Braze shares surge 15% as AI-driven growth fuels investor optimism

Braze Inc. (BRZE) saw its stock rise as much as 17.3% this week, ending the period up about 15% after the marketing‑software firm highlighted its expanding artificial‑intelligence offerings. The company reported a 30% year‑over‑year revenue increase in the latest quarter and a cumulative 323% growth over the past five years, driven by new AI tools that help marketers allocate budgets, generate images and provide predictive analytics. Despite the sales momentum, Braze has not posted a positive net‑income figure in any of its five years of operation, and its price‑to‑sales ratio remains around 3.4. The stock closed the week at roughly $24.88 per share.