C3.ai Inc is an enterprise artificial intelligence company. The company provides software-as-a-service applications that enable customers to rapidly develop, deploy, and operate large-scale Enterprise AI applications across any infrastructure. It provides solutions under three divisions namely, The C3 AI Platform, which is an end-to-end application development and runtime environment for designing, developing, and deploying AI applications: C3 AI Applications, which is a portfolio of pre-built, extensible, industry-specific, and application-specific Enterprise AI applications: and C3 Generative AI, which combines the utility of large language models. Geographically the company derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in C3.ai, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
C3.ai, Inc. (AI) has returned -36.38% so far this year and -51.08% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AI has achieved an annualized return of -3.76%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of C3.ai, Inc. (AI) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -18.92% | -27.06% | 7.95% | 0.47% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -10.43% | -20.51% | -12.26% | 3.53% | 18.18% | -6.61% | -3.16% | -25.90% | 4.84% | 1.21% | -16.95% | -3.85% |
| 2024 | -13.24% | 48.41% | -24.09% | -16.56% | 31.71% | -3.47% | -6.76% | -12.85% | 5.35% | 1.78% | 48.84% | -9.47% |
| 2023 | 73.67% | 13.01% | 47.30% | -47.31% | 125.54% | 11.20% | 13.70% | -24.85% | -19.21% | -5.13% | 17.66% | -1.00% |
| 2022 | -16.35% | -16.09% | 1.07% | -25.68% | 11.36% | -4.10% | -0.59% | -1.37% | -18.57% | 4.05% | -2.98% | -13.46% |
| 2021 | 6.45% | -20.07% | -43.27% | -4.32% | -6.98% | 0.05% | -19.56% | 2.16% | -12.74% | -3.05% | -18.52% | -16.44% |
| 2020 | 1.79% | -0.70% | -61.58% | 41.50% | -8.40% | 25.85% | -8.11% | 0.37% | 4.80% | -2.85% | 38.75% | |
| 2019 | 20.73% | -4.16% | -4.67% | -1.51% | -15.42% | 2.84% | -5.46% | -24.46% | 12.73% | 5.28% | 1.04% | -4.79% |
| 2018 | -11.02% | 3.05% | 2.22% | 3.62% | 0.09% | -10.35% | 2.53% | -3.33% | -8.07% | -10.05% | 1.78% | -16.30% |
| 2017 | 0.47% | -2.71% | -5.55% | 3.12% | -1.71% | -4.87% | -5.63% | -0.62% | -1.77% | -9.97% | 2.52% | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 3.77% | 2.70% | -1.66% | 7.15% | 6.67% | -0.74% | -3.05% | 12.54% | -9.08% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for C3.ai, Inc. (AI) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of AI compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current C3.ai, Inc. volatility is 3.12%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 1.03B | 1.04B | 1.10B | 1.17B | 1.20B | 4.00B | 4.10B | 4.16B | 4.14B | 4.20B | 4.01B | 2.19B | 2.07B | 955.06M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 838.30M | 873.35M | 929.67M | 989.48M | 1.06B | 327.25M | 274.44M | 386.32M | 383.42M | 484.03M | 642.03M | 551.83M | 465.16M | 183.37M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 838.30M | 873.35M | 929.67M | 989.48M | 1.06B | 327.25M | 274.44M | 386.32M | 383.42M | 484.03M | 642.03M | 551.83M | 465.16M | 183.37M |
| Commitments and Contingencies (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 73.66M | 75.30M | 40.00M | 40.00M | 15.00M | 15.00M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 55.70M | 62.54M | 37.32M | 31.24M | 10.82M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 62.86M | 46.76M | 64.92M | 63.73M | 90.58M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wages (USD) | 53.87M | 44.26M | 46.51M | 32.22M | 21.83M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 15.16M | 11.32M | 24.61M | 54.22M | 12.08M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 131.88M | 102.34M | 136.04M | 150.17M | 124.49M | 3.67B | 3.83B | 3.77B | 3.76B | 3.72B | 3.37B | 1.64B | 1.61B | 771.69M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 187.58M | 164.87M | 173.36M | 181.41M | 135.30M | 3.67B | 3.83B | 3.77B | 3.76B | 3.72B | 3.37B | 1.64B | 1.61B | 771.69M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 42.33M | 45.20M | 129.57M | 95.93M | 17.21M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 79.30M | 88.63M | 84.58M | 14.52M | 6.13M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 121.63M | 133.83M | 214.15M | 110.45M | 23.34M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Assets (USD) | 904.25M | 904.39M | 888.88M | 1.06B | 1.17B | 4.00B | 4.10B | 4.16B | 4.14B | 4.20B | 4.01B | 2.19B | 2.07B | 955.06M |
| Assets (USD) | 1.03B | 1.04B | 1.10B | 1.17B | 1.20B | 4.00B | 4.10B | 4.16B | 4.14B | 4.20B | 4.01B | 2.19B | 2.07B | 955.06M |
C3.ai's CFO Hitesh Lath sold 15,248 shares for ~$137,000 on March 16, 2026, to cover tax obligations from option exercises. The sale is not considered a red flag. However, the stock remains unattractive for new buyers as C3.ai faces significant headwinds including a 59.9% year-over-year decline, CEO departure, and a sharp revenue drop in Q3 (down from $98.8M to $53.3M). Analysts recommend waiting for the company to demonstrate a return to revenue growth before investing.
