Roblox forecasts strong annual bookings as gaming platform momentum grows; shares jump

Roblox forecast fiscal 2026 bookings above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, signaling another year of strong growth in player spending and engagement as the videogame platform aggressively looks to capture 10% of the global gaming market.

Shares of the company jumped around 23 per cent in extended trading.

Amid strong competition for user attention and dollars, Roblox has pursued several avenues, including advertising and e-commerce, to retain and grow its large user base.