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SoundHound AI Inc(SOUN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$4.43
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SOUN

10/23/2026: SOUN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

SoundHound AI is an emerging provider of conversational voice AI solutions that competes in the automotive and restaurant automation sectors. Its main business strength lies in its independent platform, which provides an alternative to big-tech ecosystems for enterprises seeking customization. The company's primary opportunity centers on scaling its SaaS revenue through the integration of generative AI. However, investors face significant risks, including intense competition from well-capitalized tech giants, high cash burn, and limited path to consistent profitability. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to the rapidly evolving voice AI market.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is in an early-stage, high-growth phase targeting large AI markets.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock frequently exhibits high volatility and strong price trends driven by AI industry news.
Value investorWeak fitThe company currently lacks profitability and trades based on future growth expectations rather than current cash flow.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes aggressive growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and lack of consistent profitability present significant risks for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant price swings due to its growth-stage nature and speculative AI sentiment.
Valuation riskHighTrading at high multiples requires flawless execution to justify current market pricing.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighWell-funded competitors can quickly replicate features or offer subsidized pricing.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is advanced, the company is still establishing a sustainable economic moat.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend payments are expected in the near term.
Execution riskMedium / highFailure to achieve scale or retain major enterprise customers would materially impact growth.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 41.88%
Avg. Invested days 21
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SOUN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SOUN has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+96.0%) and strong revenue growth (+99.4%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -61.0%), weak profitability (net margin -8.3%), modest insider ownership of 1.91%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SOUN's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 37.4%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is SOUN's strongest growth driver at +99.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+96.0%, strong) is also strong, while free-cash-flow growth (+5.8%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 38.3% (moderate) and 97.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership of 1.91% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.65%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.83%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.07%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.34%
State Street Corp 2.26%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SOUN generates approximately $424 of gross profit, $-138 of operating income, and $-610 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -51.02% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SOUN has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.97B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.57
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.57
Volume (30-day avg) 16.4M shares
Beta 2.86
52 Weeks Range 4.35 - 19.09
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.35 - 19.09
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.6

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription & RoyaltiesRevenue from licensing the Houndify platform and voice AI services to enterprise clients.The company makes money when businesses pay to use their voice AI technology in cars or restaurants.
Service & MaintenanceFees for custom integration, development, and ongoing technical support.Revenue is also generated from helping companies set up and maintain these AI systems.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 227.27
Enterprise Value 2.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.68
Enterprise Value 2.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.39
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 135.77
Shares Outstanding 411.58M
Shares Floating 401.07M
Shares Outstanding 411.58M
Shares Floating 401.07M
Percent Insiders 1.91
Percent Institutions 38.25

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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