Riot Platforms (RIOT.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 35% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Riot Platforms (RIOT.US) – stock price at 22.07 $, August 2026
Riot Platforms stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Riot Platforms Price Target 2026: Analysts See 34% Upside

The average price target for Riot Platforms is $29.66. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 34,39% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Riot Platforms overvalued or undervalued?

Riot Platforms is currently undervalued with a gap of 34.4% relative to the price target.


The current price is $22.07, which places Riot Platforms in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $26.69, and overvalued when the price exceeds $32.63.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Riot Platforms, the fair value range lies between $26.69 and $32.63.


See the full price target analysis for Riot Platforms →

Analyst Ratings for Riot Platforms stock in 2026: Strong Buy

16 analysts cover Riot Platforms. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 93.8% recommend buying. The average price target is $29.66, which gives an upside of 34.4% from the current price.

Consensus: Strong Buy (4.50/5)
Strong Buy
9 (56.3%)
Buy
6 (37.5%)
Hold
1 (6.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.50 out of 5 based on 16 analysts

About Riot Platforms – Capital Markets

Riot driver primært forretning med at udvinde Bitcoin i Nordamerika. De tjener penge ved at mine kryptovaluta, men de tilbyder også datacentertjenester og sælger elektriske produkter. Det er altså ikke kun mining, de laver. Riot har en ret stor operation. For eksempel havde de ved udgangen af 2021 cirka 30.907 minere kørende. Virksomheden blev oprindeligt stiftet i 2000 og har hovedkvarter i Colorado, USA. Deres forretning er inddelt i tre segmenter: Bitcoin Mining, Data Center Hosting og Electrical Products and Engineering. Riot fokuserer altså på at skabe en hel værdikæde omkring deres kerneforretning, som er Bitcoin. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Riot Platforms

$ 8,2B Market cap
$ 653M Revenue
Capital Markets Industry
- P/E
12.48 P/S
3.19 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Riot Platforms?

Growth stock

Riot Platforms is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 37.3% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Riot Platforms

💰 Value Score 25/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 3/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 38/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 22/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 2 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in Riot Platforms that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -132.8% – the company is losing money on its operations.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -32.5% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
⚠️ High short interest: 15.3% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 12.5 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 3.2.

💵 Profitability & Growth

The latest quarterly earnings grew 37.3% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 25.2% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 15.32% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Riot Platforms 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Riot Platforms have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 83,714,267 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Werner Ryan D., Les Jason, Howell Stephen Mitchell Jr. and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 11 sales. A net 76,071,790 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 83,714,267 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Werner Ryan D. sold 148,500 shares at 20 $ each on 2026-07-31.

Who is selling: Werner Ryan D., Les Jason, Howell Stephen Mitchell Jr., Gibbs Jonathan, Ryan D Werner and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Riot Platforms (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Riot Platforms. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-31 Werner Ryan D. Sell 148,500 20 2,995,245
2026-07-31 Les Jason Sell 2,896,921 20 58,430,897
2026-07-31 Howell Stephen Mitchell Jr. Sell 153,162 20 3,089,278
2026-07-07 Werner Ryan D. Sell 10,232 22 224,388
2026-07-01 Werner Ryan D. Sell 13,869 24 332,301
2026-07-01 Les Jason Sell 101,015 24 2,420,319
2026-07-01 Howell Stephen Mitchell Jr. Sell 21,966 24 526,305
2026-06-22 Werner Ryan D. Sell 25,375 30 761,250
2026-06-22 Les Jason Sell 62,703 30 1,886,733
2026-05-27 Werner Ryan D. Sell 37,616 27 996,824

Who is buying and selling Riot Platforms shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Werner Ryan D., Les Jason, Howell Stephen Mitchell Jr., Gibbs Jonathan, Ryan D Werner and others. In total, 83,714,267 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Riot Platforms Short Selling 2026: 15.3% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 15.3% of the free float
Short % of free float
15.3%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 15.3% means that 15.3% of the freely traded shares in Riot Platforms have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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15.3%

When Does Riot Platforms Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Riot Platforms is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Riot Platforms 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Riot Platforms (RIOT.US) – RSI 48, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Riot Platforms technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Riot Platforms, Inc.

