Now, the online gaming platform boasts tens of millions of games played by 32.6 million daily active users. Initially, Roblox had a user base of several hundred people. You could almost compare Roblox to Alphabet’s ( NASDAQ: GOOGL) Youtube, which relies heavily on independent content creators. The company has massive success today because it has a sticky and self-sufficient ecosystem. Unlike Electronic Arts ( NASDAQ: EA) and Take-Two Interactive Software ( NASDAQ: TTWO), Roblox users create games and play games created by other users.
But before rushing in to buy RBLX stock, here’s what you should know. At such a valuation, Roblox shares could price at $45 apiece when they come to the market. The deal gave Roblox a $29.5 billion valuation.
As you may or may not know, Roblox raised $520 million from investors in a private funding round.