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SoundHound Falls as Tech Selloff Halts Post‑Earnings Surge

Investors are reassessing a high‑beta AI name after a Q2 beat with a higher full‑year outlook.

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Overview

  • Shares dropped about 9% on Aug. 19 and fell again on Aug. 20 with no new company catalyst, as profit‑taking and broader tech weakness weighed on trading.
  • Q2 revenue came in at $42.68 million, up 217% year over year and above estimates, with an adjusted loss of 3 cents per share versus a 9‑cent loss expected.
  • Management raised 2025 revenue guidance to $160 million–$178 million, and the CEO described the period as the company’s “all time strongest quarter.”
  • Customer traction expanded with AI voice solutions in more than 14,000 restaurant locations and added momentum in automotive and enterprise, supported by a new agentic AI rollout.
  • Ladenburg Thalmann upgraded the stock to Buy and lifted its target to $16, Wedbush raised its target to $16 with an Outperform, while Forbes highlighted ongoing risks including cash burn, a rich sales multiple, and credibility allegations.