Operating cash flow is heavily reliant on working capital contributions, which provided $560 million in 2026Q1, masking the underlying cash burn from operations.
| Cash from Operations | 1.98B | 1.8B | 822.32M | 458.18M | 369.3M | 659.11M | 524.34M | 99.19M | 101.04M |
| Operating CF Margin % | - | 36.73% | 22.83% | 16.37% | 16.6% | 34.34% | 56.75% | 19.51% | 31.09% |
| Operating CF Growth % | 423.02% | 118.45% | 79.47% | 24.07% | -43.97% | 25.7% | 428.65% | -1.83% | - |
| Net Income | -1.1B | -1.07B | -940.61M | -1.16B | -934.14M | -503.48M | -257.69M | -71.11M | -88.08M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 233.09M | 225.82M | 226.44M | 208.14M | 130.08M | 75.62M | 43.81M | 27.66M | 11.94M |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 1.15B | 1.13B | 1.02B | 867.97M | 589.5M | 341.94M | 79.16M | 17.63M | 36.31M |
| Deferred Taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 29.12M | 59.19M | 39.73M | 34.19M | 70.72M | 44.69M | 3.03M | 497K | 3.62M |
| Working Capital Changes | 1.68B | 1.45B | 480.97M | 506.82M | 513.13M | 700.34M | 656.04M | 124.5M | 137.24M |
| Change in Receivables | -136.02M | -290.69M | -110.48M | -126.17M | -72.48M | -61.04M | -156.87M | -40.09M | -5.3M |
| Change in Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Payables | -27.61M | 25.35M | -7.53M | -3.48M | 10.3M | 23.37M | 4.49M | -113K | 1.28M |
| Cash from Investing | -2.03B | -1.39B | -852.07M | -2.83B | -441.05M | -146.82M | -97.03M | -84.33M | -83.15M |
| Capital Expenditures | -314.06M | -440.98M | -179.65M | -320.67M | -426.16M | -93.27M | -104.15M | -83.26M | -65.56M |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 5.93% | 9.02% | 4.99% | 11.46% | 19.15% | 4.86% | 11.27% | 16.38% | 20.18% |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | -2.84M | -3.86M | -13.39M | -45.69M | -40.92M | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | -143.06M | -2.5M | -1.37M | -13.5M | -1.5M | -7.86M | -8.97M | -1.47M | -508K |
| Cash from Financing | 83M | 88.53M | 65.89M | 67.18M | 43.64M | 1.6B | 164.97M | 53.11M | 151.78M |
| Debt Issued (Net) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7M | 0 | 990M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equity Issued (Net) | 83M | 88.53M | 70.34M | 53.23M | 45.75M | 610.46M | 164.97M | 3.11M | 151.78M |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | 0 | 0 | -4.45M | -750K | -2.11M | -2.34M | 0 | 50M | 0 |
| Net Change in Cash | 29.64M | 493.64M | 33.22M | -2.3B | -26.83M | 2.11B | 592.45M | 67.98M | 169.66M |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.64B | 1.35B | 642.67M | 124.01M | -58.37M | 557.98M | 411.22M | 14.46M | 34.97M |
| FCF Margin % | 31.02% | 27.66% | 17.84% | 4.43% | -2.62% | 29.07% | 44.51% | 2.84% | 10.76% |
| FCF Growth % | 87.39% | 110.51% | 418.23% | 312.47% | -110.46% | 35.69% | 2744.63% | -58.66% | - |
| FCF per Share | 2.31 | 1.96 | 0.99 | 0.20 | -0.10 | 1.10 | 0.77 | 0.03 | 0.22 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | -1.50x | -1.69x | -0.88x | -0.40x | -0.40x | -1.34x | -2.07x | -1.40x | -1.15x |
| Interest Paid | 0 | 38.75M | 38.75M | 38.75M | 38.97M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | 0 | 3.12M | 1.14M | 3.15M | 953K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deferred Revenue Dependency
According to recent SEC filings, RBLX exhibits a persistent divergence between net income and operating cash flow, with the OCF/NI ratio reaching -2.56 in 2026Q1, primarily driven by the accounting treatment of deferred revenue rather than underlying operational profitability or cash-generative efficiency.
The significant gap between reported net losses and positive operating cash flow suggests that the company's cash generation is heavily reliant on the timing of virtual currency bookings. Investors should monitor this relationship closely, as the cash flow profile is highly sensitive to changes in user spending velocity and the amortization schedule of deferred revenue.
As reported in financial statements, RBLX's free cash flow margins have fluctuated significantly, ranging from 10.4% in 2023Q4 to 41.3% in 2026Q1, indicating that the company's ability to convert revenue into cash remains highly dependent on seasonal booking cycles and working capital fluctuations.
While the recent expansion in FCF margins appears positive, the volatility suggests that the business model is not yet producing consistent, predictable cash flows. The reliance on deferred revenue shifts makes it difficult to determine if the current FCF trajectory represents a structural improvement or merely a temporary timing benefit.
Based on RBLX's reported figures, working capital changes have consistently provided a substantial boost to operating cash flow, with a $560 million contribution in 2026Q1, highlighting the critical role of upfront virtual currency purchases in funding the platform's ongoing operational requirements.
This reliance on working capital inflows suggests that the company's cash position is vulnerable to any deceleration in user bookings or changes in consumer purchasing behavior. If the rate of new bookings slows, the cash flow benefit from deferred revenue will likely diminish, potentially exposing the underlying cash burn.
As indicated by the provided data, stock-based compensation remains a massive non-cash expense, consistently exceeding $240 million per quarter, which effectively masks the true economic cost of talent acquisition and dilutes shareholders while inflating the reported operating cash flow figures.
The persistent use of SBC as a primary compensation tool warrants further investigation into the company's long-term capital structure and dilution risks. By excluding these costs from cash flow metrics, the company presents a more favorable liquidity picture than what is reflected in the GAAP net income.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RBLX stock.
Roblox Corporation (RBLX) generated $1.80B in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Roblox Corporation (RBLX) generated $1.35B in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
Roblox Corporation (RBLX) spent $441.0M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.