C3.ai, Inc. (AI) closed the most recent trading day at $10.40, moving -3.53% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.1%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.07%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.14%.
Shares of the company witnessed a loss of 17.33% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 4.05%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.43%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of C3.ai, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on February 25, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of -$0.29, showcasing a 141.67% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $75.82 million, reflecting a 23.24% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$1.21 per share and revenue of $298.63 million, which would represent changes of -195.12% and -23.24%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for C3.ai, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Currently, C3.ai, Inc. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
The Computers - IT Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 87, which puts it in the top 36% of all 250+ industries.
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