C3.ai: Revenue Quality Issues Come To A Head

Group 1 - C3.ai, Inc. reported extremely poor results in the first quarter of FY26, highlighting issues within the company [1] - The poor performance is notable given the strength exhibited in previous periods [1] Group 2 - Narweena, an asset manager, focuses on identifying market dislocations due to misunderstandings of long-term business prospects [1] - The firm believes excess risk-adjusted returns can be achieved by targeting businesses with secular growth opportunities in markets with barriers to entry [1] - Narweena's investment strategy is driven by a belief that an aging population and low growth will create new investment opportunities [1] Group 3 - Many industries may face stagnation or secular decline, which could paradoxically improve business performance due to reduced competition [1] - Conversely, some businesses may encounter rising costs and diseconomies of scale [1] - The economy is increasingly dominated by asset-light businesses, leading to a declining need for infrastructure investments [1] Group 4 - A large pool of capital is pursuing a limited set of investment opportunities, resulting in rising asset prices and compressed risk premia over time [1] - Richard Durant, the leader of Narweena, has a strong educational background in engineering, finance, and an MBA, along with passing the CFA exams [1]