Here’s whether C3.ai, Inc. (AI) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bearish.
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Bearish
Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 50-day MA is falling (-1.23% over 10 days); RSI 19 — oversold; weak 1-year return of -68.7%; 3-month momentum negative (-5.7%). Currently 70.8% off its 52-week high. Score: -7/7.
AI is trading below its 200-day MA ($11.70) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. An RSI of 19.5 has dropped into oversold territory, which has historically preceded short-term bounces. The 1-year return of -68.7% compares to +16.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 85.1%). The current 70.8% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $3,135 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 85.1%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✗Above 200-day MA ($11.70)
✗Above 50-day MA ($9.56)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 19.5
✗Positive return (-68.7%)
!Within 10% of period high (−70.8%)
Period Range $8.15
$7.68$27.90
RSI (14) 19.5
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$8.15
Period Return-68.7%
Period High$27.90
Period Low$7.68
Drawdown−70.8%
MA-50$9.56
MA-200$11.70
RSI (14)19.5
Avg Volume (30d)5.8M
vs. SPYtrailed by 85.1%
Return Rank#920 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is below the 200-day moving average ($11.70)