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Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

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In the latest close session, Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT - Free Report) was down 2.63% at $19.62. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.2% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.04%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.04%.

Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 8.13% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Finance sector with its loss of 4.84%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.35%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Riot Platforms, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of -$0.33, indicating a 226.92% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $160.65 million, reflecting a 10.86% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$2.71 per share and revenue of $670.18 million, which would represent changes of -38.97% and +3.51%, respectively, from the prior year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Riot Platforms, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 3.73% lower within the past month. As of now, Riot Platforms, Inc. holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 113, which puts it in the top 46% of all 250+ industries.

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