Riot Platforms Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Riot Platforms' CEO is Jason Les, appointed in Feb 2021, has a tenure of 5.25 years. total yearly compensation is $83.53M, comprised of 1.6% salary and 98.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 2.5% of the company’s shares, worth $227.41M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.8 years and 8 years respectively.
Key information
Jason Les
Chief executive officer
US$83.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 1.60% |
| CEO tenure | 5.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 2.5% |
| Management average tenure | 3.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 06
Riot Platforms: Data Center Transition Set To Accelerate Through 2027
Summary Riot Platforms, Inc. is executing a strategic pivot to Tier 3 data center hosting, anchored by a major partnership with AMD for up to 200MW capacity. RIOT’s Corsicana site expansion and ESS Metron business position it for long-term growth, with robust engineering backlog and supply chain control. I reiterate a Strong Buy on RIOT with a $28.60 price target, justified by sustainable, high-visibility lease revenues and a shift away from bitcoin mining volatility. Key risks include early-stage execution in data center hosting and tenant acquisition, but leadership hires and AMD’s expansion signal confidence. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 30
RIOT: Power First Data Centers And AI Shift Will Drive Future Rerating
Analysts have trimmed their average Riot Platforms price target slightly, from about $37.05 to roughly $36.87. They appear to be balancing reduced Bitcoin mining value and peer multiple compression with continued interest in the company’s move toward high performance data centers and AI related opportunities.Narrative Update • Apr 16
RIOT: Power First Data Centers Will Drive AI Focused Earnings Shift
Riot Platforms' analyst price target has edged lower to $37.05 from $37.65, as analysts factor in reduced Bitcoin mining value and peer multiple compression while still highlighting the company's shift toward high performance data centers and AI focused power monetization. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on two themes for Riot Platforms: a reset in expectations for the Bitcoin mining business and rising interest in the company’s build out of high performance computing and AI focused data centers.
Narrative Update • Apr 02
RIOT: Power First Data Center Shift Will Drive Future AI Upside
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for Riot Platforms by a few dollars to reflect reduced Bitcoin mining value, weaker recent mining results and sector multiple compression. At the same time, they note the company’s shift toward higher value data center and AI infrastructure, supported by deals such as its AMD partnership and its growing focus on high performance computing demand.Narrative Update • Mar 18
RIOT: Power First Data Center Shift Will Drive Future Upside
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Riot Platforms has edged lower by about $0.50 as analysts factor in softer Bitcoin mining economics, slightly reduced growth and margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E, even as they continue to highlight the shift toward higher value data center and AI infrastructure opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Riot Platforms clusters around a common theme: pressure on Bitcoin mining economics and estimates, paired with growing attention on the shift toward high performance computing, AI and data center opportunities under the company’s Power First approach.
Narrative Update • Mar 04
RIOT: Power First Data Centers And Crypto Headwinds Will Shape AI Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for Riot Platforms has been trimmed by about $1.04 to $15.10 as analysts factor in weaker Bitcoin mining economics and higher expenses, which are partly offset by growing expectations for the company's data center and high performance computing initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent research reinforces a mixed picture for Riot Platforms, with several firms cutting their price targets while still highlighting the long term potential of the company’s move into data centers and high performance computing, or HPC.Narrative Update • Feb 18
RIOT: Data Center Shift Will Recast High Performance Computing Role
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Riot Platforms now sits around $38, a modest shift that reflects analysts' views on the company's AMD and high performance computing deals, data center positioning, and recent HPC yield commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Riot Platforms has tilted constructive, with several bullish analysts adjusting their price targets and highlighting the company’s progress in high performance computing and data center positioning.Narrative Update • Feb 04
RIOT: Power And AMD Data Center Deals Will Shape AI And Crypto Outlook
Analysts have raised their price targets on Riot Platforms by several dollars into the low US$30 range, citing improved expectations around high performance computing deals, data center credibility with partners such as AMD, and continued interest in the company as a key infrastructure provider for AI and bitcoin mining. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Riot Platforms has leaned heavily on the potential of its high performance computing and bitcoin mining operations, with several firms updating price targets and refreshing their views as new deals have been announced.Narrative Update • Jan 21
RIOT: Data Center Contracts Will Redefine Role In High Performance Computing
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Riot Platforms from US$22.00 to about US$38.12, pointing to updated views on its high performance computing contracts and data center positioning as key drivers behind the higher target range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Riot Platforms has leaned positive, with several bullish analysts updating their models around the company’s growing role in high performance computing and data centers, as well as its position in crypto exposed infrastructure.Analysis Article • Jan 15
