Roku Q1 Earnings: Underlying Metrics Continue To Improve, Facing Soft Demand

Summary:

  • Roku’s business appears to have stabilized somewhat, although performance is currently quite poor and remains susceptible to a recession.
  • The success of Roku’s branded TV and smart home products should become apparent in coming quarters. These are more important to competitive positioning than financial performance.
  • Roku’s current valuation does not reflect the company’s long-term potential, but there may not be any near-term catalysts to drive a repricing.
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Roku’s (NASDAQ:ROKU) first quarter results were broadly in line with expectations. Underlying metrics continue to improve, but Roku is facing soft demand and has ongoing cost issues. Roku will likely do well when the advertising market rebounds, but they must also demonstrate further


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