C3.ai Stock: Investors Hope for Palantir-Like Performance

Investors hope C3.ai (AI) will deliver results like Palantir (PLTR). C3.ai's stock price was $0.17 on July 23, 2025. The company is expected to provide similar performance to Palantir. The video was published on July 25, 2025.

C3.ai, an artificial intelligence software maker, has announced that its founder and CEO, Thomas Siebel, will step down for health reasons. The news has sparked speculation about a potential merger or acquisition, with analysts suggesting that the company could be a target for acquirers in the near future.

The stock market reacted to the news, with C3.ai's stock falling 10.8% to close at $26.00. The stock has retreated 25% in 2025, lagging behind Palantir Technologies, which has seen its stock vault 104% in the same period [1]. The company's adjusted profit fell 45% in the April-ended quarter, while revenue rose 26% to $108.7 million.

Siebel, who will remain as executive chairman of the board of directors until a successor is named, cited an autoimmune disease as the reason for his resignation. He believes that the company needs a new CEO to take it to the next level of growth and success [1].

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has speculated that the company could be acquired, with the chances increasing in the next 3 to 12 months. Ives maintains an "outperform" rating on the company's stock, setting a target price of $35 per share [2].

Analysts project an average one-year price target of $29.87, with a high estimate of $50.00 and a low estimate of $15.00. The average target implies an upside of 13.71% from the current price of $26.27. The average brokerage recommendation from 16 brokerage firms is 2.9, indicating a "Hold" status [2].

GuruFocus estimates a GF Value of $35.35 for C3.ai Inc in one year, suggesting an upside of 34.59% from the current price of $26.265. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at, calculated based on historical multiples and future estimates of business performance [2].

Investors are hopeful that C3.ai will deliver similar results to Palantir, with the company's stock price at $0.17 on July 23, 2025. The company is expected to continue its operations while navigating this transition period [1].

References:

[1] https://www.inkl.com/news/software-maker-c3-ai-s-chief-executive-siebel-to-step-down
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/c3-ai-acquisition-speculation-rises-ceo-tom-siebel-departs-analysts-potential-upside-12-72-2507/