C3.ai (AI.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

9,89
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Price history for C3.ai (AI.US) – stock price at 9.89 $, August 2026
C3.ai stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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C3.ai Price Target 2026: Analysts See 11% Downside

The average price target for C3.ai is $8.82. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock appears overvalued, because the price target is lower than the current price. It is -10,82% above the target, and analysts expect the price to fall over the next 12 months. Even if the stock may be overvalued, price momentum can last longer than expected. That is why it is important to keep an eye on the stock and its momentum on an ongoing basis. WallStreetBuys helps you with the technical analysis and keeps you up to date on the development.

Is C3.ai overvalued or undervalued?

C3.ai is currently overvalued with a gap of 10.8% relative to the price target.


The current price is $9.89, which places C3.ai in the overvalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $7.94, and overvalued when the price exceeds $9.70.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For C3.ai, the fair value range lies between $7.94 and $9.70.


See the full price target analysis for C3.ai →

Analyst Ratings for C3.ai stock in 2026: Hold

15 analysts cover C3.ai. The ratings are mixed, with 26.7% Buy, 40% Hold and 33.3% Sell. The average price target is $8.82, which is 10.8% below the current price.

Consensus: Hold (2.93/5)
Strong Buy
3 (20%)
Buy
1 (6.7%)
Hold
6 (40%)
Sell
2 (13.3%)
Strong Sell
3 (20%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
2.93 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

About C3.ai – Software - Infrastructure

ai.us driver forretning som et softwareselskab, der leverer kunstig intelligens til store virksomheder. De tjener penge ved at sælge abonnementsbaserede løsninger globalt, primært i Nordamerika, Europa og Asien. Virksomheden tilbyder en række produkter, hvoraf C3 AI Suite er deres platform til at udvikle og køre AI-applikationer. De har også specifikke værktøjer som C3 AI Ex Machina til dataanalyse og C3 AI CRM, som er en AI-drevet løsning til kundestyring. ai.us sælger også færdige applikationer, for eksempel C3 AI Inventory Optimization, der hjælper kunder med at styre lagerniveauer. Deres løsninger sigter mod at optimere alt fra forsyningskæder til kundetilfredshed. De blev grundlagt i 2009 og betjener i dag kunder i mange lande. Read more about the company

Key Figures for C3.ai

$ 1,6B Market cap
$ 250M Revenue
Software - Infrastructure Industry
- P/E
5.15 P/S
2.18 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
c3.ai Website

What kind of stock is C3.ai?

Speculative stock

C3.ai is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for C3.ai

💰 Value Score 26/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 1/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 11/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 12/100

⚠️ 5 red flags identified 5 critical

Our analysis has identified 5 potential risk factors in C3.ai that investors should be aware of.

🚨 Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 1/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is -1.90 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -188.0% – the company is losing money on its operations.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -63.1% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
🚨 High short interest: 31.1% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 5.2 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 2.2.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 1 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is -1.90 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 22.4% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 31.06% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in C3.ai 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at C3.ai have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 17,184,393 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include SIEBEL THOMAS M, Hyten John E., Ehikian Stephen Bradley and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 13 sales. A net 8,680,675 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 17,184,393 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: SIEBEL THOMAS M bought 32,736 shares at 11 $ each on 2026-06-01. The stock has since fallen 11.2%.

Latest sale: SIEBEL THOMAS M sold 64,975 shares at 9 $ each on 2026-07-15.

Who is buying: SIEBEL THOMAS M.

Who is selling: SIEBEL THOMAS M, Hyten John E., Ehikian Stephen Bradley, Lath Hitesh, Thomas M Siebel.

Latest Insider Trades in C3.ai (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in C3.ai. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-15 SIEBEL THOMAS M Sell 64,975 9 605,567
2026-07-15 Hyten John E. Sell 2,500 9 22,850
2026-07-14 SIEBEL THOMAS M Sell 264,100 9 2,395,387
2026-07-01 Ehikian Stephen Bradley Sell 50,542 9 477,622
2026-06-30 Lath Hitesh Sell 27,304 9 239,456
2026-06-16 Lath Hitesh Sell 34,210 11 374,600
2026-06-15 SIEBEL THOMAS M Sell 21,197 11 235,499
2026-06-15 Hyten John E. Sell 2,500 11 27,575
2026-06-12 SIEBEL THOMAS M Sell 23,570 11 257,384
2026-06-02 SIEBEL THOMAS M Sell 17,350 11 196,402

