ROKU, INC
Roku, Inc. ( ROH-koo) is an American company that produces streaming devices and TVs, distributes streaming services and operates an ad business on its platform. It is the U.S. market leader in streaming video distribution, reaching nearly half of U.S. broadband households as of 2026. The company also operates in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the U.K., and Latin America.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- consumer electronics industry; broadcasting [1]
- Company / filing name
- ROKU, INC [2]
- Headquarters location
- Los Gatos [1]
- Founded
- 2002-10 [1]
- Legal form
- Delaware corporation [1]
- Leadership in background record
- Anthony Wood [1]
- Founders
- Anthony Wood [1]
- Official website
- www.roku.com ↗ [1]
- Employees
- 817 · reported year 2017 [1]
- Annual revenue
- USD 512,760,000 · reported year 2017 [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US77543R1023 [1]
- CIK
- 1428439 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- ROKU (Nasdaq) [2]
Company positioning and business
Roku, Inc. ( ROH-koo) is an American company that produces streaming devices and TVs, distributes streaming services and operates an ad business on its platform. It is the U.S. market leader in streaming video distribution, reaching nearly half of U.S. broadband households as of 2026. The company also operates in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the U.K., and Latin America. [3]
Roku Inc. was founded in 2002 by Anthony Wood and in its initial years, Roku focused on making high-definition video players, using Roku OS since 2004, and in 2008, Roku launched the first connected TV device to stream Netflix. Later, in 2014, the company expanded the reach of its streaming platform by partnering with TV manufacturers to license Roku's technology. This allowed Roku OS to get pre-installed on smart TVs. Roku has since added channel subscriptions to its platform, while also serving targeted and performance-based ads. In addition, it operates its own ad-supported streaming service and produces consumer electronic products such as smart speakers and smart home devices. The company has been listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market since 2017. [3]
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Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Anthony Wood in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]
Understanding company scale
Employees: 817 · reported year 2017. [1]
Annual revenue: USD 512,760,000 · reported year 2017. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: ROKU (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was ROKU, INC founded?
Founded: 2002-10. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of ROKU, INC?
Headquarters location: Los Gatos. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for ROKU, INC?
Business sectors: consumer electronics industry; broadcasting. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Roku, Inc. (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.