Roku stock price

Roku listed on the NASDAQ in September 2017 at $26.54 and kept within the $25 to $75 price range through to December 2018, when it began a rapid ascent.

Over the 18 months to June 2020, Roku shares went as high as $169 in September 2019 (before crashing to $99.74 three weeks later). However, it has remained above $100 during most of the period. 

Thanks to the growing demand for streaming TV services, Roku could be well-placed for further growth.

What the bears are saying

• Smart TV’s are getting smarter: One of Roku's primary revenue sources is hardware streaming players. However, many smart TV's like those from Samsung, LG, and Sony are now integrating software streaming apps directly into the TV's menu, negating the need for a hardware device.
• It’s a small player in a big market: With companies like Samsung, Google, and Amazon in the space, there is a risk that Roku could easily get dislodged through price competition or new delivery methods by the large players.
• Consumer tastes can change: Roku offers a good range of streaming features, but if they don’t keep up with the latest in consumer preferences, they could become unpopular very quickly.

What the bulls are saying

• Roku has a unique opportunity for ad revenue: Roku has a ‘self-service’ advertising platform that enables content creators to run advertising across Roku streamed services.  
• They’re attracting popular services and content: Peleton (the incredibly popular, on-demand fitness platform) has launched on Roku in the U.S. in July 2020, adding further variety for users.
• The pandemic could help Roku’s revenue for some time to come: Millions of people across the world in Roku's distribution markets are spending more time at home (or are at home entirely) due to the pandemic. As a result, the demand for streaming services remains high.     

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