SoundHound AI

SoundHound AI shares rose 16.8% in August after reporting Q2 2026 revenue of $61.9 million versus $52.4 million expected and an adjusted loss per share of $0.02 versus an expected $0.05. Gross margin expanded to 45.1% year over year and management issued 2026 revenue guidance of $230 million to $260 million. Some analysts trimmed price targets and the stock gave back ground in September, trading below its five-year P/S multiple. » More on finance.yahoo.com

SoundHound AI has completed its acquisition of LivePerson, integrating the messaging infrastructure into its OASYS platform and expanding its customer base and technology portfolio. The deal brings more than 25 Fortune 100 customers and over 750 patents, and results in a debt-free balance sheet after repayment of liabilities. The company expects to generate more than $500 million in revenue from the existing customer base going forward, while trading in LivePerson shares has been suspended. John Collins will be CFO of the combined company and plans to drive operational integration, cost discipline and a path to sustainable, high-margin profitability. » More on de.investing.com

SoundHound AI shares have fallen back to about $7 after peaking in 2024–25, while the company reports strong business progress: Q2 revenue rose 45% year over year, management raised full-year guidance, and it signed a seven-figure deal with a large healthcare provider. Its voice-recognition and AI integration tools are being deployed in quick-service restaurants and are being trialed for customer-service automation in healthcare, insurance and finance. Valued at roughly $3.12 billion and trading near a 15x price-to-sales ratio, the stock offers upside if adoption scales but faces meaningful competitive and execution risks. » More on finance.yahoo.com