C3.ai (AI) Competitors

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Should you buy C3.ai stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares C3.ai with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with C3.ai include Amazon.com (AMZN), Baker Hughes (BKR), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Microsoft (MSFT).

How does C3.ai compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and C3.ai (NYSE:AI) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 269 more articles in the media than C3.ai. MarketBeat recorded 293 mentions for Amazon.com and 24 mentions for C3.ai. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat C3.ai's score of 0.48 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com	160 Very Positive mention(s)	57 Positive mention(s)	33 Neutral mention(s)	29 Negative mention(s)	10 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
C3.ai	5 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Amazon.com has a net margin of 12.22% compared to C3.ai's net margin of -141.35%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 19.92% beat C3.ai's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Amazon.com	12.22%	19.92%	9.86%
C3.ai	-141.35%	-55.40%	-45.00%

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than C3.ai. C3.ai is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amazon.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com	$716.92B	4.05	$77.67B	$8.36	32.31
C3.ai	$389.06M	3.24	-$288.70M	-$3.15	N/A

Amazon.com currently has a consensus target price of $312.52, suggesting a potential upside of 15.69%. C3.ai has a consensus target price of $15.93, suggesting a potential upside of 83.88%. Given C3.ai's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe C3.ai is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Amazon.com	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	57 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.95
C3.ai	6 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, C3.ai has a beta of 2, indicating that its share price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.0% of C3.ai shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of C3.ai shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Amazon.com beats C3.ai on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does C3.ai compare to Baker Hughes?

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) and C3.ai (NYSE:AI) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

92.1% of Baker Hughes shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.0% of C3.ai shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Baker Hughes shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of C3.ai shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, C3.ai had 9 more articles in the media than Baker Hughes. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for C3.ai and 15 mentions for Baker Hughes. Baker Hughes' average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat C3.ai's score of 0.48 indicating that Baker Hughes is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Baker Hughes	10 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
C3.ai	5 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Baker Hughes has a net margin of 11.17% compared to C3.ai's net margin of -141.35%. Baker Hughes' return on equity of 14.17% beat C3.ai's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baker Hughes	11.17%	14.17%	6.24%
C3.ai	-141.35%	-55.40%	-45.00%

Baker Hughes has higher revenue and earnings than C3.ai. C3.ai is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baker Hughes, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Baker Hughes	$27.89B	2.33	$2.59B	$3.13	20.90
C3.ai	$389.06M	3.24	-$288.70M	-$3.15	N/A

Baker Hughes has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, C3.ai has a beta of 2, indicating that its share price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

Baker Hughes currently has a consensus target price of $69.18, suggesting a potential upside of 5.77%. C3.ai has a consensus target price of $15.93, suggesting a potential upside of 83.88%. Given C3.ai's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe C3.ai is more favorable than Baker Hughes.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Baker Hughes	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77
C3.ai	6 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Summary

Baker Hughes beats C3.ai on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does C3.ai compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and C3.ai (NYSE:AI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.0% of C3.ai shares are held by institutional investors. 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of C3.ai shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 196 more articles in the media than C3.ai. MarketBeat recorded 220 mentions for Alphabet and 24 mentions for C3.ai. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat C3.ai's score of 0.48 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	146 Very Positive mention(s)	13 Positive mention(s)	35 Neutral mention(s)	20 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
C3.ai	5 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to C3.ai's net margin of -141.35%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat C3.ai's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alphabet	37.92%	38.99%	27.41%
C3.ai	-141.35%	-55.40%	-45.00%

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than C3.ai. C3.ai is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet	$422.50B	11.44	$132.17B	$13.11	30.44
C3.ai	$389.06M	3.24	-$288.70M	-$3.15	N/A

Alphabet has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, C3.ai has a beta of 2, suggesting that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet currently has a consensus target price of $362.73, suggesting a potential downside of 9.10%. C3.ai has a consensus target price of $15.93, suggesting a potential upside of 83.88%. Given C3.ai's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe C3.ai is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	28 Buy rating(s)	6 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.05
C3.ai	6 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Summary

Alphabet beats C3.ai on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does C3.ai compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and C3.ai (NYSE:AI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

