Short Answer

The model assigns meaningfully lower odds than the market for Roblox's daily active users in fiscal 2026 to be Above 145 million (model 20.6% vs. market 38.0%), driven by downward revisions to consensus analyst forecasts for 2026 DAU to 129.3 million.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

This prediction market, which prices the probability of Roblox daily active users (DAUs) exceeding 145 million in fiscal 2026, saw a dramatic upward repricing in late July. The contract's probability jumped from 1.0% on July 29 to its current level of 38.0% by July 30. The price action was defined by two distinct spikes. The first was a 20.0 percentage point increase on July 29, followed by a 17.0 percentage point increase the next day. This rapid shift suggests a significant change in market expectations for a DAU recovery.
The initial price surge on July 29 appears driven by investor anticipation ahead of the Q2 2026 earnings report scheduled for the following day. However, the provided information identifies no specific news or market event to explain the subsequent 17.0 point jump on July 30. This rally occurred despite Roblox reporting a DAU decline from 152 million in Q3 2025 to 132 million in Q1 2026, a drop attributed to new age-verification features and a platform ban in Russia. The market's sharp move indicates a belief that DAU growth will not only reverse its recent negative trend but also surpass the 144 million user level seen at the end of 2025.
Total volume traded is low at 99 contracts, which suggests limited market depth and conviction. The sharp price movements on low volume could indicate that a small number of traders are driving the price action rather than a broad consensus. The current price of 38.0% acts as the market's high and a key resistance level. Given the price began at 1.0%, any level below the recent lows could be considered support, but the price history is too brief to establish firm levels.
  • Market shows probability for DAUs above 145 million, despite lower analyst forecasts.
  • Market likely anticipates DAUs above 145 million from expected H2 2026 growth.
  • Management expects Q3 2026 growth, overcoming early 2026 age-check declines.

Who Wins and Why

Outcome Market Model Why
Above 170 million 5.0% 2.5% Market higher by 2.5pp
Above 150 million 27.0% 14.5% Market higher by 12.5pp
Above 155 million 13.0% 10.1% Market higher by 2.9pp
Above 175 million 4.0% 2.0% Market higher by 2.0pp
Above 145 million 2.0% 20.6% Model higher by 18.6pp

Current Context

Roblox daily active users declined in early 2026 after earlier growth. The company reported 132 million daily active users (DAUs) in Q1 2026, a decrease from 144 million at the close of 2025 and 152 million in Q3 2025 [1][2]. This contraction in DAUs is primarily attributed to the rollout of new age-check features, which restricted platform communication and slowed new user acquisition, alongside a December 2025 platform ban in Russia [2][3][4].
Despite user declines, engagement levels show an upward trend. In Q1 2026, hours engaged increased 43% year-over-year, reaching 31 billion [1][3]. Management's full-year 2026 guidance projects revenue of $5.87–$6.14 billion and bookings of $7.33–$7.60 billion, though these growth expectations were revised downward due to safety-related headwinds [3][5]. Roblox is scheduled to release its Q2 2026 financial results today, July 30, 2026, after market close; market attention centers on any signs of a return to sequential DAU growth [6][7]. Analyst sentiment remains mixed, holding a 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating, but with significant downward revisions to price targets and growth estimates as the market adjusts to the impact of age-verification friction [8][4][9].
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  1. 1Q1 2026 Earnings Shareholder Letter.s27.q4cdn.com
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2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Significant Price Movements

Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.

Outcome: Above 145 million

📈 July 30, 2026: 17.0pp spike

Price increased from 21.0% to 38.0%

What happened: Based on the provided information, there is no evidence of a social media, traditional news, or market structure event that would cause a 17.0 percentage point spike in the "Roblox daily active users in fiscal 2026" prediction market for the "Above 145 million" outcome on July 30, 2026 [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Roblox reported 132 million Daily Active Users (DAUs) for fiscal Q1 2026, which is the only available fiscal 2026 figure and falls below the 145 million threshold [7][8][9][10]. Although claims of 145 million DAUs appeared in late April/early May 2026 social media posts related to partnerships, these were not official financial disclosures and occurred well before the specified market move date [11][12][13]. Consequently, social media was not a primary driver for this described movement, as no correlating activity or supporting data exists for July 30, 2026.

