Roblox shares plummet 18% as child safety measures weigh on bookings
Summary
Roblox shares fell 18% after the company cut its full-year 2026 bookings guidance, citing new child safety features that weighed on bookings. The rollout of age-check protections restricted on-platform chat and slowed user growth, with more than 140 lawsuits alleging failure to protect children from exploitation. Roblox argues safety improvements will boost long-term engagement and targeting, despite short-term pressure on revenue.