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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
$173.00
▲(8.29% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/07/26
The score is primarily driven by strong financial improvement—especially very strong current free cash flow, returned profitability, and low leverage. Corporate events add support due to the announced Fox acquisition and clearer segment reporting. Offsetting these positives, valuation is stretched (high P/E and no dividend yield), while technical signals are neutral-to-moderately constructive rather than strongly bullish.
Positive Factors
Profitability Recovery
The return to operating and net profitability marks a meaningful improvement in Roku’s business economics after several loss-making years. If maintained, stronger margins can support reinvestment, improve resilience, and allow the platform to convert its installed base into more durable earnings.
Negative Factors
Modest Revenue Growth
Roku’s earnings recovery is currently more dependent on improved profitability than on accelerating demand. Modest top-line growth may constrain operating leverage and reduce the pace at which advertising, subscriptions, and platform monetization can compound over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Profitability Recovery
The return to operating and net profitability marks a meaningful improvement in Roku’s business economics after several loss-making years. If maintained, stronger margins can support reinvestment, improve resilience, and allow the platform to convert its installed base into more durable earnings.
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Roku Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Active Accounts
Measures the number of user accounts actively engaging with Roku's platform, indicating growth in user base and potential for increased ad revenue.
Measures the number of user accounts actively engaging with Roku's platform, indicating growth in user base and potential for increased ad revenue.
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The FlyRoku (ROKU) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$23.11B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)64.8
Beta (1Y)2.29
Revenue Growth18.52%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees3,600
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryEntertainment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.40
Shares Outstanding132,140,560
10 Day Avg. Volume2,127,190
30 Day Avg. Volume2,468,280
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.08
Price to Book (P/B)6.01
Price to Sales (P/S)3.37
P/FCF Ratio33.37
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$162.72Price Target Upside1.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering23
EPS Forecast (FY)2.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.61B
Roku Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Roku, Inc., alongside its affiliated companies, operates a significant platform for television streaming. The enterprise is segmented into two primary areas: Platform and Player. Through its platform, users can effortlessly explore and access a va...
How the Company Makes Money
Roku generates revenue primarily through two segments: Platform and Devices. Platform revenue is the larger driver and includes (1) advertising sales sold across Roku’s streaming environment (including inventory on Roku-owned/operated properties s...
Roku Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial trajectory: strong platform, advertising, and subscription revenue growth; meaningful margin expansion in advertising; record-like free cash flow; broad DSP and AI-driven product momentum; and a major scale milestone of 100M streaming households. Offsetting risks include device revenue and margin pressure from falling ASPs and rising memory costs, subscription gross margin mix effects, and second-half visibility risks tied to political ad spending and tougher comparables. On balance, the positive growth, margin improvement in the core platform business, and strong cash generation outweigh the device and mix headwinds.Positive Updates
Strong Platform and Advertising Growth
Platform revenue grew 28% year-over-year; advertising revenue grew 27% year-over-year. Management expects Q2 platform revenue growth of ~20% and raised full-year platform revenue guidance by over $100 million to nearly 21% growth.
Negative Updates
Device Revenue Decline and Margin Pressure
Device revenue down 16% with a negative 14% device margin. Management cited declining ASPs for streaming players and elevated memory costs as primary drivers; higher memory pricing expected in the back half of the year despite being largely factored into guidance.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Platform and Advertising Growth
Platform revenue grew 28% year-over-year; advertising revenue grew 27% year-over-year. Management expects Q2 platform revenue growth of ~20% and raised full-year platform revenue guidance by over $100 million to nearly 21% growth.
