Is SoundHound AI, Inc. overvalued?

In our latest published analysis dated 2026-05-19, SOUN looks meaningfully overvalued. The price recorded at analysis is USD 8.45 versus a composite fair-value midpoint of USD 4.81 (range USD 3.35–USD 6.59), implying roughly 43.1% downside to the midpoint at that date.

What is SOUN's fair value?

Our latest published report, analyzed 2026-05-19, gives SOUN a composite fair-value range of USD 3.35–USD 6.59, with a midpoint of USD 4.81. The range is triangulated across multiple valuation models and weighted by reliability for SoundHound AI, Inc.'s archetype; it is a dated research output, not a live price.

Should I buy SOUN now?

Our latest published rating for SOUN, analyzed 2026-05-19, is Sell with a confidence score of 73/100. SoundHound AI, Inc. looks meaningfully overvalued at the analysis-date price of USD 8.45 versus a fair-value midpoint of USD 4.81. This is research for educational purposes, not personalized investment advice.

What are the biggest risks for SOUN?

The top risks our latest published report dated 2026-05-19 flags for SoundHound AI, Inc. are: Big Tech Commoditization; Destructive Equity Dilution; Flagship OEM Defection.

What is SOUN's rating?

Our latest published rating for SOUN, analyzed 2026-05-19, is Sell, with a confidence score of 73/100 and a moat score of 3/10. It reflects the composite fair-value range (USD 3.35–USD 6.59) versus the price recorded at analysis (USD 8.45).

What archetype is SOUN?

In the latest published report analyzed 2026-05-19, SoundHound AI, Inc. is classified as a pre-profit stock. Archetype determines how every downstream parameter — discount rate, terminal growth, deceleration curve, terminal multiple, scenario probability weights, scorecard weights, and which valuation models are prioritized — is calibrated for SOUN.

What does SOUN's income statement show?

Our financial-history view of SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) covers revenue, gross profit, operating income, and net income across the past five fiscal years, with year-over-year growth and margin context for each line.

Is SOUN's revenue growing?

The revenue trajectory is reported in the financial-history section with year-over-year growth rates. Direction and acceleration are summarised inline; the full table sits within the parent financials tab.

How do you read SOUN's operating income?

We track operating income alongside operating margin so the reader can separate top-line growth from operating leverage. The numbers analysis subsection flags one-offs, restructuring, and stock-based-compensation effects when material.

What is SOUN's net income trend?

Net income is shown together with EPS so dilution and buybacks are visible alongside profit. Where reported net income diverges materially from operating cash flow, the discrepancy is called out in the numbers-analysis subsection.

SOUN income statement: revenue, operating income, net income

Latest published researchAnalyzed 2026-05-19; report age: stale; sources: unverified. Age and source freshness are disclosed but do not remove the latest published report from discovery or indexing. Prices and valuation figures are the analysis-date snapshot, not a live quote.

Direct answer

SoundHound AI is a pure-play, independent voice AI provider delivering massive top-line growth (51.7% YoY) but sustaining severe operating losses. The central thesis hinges on its ability to scale the Houndify platform across the automotive, IoT, and restaurant sectors rapidly enough to achieve operating leverage and cash flow breakeven before capital constraints force destructive equity dilution. Fair value range: low $3.35, high $6.59, with mid-point at $4.81.

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SOUN income statement questions

Our financial-history view of SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) covers revenue, gross profit, operating income, and net income across the past five fiscal years, with year-over-year growth and margin context for each line.

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SOUN — frequently asked questions

In our latest published analysis dated 2026-05-19, SOUN looks meaningfully overvalued. The price recorded at analysis is USD 8.45 versus a composite fair-value midpoint of USD 4.81 (range USD 3.35–USD 6.59), implying roughly 43.1% downside to the midpoint at that date.

Metric	Current	Trigger threshold
Gross margin expansion structurally stalling below the 50% threshold.	Monitor	Deterioration versus the report thesis
Operating margins failing to show meaningful positive inflection by Year 3.	Monitor	Deterioration versus the report thesis
Stock-based compensation remaining persistently elevated above 10% of total revenue.	Monitor

Line item	2022-12-31	2023-12-31	2024-12-31	2025-12-31	Trend
Revenue	$31.1M	$45.9M+47.6%	$84.7M+84.5%	$168.9M+99.4%	+75.7%
Gross profit	$21.5M	$34.6M	$41.4M	$71.6M	+49.2%
Operating income	$-105.7M	$-64.1M	$-118.7M	$-186.4M	—
Net income	$-116.7M	$-88.9M	$-350.7M	$-14.0M	—
EPS (diluted)	$-0.74	$-0.40	$-1.04	$-0.28	—
EBITDA	$-99.7M	$-62.6M	$-329.1M	$28.4M	—
R&D	$76.4M	$51.4M	$70.6M	$98.3M	+8.7%
SG&A	$50.8M	$47.2M	$82.4M	$143.8M	+41.5%

SOUN income statement questions

SOUN — frequently asked questions

SOUN SoundHound AI, Inc. fair value $3–$7

§1 Executive summary

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§2 Bear case

Big Tech Commoditization

Destructive Equity Dilution

Flagship OEM Defection

§3 Financial history

Income statement — last six periods

Quality scores

Numbers analysis

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