C3.ai Executive Chairman Thomas Siebel sold 501,497 shares worth $4.4 million on March 17-18, 2026, through a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in September 2024. While the sale represents 14.72% of his holdings, analysts note this is not concerning as it was part of a planned trading strategy and Siebel retained substantial shares. The company faces headwinds with a 62% one-year stock decline, CEO transition due to health reasons, and a significant revenue drop from $98.8 million to $53.3 million year-over-year.
C3.ai stock has experienced significant declines in 2026, down 36% year-to-date, following the former CEO's abrupt resignation due to health concerns. The company faces increasing competition and leadership disruption that has impacted growth momentum, leaving investors questioning whether the stock represents a buying opportunity or a value trap to avoid.
The week saw escalating US-Taiwan trade tensions following the Supreme Court's strike-down of Trump's emergency tariff authority, prompting new tariff rollouts. Major tech companies reported mixed earnings results, with Amazon announcing a $12B US investment and Apple shifting Mac Mini production to Texas. AI developments dominated headlines with OpenAI's Frontier Alliances program, Microsoft's Sovereign Cloud expansion, and concerns over Chinese AI capabilities. The EV market showed growth with new models from Tesla competitors, while several companies announced restructuring efforts.
C3.ai stock plummeted 19.69% after the company missed Wall Street's Q3 sales and earnings targets, reporting $53.26M in revenue versus the expected $76M. The company announced a 26% workforce reduction and guided for lower Q4 sales of $48-52M, signaling business model challenges and turnaround pressures.
The week saw mixed tech earnings with strong performances from Twilio, Roku, Applied Materials, HubSpot, and AppLovin, while Lyft missed revenue expectations. Major developments included Anthropic's $30 billion funding round and commitment to cover AI data center electricity costs, Amazon's Leo satellite deployment, and regulatory challenges for OpenAI. EV sales declined globally, though WeRide and Uber launched Abu Dhabi's first robotaxi service. Apple won a patent lawsuit, while concerns emerged about AI safety compliance and data center energy demands.
C3.ai announced a strategic partnership with Vonage to launch the C3 AI Field Services module, designed to enhance mobile enterprise field operations through AI-powered real-time insights and guidance. Despite the positive collaboration announcement, C3.ai shares fell 6.32% to $10.75, trading near their 52-week low of $9.99. The stock remains in a pronounced downtrend with weak momentum, though analysts maintain a Hold rating with a $26.41 price target.
Major M&A activity spans multiple sectors: Elon Musk reportedly weighs merging SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI; C3.ai is in merger talks with Automation Anywhere; Anta Sports acquires 29% stake in Puma for €1.51 billion; Steel Partners offers $1.1 billion for InMode controlling stake; LIV Golf seeks minority investors for team stakes; and First Brands Group founders face fraud charges related to bankruptcy.
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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% on January 28, 2026, with Fed Chair Powell citing an improving economic outlook. Markets remained muted with the S&P 500 down 0.01%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.17%. Megacap tech earnings dominated trading, with Meta beating expectations and surging in after-hours trading, while Microsoft declined despite beating estimates due to investor concerns about high AI spending. Tesla beat estimates but reported declining revenues.