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Jul 31, 2021

C3.ai Q1 2022 Earnings Report

C3.ai's first quarter of fiscal year 2022 demonstrated strong financial performance, marked by significant revenue growth and strategic partnerships.

Key Takeaways

C3.ai reported a 29% year-over-year increase in total revenue, reaching $52.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. The company expanded its market-partner ecosystem through a strategic alliance with Google Cloud and saw growth in subscription revenue and gross profit.

Total revenue increased by 29% year-over-year, reaching $52.4 million.

Subscription revenue grew by 29% year-over-year, totaling $46.1 million.

Gross profit increased by 31% year-over-year, amounting to $39.4 million.

Strategic alliance with Google Cloud was established to accelerate enterprise AI adoption.

Total Revenue
$52.4M
Previous year: $40.5M
+29.5%
EPS
-$0.22
Previous year: $0.01
-2300.0%
Gross Margin
75%
Previous year: 74%
+1.4%
Gross Profit
$39.4M
Previous year: $30M
+31.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$274M
Free Cash Flow
$511K
Total Assets
$1.19B

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Forward Guidance

C3 AI provided revenue guidance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, projecting between $56.0 million and $58.0 million, and for the full year fiscal 2022, projecting between $243.0 million and $247.0 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Revenue Guidance: $56.0 - $58.0 million
  • Full Year Fiscal 2022 Revenue Guidance: $243.0 - $247.0 million
  • Strategic partnerships expected to drive growth.
  • Continued investment in product development and innovation.
  • Expansion of enterprise AI footprint across various industries.

Challenges Ahead

  • Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations Guidance: ($30.0) - ($37.0) million
  • Full Year Fiscal 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations Guidance: ($107.0) - ($119.0) million
  • Uncertainty regarding future expenses, including stock-based compensation.
  • Dependence on key partnerships and market adoption.
  • Potential for unanticipated risks affecting financial condition.

Revenue & Expenses

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