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) With Shares Advancing 26%
Those holding Riot Platforms, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RIOT ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 26% in...Narrative Update • Jan 06
RIOT: Power Capacity And AI Data Center Shift Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts now see Riot Platforms' fair value moving modestly lower to about $26.44 per share from roughly $27.50, tying the shift to recalibrated assumptions on profitability and growth, even as recent research highlights the potential value of its power assets amid rising interest in high performance computing and AI driven demand. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the company’s access to power as a key asset, arguing that scarce power supply for high performance computing and AI could support the long term value of its power portfolio.Narrative Update • Dec 18
RIOT: Power Portfolio Will Drive High-Performance Computing And AI Data Center Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Riot Platforms to approximately $17.19 from about $11.79, citing rising conviction that the company can unlock significant value by pivoting its large power portfolio toward high performance computing and AI driven data center demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes reflect a sharp recalibration of expectations around Riot Platforms as investors reassess the value of its power assets in an AI focused world.Narrative Update • Dec 04
RIOT: Power Rich AI Data Center Pivot Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged our Riot Platforms fair value estimate slightly higher to $27.50 per share from about $27.33, reflecting incremental confidence that the company’s large power portfolio and pivot toward high performance computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure can support stronger long term profitability and justify higher sector-wide price targets in the $24 to $42 range. Analyst Commentary Street research remains broadly constructive on Riot Platforms, with a series of recent rating upgrades and sizable price target increases centered on the company’s transition from pure bitcoin mining toward high performance computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure.Narrative Update • Nov 20
RIOT: High Performance Compute Expansion Will Unlock Further Power Asset Value
Riot Platforms' analyst price target was modestly adjusted from $27.53 to $27.33 per share. Analysts cite the company’s transition toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing as supportive of its valuation, despite shifts in expected growth and sector dynamics.Analysis Article • Nov 13
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About Riot Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RIOT) 29% Share Price Plunge
Riot Platforms, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RIOT ) shares have retraced a considerable 29% in the last month, reversing a fair amount...Narrative Update • Nov 06
RIOT: Demand For AI Computing Will Drive Upside Amid Power Resource Constraints
Analysts have significantly increased their price target for Riot Platforms, with fair value estimates rising from approximately $22.47 to $27.53 per share. This adjustment is attributed to strengthened revenue growth forecasts and heightened demand in the AI and data center sectors.Analysis Article • Nov 06
Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT)
Investors were disappointed with Riot Platforms, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:RIOT ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. We...Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analyst Upgrades Highlight Riot Platforms' Strong AI Pivot and Rising Price Targets
Riot Platforms' analyst price target has been raised by $1.50 to $22.47, as analysts cite stronger AI and data center demand, along with improved strategic positioning, as driving factors for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research overwhelmingly highlights optimism regarding Riot Platforms' strategic direction and positioning within the evolving high-performance computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure space.Narrative Update • Oct 09
Expanding Data Centers And Mining Will Unlock Bitcoin Potential
Riot Platforms saw its fair value estimate rise from $19.21 to $20.97 per share, as analysts cite increased optimism from multiple price target upgrades. This optimism is linked to the company’s strategic expansion into high-performance computing and artificial intelligence operations.Analysis Article • Sep 27
Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) Stock Rockets 31% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Riot Platforms, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RIOT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 31% gain in the last month...Narrative Update • Sep 25
Expanding Data Centers And Mining Will Unlock Bitcoin Potential
Riot Platforms’ consensus price target has been raised to $19.21 as analysts cite rising HPC infrastructure valuations—highlighted by the CoreWeave-Core Scientific deal—and note Riot’s substantial, strategically located capacity remains undervalued relative to peers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts raised Riot’s price target significantly based on a sum-of-the-parts valuation, factoring in the net present value of converting its 1.7GW operational capacity to high-performance computing (HPC) use.Analysis Article • Jun 28
Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) Stocks Shoot Up 26% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Despite an already strong run, Riot Platforms, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RIOT ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in...Seeking Alpha • Mar 06
Riot Platforms' AI/HPC Ambitions Could Be Derailed Under A Bitcoin Collapse (Rating Downgrade)
