C3.ai Q1 Beat: Wedbush Analyst Highlights Growth Potential in Generative AI
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
C3.ai Inc (NYSE:AI) reported Q1 results with top and bottom-line beats, overshadowed by gross margin weakness and mixed guidance. Total revenue was $72.4 million, above the Street’s $71.6 million estimate. Non-GAAP gross margin was 68.6%, below the Street’s 73.1% estimate. The company lowered its operating income guidance to ($100.0) million - ($70.0) million. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating but lowered the price target from $50 to $42. AI shares traded lower by 12.8%.

September 07, 2023 | 7:35 pm
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C3.ai reported Q1 results with revenue beats but gross margin weakness. The company lowered its operating income guidance. Wedbush analyst maintained an Outperform rating but lowered the price target. AI shares traded lower.
C3.ai reported strong Q1 results but the gross margin weakness and lowered operating income guidance are negative signals. This, combined with the lowered price target by Wedbush analyst, likely contributed to the stock trading lower.
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