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Company Guidance
Roku guided Q2 platform revenue to about 20% year‑over‑year growth (with advertising and subscriptions each roughly at that pace) and raised full‑year platform revenue guidance by over $100 million (≈3 percentage points) to nearly 21%; management said EBITDA and EBITDA margins are being increased and free cash flow is expected to again exceed adjusted EBITDA for the full year. For context, Q1 included platform revenue +28%, advertising revenue +27%, subscription revenue +30% (23% ex‑Friendly), EBITDA margin nearly 12% (more than doubled YoY), $148 million of free cash flow (~16% FCF margin), ad gross margin just over 60% (up >400 bps YoY), subscription gross margin just north of 40% (expected ~41–42% for the year) and platform gross margin toward the high end of ~51–52%; device investment and unit assumptions (including expected elevated memory costs) remain unchanged from last quarter, and the company has greater visibility into Q2 than the more conservatively modeled back half.Roku Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
80
Positive
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 5.21B | 4.74B | 4.11B | 3.48B | 3.13B | 2.76B |
| Gross Profit | 2.37B | 2.07B | 1.81B | 1.52B | 1.44B | 1.41B |
| EBITDA | 659.98M | 436.40M | 219.86M | -362.87M | -148.61M | 408.78M |
| Net Income | 355.20M | 88.36M | -129.39M | -709.56M | -498.00M | 242.38M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.57B | 4.43B | 4.30B | 4.26B | 4.41B | 4.08B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.56B | 2.32B | 2.16B | 2.03B | 1.96B | 2.15B |
| Total Debt | 474.12M | 871.80M | 591.93M | 654.27M | 719.33M | 521.71M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.75B | 1.78B | 1.81B | 1.94B | 1.77B | 1.32B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.82B | 2.66B | 2.49B | 2.33B | 2.65B | 2.77B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 824.98M | 478.44M | 212.98M | 173.24M | -149.90M | 188.04M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 834.11M | 483.72M | 218.04M | 255.86M | 11.79M | 228.08M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -500.73M | -782.37M | -25.06M | -92.62M | -201.70M | -176.82M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -579.00M | -280.10M | -89.20M | -61.24M | 8.36M | 1.00B |
Roku Technical Analysis
Neutral
159.76
Price Trends
148.83
Positive
137.18
Positive
118.29
Positive
Market Momentum
2.35
Positive
54.28
Neutral
39.65
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ROKU, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 159.76 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 156.59, above the 50-day MA of 148.83, and above the 200-day MA of 118.29, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 2.35 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 54.28 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 39.65 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for ROKU.
Roku Risk Analysis
Roku disclosed 72 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Roku reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Roku Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | $325.83B | 24.23 | 47.96% | ― | 17.62% | 34.80% | |
73 Outperform | $23.11B | 64.83 | 13.18% | ― | 18.52% | ― | |
72 Outperform | $25.96B | 15.02 | 14.74% | 0.87% | 5.07% | -20.95% | |
71 Outperform | $181.84B | 21.66 | 7.87% | 1.42% | 5.31% | -23.96% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
54 Neutral | $70.93B | -22.24 | -9.22% | ― | -5.87% | -512.89% | |
50 Neutral | $12.18B | -19.39 | -5.27% | 1.84% | 1.23% | -2381.06% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
ROKU
Roku
155.59
58.60
60.42%
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10.86
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105.31
-10.38
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78.25
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65.42
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130.42%
Roku Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Roku Reorganizes Financial Reporting Into Three New Segments
Positive
Jun 18, 2026
Roku reported that, effective in the first quarter of 2026, it reorganized its internal and external financial reporting into three segments—Advertising, Subscriptions, and Devices—separating what was previously a combined Platform seg...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Roku Shareholders Back Board, Executive Pay and Auditor
Positive
Jun 17, 2026
On June 11, 2026, Roku, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders via live webcast, where investors voted on board elections, executive pay, and auditor ratification. Stockholders elected three Class III directors, Jeffrey Hastings, Neil Hunt, ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDelistings and Listing ChangesM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Roku to Be Acquired by Fox in Merger
Positive
Jun 15, 2026
On June 14–15, 2026, Roku and Fox Corporation agreed to a cash-and-stock merger under which Fox will acquire Roku for $160 per share, valuing Roku at about $22 billion. Roku shareholders will receive $96 in cash and 0.9693 Fox Class A shares...
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