** Shares of software maker C3.ai AI.N are down 17% at $28
after co reports a bigger Q2 net loss
** Stock among the top pct losers on the NYSE
** BofA Global Research, downgrades to "underperform"
rating, labeling results as "disappointing" due to a
smaller-than-expected subscription revenue
** AI reports net loss was 55 cents vs 39 cents a year ago
hit by higher expenses in the quarter
** At least 6 brokerages cut PT on stock, with Canaccord
Genutiy cutting to the lowest PT on Wall Street of $34; Median
PT is $45 vs $70 a month ago
** 4 of 10 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, 3
"hold" and 3 "sell" or lower
** Shares down ~80% YTD
(Reporting by Sohini Podder in Bengaluru)
((sohini.podder@thomsonreuters.com))