Alphabet currently has a consensus target price of $407.86, suggesting a potential upside of 1.30%. C3.ai has a consensus target price of $15.93, suggesting a potential upside of 83.88%. Given C3.ai's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe C3.ai is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	47 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.94
C3.ai	6 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

In the previous week, Alphabet had 160 more articles in the media than C3.ai. MarketBeat recorded 184 mentions for Alphabet and 24 mentions for C3.ai. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat C3.ai's score of 0.48 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	131 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	30 Neutral mention(s)	14 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
C3.ai	5 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than C3.ai. C3.ai is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet	$422.50B	11.55	$132.17B	$13.11	30.71
C3.ai	$389.06M	3.24	-$288.70M	-$3.15	N/A

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to C3.ai's net margin of -141.35%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat C3.ai's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alphabet	37.92%	38.99%	27.41%
C3.ai	-141.35%	-55.40%	-45.00%

Alphabet has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, C3.ai has a beta of 2, suggesting that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.0% of C3.ai shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of C3.ai shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Alphabet beats C3.ai on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does C3.ai compare to Microsoft?

C3.ai (NYSE:AI) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and earnings.

Microsoft has higher revenue and earnings than C3.ai. C3.ai is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Microsoft, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
C3.ai	$389.06M	3.24	-$288.70M	-$3.15	N/A
Microsoft	$281.72B	10.68	$101.83B	$16.80	24.12

In the previous week, Microsoft had 271 more articles in the media than C3.ai. MarketBeat recorded 295 mentions for Microsoft and 24 mentions for C3.ai. Microsoft's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat C3.ai's score of 0.48 indicating that Microsoft is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
C3.ai	5 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Microsoft	150 Very Positive mention(s)	49 Positive mention(s)	48 Neutral mention(s)	30 Negative mention(s)	11 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

C3.ai presently has a consensus target price of $15.93, suggesting a potential upside of 83.88%. Microsoft has a consensus target price of $560.88, suggesting a potential upside of 38.42%. Given C3.ai's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe C3.ai is more favorable than Microsoft.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
C3.ai	6 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80
Microsoft	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	39 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85

Microsoft has a net margin of 39.34% compared to C3.ai's net margin of -141.35%. Microsoft's return on equity of 31.94% beat C3.ai's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
C3.ai	-141.35%	-55.40%	-45.00%
Microsoft	39.34%	31.94%	18.47%

C3.ai has a beta of 2, suggesting that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Microsoft has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

39.0% of C3.ai shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.1% of Microsoft shares are held by institutional investors. 26.5% of C3.ai shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Microsoft shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Microsoft beats C3.ai on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	C3.ai	IT Services Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.28B	$12.71B	$38.88B	$22.97B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.51%	3.20%	4.07%
P/E Ratio	-2.75	44.79	164.48	28.29
Price / Sales	3.24	6.24	622.49	24.60
Price / Cash	N/A	24.79	47.82	25.11
Price / Book	1.38	3.44	9.47	4.73
Net Income	-$288.70M	$544.53M	$1.03B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-9.73%	-7.48%	0.05%	-1.11%
1 Month Performance	3.28%	-2.73%	9.21%	1.36%
1 Year Performance	-63.50%	-15.05%	163.97%	24.41%

C3.ai Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AI C3.ai	2.8411 of 5 stars	$8.67 -1.4%	$15.93 +83.9%	-63.9%	$1.28B	$389.06M	N/A	1,181	Trending News Analyst Forecast
AMZN Amazon.com	4.6822 of 5 stars	$268.99 -1.4%	$313.09 +16.4%	+27.8%	$2.89T	$716.92B	32.18	1,576,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast
BKR Baker Hughes	4.5056 of 5 stars	$64.60 +1.1%	$69.18 +7.1%	+71.3%	$64.09B	$27.89B	20.64	56,000
GOOG Alphabet	4.1547 of 5 stars	$386.77 -2.6%	$362.73 -6.2%	+148.0%	$4.68T	$422.50B	29.50	190,200	Trending News Analyst Revision
GOOGL Alphabet	3.9918 of 5 stars	$388.64 -3.0%	$407.86 +4.9%	+152.4%	$4.70T	$422.50B	29.64	190,820	Trending News Analyst Revision

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C3.ai (AI) Competitors