Outcome: Above 160 million

📈 July 29, 2026: 23.0pp spike

Price increased from 1.0% to 24.0%

What happened: On July 29, 2026, the 23.0 percentage point spike in the prediction market for "Roblox daily active users in fiscal 2026" reaching "Above 160 million" was primarily driven by investor anticipation surrounding the company's Q2 2026 earnings report, which was scheduled for release the following day [14]. Reports on July 29 indicated investors were looking ahead to these earnings and recent platform updates [15]. No social media posts from key figures or viral narratives were identified as leading or coinciding with this price movement in the provided research. Therefore, social media was irrelevant as a driver for this specific price move.
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  15. 15Roblox gains as investors look ahead to earnings and recent platform updates | Quiver Quantitativequiverquant.com

4. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

The "Above 145 million" market resolves "Yes" if Roblox Corporation reports over 145,000,000 daily active users for fiscal year 2026, as verified by [Fiscal.ai] from their full fiscal year or Q4 earnings release; otherwise, it resolves "No." The market will close early if the outcome occurs, or by May 12, 2027, at 1:00 AM EDT, with payouts projected 30 minutes after closing.

Available Contracts

Market options and current pricing

Outcome bucket Yes (price) No (price) Last trade probability
Above 150 million $0.34 $0.72 27%
Above 155 million $0.23 $0.85 13%
Above 160 million $0.18 $0.88 13%
Above 165 million $0.10 $0.96 9%
Above 170 million $0.11 $0.94 5%
Above 175 million $0.10 $0.98 4%
Above 145 million $0.47 $0.59 2%

Market Discussion

Roblox reported 132 million daily active users (DAUs) in Q1 2026, though growth was tempered by age-verification rollouts and the December 2025 Russia platform ban, leading management to project a sequential decline in DAUs for Q2 2026 due to ongoing safety-related friction [1][2][3][4]. Analyst firm Wedbush revised its fiscal 2026 DAU estimate downward to 129.3 million, citing mobile proxy data suggesting Q2 DAUs could be approximately 119 million, aligning with cautious investor sentiment following revised full-year growth guidance [5][6][7].

Sources (7)
  1. 1Q1 2026 Earnings Shareholder Letter.s27.q4cdn.com
  2. 2Roblox Corp (RBLX) 10-Q Quarterly Report April 2026last10k.com
  3. 3RBLX Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | Platform Aeronaut Transcriptstranscripts.platformaeronaut.com
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5. Trust Index

Octagon Trust Index Kalshi 62 Caution

Order book is critically thin.

Primary risk· Trade quality

How it adds up
Integrity80% of score68Caution
Trade quality20% of score37High Risk

Includes the cost to trade: a $10,000 order can't be filled here because the order book is too thin.

Trust score62Caution

Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index

Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 3 don't apply · 3 awaiting data
Market integrity
81Good

Outcome is hard to influence

Large tradesTrade signals · medium confidence

Largest single print on KXRBLXA-27FEBDAU-160,000,000 carried 63% of its $43 tape (print is 50d old)

Screened clean
Thin-volume movesNo significant move Clear
Size patternsTape too thin Clear
2 screens not run
Outcome control · doesn't apply to this market type
Thin-leg conviction · doesn't apply to this market type
Info fairness
40High Risk
Information exposureStructural risk · medium confidence

Company-reported metric: finance and investor relations know the number before the earnings release

4 screens not run
Move vs. catalyst · data source not connected
Longshot repricing · data source not connected
Pre-broadcast certainty · doesn't apply to this market type
Cross-venue timing · data source not connected
Resolution quality
92Strong

Resolution mechanism is dependable

No suspicious activity on any screen

Resolution rules read: Clear

Liquidity
48Thin

Expect slippage beyond small size

6 contracts · worst first · 1 below the volume floor — not scored

Above 150 million48
Thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Above 155 million—
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Above 160 million—
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Above 170 million—
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Above 175 million—
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Above 145 million—
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Move quality
70Stable

No significant moves

6 contracts · worst first · 1 below the volume floor — not scored

Above 150 million—
No significant move (24h)

Price was stable over the last 24 hours.

Above 155 million—
No trading in 5d

No trades in the last 5d — nothing to confirm

Above 160 million—
No trading in 5d

No trades in the last 5d — nothing to confirm

Above 170 million—
No trading in 4d

No trades in the last 4d — nothing to confirm

Above 175 million—
No trading in 2d

No trades in the last 2d — nothing to confirm

Above 145 million—
No trading in 5d

No trades in the last 5d — nothing to confirm

Rule clarity
100Clear

Counts toward Resolution quality, not here

6 contracts · worst first · 1 below the volume floor — not scored

Above 150 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 155 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 160 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 170 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 175 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 145 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Trade quality
37High Risk

Order book is critically thin

Thin market — entering or exiting at fair value will be difficult.

