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C3.ai, Inc. (AI) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

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C3.ai, Inc. (AI - Free Report) closed at $12.03 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.04% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 1.21% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.02%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 2.6%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had gained 8.56% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.87% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.03%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of C3.ai, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, C3.ai, Inc. is projected to report earnings of -$0.22 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 12%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $53.09 million, down 29.36% from the prior-year quarter.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.76 per share and a revenue of $223.01 million, representing changes of +43.7% and -10.89%, respectively, from the prior year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for C3.ai, Inc. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.12% upward. At present, C3.ai, Inc. boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

The Computers - IT Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, positioning it in the top 41% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

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