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AI Stock Forecast: C3.ai, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$11
+0.67% on the day

The 14 Wall Street analysts covering C3.ai, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $8 — -24.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 20 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the weakest quartile.

Market cap
$1.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
20 / 100
Median analyst target
$8.00
Analysts covering
14
Revenue$52.4M−25.5% y/y
Operating income−$97.6M
Net income−$92.8M
Free cash flow$2.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.3%
1M
−0.8%
YTD
−21.8%
1Y
−35.7%
From 52W high
−46.4%
From 52W low
+35.8%
$8
$20
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores C3.ai, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
20 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
91
Revisions
74
Size
38
Volatility
34
Issuance
31
Value
18
Momentum
14
Quality
12
Growth
9

Accruals (91): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Growth (9): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15$20Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AIHigh $15.00Median $8.00Low $6.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says14 analysts
1 Buy7 Hold6 Sell
Low $6.00Median $8.00High $15.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −24.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Sept 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold$10
3 Sept 2026CitizensReiteratesMarket Perform—
3 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsUnderperform$7.00
3 Sept 2026NeedhamReiteratesHold—
1 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsUnderperform$7.00
4 June 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold$8.00 → $10
4 June 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
4 June 2026CitizensReiteratesMarket Perform—
4 June 2026CitizensReiteratesMarket Perform—
4 June 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsUnderperform$7.00
4 June 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsUnderperform—
4 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
4 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight$6.00 → $7.00
4 June 2026NeedhamReiteratesHold—
4 June 2026NeedhamReiteratesHold—
4 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
4 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$9.00 → $12
4 June 2026WedbushReiteratesOutperform$15
4 June 2026WedbushReiteratesOutperform—
13 May 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

AI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, C3.ai, Inc. returned −35.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

AI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
9
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

C3.ai, Inc. (AI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−3.1×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.3×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−2.5×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−25.5%

Higher than 10% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−25.5%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.8%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Operating margin
−186.3%

Higher than 11% of US stocks

Net margin
−192.1%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−59.8%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Return on assets
−31.2%

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

C3.ai, Inc. (AI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • C3.ai, Inc. has a market value of $1.7B and an enterprise value of $1.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $232.4M. The latest quarter shrank 25.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$446.4M, a −192.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−3.08.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: −$155.8M.

  • Shares outstanding: 159.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: −3.1×; forward P/E: −22.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • C3.ai, Inc. employs 764 people — $304K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

AI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Infrastructure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AIC3.ai, Inc.$1.7B
20
PGYPagaya Technologies Ltd.$1.6B
67
PRGSProgress Software Corp.$1.7B
96
MQMarqeta, Inc.$1.7B
76
EVTCEVERTEC, Inc.$1.7B
60
ATENA10 Networks, Inc.$1.8B
83
NYAXNayax Ltd. (Israel)$1.8B
39

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own C3.ai, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest AI news & analysis

C3.ai vs. CrowdStrike: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The Motley Fool · 14 Sept 2026neutral

The Motley Fool compares C3.ai and CrowdStrike as technology stock options for 2026. It describes C3.ai as a provider of prebuilt enterprise AI applications for industries including defense and oil and gas, while noting CrowdStrike leads in cloud-native cybersecurity, protecting over 88,000 organizations through its Falcon platform.

Why it matters — The piece highlights C3.ai's positioning in enterprise AI applications across defense and oil and gas, offering AI-focused investors a comparative view of the company within the broader technology landscape.

C3.ai vs. UiPath: What Revenue Trends Between These Artificial Intelligence Companies Tell Investors

The Motley Fool · 13 Sept 2026negative

A Motley Fool analysis compares revenue trends at C3.ai and UiPath over the past eight quarters. It finds UiPath consistently generated higher revenue with stable quarter-over-quarter totals and positive year-over-year growth, while C3.ai's revenue followed a distinct downward trajectory during the same period.

Why it matters — The comparison highlights C3.ai's weakening revenue performance relative to a peer in the AI software space, providing investors context on the company's growth trajectory.

AI 'DOOMER' narrative EXPLODES as tech leaders fire back

Fox Business · 11 Sept 2026positive

Fox Business' 'The Big Money Show' panel discussed AI fears, with former White House AI czar David Sacks saying these concerns are 'designed to scare' the public. FOX Business' Dagen McDowell argued that media have responsibility in amplifying this AI fear.

Why it matters — This signals a shift in public discourse as high-profile figures push back on AI 'doomer' narratives, which could influence how AI risks and regulation are framed in the broader conversation.

C3.ai vs. Atlassian: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The Motley Fool · 10 Sept 2026neutral

The Motley Fool compares C3.ai and Atlassian as potential technology stock investments for 2026. C3.ai is highlighted for its tailored enterprise artificial intelligence applications in high-stakes industries such as defense and manufacturing, while Atlassian is noted for its global collaboration ecosystem serving over 350,000 customers.

Why it matters — The piece positions C3.ai's enterprise AI offerings against a major collaboration software firm, offering investors a comparative view of AI-focused versus broader technology shares heading into 2026.

Compared to Estimates, C3.ai (AI) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a review of C3.ai's first-quarter results for the period ended July 2026, comparing key metrics such as revenue and EPS against Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.

Why it matters — Investors tracking C3.ai will want to see how its Q1 performance stacked up against analyst expectations and prior-year results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AI stock

What is the AI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 14 Wall Street analysts covering C3.ai, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $8, with estimates ranging from $6 to $15. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AI stock a buy right now?

Of the 14 analysts covering C3.ai, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 6 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks C3.ai, Inc. 20 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AI?

As at 12 Sept 2026, C3.ai, Inc. ranks 20 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (91 of 100).

Will AI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies -24.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks C3.ai, Inc. 20 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering C3.ai, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $6 to $15 over the next 12 months.

How has AI stock performed over the past year?

C3.ai, Inc. returned -35.7% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does C3.ai, Inc. do?

C3.ai, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in C3.ai, an enterprise artificial intelligence software company that provides applications and platforms for organizations to build, deploy, and operate AI solutions.

What is the latest news on AI?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 14 Sept 2026): "C3.ai vs. CrowdStrike: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?". The Motley Fool compares C3.ai and CrowdStrike as technology stock options for 2026. It describes C3.ai as a provider of prebuilt enterprise AI applications for industries including defense and oil and gas, while noting CrowdStrike leads in cloud-native cybersecurity, protecting over 88,000 organizations through its Falcon platform.

Company

About C3.ai, Inc.

C3.ai, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in C3.ai, an enterprise artificial intelligence software company that provides applications and platforms for organizations to build, deploy, and operate AI solutions. The company’s current product lineup includes the C3 Agentic AI Platform, C3 AI Studio, C3 AI Applications, and C3 Generative AI, all designed to support enterprise use cases such as predictive analytics, workflow orchestration, data analysis, and industry-specific automation. C3.ai serves customers across multiple sectors and geographies, including North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. Its software is used by businesses seeking to integrate AI into operational and decision-making processes, positioning the company as a specialized provider in the enterprise application software market.

CEO Mr. Thomas M. Siebel · 764 employees · United States · https://www.c3.ai