C3ai (AI) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: $3.86B
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Average Volume (3M): 5.36M
• Price to Earnings (P/E): ―
• Beta (1Y): 2.10
• Revenue Growth: 25.27%
• EPS Growth: 4.68%
• Country: US
• Employees: 891
• Sector: Technology
• Sector Strength: 93
• Industry: Information Technology Services
• EPS (TTM): -0.16
• Shares Outstanding: 130,885,940
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 5,903,169
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 5,364,247
• PEG Ratio: 24.87
• Price to Book (P/B): 3.84
• Price to Sales (P/S): 0.00
• P/FCF Ratio: -70.28
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: 0.77
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: 2.19
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: 13.45
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: -2.44
• 1Y Price Target: $31.17
• Price Target Upside: 10.02% Upside
• Rating Consensus: Hold
• Number of Analyst Covering: 14

• Rating: 60 Neutral
• Price Target: $29.00 ▲(2.36%Upside)

C3ai's overall score is primarily influenced by its strong revenue growth and strategic partnerships, which are positive but are offset by substantial challenges in profitability and cash flow. While technical indicators are favorable, valuation concerns and potential operational risks due to external factors also weigh on the score.

Positive Factors

Revenue Growth

Total revenue growth sustained at 26% year over year, exceeding consensus expectations.

Strategic Partnerships

Concurrent with results was the key announcement that Baker Hughes and C3.ai have extended their strategic partnership through June 2028, reinforcing their commitment to delivering AI-driven solutions in the energy and industrial sectors.

Negative Factors

Growth Momentum

The number of Initial Production Deployments decreased from 50 in Q3 to 36 in Q4, raising concerns about growth momentum.

Revenue Guidance

The company's initial FY26 revenue guidance came in below prior estimates, suggesting limited AI tailwinds.

Subscription Revenue

C3.ai’s subscription revenue missed estimates by 12%, indicating weaker demand than anticipated.

C3ai Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

C3.ai, Inc. is a leading enterprise artificial intelligence software provider, specializing in developing and deploying AI applications for various industries. The company offers its C3 AI Suite, which enables organizations to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale AI applications. C3.ai's solutions address key sectors such as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, financial services, and defense, helping organizations improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making through predictive analytics and machine learning.

How the Company Makes Money

C3.ai generates revenue primarily through the sale of subscriptions to its C3 AI Suite. The company's business model is based on a subscription-based pricing approach where clients pay recurring fees to access its software platform and applications. Revenue streams include licensing its software to large enterprises and government agencies, providing professional services for implementation, and offering ongoing support and maintenance. Additionally, strategic partnerships with technology companies, such as Microsoft and AWS, expand C3.ai's market reach and enhance its product offerings, contributing to its revenue growth.

C3ai Financial Statement Overview

Summary

C3ai exhibits strong revenue growth and a solid balance sheet with no debt, which are positive indicators. However, the company faces significant challenges with profitability and cash flow, with negative net profit margins and free cash flow. These operational inefficiencies and liquidity risks weigh heavily on the financial performance score.

Income Statement

C3ai has shown consistent revenue growth with a TTM revenue of $366.9M, representing a healthy increase from previous years. However, the company struggles with profitability, evident from a negative net profit margin and EBIT margin. The gross profit margin remains strong at approximately 60%, but operating losses due to high expenses are a concern.

Balance Sheet

The balance sheet of C3ai is relatively strong, with substantial stockholders' equity of $860.2M and no total debt as of the latest TTM. The equity ratio is robust, indicating a stable financial structure. However, the negative net income impacts the return on equity, which remains negative, underlining operational inefficiencies.

Cash Flow

C3ai's cash flow position is concerning, with negative free cash flow and operating cash flow over the recent periods. Although there is a slight improvement in free cash flow when comparing the latest TTM to the previous year, the company still spends more cash than it generates from operations, posing liquidity risks.

Breakdown	TTM	Jun 2025	Jun 2024	Jun 2023	Jun 2022	Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue	366.92M	389.06M	310.58M	266.80M	252.76M	183.22M
Gross Profit	219.96M	235.86M	178.56M	180.46M	189.05M	138.70M
EBITDA	-305.30M	-324.42M	-306.92M	-284.40M	-190.93M	-55.96M
Net Income	-281.93M	-288.70M	-279.70M	-268.84M	-192.06M	-55.70M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	1.06B	1.03B	1.04B	1.10B	1.17B	1.20B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	724.33M	742.69M	750.37M	730.98M	960.16M	1.09B
Total Debt	4.49M	0.00	3.23M	2.34M	3.61M	5.63M
Total Liabilities	194.96M	187.58M	164.87M	173.36M	181.41M	135.30M
Stockholders Equity	860.18M	838.30M	873.35M	929.66M	989.48M	1.06B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	-35.97M	-44.45M	-90.37M	-187.21M	-90.75M	-39.18M
Operating Cash Flow	-31.33M	-41.41M	-62.36M	-115.69M	-86.46M	-37.55M
Investing Cash Flow	19.44M	16.40M	-66.61M	59.95M	317.01M	-767.15M
Financing Cash Flow	22.42M	22.22M	11.29M	621.00K	5.71M	887.36M

C3ai Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Positive
• Last Price: 28.33
• 50DMA: Positive
• 100DMA: Positive
• 200DMA: Positive
• MACD: Negative
• RSI: Neutral
• STOCH: Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AI, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 28.33 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 26.25, above the 50-day MA of 25.10, and above the 200-day MA of 27.44, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.05 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 66.40 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 67.11 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AI.

C3ai Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
INFY	79 Outperform	$76.44B	23.87	29.00%	4.64%	3.85%	-0.38%
CTSH	78 Outperform	$37.31B	15.93	16.61%	1.62%	4.09%	14.05%
G	77 Outperform	$7.93B	15.44	22.21%	1.44%	7.31%	-15.86%
ACN	77 Outperform	$175.92B	22.48	27.27%	2.55%	6.21%	14.87%
EPAM	74 Outperform	$9.33B	23.14	11.57%	―	4.72%	-3.06%
Sector *	62 Neutral	£510.88M	22.63	-8.61%	186.64%	4.26%	-25.59%
AI	60 Neutral	$3.86B	―	-33.73%	―	25.27%	4.68%

C3ai Corporate Events

Kenneth Goldman Joins C3 AI Board of Directors

On May 21, 2025, Kenneth A. Goldman was elected to the board of directors of C3 AI, a company specializing in enterprise AI application software. Goldman, who brings over four decades of experience in financial leadership and corporate strategy, will serve as a Class I director and a member of the Audit Committee. His election is expected to enhance C3 AI’s financial operations and governance as the company continues to scale its impact in the enterprise software landscape.

The most recent analyst rating on (AI) stock is a Sell with a $28.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on C3ai stock, see the AI Stock Forecast page.