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C3.ai Reports Q1 Miss, Installs Stephen Ehikian as CEO as Outlook Disappoints

Leaders attributed the setback to a disruptive sales‑services overhaul.

Overview

  • Fiscal first‑quarter revenue came in at about $70.3 million, down from $87.2 million a year earlier and below analyst expectations.
  • C3.ai posted an adjusted loss of $0.37 per share, missing estimates that called for a $0.20 loss.
  • The company guided second‑quarter revenue to $72 million to $80 million and declined to issue full‑year fiscal 2026 guidance.
  • Stephen Ehikian took over as chief executive on Sept. 1, with founder Thomas Siebel moving to executive chairman.
  • Shares fell sharply in after‑hours trading, with declines reported around 11% to 14%, as Siebel called the quarter "completely unacceptable."