Blackrock’s 30 Most Important AI Stocks

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28. C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:AI)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 17

C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:AI) operates as an enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) software company in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company’s appeal as an investment is driven by a multitude of contributing factors. Firstly, as per the report of the first quarter results of 2025, total revenue for the quarter was $87.2 million, an increase of 21% compared to $72.4 million one year ago. Also, the subscription revenue for the quarter was $73.5 million, constituting 84% of total revenue, an increase of 20% compared to $61.4 million one year ago. This demonstrates the robust demand for enterprise AI software. Secondly, the company’s collaboration with Latin America’s largest power generation and transmission company, Eletrobras, also holds potential for investment. With C3 AI, Eletrobras can efficiently process and analyze real-time data, surfacing low-latency AI insights to mitigate network disturbances. Moreover, the company continues to collaborate with the US Marine Corps, digitally transforming the branch’s legacy software systems. Backed by the Manpower IT Systems Modernization program, this work with C3 AI supports the USMC’s multi-year roadmap and goals, which include becoming a more agile and technologically advanced force.

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