Roblox has announced "significant growth across key metrics," with its revenue rising 21% year-over-year in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025
Roblox has revealed its fiscal second quarter financial outcome for 2025, highlighting that the results surpassed prior top-line and cash flow forecasts due to strong platform-wide performance and the rise of popular new experiences.
The company pointed to substantial advancements in key areas such as Daily Active Users (DAUs), engagement hours, Monthly Unique Payers, revenue, and bookings as indicators of the platform's robust health and growing influence.
There was a 21% year-over-year increase in revenue during this period, with bookings surging by 51%. The number of monthly unique payers rose by 42% compared to the previous year, with average bookings per monthly unique payer reaching $20.48. Additionally, daily active users experienced a 41% increase from the same timeframe last year.
David Baszucki, Roblox's founder and CEO, commented, "Our performance in Q2 2025 showcases widespread strengths throughout the Roblox platform, powered by the popularity of several viral experiences. Our growth this quarter reflects the effectiveness of our strategic investments across multiple areas, positioning our creators for success within a thriving ecosystem."
Baszucki also expressed hopes for capturing a significant portion of the global gaming content market through the platform.
The numbers
For the quarter ending in June 2025:
- Revenue reached $1.08 billion, marking a 21% increase from the previous year
- Bookings climbed to $1.44 billion, reflecting a 51% annual growth
- The net loss was recorded at $278.4 million
The highlights
Roblox provided insights into several notable metrics:
- Average Daily Active Users (DAUs) stood at 111.8 million, reflecting a 41% increase from the previous year
- Engagement hours rose to 27.4 billion, up 58% year-over-year
- Monthly unique payers averaged 23.4 million, a growth of 42% year-over-year, with the average bookings per payer at $20.48
- Average bookings per DAU (ABPDAU) increased to $12.86, a 7% rise from last year
The platform also observed a 54% annual increase in DAUs aged 13 and older, with hours engaged by this age group growing 72% year-over-year. These users now make up 64% of total DAUs and 66% of total engagement hours.
In territories beyond the U.S. and Canada, DAUs saw a 46% annual increase while bookings rose by 63%, with ABPDAU in these regions growing 11% from the previous year. In contrast, in the U.S. and Canada, bookings increased by 43%, with ABPDAU up 18% year-over-year.
The company noted some higher costs, with infrastructure and safety-related expenses reaching $152.6 million, a 25% rise from a year prior and 14% higher than the first quarter of 2025.
Lastly, Manuel Bronstein, Roblox's chief product officer, has announced his resignation set for September 30, 2025, to explore personal ventures and entrepreneurial projects. He will continue as an advisor until April 13, 2026, to aid in the transition.
Naveen Chopra, the firm's chief financial officer, stated his enthusiasm for joining Roblox during this growth phase, highlighting the impressive scale of the business and the favorable trends across significant metrics. Chopra emphasized the company's strong position for continued investment in sustainable and long-term growth.