SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN), a leading name in voice artificial intelligence, watched its stock surge 9% after releasing fourth-quarter earnings that outperformed analyst predictions and offering an upbeat revenue forecast for 2025.
The company posted an adjusted loss of $0.05 per share in Q4, beating analyst expectations of a $0.09 per share loss. Revenue for the quarter reached $34.5 million, topping the consensus estimate of $33.74 million. This marked a significant 101% jump from the same period a year earlier.
For the full year 2025, SoundHound AI raised its revenue outlook to a range of $157 million to $177 million. The midpoint of this guidance slightly exceeds the analyst consensus of $165.3 million.
Keyvan Mohajer, CEO and Co-Founder of SoundHound AI said,
“We had a breakthrough year, expanding our leadership position in voice and conversational AI through major customer wins, expanded partnerships, groundbreaking generative AI innovation, and strategic acquisitions.”
For 2024, the company reported full-year revenue of $84.7 million, up 85% from the previous year. SoundHound AI also ended the year in a strong financial position, with nearly $200 million in cash and zero debt.
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) pointed to its growing customer base as a key driver of its performance. The company is gaining traction across multiple sectors, including restaurants, healthcare, automotive, and financial services. Additionally, it’s positioning itself as a frontrunner in the emerging Agentic AI trend, a development that could further boost its market presence.
