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C3.ai Shares Slide on Q1 Miss, Weak Outlook and CEO Change

Management cited a sales reorganization plus Thomas Siebel’s illness as key reasons for the shortfall.

Overview

  • Fiscal Q1 2026 revenue came in at $70.3 million versus about $94.6 million expected, with an adjusted loss of $0.37 per share missing a $0.20 loss forecast.
  • GAAP net loss widened to $0.86 per share from $0.50 a year earlier, as the company ended the quarter with $711.9 million in cash and securities.
  • C3.ai guided second-quarter revenue to $72 million to $80 million and withheld full-year guidance.
  • Stephen Ehikian assumed the CEO role on Sept. 1 and Thomas Siebel moved to executive chairman.
  • The stock fell roughly 14% in extended trading and declined again Thursday as several analysts cut price targets.