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C3.ai, Inc.(AI)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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- Profit
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AI
11/12/2026: AI (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
C3 Ai is an enterprise software company specializing in a platform that enables large organizations to develop and deploy AI applications. Its primary strength lies in its domain-specific, model-driven architecture, which helps enterprises accelerate complex AI implementations. The main growth story centers on the company’s ability to scale through the broader adoption of enterprise and Generative AI. However, investors face risks from intense competition by hyperscale cloud providers and the firm's path toward consistent profitability. C3 Ai is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are willing to monitor the company's progress on contract expansion and long-term financial performance.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company operates in a high-growth sector with significant scaling potential for its AI platform. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often reacts strongly to news regarding AI industry trends and major contract announcements. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The lack of consistent GAAP profitability makes the company difficult to value using traditional metrics. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and focuses on reinvesting cash for growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and uncertainty regarding future profitability make this stock unsuitable for conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock price is subject to large swings based on sector sentiment and quarterly performance updates. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Investors often pay high multiples for growth, creating potential for corrections if growth targets are missed. |
| Competition risk (AI competition) | High | The company faces immense pressure from much larger cloud providers that offer competing AI features. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the technology is advanced, the transition to consistent profitability is still in progress. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no income stream for shareholders from this investment. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends on the company's ability to convert large enterprise prospects into long-term, high-value contracts. |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.96B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.9 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4.7M shares | Beta 2.13 | 52 Weeks Range 7.67 - 16.40 | Updated Date 11/12/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 7.67 - 16.40 | Updated Date 11/12/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.08 |
Sector & Industry Intelligence
Sector
Technology
Caution- Sentiment
- Near Bearish
- Momentum
- Rapid Breadth Deterioration
- BUY participation
- 30.1%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 37 / 123
- 30-Day BUY Count Change
- -42
- Market state
- Weak Bullish / Near Bearish
BUY participation is falling rapidly, suggesting elevated market vulnerability.
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
- BUY participation
- 50.0%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 14 / 28
- 30-Day BUY Count Change
- -8
Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -40.91% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/12/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Revenue | Recurring revenue from customers licensing the C3 AI Platform and specific applications. | This is the core, predictable part of the business that investors watch for long-term health. |
| Professional Services | Fees charged for the implementation, configuration, and training required to deploy C3 AI software. | These services facilitate software adoption but generally have lower margins than subscription revenue. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1.26B | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.43 |
Enterprise Value 1.26B | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.43 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.42 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.3 | Shares Outstanding 157.28M | Shares Floating 144.16M |
Shares Outstanding 157.28M | Shares Floating 144.16M | ||
Percent Insiders 8.22 | Percent Institutions 63.28 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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