Market Cap
$7.6B
RIOT
Riot Platforms, Inc.
$19.73 ▲ +0.61%
Prev close $19.61Market cap$7.6B
ConsensusStrong Buy
12-mo target$32.36 (+64.0%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 9/10
Insider Selling Cluster (2 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)35 New Institutional Positions15 Institutional Exits Crypto & Blockchain
Snapshot
The big-picture read on RIOT right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy (93%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$7.6B
Inst. Activity
35 buys / 15 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $9.5M sell
Insider Net $
-$9.5M
Social Sentiment
22° Bearish
SEC Reports
8
Press Releases
1
Price chart 30d -6.7%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 30, 2026 short_volume
Aug 14, 2026 SEC Short Volume: RIOT — 58.4% short (2.9M / 4.9M)
Short: 2,873,555 | Exempt: 2,622 | TRF Vol: 4,918,634 | Short Ratio: 58.4% | Off-exchange volume (da
Riot Platforms subsidiary Riot DC Logistics entered into a $573M senior secured delayed-draw term loan facility with Mor
8-K — Impact 5/10
Aug 12, 2026 Insider
Aug 11, 2026 SEC Howell Stephen Mitchell Jr. gifted 21,198 shares
COO
Riot Platforms reported Q2 2026 revenue of $174.2M (+14% YoY) but a GAAP net loss of $237.2M (EPS -$0.68), driven by non
8-K — Impact 7/10
Riot Platforms reported Q2 2026 revenue of $174.2M, up 14% YoY, but GAAP net loss of -$237.2M vs. $219.5M net income in
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 7/10
Aug 5, 2026 Insider
Werner Ryan D. sold 35,430 shares
SVP, CAO @ $21.98 ($778.8K)
Aug 5, 2026 Insider
Werner Ryan D. sold 9,802 shares
SVP, CAO @ $22.82 ($223.7K)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
FMR LLC — ADD
19,645,295 shares ($537.9M)
Analyst ratings buy % -3.1%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
93% rate it Buy or better · 28 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | 54% |
| Aug 17, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Macquarie | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 55% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Bernstein | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 51% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | MAINTAIN | Buy | 43% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 49% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Needham | MAINTAIN | Buy | 50% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 58% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 93% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 93% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 93% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 92% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96% |
Price targets
Where 22 covering analysts think RIOT trades over the next 12 months.
$32.36 +64.0% upside Strong Buy
Current$19.73 Low$22.00 Median$31.00 High$45.00 22 analysts
$22.00$45.00
Analyst rating Strong Buy· 1.4/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood +81.8%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
22°
Bearish
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Recent posts
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Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
8 SEC filing reports analyzed · 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 3 mixed, 5 neutral · avg impact 4.3/10.Plus 1 press releases.
NEUTRAL8-K5/10
Riot Platforms subsidiary Riot DC Logistics entered into a $573M senior secured delayed-draw term lo
Aug 14, 2026
MIXED8-K7/10
Riot Platforms reported Q2 2026 revenue of $174.2M (+14% YoY) but a GAAP net loss of $237.2M (EPS -$
Aug 11, 2026
MIXEDPRESS-RELEASE7/10
Riot Platforms reported Q2 2026 revenue of $174.2M, up 14% YoY, but GAAP net loss of -$237.2M vs. $2
Aug 10, 2026
NEUTRALPRESS-RELEASE2/10
Riot Platforms rescheduled its Q2 2026 earnings conference call to August 10, 2026, one day later th
Aug 9, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: RIOT — 58.4% short (2.9M / 4.9M)
Short: 2,873,555 | Exempt: 2,622 | TRF Vol: 4,918,634 | Short Ratio: 58.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: RIOT — 69.0% short (3.2M / 4.6M)
Short: 3,172,011 | Exempt: 1,302 | TRF Vol: 4,596,406 | Short Ratio: 69.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 25, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: RIOT — 67.3% short (4.0M / 6.0M)
Short: 4,017,430 | Exempt: 4,550 | TRF Vol: 5,969,281 | Short Ratio: 67.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 8, 2026
ftd
FTD: RIOT — 26,980 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260908, Price: $21.80, FTD Value: $588,164, RIOT PLATFORMS,INC COM
Aug 31, 2026
ftd