Who is buying and selling C3.ai shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in C3.ai: SIEBEL THOMAS M. In total, 365,334 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: SIEBEL THOMAS M, Hyten John E., Ehikian Stephen Bradley, Lath Hitesh, Thomas M Siebel. In total, 17,549,727 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

C3.ai Short Selling 2026: 31.1% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 31.1% of the free float
Short % of free float
31.1%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 31.1% means that 31.1% of the freely traded shares in C3.ai have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 9/2/2026. With a short interest of 31.1%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does C3.ai Report Earnings – Next Date: 9/2/2026

The next earnings report from C3.ai is scheduled for September 2, 2026. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on July 31, 2026.



Technical Analysis of C3.ai 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of C3.ai (AI.US) – RSI 63, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
C3.ai technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of C3.ai, Inc

C3.ai, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $9.91 is 10.5% above the 20-day average ($8.97). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 3.0% above the 50-day average ($9.62). Long term, the stock is 12.4% below the 200-day average ($11.32), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (9.62) is below the 200-day average (11.32), which is a classic bearish signal for C3.ai, Inc.

Is C3.ai, Inc overbought or oversold?

C3.ai, Inc has an RSI of 62.7. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for C3.ai, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.071), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.126) by 0.197, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.994), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-1.287) by 0.293, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for C3.ai, Inc

C3.ai, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 65.4%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for C3.ai, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.071). Weekly bearish (-0.994).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 62.7 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About C3.ai stock in 2026

Should you buy C3.ai stock now?
The technical signal for C3.ai is currently NEUTRAL. C3.ai trades at $9.89 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.071 with rising momentum (signal: -0.126); RSI is at 62.7 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $8.82 is 10.8% below the current price. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for C3.ai stock?
The average analyst price target for C3.ai is $8.82. The current price is $9.89, which gives a downside of 10.8%. Based on this, the stock is considered overvalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $7.94 and $9.70.
Is C3.ai a dividend stock?
No, C3.ai does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of C3.ai stock?
C3.ai is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 65.4%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is C3.ai overvalued?
Yes, C3.ai is considered overvalued based on the analyst price target (10.8% above the price target). C3.ai has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 5.2, a P/B ratio of 2.2. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is overvalued by 10.8%.
Is C3.ai overbought?
No, C3.ai is not overbought. RSI is at 62.7 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 62.7 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 10.3% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next C3.ai earnings report?
C3.ai reports its next earnings on September 2, 2026. The stock currently trades at $9.89.
Is C3.ai shorted?
Yes, C3.ai is shorted with 31.1% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying C3.ai stock?
No, insiders are not buying C3.ai shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 13 sales. On a net basis, 8,680,675 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 17,184,393 $ sold. Active sellers include SIEBEL THOMAS M, Hyten John E., Ehikian Stephen Bradley and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is C3.ai a good stock?
Based on our total score, C3.ai is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 13 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 26/100, Quality: 1/100, Momentum: 11/100. In addition: the price target is 10.8% below the current price; technical signal: Hold. Whether C3.ai is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for C3.ai stock?
The outlook for C3.ai based on current data: the average analyst price target is $8.82 (-10.8%); the next earnings report is due on 9/2/2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is C3.ai stock rising?
C3.ai is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 10.3% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 31.1% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can C3.ai go?
The average analyst price target for C3.ai is $8.82, which is 10.8% below the current price of $9.89. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can C3.ai fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for C3.ai. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does C3.ai do?
ai.us driver forretning som et softwareselskab, der leverer kunstig intelligens til store virksomheder. De tjener penge ved at sælge abonnementsbaserede løsninger globalt, primært i Nordamerika, Europa og Asien. Virksomheden tilbyder en række produkter, hvoraf C3 AI Suite er d... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate C3.ai as an investment.
Did C3.ai raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from C3.ai. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is C3.ai making money or losing money?
No, C3.ai is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -188.0%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can C3.ai go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of C3.ai is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is -1.90 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 1 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 22% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does C3.ai have a lot of debt?
No, C3.ai has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 22%. For the teknologi sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.