Current Liabilities

Developer exchange liability

Roblox Developer exchange liability decreased by 14.5% to $424.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.5%, from $346.16M to $424.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Developer exchange liability shows an upward trend with a 43.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong developer engagement and platform growth, as it reflects higher earnings generated by the creator community.

Detailed definition

This represents the obligation to pay out platform creators or developers for the virtual currency they have earned thro...

Peer comparison

Specific to platform-based economies; comparable to creator payout liabilities at other digital marketplaces.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_developer_exchange_liability

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$90.62M$117.76M$163.91M$149.82M$147.19M$168.37M$231.70M$227.84M$220.55M$239.43M$314.87M$292.68M$330.29M$330.27M$339.60M$346.16M$314.17M$391.69M$496.02M$424.00M
QoQ Change+30.0%+39.2%-8.6%-1.8%+14.4%+37.6%-1.7%-3.2%+8.6%+31.5%-7.0%+12.9%-0.0%+2.8%+1.9%-9.2%+24.7%+26.6%-14.5%
YoY Change+62.4%+43.0%+41.4%+52.1%+49.8%+42.2%+35.9%+28.5%+49.8%+37.9%+7.9%+18.3%-4.9%+18.6%+46.1%+22.5%
Range$90.62M$496.02M
CAGR+38.4%
Avg YoY Growth+34.5%
Median YoY Growth+39.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roblox's developer exchange liability?
Roblox (RBLX) reported developer exchange liability of $424.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Roblox's developer exchange liability changed year-over-year?
Roblox's developer exchange liability increased by 22.5% year-over-year, from $346.16M to $424.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Roblox's developer exchange liability?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Roblox's developer exchange liability has grown at a 43.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $80.91M to $496.02M.
What does developer exchange liability mean?
The amount the platform owes to its developers for their earnings on the platform.