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Roblox Stock Plunges After Bookings, Users Fall Short of Expectations

Roblox Corporation experienced a significant drop in its stock price after reporting weaker-than-expected quarterly results. The company's bookings, which are a key metric representing sales, fell short of Wall Street's expectations, coming in at $780.7 million against the anticipated $784.9 million. Additionally, Roblox reported a decline in daily active users, with a 1% drop to 65.5 million, despite an increase in hours engaged on the platform. This user engagement metric rose by 17% to 14 billion hours. The company also faced challenges with a net loss of $282.8 million, or 47 cents per share, compared to a loss of $160.2 million, or 27 cents per share, in the previous year. These results reflect broader economic pressures and competition within the gaming industry, leading to investor concerns about Roblox's growth trajectory and profitability.

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