C3.ai, Inc. (AI) Stock Forecast
AI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Sell 2.46 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $8.90 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −21.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 2, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.58
- 52-week range
- $7.76 – $18.42
AI analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | −$0.21 | −$0.23 | −$0.20 | −$0.25 | +15.0% | 13 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | −$0.19 | −$0.21 | −$0.17 | −$0.40 | +53.7% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | −$0.76 | −$0.82 | −$0.72 | −$1.35 | +43.7% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | −$0.47 | −$0.74 | −$0.28 | −$0.76 | +38.1% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $53.2M | $52.4M | $54.3M | −29.2% | 13 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $56.9M | $54.0M | $60.6M | +6.9% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $221.7M | $213.6M | $225.4M | −11.4% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $245.6M | $232.6M | $258.6M | +10.8% | 13 |
AI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AI revenue: reported and forecast
AI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | −$0.22 | −$0.22 | −$0.21 | −$0.21 | −$0.21 | −3.2% | 7 up · 5 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | −$0.18 | −$0.18 | −$0.19 | −$0.19 | −$0.19 | +5.6% | 3 up · 6 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | −$0.79 | −$0.79 | −$0.76 | −$0.76 | −$0.76 | −3.5% | 11 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | −$0.45 | −$0.45 | −$0.48 | −$0.48 | −$0.47 | +4.3% | 6 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AI beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from AI
13 analysts cover C3.ai; their consensus rating is sell (2.46 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $8.90, 21.4% below the latest close of $11.32. Analysts expect earnings of −$0.76 per share for FY2027, +43.7% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is −$0.47 per share on revenue of $245.6 million. C3.ai beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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AI forecast FAQ
What is C3.ai's price target?
The average analyst price target for C3.ai is $8.90, 21.4% below the latest close of $11.32.
Is C3.ai a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering C3.ai, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 6 a hold, 3 a sell and 3 a strong sell, a consensus of sell. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is C3.ai's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$0.76 per share for FY2027 (range −$0.82 to −$0.72); for FY2028 the estimate is −$0.47.
What is C3.ai's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $221.7 million, growth of −11.4%; for FY2028 it is $245.6 million.
When does C3.ai report earnings?
C3.ai is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 2, 2026; the EPS estimate is $-0.58.
Does C3.ai usually beat earnings estimates?
C3.ai reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.