Roku

http://www.roku.com
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Roku, Publicly Owned and headquartered in San Jose, California, was founded in October 2002 by Anthony Wood, the inventor of the digital video recorder (DVR). The company, employing approximately 3940 individuals, specializes in media and TV services and reported $4.7B in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a television streaming platform and consumer electronics enterprise, Roku focuses on the transition from traditional linear television to digital streaming architecture. It manufactures digital media players, soundbars, and smart televisions powered by its proprietary operating system. The corporation connects active accounts with content publishers, streaming applications, and digital advertisers across North America, Latin America, and Europe.

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2002

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3,600

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United States

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Media and TV services

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On July 7, 2026, The Roku Channel added the WatchAEW FAST channel to its platform, joining existing distributors such as MyAEW.com, Amazon, LG TV, Tubi, and QuickCast/StreaMix. This development follows Roku's initiation of a new home screen design rollout on July 6, which aimed to address user dissatisfaction stemming from a prior May update that had altered its previously straightforward user interface. Earlier, on July 3, the documentary "FIGHTING SPIRIT: A COMBAT CHAPLAIN’S JOURNEY," executive produced by Chris Pratt, premiered for free viewing on both Tubi and Roku. Also on July 3, a summary of June's top press releases highlighted Fox's plans to acquire Roku.

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Roku offers 8 products in the media and telecoms services, media tech and ad tech and services industries. Roku's product portfolio comprises of tV and streaming ad tech, consumer electronics, user experience and devices, media and TV services and ad measurement and verification.

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Roku's revenues were $4.7B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Roku's revenue into 5 different product categories, the largest of which is video streaming, which represents 79% of Roku's revenue.

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Jul

24th

2026

15:40

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Roku (ROKU) Platform Revenue Jumps 28% As Advertiser Growth Offsets Device Weakness

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Roku reported 28% growth in its high margin platform revenue, highlighting the strength of its advertising focused business.

Yahoo Finance Singapore

Jul

24th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Product Updates

Big Changes Are Coming to Roku TVs & Roku Players With a New Roku 15.3 Beta

Roku has begun testing its upcoming Roku OS 15.3 update among developer beta partners, marking another step in the ongoing refinement of the platform that powers millions of streaming devices and televisions worldwide. The beta version of the operating system is currently distributed under non-disclosure agreements to select developers, allowing them early access to experiment with and integrate new capabilities before a broader public release.

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Jul

23rd

2026

19:13

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, New Offerings

Looper Insights: Streaming Execs Say Roku Most Important CTV Platform for Home Screen Visibility

Stephanie Prange July 23, 2026 Roku is the most strategically important CTV platform for home-screen visibility, selected by 62% of senior streaming executives, according to a survey from Looper Insights. Roku ranked ahead of Amazon Fire TV (57%), Samsung Smart TV (53%), Google TV/Android TV (44%), and Apple TV (38%).

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Jul

23rd

2026

10:35

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Performance

Roku to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 6

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2026--Today, Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) announced it will release second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, August 6.On June 15, Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) and Roku announced a definitive agreement under which FOX will acquire Roku.

Rutland Herald

Jul

14th

2026

09:00

B2B Tag, Mergers and Acquisitions

I'm ditching my Roku for good and if you are too, check out these replacements

Until recently, Roku was unique in the media streamer space. It was the only major player that made that streamers its primary product, instead of treating them as an offshoot. Sure, it operates the Roku Channel, and even sells speakers and smart home accessories -- but these are all in service of keeping you hooked on its add-ons or Roku-based TVs, where you're also exposed to a steady stream of advertising.

Pocket-lint

Jul

12th

2026

00:09

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, New Offerings

The 2026 Streaming-App Stack for Apple TV and Fire TV: What to Install First (Smart TV and Roku Too)

By Marcus Delgado, a consumer-tech writer who has covered streaming hardware and cord-cutting for over a decade | Updated July 2026 You just unboxed a new Apple TV 4K, a Fire TV Stick, or a Roku, and the home screen is a blank grid begging to be filled.

iLounge

Jul

7th

2026

09:30

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

WatchAEW FAST Channel Now Available on The Roku Channel

The Roku Channel is the latest platform to carry the WatchAEW FAST channel, joining alongside MyAEW.com, HPTV, Amazon, LG TV, Tubi and QuickCast/StreaMix. Additional announcements on future platforms for the WatchAEW FAST channel will be made in the near future.

All Elite Wrestling

Jul

6th

2026

13:19

B2B Tag

Roku is finally changing its home screen for the better

When Roku started rolling out its new home screen design back in May, it ticked off a lot of people, and understandably so. Before the update, Roku's user interface was straightforward, making it easy to jump into your favorite streaming apps or browse free live TV.

Pocket-lint

Jul

3rd

2026

08:50

B2B Tag

From CHRIS PRATT as Exec Producer, 'FIGHTING SPIRIT: A COMBAT CHAPLAIN’S JOURNEY' on TUBI and ROKU for AMERICA’S 250th

FIGHTING SPIRIT: A COMBAT CHAPLAIN'S JOURNEY, from EP Chris Pratt, now on Tubi and Roku! From Executive Producer CHRIS PRATT, "FIGHTING SPIRIT: A COMBAT CHAPLAIN’S JOURNEY" debuts on TUBI and ROKU for free just in time for America's 250th birthday.

EIN Presswire

Jul

3rd

2026

01:31

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Big Moves and Bold Promotions in June 2026

June’s News: Melding Tradition with Tech Ah, June 2026, a month so packed with bed-shakers and legacy-makers that even the stocks felt it—albeit abstractly. Let’s break it down but don’t expect any sugar coating. This past month was a cocktail of nostalgic nods and tech-savvy tricks, each maneuvering for a slice of consumer delight and investor attention.

Investors Hangout

Jul

3rd

2026

01:00

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

12 Top Press Releases from June

Including commemorative cans from Mountain Dew, a ranking of the top universities around the world and Fox's plans to acquire Roku. Plus, a recap of June's trending topics, including the World Cup and Father's Day. NEW YORK, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.

ChineseWire

Jul

2nd

2026

04:11

Emerging Tech, Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Roku (ROKU) Joins Fox In $22 Billion Deal That Could Reshape Streaming

Fox has agreed to acquire Roku (NasdaqGS:ROKU) in a US$22b cash and stock transaction. The deal brings together Fox’s live sports, news, and Tubi streaming service with Roku’s connected TV platform. Netflix reportedly chose not to bid, citing potential antitrust concerns.

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Roku has commercial and technical partners like Warner Bros. Discovery, FreeWheel and DoubleVerify. Examples of Roku's suppliers include Snowflake, Magnite and Roku.

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Roku currently holds 8 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including wrestling, multi-sport, volleyball, marathon, other sports, motorsports and ultimate frisbee.

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