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SoundHound AI Q2 2026 Earnings

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Sentiment
-20
Attention
2
Articles
8
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

SoundHound AI's stock remains under pressure despite strong revenue growth, trading at a high valuation relative to peers. The market is cautious due to ongoing losses and cash burn, while the pending LivePerson acquisition could provide a significant revenue boost if completed successfully.

Artificial Intelligence Software Voice Recognition
Event Summary

SoundHound AI reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings, showing strong revenue growth of 45% year-over-year to $61.9 million, and raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $245 million. Despite the growth, the company remains unprofitable, posting a GAAP net loss of $42.8 million and negative free cash flow. The stock has fallen 67% from its all-time high and trades near 52-week lows. SoundHound is also in the process of acquiring LivePerson, expected to close by end of 2026, which could boost 2027 revenue to $350-400 million. The company faces competition from larger tech firms like Alphabet and continues to burn cash, raising concerns about its long-term competitiveness and need for future funding.

Key Actions
85 SoundHound AI acquired LivePerson
70 SoundHound AI reported revenue growth
60 SoundHound AI launched platform
60 SoundHound AI burned cash
50 SoundHound AI diluted shareholders
Entities Involved
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SoundHound AI
Central company reporting strong revenue growth but continued losses; stock down 67% from highs, trading near 52-week lows.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -30.0
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LivePerson
Acquisition target expected to close by end of 2026, projected to boost SoundHound's 2027 revenue significantly.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Alphabet Inc.
Mentioned as a major competitor with significantly larger market cap and capital expenditures, posing competitive threat.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 60.0
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White Castle
Customer using SoundHound's voice AI for autonomous order taking.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Panda Express
Customer using SoundHound's voice AI for autonomous order taking.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Hyundai Motor Company
Customer using SoundHound's voice assistants in vehicles.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Stellantis
Customer using SoundHound's voice assistants in vehicles.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Nasdaq
Mentioned as the exchange where SoundHound is listed, not directly impacted.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Anthropic
Mentioned as a third-party model provider that SoundHound does not rely on.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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OpenAI
Mentioned as a third-party model provider that SoundHound does not rely on.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Nvidia
Referenced in a promotional context, not directly related to the event.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Microsoft
Mentioned in a disclosure of Motley Fool's positions, not directly related to the event.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Oracle Corporation
Mentioned in a disclosure of Motley Fool's positions, not directly related to the event.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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UiPath
Mentioned in a disclosure of Motley Fool's positions, not directly related to the event.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Netflix
Referenced in a promotional example, not directly related to the event.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Relationships
Alphabet Inc. related ↔ Hyundai Motor Company
Alphabet Inc. related ↔ Stellantis
Alphabet Inc. related ↔ Nasdaq
Alphabet Inc. investor, supplier ↔ Anthropic Alphabet is a major investor in Anthropic, having committed substantial funds and holding a significant equity stake. Al
Alphabet Inc. competitor ↔ OpenAI Alphabet is a direct competitor to OpenAI in the AI industry, with its Gemini models and search products vying for marke
Hyundai Motor Company related ↔ Anthropic
Hyundai Motor Company related ↔ OpenAI
Nasdaq related ↔ Anthropic
Nasdaq related ↔ OpenAI
Anthropic competitor ↔ OpenAI Anthropic is a leading direct competitor to OpenAI in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market, developing an
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