Summary I have downgraded Riot Platforms, Inc. to a strong sell due to anticipated inflation risks impacting Bitcoin's performance, similar to 2022. I foresee rising inflation due to tariffs and government cost-cutting measures, which could delay interest rate cuts until 2026. Historically, Bitcoin has struggled in such environments. With $1.7 billion in Bitcoin holdings, a 50% price drop could wipe out $850 million in long-term assets. While Riot has promising energy assets, it has yet to secure AI/HPC hosting deals. Meanwhile, competitors like TeraWulf and Core Scientific are getting ahead. I expect Riot's stock to decline significantly, potentially bottoming near $3 per share, unless the company liquidates Bitcoin reserves before inflation pressures mount. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 17
Riot Platforms: The Bitcoin Miner Plans To Strike Gold
Summary Cryptocurrencies surged in 2024, with Bitcoin gaining 121% due to favorable regulations and Trump's election, driving smart money into Bitcoin-related stocks like Riot Platforms. Riot Platforms significantly expanded its mining capacity, achieving a 155% YoY increase in hash rate, making it the fastest-growing Bitcoin miner globally. Riot's strategy includes acquiring ready-to-run mining sites and diversifying energy sources, reducing reliance on Texas and benefiting from Kentucky's energy-saving programs. Riot's valuation benefits from its substantial Bitcoin holdings and innovative "HODL strategy," positioning it for significant upside as Bitcoin prices rise. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Nov 10
Empowering Bitcoin Growth Through Strategic Innovation And Cost Leadership
Riot's focus on expanding mining hardware and operational efficiency aims to boost Bitcoin production and lower costs, enhancing future revenue and margins.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$867m |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$663m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$164m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$95m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$399m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$84m | US$1m | US$109m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$12m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$87m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$144m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$13m | US$964k | -US$49m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$249m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$201m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$528m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$22m | US$680k | -US$510m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$376m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$359m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$14m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$22m | US$619k | -US$15m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$15m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$29m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$867k |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$453k | n/a | -US$14m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$20m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$20m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$11m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$574k | n/a | -US$20m |
Compensation vs Market: Jason's total compensation ($USD83.53M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.40M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Jason's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Jason Les (39 yo)
5.3yrs
Tenure
US$83,532,328
Compensation
Mr. Jason Les has been the Chief Executive Officer of Riot Platforms, Inc. (formerly, Riot Blockchain, Inc.) since February 8, 2021 and has been its Executive Director since November 2017 and was its Membe...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 7.6yrs | US$83.50m | 2.81% $ 256.2m | |
| CEO & Executive Director | 5.3yrs | US$83.53m | 2.5% $ 227.4m | |
| CFO, Executive VP and Head of Corporate Development & Strategy | 3.9yrs | US$21.11m | 0.83% $ 75.3m | |
| Executive VP | 4.8yrs | US$21.19m | 0.75% $ 68.7m | |
| Senior VP & COO | 1.9yrs | no data | 0.54% $ 48.9m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 3.7yrs | no data | 0.26% $ 23.8m | |
| VP and Associate General Counsel of M&A and Corporate Finance | no data | no data | no data | |
| VP of Capital Markets & Investor Relations | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Human Resources | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Public Policy | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Project Execution | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
3.8yrs
Average Tenure
43yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: RIOT's management team is considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 7.6yrs | US$83.50m | 2.81% $ 256.2m | |
| CEO & Executive Director | 8.5yrs | US$83.53m | 2.5% $ 227.4m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 5yrs | US$358.80k | 0.016% $ 1.5m | |
| Member of Advisory Board | 8.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of the Medical Advisory Board | 16.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of the Medical Advisory Board | 16.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of the Medical Advisory Board | 16.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of The Medical Advisory Board | 16.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of Industry Leading Advisory Board | 6.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.0032% $ 288.7k | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.0074% $ 676.6k | |
| Member of Industry Leading Advisory Board | 6.8yrs | no data | no data |
8.0yrs
Average Tenure
45yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: RIOT's board of directors are considered experienced (8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 16:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Riot Platforms, Inc. is covered by 28 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Andrew Charles Beale | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Martin Toner | ATB Cormark |
| Gautam Chhugani | Bernstein |