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SoundHound AI Sees Revenue Surge as Voice-AI Leadership Draws Praise Despite 2025 Stock Slump

Investors are weighing an IDC leader nod, a higher outlook, a steep 2025 pullback.

Overview

  • Revenue grew 68% year over year in the third quarter of 2025, and management expects full-year sales to more than double 2024 levels.
  • IDC MarketScape named SoundHound a leader in general-purpose conversational AI, citing rapid platform updates across front- and back-office uses.
  • Its voice technology is deployed broadly in automotive and restaurant settings, with new customer wins spreading into additional industries.
  • The company’s market value recently hovered near $5 billion as the stock fell about 42% in 2025 through Nov. 18 after averaging 82% annual gains over three years.
  • Commentary likens today’s growth profile to Nvidia’s 2023 phase but underscores key differences in profitability, competition, and valuation.