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Roku 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 1, 2025)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed May 1, 2025
Period End
May 1, 2025
Security
ROKU
In the record · 2017–202610-K910-Q288-K95

ROKU filed 9 annual reports (10-K), 28 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 95 current reports (8-K) between 2017 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Dec ’18Dec ’18
  2. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’21Mar ’21
  3. Restructuring8-K · Mar ’23Mar ’23
  4. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’26Jun ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed May 1, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Roku, Inc. filed this Form 8-K on May 1, 2025 under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) to furnish its Q1 2025 Shareholder Letter as Exhibit 99.1.

In the quarter ended March 31, 2025, total net revenue was $1,021 milliona, up 16% year over year, Platform revenue was $881 million, up 17%, and gross profit was $445 million, up 15%. Devices revenue was $140 million, up 11%, with a Devices gross loss of $(19) million. Net loss narrowed to $(27.4) million from $(50.9) million a year earlier, and Adjusted EBITDA was $56.0 million versus $40.9 million.

Streaming Hours reached 35.8 billion, up 5.1 billion year over year, and The Roku Channel became the #2 app on the platform in the U.S. by engagement. Management reaffirmed full-year 2025 Platform revenue of $3.950 billionb and Adjusted EBITDA of $350 million. For Q2 2025, the company estimates total net revenue of approximately $1.070 billion (11% YoY growth), with Platform revenue expected to grow 14% YoY and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $70 million.

The letter also notes the company expects full-year Platform gross margin of approximately 52%c and Devices revenue and gross profit loss consistent with 2024 levels, while tariff impacts remain difficult to predict. Management said it continues to see a path to positive operating income in 2026.

The filing also announces a separate agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a subscription streaming service offering over 50 live TV channels, intended to support growth in Platform revenue and Roku-billed subscriptions. Investors should note the letter cites elevated macro uncertainty, and the financial statements in the exhibit are unaudited.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q1 2025 total net revenue of $1,020.7 million, up 16% YoY; Platform revenue of $880.8 million, up 17% YoY.
  2. Total gross profit of $445.0 million, up 15% YoY; Platform gross margin of 52.7%, Devices gross margin of (13.8)%.
  3. Net loss of $(27.4) million versus $(50.9) million in Q1 2024; Adjusted EBITDA of $56.0 million, up 37% YoY.
  4. Free Cash Flow (TTM) of $298.4 million, and cash flow from operations (TTM) of $310.1 million, both down from prior-year levels shown in the letter.
  5. Full-year 2025 outlook reaffirmed: Platform revenue of $3.950 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $350 million.
  6. Q2 2025 guidance: total net revenue of approximately $1.070 billion, Platform revenue up 14% YoY, and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $70 million.
  7. Agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a live TV and on-demand subscription streaming service, to support subscription growth.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How did Roku perform in the first quarter of 2025?

    Roku reported total net revenue of $1,020.7 million, up 16% YoY, with Platform revenue of $880.8 million, up 17%. Net loss narrowed to $(27.4) million from $(50.9) million, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $56.0 million from $40.9 million.

  2. What is the company's full-year 2025 outlook?

    Roku reaffirmed full-year 2025 Platform revenue of $3.950 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $350 million, and expects full-year Platform gross margin of approximately 52%.

  3. What does the company expect for the second quarter of 2025?

    The company estimates total net revenue of approximately $1.070 billion (11% YoY growth), Platform revenue growth of 14% YoY with a gross margin of roughly 51%, Devices revenue decline of about 10% YoY, and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $70 million.

  4. What risks did management highlight?

    Management noted more macro uncertainty than normal and said tariff-related impacts to the Devices segment remain difficult to predict. The letter also references risk factors in the company's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings.

  5. What is the Frndly TV acquisition?

    Roku announced an agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a subscription streaming service offering over 50 live TV channels, on-demand video, and cloud-based DVR. The company says the acquisition is intended to support growth in Platform revenue and Roku-billed subscriptions.

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