JPMorgan Chase & Co. Lowers Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) Price Target to $75.00

Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) had its price objective dropped by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $100.00 to $75.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target points to a potential upside of 12.63% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities analysts also recently commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Roblox from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 18th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $85.00 price objective on Roblox in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Barclays set a $115.00 target price on Roblox in a research note on Friday. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $100.00 price target (down previously from $125.00) on shares of Roblox in a research note on Friday. Finally, Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $165.00 price objective (up from $155.00) on shares of Roblox in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.76.

Roblox Stock Performance

NYSE RBLX opened at $66.59 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $81.19 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $107.80. Roblox has a 12-month low of $50.10 and a 12-month high of $150.59. The firm has a market cap of $43.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -42.96 and a beta of 1.63. 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. Roblox had a negative return on equity of 311.88% and a negative net margin of 21.78%.The company had revenue of $1.42 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.08 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($0.33) EPS. Roblox’s revenue for the quarter was up 122.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that Roblox will post -1.49 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Anthony P. Lee sold 7,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.45, for a total transaction of $577,150.00. Following the sale, the director owned 256,768 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $21,170,521.60. The trade was a 2.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CAO Amy Marie Rawlings sold 2,642 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.24, for a total transaction of $251,624.08. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 46,452 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,424,088.48. This trade represents a 5.38% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 423,899 shares of company stock worth $37,883,851. 12.92% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Roblox

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. boosted its holdings in 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 in the last quarter. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Roblox during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in Roblox during the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co purchased a new stake in Roblox during the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Whipplewood Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Roblox during the second quarter valued at $34,000. 94.46% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Roblox

Here are the key news stories impacting Roblox this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q4 engagement and bookings — Bookings rose sharply and daily active users and engaged hours topped Street expectations, a core reason shares rallied after the print. Barron’s: Roblox Reports Huge Surge in Bookings, Users, Engagement
• Positive Sentiment: Guidance upside — Management gave first-quarter and full‑year bookings/revenue targets that were above consensus, reinforcing growth expectations and fueling the post‑earnings rally. CNBC: Roblox shares rocket 20% on earnings beat, strong forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Management narrative on product and AI — CEO Dave Baszucki emphasized AI tools that enable creator-driven content and ongoing focus on community/safety, supporting the long‑term monetization story. YouTube: Roblox earnings: CEO talks gaming, AI, and user growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage mostly bullish but mixed — Several firms reaffirmed positive ratings and high price targets (e.g., BTIG, Wedbush), reflecting confidence in the growth outlook even after recent volatility. Benzinga: Analyst notes
• Neutral Sentiment: Market reaction centered on user metrics more than GAAP profitability — reporters and analysts are highlighting DAU/bookings growth as the primary driver rather than near‑term EPS. WSJ: Roblox Posts Higher Revenue as Bookings, Daily Active Users Rise
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades / lower targets — Some shops cut price targets or trimmed expectations (JPMorgan cut its target to $75 and moved to neutral), which could cap upside if momentum fades. Benzinga: JPMorgan price target cut
• Negative Sentiment: Company still unprofitable — Roblox reported a GAAP loss (improved vs. prior year) and negative margins, a reminder that growth is not yet translating into sustained profitability. MarketBeat: Q4 results and transcript

Roblox Company Profile

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.