Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) Insider Arvind Chakravarthy Sells 40,646 Shares

Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) insider Arvind Chakravarthy sold 40,646 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.23, for a total value of $2,732,630.58. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.

Arvind Chakravarthy also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, February 11th, Arvind Chakravarthy sold 19,918 shares of Roblox stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.29, for a total value of $1,340,282.22.
• On Tuesday, February 10th, Arvind Chakravarthy sold 35,331 shares of Roblox stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.66, for a total value of $2,567,150.46.
• On Thursday, November 20th, Arvind Chakravarthy sold 20,912 shares of Roblox stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.23, for a total transaction of $1,991,449.76.

Roblox Stock Down 4.0%

Shares of RBLX traded down $2.90 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $69.04. 11,712,922 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 14,920,194. Roblox Corporation has a 52 week low of $50.10 and a 52 week high of $150.59. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $80.34 and a 200 day simple moving average of $107.08. The company has a quick ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.54.

Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported ($0.45) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.49) by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $1.42 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.08 billion. Roblox had a negative net margin of 21.78% and a negative return on equity of 311.88%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 122.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned ($0.33) earnings per share. As a group, research analysts expect that Roblox Corporation will post -1.49 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Roblox from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 18th. B. Riley Financial assumed coverage on shares of Roblox in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $125.00 price target for the company. Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Roblox in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on Roblox from $155.00 to $140.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Roblox in a research note on Friday, February 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $119.44.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in RBLX. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. grew its stake in shares of Roblox by 164.4% in the fourth quarter. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. now owns 312 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 194 shares during the last quarter. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Roblox in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new stake in Roblox during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in Roblox during the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, GW&K Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in Roblox by 76.3% in the fourth quarter. GW&K Investment Management LLC now owns 372 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 161 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.46% of the company’s stock.

Roblox News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Roblox this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade and bullish growth outlook pressured a short-term rebound — RBLX jumped roughly 10% on Feb. 10 after at least one firm upgraded the stock and published a stronger growth forecast, a move that briefly countered recent weakness. Roblox Rallies 10% on Analyst Upgrade. Is the Freefall Over?
• Neutral Sentiment: Company announced expanded safety partnerships for Safer Internet Day — positive for long-term trust and user safety but unlikely to drive immediate revenue upside. Roblox Marks Safer Internet Day With Expanded Safety Partnerships and Commitment to Age-Appropriate Communication
• Neutral Sentiment: Market/analyst commentary and comparative write-ups (Disney, Allied Gaming) circulated — helpful context for sentiment but not company-specific catalysts. Analysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: Roblox (RBLX) and Walt Disney (DIS)
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling by multiple executives — CEO David Baszucki sold ~272k shares (~25% reduction in his stake) and other insiders (Matthew D. Kaufman, Arvind Chakravarthy, Mark Reinstra) sold substantial blocks across Feb. 10–11. These coordinated/clustered sales (totaling many millions of dollars) are likely interpreted negatively by investors and help explain downward pressure. SEC Form 4 (Baszucki sale)
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/safety risk: Australia has asked to meet with Roblox over reports of grooming and graphic content and said it will test compliance with child-safety commitments — this raises near-term regulatory and reputational risk that can weigh on user growth and monetization. Australia asks for meeting with Roblox after grooming, content complaints

About Roblox

Roblox Corporation operates Roblox, a user-generated online platform that enables people to create, share and monetize immersive 3D experiences and games. The core offering centers on Roblox Studio, a development environment that allows independent creators and studios to design interactive worlds using the company’s building tools and scripting language. Content on the platform spans games, virtual hangouts, branded experiences and live events, all delivered through a persistent social environment.

Roblox’s business model is built around its virtual economy and creator ecosystem.