Benzinga – by Surbhi Jain, .
Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX) stock saw a 28% decline year-to-date and an 18.74% drop over the past year.
The video game developer’s recent first-quarter earnings report showed some positive aspects, with a beat in GAAP EPS but missed expectations in bookings.
Despite revenue growth and an increase in key user metrics, such as Average Daily Active Users and engagement hours, the stock faced downward pressure due to a weaker-than-expected bookings forecast for the upcoming quarter and a lowered forecast for the remainder of 2024.
This outlook led to a downgrade by Roth MKM analyst Eric Handler, who also reduced the price target for Roblox stock from $55 to $35.
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Death Cross Formation Indicates Bearish Trend Ahead
The technical outlook for Roblox stock has turned bearish, highlighted by the formation of a Death Cross. This occurs when the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average, indicating a potential shift to a long-term bearish trend.
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The stock is currently trading below its 20 and 50-day exponential moving averages, with slight buying pressure.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is -1.11, suggesting a bearish signal, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 44.17 indicates neither overbought nor oversold conditions.
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Implications For Roblox Investors
Investors in Roblox should exercise caution, considering the bearish technical indicators and the recent fundamental developments.
The Death Cross formation typically signals a prolonged bearish phase and investors may want to wait for clearer signs of a trend reversal before considering new positions. It’s crucial to closely monitor upcoming developments, including any updates to the company’s outlook, changes in analyst sentiment and shifts in broader market conditions.
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