Roku reports Q3 revenue up 24% YoY to $1.5B, Platform revenue up 23% to $1.3B, ad revenue up 23% to $727.4M, and subscription revenue up 23% to $580.9M (Todd Spangler/Variety)
The company's total earnings reached $1.5 billion following broad growth across primary business segments during the third quarter. Platform revenue contributed $1.3 billion of that total, representing the overwhelming majority of earnings for the quarter. Growth within the core platform division was evenly matched, as advertising and subscription revenues both experienced identical 23% annual percentage increases.
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The platform segment remains the primary revenue driver for the company's broader busines…: The platform segment remains the primary revenue driver for the company's broader business.
Advertising and subscription streams grew at an identical 23% pace over the prior year.: Advertising and subscription streams grew at an identical 23% pace over the prior year.
Balanced commercial gains across primary units propelled total quarterly revenue to $1.5…: Balanced commercial gains across primary units propelled total quarterly revenue to $1.5 billion.
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