Outcome quality 48 (notional-weighted)

$100 order: 4.5c slippage (~10% of a 44c contract)

$1,000 order: 44.2c slippage (~100% of a 44c contract)

$10,000 order: book too thin to fill

1 below the volume floor — not scored

Above 150 million48Market scoreLiquidity48Move quality–Rule clarity100
Why 48
Liquidity
48 · Thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Move quality
No significant move (24h)

Price was stable over the last 24 hours.

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 155 million–Market scoreLiquidity–Move quality–Rule clarity100
Why this score
Liquidity
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Move quality
No trading in 5d

No trades in the last 5d — nothing to confirm

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 160 million–Market scoreLiquidity–Move quality–Rule clarity100
Why this score
Liquidity
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Move quality
No trading in 5d

No trades in the last 5d — nothing to confirm

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 170 million–Market scoreLiquidity–Move quality–Rule clarity100
Why this score
Liquidity
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Move quality
No trading in 4d

No trades in the last 4d — nothing to confirm

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 175 million–Market scoreLiquidity–Move quality–Rule clarity100
Why this score
Liquidity
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Move quality
No trading in 2d

No trades in the last 2d — nothing to confirm

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 145 million–Market scoreLiquidity–Move quality–Rule clarity100
Why this score
Liquidity
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Move quality
No trading in 5d

No trades in the last 5d — nothing to confirm

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear

underwriting_v1.4 · computed Sep 18, 2026

6. What specific management commentary or revised guidance from the July 30, 2026 earnings call could reshape the outlook for Roblox's DAU growth in H2 2026?

Earnings Call DateJuly 30, 2026 (for Q2 2026) [1]
Investor ExpectationConfirmation of a Daily Active User (DAU) inflection point [1]
Q3 2026 DAU GuidanceAnticipated return to sequential growth [2][3][4][5][6]
The July 30th earnings call offered no new DAU guidance. Investors monitored the July 30, 2026 earnings call for Q2 2026, seeking confirmation of a Daily Active User (DAU) inflection point following a period of contraction [1]. However, the provided research indicates no specific management commentary or revised guidance from this call that would alter the outlook for Roblox's DAU growth in H2 2026. The call instead focused on reiterating previously established guidance and investor expectations [1].
Previous guidance projected Q3 2026 sequential DAU growth resumption. Management had previously communicated an expected sequential contraction in DAUs between Q1 and Q2 2026 [2][3][4][5][6]. Sequential growth was anticipated to resume in Q3 2026, driven by factors such as seasonal strength, product enhancements including Global Chat and Party Chat, algorithmic refinements, and the planned introduction of "Roblox Kids" and "Roblox Select" accounts [2][3][4][5][6]. Analysts also noted continuing pressure on user growth from age-verification friction [6][7]. Management's broader strategy to address these challenges included improving communication tools, a long-term focus on expanding the 18+ user segment, and algorithmic changes designed to prioritize engagement [6][7].
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7. How have consensus analyst forecasts for Roblox's full-year 2026 DAUs evolved following the release of Q1 2026 results and in anticipation of the Q2 report?

Q1 2026 DAUs132 million (April 30, 2026 earnings release [1][2])
Original FY2026 DAU forecast135 million (before Q2 2026 results [3][4])
Revised FY2026 DAU forecast129.3 million (Wedbush, before Q2 2026 results [3][4])
Following Roblox's Q1 2026 results, analyst forecasts for DAUs turned negative. Roblox's Q1 2026 earnings release on April 30, 2026, reported 132 million daily active users (DAUs). Despite this, analyst sentiment for full-year 2026 DAUs shifted negatively, primarily due to unexpected friction from new age-verification measures, which hindered user growth and acquisition [1][2].
Analysts revised their full-year DAU forecasts downwards, anticipating Q2 declines. Ahead of the Q2 2026 results, analysts, including Wedbush, adjusted their fiscal 2026 DAU forecasts, specifically lowering them from 135 million to 129.3 million [3][4]. This revision accounted for anticipated near-term pressures and a projected sequential decline in Q2 DAUs. Roblox itself confirmed expectations for DAUs to decrease in Q2 before a potential recovery in Q3 2026, a cautious outlook also reflected in prediction markets for short-term growth [1][5][6].
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8. How does Roblox's DAU trend in the first half of 2026 compare to that of competing platforms like Minecraft or Fortnite?

