Buying C3.ai stock without knowing these risks could cost investors dearly.C3.ai (AI -2.08%) is one of the most talked-about artificial intelligence (AI) stocks on the market today. With a platform purpose-built for enterprise customers, early traction in generative AI, and expanding partnerships with cloud and consulting giants, the company checks many of the right boxes for investors looking to gain exposure to the AI megatrend.However, before getting swept up in the narrative, it's worth pausing to look ...

Key Takeaways AI shares fell 32.2% in six months amid high costs and margin pressure from its pricing model. C3.ai secured a $450M U.S. Air Force contract and saw federal agency adoption broaden significantly. Partner-driven bookings upsurged 419% in Q4, with 73% of deals involving Microsoft, AWS, or Google Cloud.C3.ai, Inc. (AI) shares have witnessed a sharp decline of 32.2% in the past six months compared with the industry’s decrease of 12.5%. At the same time frame, the S&P 500 has dropped 1%.The compa ...

智通财经APP获悉，受益于市场对人工智能应用软件需求的加速扩张趋势，生成式AI领域领军者、专注 于加速企业数字化转型的企业级AI应用软件提供商C3.ai(AI.US)公布了强于分析师预期的业绩数据，以 及令人眼前一亮的下一财季和2026财年总营收展望数据，意味着不仅以英伟达AI GPU为代表的AI算力 基础设施需求无比强劲，AI软件应用端，尤其是能够全面提升经营效率的企业级AI应用软件需求同样 旺盛，并且加速渗透至各行各业。得益于强劲的业绩以及业绩展望指引，该公司股价在美股盘后交易中 一度飙升超19%。 该公司周三美股盘后公布最新财报，其中在业绩展望部分，C3.ai预计2026财年(截至明年4月)的营收规 模将达到4.475亿美元至4.845亿美元区间，根据机构汇编的分析师预期数据，华尔街分析师平均预期为 4.66亿美元，位于该公司给出的营收区间内，且与区间中值相符合;2026财年第一季度的业绩展望方 面，C3.ai预计Q1总营收区间为1亿美元至1.09亿美元，分析师平均预期则为1.05亿美元，位于该公司给 出的营收区间内，且C3.ai预测区间中值与预期基本吻合。 此外，Non-GAAP准则下的营业亏损预期方 ...

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Core Viewpoint - C3.ai, Inc. is currently trading at a slight premium compared to its sector but at a discount to historical metrics, with a forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio of 6.39X, higher than the sector's 6.18X, yet below its three-year average [1] Group 1: Share Price Performance - C3.ai's shares have increased by 20.7% in the past month, but this performance lags behind the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry [2] - The current stock price reflects a 48.6% discount from its 52-week high of $45.08 and a 36.1% premium to its 52-week low of $17.03 [2] Group 2: Growth Drivers - Partnerships with major players like Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Booz Allen Hamilton are significant growth multipliers, resulting in 28 closed deals across nine industries, indicating a 460% quarter-over-quarter increase [5] - C3.ai has expanded its customer base in both commercial and government sectors, securing notable clients such as Flex, Sanofi, ExxonMobil, Shell, and the U.S. Department of Defense [6] - The company has a robust federal pipeline, particularly with the U.S. Department of Defense, citing 39 active pilots that are gaining traction in areas like predictive maintenance and logistics optimization [10] Group 3: Financial Challenges - C3.ai reported a GAAP net loss of 62 cents per share in the fiscal third quarter, with a non-GAAP loss of 12 cents per share [11] - The company signed 50 new pilots in the fiscal third quarter, totaling 310 pilots, which carry higher upfront costs and pressure on gross margins [12] - C3.ai anticipates some moderation in gross margins due to the increased mix of costly pilots and expects elevated operating losses due to ongoing investments in sales and R&D [13] Group 4: Estimate Revisions - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 loss per share remains unchanged at $2.29, while the estimate for fiscal 2026 loss per share has widened to $2.41 [14] - Sales growth estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026 are projected at 29.6% and 22.4%, respectively [14] Group 5: Overall Assessment - Despite high-profile partnerships and a strong pipeline, C3.ai's ongoing lack of profitability, margin pressures, and increasing cost structure raise concerns [17] - The company operates at a steep GAAP loss with over 300 active pilots that have yet to convert into significant revenues, which may further impact margins [16] - The forward Price/Sales ratio of 6.39, while above the sector average, does not indicate an improved long-term financial outlook, leading to an unfavorable risk-reward profile for investors [17]

C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:AI) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 26, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Amit Berry - IR Tom Siebel - Chairman and CEO Hitesh Lath - CFO Conference Call Participants Timothy Horan - Oppenheimer Patrick Walravens - Citizens JMP Austin Dietz - UBS Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the C3. ai Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over ...