SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN.NASDAQ) AI OPINIONS & ADVISOR ANALYSIS
Read and compare the 12 individual AI Advisor deep-dive reports, including their forecast paths, ratings, price targets, and reasoning.
Updated on 28 November 2025Deep analysis 28 November 2025
AI Advisor 1 AI
Independent Investor FrameworkModel rating
Buy
5-Year Return Est.
+261.8%
SOUN.NASDAQ does not currently pay dividends
1. Investment Thesis — Base Case
SoundHound AI continues on its high-growth trajectory, steadily expanding its footprint in the automotive and quick-service restaurant verticals. The company successfully converts its growing pipeline and query backlogbacklogThe total value of signed contracts yet to be fulfilled, representing future revenue visibility.View full glossary entry into consistent double-digit revenue growth. While competition remains fierce, SOUN's specialized technology and independence serve as key differentiators, allowing it to retain and win key contracts. The path to profitability will be gradual, with the company prioritizing growth and innovation over short-term earnings, likely achieving adjusted EBITDAadjusted ebitdaEBITDA modified to exclude selected items that management considers non-recurring or not representative of ongoing operations.View full glossary entry breakeven within the 3-4 year horizon. The stock will remain volatile, influenced by quarterly performance, major contract announcements, and overall market sentiment towards AI, but should trend upwards as the company executes on its strategic roadmap and scales its operations effectively.
Historical prices and published forecast
- Observed price
- Published advisor forecast
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| Series | Date | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Observed price | 2022-04-28 | 7.50 |
| Observed price | 2022-05-06 | 13.47 |
| Observed price | 2022-05-18 | 5.19 |
| Observed price | 2022-06-03 | 7.94 |
| Observed price | 2022-06-11 | 3.48 |
| Observed price | 2022-06-19 | 3.88 |
| Observed price | 2022-07-01 | 2.59 |
| Observed price | 2022-07-09 | 3.15 |
| Observed price | 2022-07-21 | 4.17 |
| Observed price | 2022-08-02 | 3.93 |
| Observed price | 2022-08-22 | 2.85 |
| Observed price | 2022-08-30 | 2.88 |
| Observed price | 2022-09-11 | 3.25 |
| Observed price | 2022-09-23 | 3.07 |
| Observed price | 2022-10-05 | 3.61 |
| Observed price | 2022-10-17 | 3.50 |
| Observed price | 2022-11-02 | 2.40 |
| Observed price | 2022-11-06 | 2.03 |
| Observed price | 2022-11-22 | 1.45 |
| Observed price | 2022-12-04 | 1.30 |
| Observed price | 2022-12-20 | 1.10 |
| Observed price | 2022-12-24 | 1.00 |
| Observed price | 2023-01-01 | 1.54 |
| Observed price | 2023-01-17 | 1.35 |
| Observed price | 2023-02-06 | 4.03 |
| Observed price | 2023-02-22 | 3.98 |
| Observed price | 2023-03-02 | 2.53 |
| Observed price | 2023-03-06 | 3.26 |
| Observed price | 2023-03-18 | 1.70 |
| Observed price | 2023-03-30 | 1.97 |
| Observed price | 2023-04-03 | 3.21 |
| Observed price | 2023-04-23 | 2.44 |
| Observed price | 2023-05-09 | 2.72 |
| Observed price | 2023-05-29 | 3.06 |
| Observed price | 2023-06-06 | 2.62 |
| Observed price | 2023-06-14 | 3.02 |
| Observed price | 2023-06-30 | 4.55 |
| Observed price | 2023-07-04 | 4.36 |
| Observed price | 2023-07-24 | 2.92 |
| Observed price | 2023-07-28 | 2.41 |
| Observed price | 2023-08-09 | 2.06 |
| Observed price | 2023-09-02 | 2.50 |
| Observed price | 2023-09-10 | 2.27 |
| Observed price | 2023-09-18 | 2.25 |
| Observed price | 2023-09-26 | 1.60 |
| Observed price | 2023-10-08 | 1.96 |
| Observed price | 2023-10-28 | 1.57 |
| Observed price | 2023-11-01 | 1.54 |
| Observed price | 2023-11-17 | 2.23 |
| Observed price | 2023-11-29 | 2.30 |
| Observed price | 2023-12-11 | 2.04 |
| Observed price | 2023-12-19 | 2.24 |
| Observed price | 2024-01-04 | 2.06 |
| Observed price | 2024-01-24 | 1.90 |
| Observed price | 2024-02-01 | 1.71 |
| Observed price | 2024-02-05 | 1.63 |
| Observed price | 2024-02-25 | 5.14 |
| Observed price | 2024-03-04 | 5.62 |
| Observed price | 2024-03-16 | 8.69 |
| Observed price | 2024-03-24 | 5.95 |
| Observed price | 2024-04-13 | 4.24 |
| Observed price | 2024-04-21 | 3.70 |
| Observed price | 2024-05-07 | 4.94 |
| Observed price | 2024-05-19 | 5.34 |
| Observed price | 2024-05-27 | 4.95 |
| Observed price | 2024-06-04 | 4.93 |
| Observed price | 2024-06-24 | 3.98 |
| Observed price | 2024-07-02 | 3.94 |
| Observed price | 2024-07-14 | 5.82 |
| Observed price | 2024-07-26 | 5.12 |
| Observed price | 2024-08-07 | 4.30 |
| Observed price | 2024-08-23 | 5.03 |
| Observed price | 2024-09-04 | 4.49 |
| Observed price | 2024-09-08 | 4.53 |
| Observed price | 2024-09-20 | 4.97 |
| Observed price | 2024-10-06 | 4.72 |
| Observed price | 2024-10-18 | 5.50 |
| Observed price | 2024-11-03 | 5.11 |
| Observed price | 2024-11-11 | 7.77 |
| Observed price | 2024-11-19 | 6.51 |
| Observed price | 2024-12-09 | 15.06 |
| Observed price | 2024-12-13 | 16.91 |
| Observed price | 2024-12-29 | 23.1 |
| Observed price | 2025-01-06 | 19.89 |
| Observed price | 2025-01-14 | 12.79 |