Roblox Q1 2026 DAUs132 million [1][2][3]
Minecraft 2026 Estimated Avg DAUs32 million [4][5][6]
Fortnite April 2026 Avg DAUsbelow 900,000 [7][8][9]
Roblox experienced a significant decline in daily active users during early 2026. The platform reported 132 million daily active users (DAUs) in Q1 2026, marking a decrease from 144 million at the end of 2025 and 152 million in Q3 2025 [1][2][3]. This contraction in DAUs is projected to continue into Q2 2026 before a return to sequential growth in Q3 2026. This trend is attributed to safety-focused product headwinds, including new age-check requirements and the platform ban in Russia implemented in December 2025 [10].
Competitors showed varied user trends, with Minecraft stable and Fortnite declining. In comparison, Minecraft maintained a stable monthly active user base of approximately 212 million throughout 2026, with an estimated average daily active user count of about 32 million [4][5][6]. Fortnite, however, experienced considerable volatility and a decline in its average daily active users during the first half of 2026. Its user count dropped from approximately 1.16 million in January to below 900,000 by April 2026 [7][8][9]. Despite this decline, Fortnite's engagement notably spikes during major live events [7].
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9. Which third-party data providers offer reliable real-time estimates of Roblox's user activity, and what trends are they showing between Q1 and Q2 2026?

Roblox Q1 2026 DAU132 million (Roblox self-reported) [1][2][3][4]
Q2 2026 Consensus DAU Estimate129.12 million (Wall Street analysts and prediction markets) [4][5][6]
Third-Party DAU Estimates for Q1-Q2 2026Not available [7][8][9][10][11][12]
Third-party data providers do not offer specific Roblox Q1-Q2 2026 DAU estimates. While providers such as RoWatcher, Ropilot Analytics, Vexu.gg, Apex Pursuit, and CCUCheck track various real-time user activity metrics, explicit numeric Daily Active User (DAU) estimates for Q1 and Q2 2026 from these sources are not present in the accessible data [13][14][15][16][17]. Similarly, other third parties, including Statista, Bloomberg, and DA Davidson, also do not provide these specific Q1 and Q2 2026 DAU trends for Roblox within the available information [7][8][9][10][11][12].
Roblox reported its Q1 DAU, and Q2 forecasts project a decline in user activity. Roblox itself reported 132 million daily active users for Q1 2026 [1][2][3][4]. Forecasts and early indicators suggest a continued contraction into Q2 2026, with Wall Street analysts and prediction markets showing a cautious outlook. The consensus DAU estimate for Q2 2026 is approximately 129.12 million [4][5][6].
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10. What key product initiatives or international expansion plans for H2 2026 could potentially reverse the user acquisition slowdown caused by new age-check features?

Daily Active Users Q1 2026132 million [1][2]
Daily Active Users End of 2025144 million [1][2]
DevEx Payout Rate Increase42% for 18+ users [3][4]
Roblox is currently addressing a user acquisition slowdown attributed to newly implemented age-check features. The platform observed a decline in daily active users from 144 million at the end of 2025 to 132 million by Q1 2026 [1]. This slowdown is linked to mandatory age-check features that were globally implemented in early 2026 [1][5][6][2]. To reverse this trend, Roblox plans to introduce new product initiatives and expand internationally during H2 2026 [1][2][7].
For H2 2026, product initiatives aim to boost engagement and content for the 18+ demographic. Planned enhancements include a "Build" mobile-first creation tab, AI-powered developer tools, and a "Moments" discovery tab, all designed to improve user engagement and content creation [8][9][10]. Furthermore, to attract content specifically for the 18+ user base, Roblox is increasing the Developer Exchange (DevEx) payout rate by 42% for spending by verified users aged 18 and above [3][4].
International expansion efforts will decentralize operations and target key growth regions. In May 2026, Roblox appointed a new Chief Growth Officer and regional General Managers for Europe, India, Latin America, and MENA/Türkiye [7][11][12]. This strategic move is intended to decentralize operations, allowing the company to better address specific regional requirements and foster growth in these diverse markets [7][11][12].
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11. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

Roblox reported 132 million Daily Active Users (DAUs) in Q1 2026, a 35% year-over-year increase [1][2]. Management guided for a sequential decline in DAUs from Q1 to Q2 2026 due to friction from mandatory age-verification safety measures, with a return to sequential growth expected in Q3 2026 [3][1][4]. Full-year 2026 financial guidance was updated in April 2026 to 20–25% revenue growth and 8–12% bookings growth, reflecting headwinds from age-check implementation [3][1][4].
The July 30, 2026, Q2 earnings release serves as a critical catalyst [5][6][7]. Investors will focus on confirming a bottom in DAU trends, assessing bookings performance, and seeking reassurance regarding the long-term growth trajectory [5][6][7].
Bullish theses focus on the rapid growth of the 18+ cohort, which monetizes at higher rates, AI-driven platform improvements, and potential re-entry into markets like Russia [8][7]. Bearish theses highlight structural growth deceleration, regulatory and safety friction, and pending shareholder lawsuits [8][7].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Expiration: May 12, 2027
  • Closes: May 12, 2027
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