” longer‑lasting experiences as key drivers of in the earnings slump. Despite recommendation algorithm. At the downturn, Roblox retained $6.1 billion in cash and generated $294 million same time, security researchers warned of free cash flow, while leadership reiterated a focus on long‑term engagement malware campaign masquerading as the “Xeno Roblox” script executor, which has been stealing accounts, personal data and older audiences. webcam access, prompting advisories against unofficial cheats. The twin pressures of muted growth and heightened security concerns have left investors and users cautious about Roblox’s near‑term outlook.