HUT vs RIOT: which is the better buy in 2026?
On Alexandria's Compass, Riot Platforms has the edge with a 83/100 score versus 82/100 for HUT. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.
Hut 8 Corp.
NASDAQ:HUT
The pivot from miner to AI power host is real, but a 743% rip in 12 months has already paid for most of it.
Full HUT analysisRiot Platforms
NASDAQ:RIOT
A leveraged Bitcoin bet with real infrastructure but no path to profitability that doesn't depend on BTC staying above $100K.
Full RIOT analysisFactor by factor
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Frequently asked questions
Is HUT or RIOT the better buy in 2026?
By Compass Score, Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT) edges it at 83/100 versus 82/100 for HUT. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.
How does Alexandria compare HUT and RIOT?
Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.
Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.