FTD: RIOT — 53,189 shares ($1.0M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260831, Price: $18.99, FTD Value: $1,010,059.11, RIOT PLATFORMS,INC COM
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $-0.29 | $-0.34–$-0.23 | -254.8% | -29.6% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.2B | 3 |
| Next Q | $-0.30 | $-0.37–$-0.26 | 84.3% | -28.6% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.2B | 3 |
| Current FY | $-1.68 | $-2.44–$-1.25 | -21.9% | -17.7% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.7B | 4 |
| Next FY | $-0.96 | $-1.38–$-0.58 | 42.8% | -2.8% | 0↑ 2↓ | $0.8B | 4 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $-0.292 | — |
| 7d ago | $-0.245 | -0.047 |
| 30d ago | $-0.225 | -0.067 |
| 60d ago | $-0.182 | -0.110 |
| 90d ago | $-0.182 | -0.110 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own RIOT (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $7.6B total value (276,981,966 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: NOMURA, BlackRock,, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 35 institutions added/increased vs 15 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT CO LTD | 0 | $0.00 | 0.0% | — |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 31,984,547 | $875.7M | 11.5% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 21,725,129 | $594.8M | 7.8% | — |
| FMR LLC | 19,645,295 | $537.9M | 7.1% | ADD +30.8% |
| Situational Awareness LP | 17,100,000 | $468.2M | 6.1% | ADD +48.7% |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | 16,826,113 | $460.7M | 6.0% | DOUBLED +127.8% |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 15,146,138 | $414.7M | 5.4% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 9,275,453 | $287.8M | 3.8% | — |
| Starboard Value LP | 10,114,576 | $276.9M | 3.6% | TRIM -34.9% |
| STATE STREET CORP | 9,438,485 | $258.4M | 3.4% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | ADD | 15,014,625 | 19,645,295 | +30.8% | $537.9M |
| Situational Awareness LP | ADD | 11,502,137 | 17,100,000 | +48.7% | $468.2M |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | DOUBLED | 7,385,953 | 16,826,113 | +127.8% | $460.7M |
| Starboard Value LP | TRIM | 15,544,576 | 10,114,576 | -34.9% | $276.9M |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 4,036,522 | 5,222,018 | +29.4% | $143.0M |
| NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | TRIM | 9,905,139 | 4,917,342 | -50.4% | $134.6M |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | DOUBLED | 2,148,272 | 4,583,733 | +113.4% | $125.5M |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | NEW | — | 3,714,879 | — | $101.7M |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | DOUBLED | 1,618,318 | 3,412,258 | +110.9% | $93.4M |
| Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. | ADD | 2,635,358 | 3,393,623 | +28.8% | $92.9M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
9 insiders, 24 transactions. Net -$9.5M — $0.00 bought, $9.5M sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Howell Stephen Mitchell Jr. | COO | GIFT | 21,198 | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Werner Ryan D. | SVP, CAO | SELL | 35,430 | $21.98 | $778.8K |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Werner Ryan D. | SVP, CAO | SELL | 9,802 | $22.82 | $223.7K |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Werner Ryan D. | SVP, CAO | SELL | 2,501 | $23.53 | $58.8K |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Les Jason | CEO | TAX W/H | 2,896,921 | $20.17 | $58.4M |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Werner Ryan D. | SVP, CAO | TAX W/H | 148,500 | $20.17 | $3.0M |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Howell Stephen Mitchell Jr. | COO | TAX W/H | 153,162 | $20.17 | $3.1M |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Werner Ryan D. | SVP, CAO | SELL | 7,596 | $21.93 | $166.6K |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Werner Ryan D. | SVP, CAO | SELL | 10,232 | $21.22 | $217.1K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Turner Michael John | Director | AWARD | 8,347 | — | — |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for RIOT.
Shares short
51,105,102
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-1.5%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
3.6
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈13.6%
Estimate — not % of float
All RIOT filing & press-release reports (9)
- 8-K reportAug 14, 2026
- 8-K reportAug 11, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 10, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 9, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 4, 2026
- CLUSTER reportJun 24, 2026
- 8-K reportApr 30, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportApr 16, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMar 2, 2026