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

Last close, 14 Sept 2026
$6.47
+3.35% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering SoundHound AI, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $12 — +85.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 22 of 100 as at 12 Sept 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
$2.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
22 / 100
Median analyst target
$12
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$61.9M+45.0% y/y
Operating income−$47.0M
Net income−$42.8M
Free cash flow−$36.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.0%
1M
−12.9%
YTD
−35.1%
1Y
−54.2%
From 52W high
−69.8%
From 52W low
+13.5%
$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 12 Sept 2026
22 / 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
94
Growth
60
Accruals
36
Size
31
Issuance
30
Quality
30
Value
17
Volatility
10
Momentum
4

Revisions (94): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (4): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

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

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +85.5% 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

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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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Performance

SOUN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Sept 2026, SoundHound AI, Inc. returned −54.2% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SOUN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SOUNS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
1
Analysts cutting
1
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
−208.7×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

Price / sales
13.7×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Price / book
5.6×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−16.7×

Cheaper than 88% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
45.0%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
45.0%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Gross margin
45.1%

Higher than 56% 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.

Key statistics

SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • SoundHound AI, Inc. has a market value of $2.8B and an enterprise value of $2.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $203.2M. The latest quarter grew 45.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$137.1M, a −67.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.51.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$125.3M, after $9.4M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 435.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: −208.7×; forward P/E: −42.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • SoundHound AI, Inc. employs 954 people $213K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$2.8B
22
ALRMAlarm.com Holdings, Inc.$2.8B
94
BRZEBraze, Inc.$2.7B
64
INTAIntapp, Inc.$2.9B
76
GRNDGrindr, Inc.$2.7B
86
AGYSAgilysys, Inc.$2.9B
82
ADEAAdeia, Inc.$2.9B
91

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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

These 10 Stocks Are Squeeze Candidates Waiting to Happen

Benzinga · 14 Sept 2026neutral

Benzinga reported on 10 stocks that are candidates for short squeezes, noting that concentrated short-selling pessimism can set up sharp reversals when good news forces bears to cover positions. SoundHound AI is among the stocks highlighted.

Why it matters — SOUN watchers would care because the report flags the stock as having significant short interest, which could lead to heightened volatility if positive developments occur.

SoundHound AI Investigation Initiated: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates the Officers and Directors of SoundHound AI, Inc. - SOUN

Business Wire · 14 Sept 2026negative

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, led by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti Jr., has commenced an investigation into SoundHound AI's officers and directors. The investigation follows SoundHound's January 2024 acquisitions of SYNQ3 and Amelia Holdings, which the company had described as contributing to a "breakthrough year" in 2024.

Why it matters — Investors in SOUN may be concerned because a law firm investigation has been launched into the company's officers and directors, raising potential scrutiny and legal risk.

C3.ai Jumps 7% as Software Rally Lifts Beaten-Down AI Names; UiPath Climbs 8%, SoundHound AI Gains 5%

24/7 Wall Street · 14 Sept 2026positive

Enterprise AI software stocks rebounded sharply on Monday afternoon, with C3.ai rising 7%, UiPath climbing 8%, and SoundHound AI gaining 5% as part of a broader rally in beaten-down AI names.

Why it matters — The renewed investor interest in enterprise AI software, lifting SoundHound AI shares along with peers, indicates improving sentiment across the sector that a SOUN watcher would find relevant.

This Is the Biggest Problem With SoundHound AI Stock

The Motley Fool · 14 Sept 2026neutral

SoundHound's latest quarterly revenue is 10 times what it was when the company went public in 2022. The company has grown its top line largely through acquisitions.

Why it matters — SoundHound watchers would care because the company's revenue growth has been driven heavily by acquisitions rather than organic performance.

SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks.com users have recently been paying close attention to SoundHound AI (SOUN), prompting the outlet to examine what the stock has in store. The report highlights rising investor interest in the company.

Why it matters — A SOUN watcher would care because increased investor attention and coverage may signal growing visibility and interest in the company's prospects.

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. 22 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SOUN?

As at 12 Sept 2026, SoundHound AI, Inc. ranks 22 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 (94 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 +85.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks SoundHound AI, Inc. 22 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 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 -54.2% over the 12 months to 14 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does SoundHound AI, Inc. do?

SoundHound AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in SoundHound AI, a technology company focused on voice and conversational artificial intelligence.

What is the latest news on SOUN?

The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 14 Sept 2026): "These 10 Stocks Are Squeeze Candidates Waiting to Happen". Benzinga reported on 10 stocks that are candidates for short squeezes, noting that concentrated short-selling pessimism can set up sharp reversals when good news forces bears to cover positions. SoundHound AI is among the stocks highlighted.

Company

About SoundHound AI, Inc.

SoundHound AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in SoundHound AI, a technology company focused on voice and conversational artificial intelligence. The company develops software and platforms that help businesses build natural, human-like voice experiences across customer service, automotive, smart devices, restaurants, and other connected environments. Its current offerings include voice AI solutions for automated ordering, answering, and virtual agent applications, along with conversational AI tools designed to understand spoken language and respond in real time. SoundHound AI serves enterprise customers across multiple industries, supporting use cases that combine speech recognition, natural language processing, and AI-driven interaction. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SoundHound AI operates as a specialist in applied voice technology and conversational interfaces within the broader information technology sector.

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