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SOUN Stock Forecast: SoundHound AI, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Aug 2026
$7.42
−0.60% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering SoundHound AI, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $12 — +61.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 18 of 100 as at 10 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$3.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
18 / 100
Median analyst target
$12
Analysts covering
8
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+13.9%
1M
+11.7%
YTD
−25.6%
1Y
−53.4%
From 52W high
−65.4%
From 52W low
+30.1%
$6
$21
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SOUN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores SoundHound AI, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 10 Aug 2026
18 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
75
Growth
59
Accruals
36
Quality
31
Issuance
30
Size
30
Value
16
Volatility
11
Momentum
8

Revisions (75): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (8): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Wall Street

SOUN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SOUN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15$20Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SOUNHigh $17Median $12Low $7

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says8 analysts
6 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $7Median $12High $17

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +61.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$12 → $10
6 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$8.00 → $7.00
8 May 2026Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform$14 → $12
8 May 2026Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform—
22 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
2 Mar 2026HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
27 Feb 2026Piper SandlerReiteratesNeutral—
5 Jan 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
12 Dec 2025Cantor FitzgeraldUpgradeOverweight—
18 Nov 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
7 Nov 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
16 Oct 2025HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
17 Sept 2025HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
11 Sept 2025OppenheimerInitiatesPerform—
11 Sept 2025WedbushReiteratesOutperform—
10 Sept 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
11 Aug 2025Ladenburg ThalmannUpgradeBuy—
8 Aug 2025WedbushMaintainsOutperform—
14 July 2025Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral—
27 May 2025Piper SandlerInitiatesOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SOUN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

SOUN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−248.7×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

Price / sales
16.0×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

Price / book
6.9×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−19.7×

Cheaper than 89% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
45.0%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
51.7%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.1%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Operating margin
−75.9%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Net margin
−67.5%

Higher than 8% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−32.2%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Return on assets
−19.5%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

SOUN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SOUNSoundHound AI, Inc.$3.3B
18
FRSHFreshworks, Inc.$3.1B
96
ADEAAdeia, Inc.$3.1B
90
BRZEBraze, Inc.$3.3B
55
AGYSAgilysys, Inc.$3.0B
83
INTAIntapp, Inc.$3.0B
77
NATLNCR Atleos Corp.$3.4B
85

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own SoundHound AI, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest SOUN news & analysis

Can OASYS Strengthen SoundHound's Enterprise Growth Prospects?

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reported that SoundHound AI is positioning its OASYS platform, launched in May, as a key driver of enterprise growth by shortening sales cycles and accelerating customer implementations. The platform has helped the company move prospects from demonstrations to contracts within months and convert pilots into larger implementations more quickly.

Why it matters — A SOUN watcher would care because OASYS appears to be gaining early traction in streamlining the company's enterprise sales process, which could support revenue growth if the trend continues.

LivePerson Urges Stockholders to Vote "FOR" Acquisition by SoundHound AI Ahead of August 20 Special Meeting

PRNewsWire · 11 Aug 2026positive

LivePerson's Board of Directors has issued a formal letter urging stockholders to vote "FOR" the company's proposed acquisition by SoundHound AI, ahead of a Special Meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026. The recommendation is supported by independent proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis, which also advise a "FOR" vote.

Why it matters — The statement signals continued progress toward stockholder approval of SoundHound AI's acquisition of LivePerson, a key step in the pending merger.

SoundHound AI (SOUN) CEO on Earnings, OASYS & Recent Acquisitions

Schwab Network · 10 Aug 2026positive

SoundHound AI CEO Keyvan Mohajer appeared on Schwab Network to discuss the company's recent earnings, noting that revenue has grown tenfold since its IPO four years ago. He highlighted the OASYS platform as a key driver of future growth, calling it "decades in the making."

Why it matters — A SOUN watcher would care because the CEO's public comments on earnings growth and the OASYS platform offer insight into the company's strategic drivers and long-term development.

Is SoundHound AI Stock a Buy After Posting Massive Growth in Q2?

The Motley Fool · 10 Aug 2026positive

SoundHound AI reported a 45% rise in revenue in the most recent quarter, and the company's margins also showed improvement, according to The Motley Fool.

Why it matters — SoundHound watchers would care because the reported revenue growth and margin improvement reflect progress in the company's core financial performance.

SoundHound AI Sends a Loud Signal After Its Q2 Earnings Beat

MarketBeat · 10 Aug 2026positive

SoundHound AI's stock surged over 30% after the company reported its Q2 earnings, closing the week at its highs.

Why it matters — The strong stock reaction to the earnings beat signals that investors responded positively to SoundHound AI's latest financial results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SOUN stock

What is the SOUN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering SoundHound AI, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $12, with estimates ranging from $7 to $17. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SOUN stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering SoundHound AI, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks SoundHound AI, Inc. 18 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SOUN?

As at 10 Aug 2026, SoundHound AI, Inc. ranks 18 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (75 of 100).

Will SOUN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +61.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks SoundHound AI, Inc. 18 out of 100 as at 10 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SOUN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering SoundHound AI, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SOUN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $7 to $17 over the next 12 months.

How has SOUN stock performed over the past year?

SoundHound AI, Inc. returned -53.4% over the 12 months to 11 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does SoundHound AI, Inc. do?

SoundHound AI Inc. is a technology company specializing in voice artificial intelligence solutions for enterprises.

What is the latest news on SOUN?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Aug 2026): "Can OASYS Strengthen SoundHound's Enterprise Growth Prospects?". Zacks Investment Research reported that SoundHound AI is positioning its OASYS platform, launched in May, as a key driver of enterprise growth by shortening sales cycles and accelerating customer implementations. The platform has helped the company move prospects from demonstrations to contracts within months and convert pilots into larger implementations more quickly.

Company

About SoundHound AI, Inc.

SoundHound AI Inc. is a technology company specializing in voice artificial intelligence solutions for enterprises. Its core platform enables natural, conversational interactions between users and devices, focusing on speech recognition, natural language understanding, and sound AI across multiple languages and use cases. The company’s products support businesses in sectors such as automotive, smart devices and IoT, customer service, restaurants, retail, financial services, and healthcare, helping them integrate voice interfaces into their offerings and operations. SoundHound AI delivers independent, white-label voice AI, allowing enterprises to maintain control over their data and user experience while leveraging advanced conversational capabilities. Key offerings include tools for smart answering, voice-enabled customer support, in-car voice assistants, and AI-driven ordering solutions for drive-thru and hospitality environments. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SoundHound AI today operates across the United States and multiple international markets, including Korea, France, Japan, and Germany, serving as a specialized provider in the broader artificial intelligence and information technology landscape.

CEO Dr. Keyvan Mohajer · 954 employees · United States · https://www.soundhound.com