RIOT Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
RIOT - Riot Platforms, Inc. Common Stock
$19.83
-1.15 (-5.48%)
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5d:
+4.29%
30d:
-16.89%
90d:
-18.96%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
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Signal fired Aug 20, 2026 at $20.19 · last confirmed Aug 21, 2026
Strength: 9.1/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: RIOT shows balanced signals. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly. Monitor for clearer direction.
📊 HOLD: RIOT shows balanced signals. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly. Monitor for clearer direction.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: RIOT is currently trading at $19.83, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $19.15 to $21.91.
Technical Outlook: Technically, RIOT is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $17.86, while resistance sits at $23.66. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 5.5% recently.
Market Sentiment: RIOT scores 67/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $32.40 (+67.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, RIOT is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $17.86, while resistance sits at $23.66. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 5.5% recently.
Market Sentiment: RIOT scores 67/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $32.40 (+67.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$19.15 -
$21.91
Company Quality Score
65/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
89.5%
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- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (67/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-5.5%)
- BULLISH: Trading 67.2% below Wall St target ($32.40)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 12% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$19.15 -
$21.91
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$17.86
Resistance Level
$23.66
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
-20.73
Wall Street Target
$32.40
(+67.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
13.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
37.3%
Profit Margin
-196.3%
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Last updated: August 24, 2026 7:00 AM ET
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