| Observed price | 2025-02-07 | 15.60 |
| Observed price | 2025-02-19 | 11.07 |
| Observed price | 2025-03-03 | 10.32 |
| Observed price | 2025-03-11 | 8.54 |
| Observed price | 2025-03-23 | 10.16 |
| Observed price | 2025-04-08 | 7.18 |
| Observed price | 2025-04-20 | 7.58 |
| Observed price | 2025-04-28 | 9.74 |
| Observed price | 2025-05-06 | 9.14 |
| Observed price | 2025-05-14 | 11.76 |
| Observed price | 2025-05-30 | 10.11 |
| Observed price | 2025-06-19 | 9.50 |
| Observed price | 2025-06-23 | 9.49 |
| Observed price | 2025-07-09 | 12.90 |
| Observed price | 2025-07-17 | 12.64 |
| Observed price | 2025-08-02 | 10.29 |
| Observed price | 2025-08-14 | 16.54 |
| Observed price | 2025-08-26 | 12.02 |
| Observed price | 2025-09-03 | 12.74 |
| Observed price | 2025-09-23 | 18.05 |
| Observed price | 2025-09-27 | 15.85 |
| Observed price | 2025-10-13 | 19.14 |
| Observed price | 2025-10-21 | 18.23 |
| Observed price | 2025-11-06 | 14.23 |
| Observed price | 2025-11-22 | 11.46 |
| Observed price | 2025-12-04 | 12.80 |
| Observed price | 2025-12-08 | 12.68 |
| Observed price | 2025-12-28 | 10.51 |
| Observed price | 2026-01-01 | 10.29 |
| Observed price | 2026-01-09 | 11.75 |
| Observed price | 2026-01-25 | 10.00 |
| Observed price | 2026-02-14 | 7.42 |
| Observed price | 2026-02-18 | 7.54 |
| Observed price | 2026-02-26 | 8.98 |
| Observed price | 2026-03-18 | 7.39 |
| Observed price | 2026-03-30 | 6.03 |
| Observed price | 2026-04-11 | 6.57 |
| Observed price | 2026-04-19 | 8.24 |
| Observed price | 2026-05-01 | 9.56 |
| Observed price | 2026-05-21 | 8.32 |
| Observed price | 2026-05-29 | 9.00 |
| Observed price | 2026-06-10 | 6.75 |
| Observed price | 2026-06-18 | 7.12 |
| Observed price | 2026-06-26 | 6.41 |
| Observed price | 2026-07-12 | 6.54 |
| Observed price | 2026-08-01 | 6.12 |
| Observed price | 2026-08-05 | 6.43 |
| Observed price | 2026-08-09 | 7.65 |
| Observed price | 2026-08-29 | 7.13 |
| Observed price | 2026-09-18 | 5.93 |
| Observed price | 2026-09-21 | 6.17 |
| Observed price | 2026-09-23 | 6.01 |
| Observed price | 2026-09-25 | 6.05 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2025-11-26 | 11.82 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2026-05-27 | 14.75 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2026-11-27 | 17.91 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2027-05-27 | 21.5 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2027-11-27 | 25.8 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2028-05-27 | 29.2 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2028-11-27 | 32.5 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2029-05-27 | 35.0 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2029-11-27 | 37.8 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2030-05-27 | 40.1 |
| Published advisor forecast | 2030-11-27 | 42.8 |
2. Scenarios & Signals
Bull case
SoundHound AI leverages its strategic partnerships, particularly with NVIDIA, to accelerate its penetration into the automotive and IoT sectors, becoming the de facto independent voice AI platform. This leads to exponential growth in its query backlogThe total value of signed contracts yet to be fulfilled, representing future revenue visibility. and revenue streams. The company successfully signs multiple new large-scale enterprise clients and achieves operating leverageoperating leverageThe sensitivity of operating profit to changes in revenue caused by the mix of fixed and variable costs.View full glossary entry faster than anticipated, reaching profitability within three years. The market, fueled by sustained enthusiasm for AI, rewards SOUN with a significant valuation multiple expansionvaluation multiple expansionAn increase in valuation ratios such as P/E or EV/EBITDA, often driven by stronger growth or lower perceived risk.View full glossary entry. Its technological lead widens, making it a prime acquisition target for a major tech conglomerate, further driving the stock price to new highs as it solidifies its position as a market leader in conversational AI, well beyond current expectations.
Bear case
Intensifying competition from tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Apple, who bundle their voice AI solutions with their dominant operating systems, erodes SoundHound's market share, particularly in the lucrative automotive sector. Key customers may opt for in-house solutions or switch to these larger, more integrated competitors, leading to contract losses and a significant slowdown in revenue growth. The path to profitability proves elusive as the company continues to burn cash on R&D and sales without achieving necessary scale. A broader market downturn or a cooling of the AI hype cycle leads to a severe contraction in its valuation multiplevaluation multipleA ratio comparing market or enterprise value with a financial measure such as earnings, revenue, book value, or cash flow.View full glossary entry. The company may need to resort to dilutive financing to sustain operations, putting significant downward pressure on the stock price.
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