C3.ai’s Plot Twist: New CEO, Federal Flex, and the Long Road From Hype to Habit
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- C3.ai (AI) posted Q2 FY26 revenue of $75.1M and a smaller-than-expected non-GAAP loss on December 3, 2025, stabilizing after a rough guidance reset earlier in the year.
- New CEO Stephen Ehikian is leaning into federal and partner-driven growth, with federal bookings up 89% YoY and total bookings up 49% QoQ.
- The company still expects a sizable non-GAAP operating loss of $180.5–$210.5M for FY26, keeping it firmly in “turnaround, not victory lap” territory.
- Ongoing sale rumors add an M&A angle on top of the core question: can C3.ai turn AI hype into a durable, profitable enterprise software business?
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