Riot Platforms, Inc. is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $21.50 is 2.5% above the 20-day average ($20.97). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 11.0% below the 50-day average ($24.16). Long term, the stock is 16.0% above the 200-day average ($18.54), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (24.16) is above the 200-day average (18.54), which is a classic bullish signal for Riot Platforms, Inc..

Is Riot Platforms, Inc. overbought or oversold?

Riot Platforms, Inc. has an RSI of 48.3, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Riot Platforms, Inc.

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.649), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.840) by 0.191, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (1.616), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (2.155) by 0.539, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Riot Platforms, Inc.

Riot Platforms, Inc. has an annual standard deviation of 87.9%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Riot Platforms, Inc.

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.649). Weekly bullish (1.616).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 48.3 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Riot Platforms stock in 2026

Should you buy Riot Platforms stock now?
The technical signal for Riot Platforms is currently NEUTRAL. Riot Platforms trades at $22.07 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.649 with rising momentum (signal: -0.840); RSI is at 48.3 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $29.66 points to 34.4% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Riot Platforms stock?
The average analyst price target for Riot Platforms is $29.66. The current price is $22.07, which gives an upside of 34.4%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $26.69 and $32.63.
Is Riot Platforms a dividend stock?
No, Riot Platforms does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Riot Platforms stock?
Riot Platforms is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 87.9%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Riot Platforms overvalued?
No, Riot Platforms is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (34.4% upside). Riot Platforms has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 12.5, a P/B ratio of 3.2. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 34.4%.
Is Riot Platforms overbought?
No, Riot Platforms is not overbought. RSI is at 48.3 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 48.3 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 5.2% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Riot Platforms earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Riot Platforms has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Riot Platforms shorted?
Yes, Riot Platforms is shorted with 15.3% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Riot Platforms stock?
No, insiders are not buying Riot Platforms shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 11 sales. On a net basis, 76,071,790 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 83,714,267 $ sold. Active sellers include Werner Ryan D., Les Jason, Howell Stephen Mitchell Jr. and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Riot Platforms a good stock?
Based on our total score, Riot Platforms is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 22 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 25/100, Quality: 3/100, Momentum: 38/100. In addition: analysts see 34.4% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether Riot Platforms is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Riot Platforms stock?
The outlook for Riot Platforms based on current data: the average analyst price target is $29.66 (+34.4%). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Riot Platforms stock rising?
Riot Platforms is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 5.2% above the 20-day average; short interest is 15.3% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Riot Platforms go?
The average analyst price target for Riot Platforms is $29.66, which corresponds to a potential gain of 34.4% from the current price of $22.07. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Riot Platforms fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Riot Platforms. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Riot Platforms do?
Riot driver primært forretning med at udvinde Bitcoin i Nordamerika. De tjener penge ved at mine kryptovaluta, men de tilbyder også datacentertjenester og sælger elektriske produkter. Det er altså ikke kun mining, de laver. Riot har en ret stor operation. For eksempel havde d... The company belongs to the Financiel service sector, more specifically the Capital Markets industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Riot Platforms as an investment.
Did Riot Platforms raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Riot Platforms. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Riot Platforms making money or losing money?
No, Riot Platforms is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -132.8%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can Riot Platforms go bankrupt?
Altman Z2 is not used for banks and financial companies — their balance sheet is built on debt (that is the business model), so the model would wrongly classify a healthy bank as distressed. For Riot Platforms, look instead at the capital base (e.g. the core capital ratio), loan losses and earnings power.
Does Riot Platforms have a lot of debt?
No, Riot Platforms has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 25%. For the financiel service sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.