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Roblox Shares Jump on ‘Grow a Garden’ Boom and Bullish Analyst Upgrades

Wall Street lifted targets on the belief that Roblox’s algorithmic discovery model will sustain its growth momentum

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Overview

  • Roblox shares are trading near $102, representing a gain of more than 75 percent this year and approaching levels last seen in late 2021.
  • Oppenheimer raised its price target to $125 after noting the platform’s strong algorithm for identifying emerging gaming trends.
  • Wedbush Securities boosted its target to $110, highlighting confidence in Roblox’s creator-driven content strategy.
  • The ‘Grow a Garden’ game peaked at a record 16.5 million concurrent players, surpassing the previous high set by Fortnite.
  • Analysts say Roblox’s evolution toward a publisher-style model positions it for continued growth as the global gaming market heads toward a projected $300 billion value by 2027.