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SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) is experiencing significant growth in its automotive sector as it enters the second half of 2025. Key trends identified during its first-quarter earnings call include automakers moving away from large tech voice platforms towards customized solutions, particularly for voice commerce and transactional capabilities. The company reports an increased interest from both electric vehicle (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) manufacturers, strengthening its position as a revenue enabler.
Management highlighted that SoundHound’s voice commerce platform is gaining traction, integrating over 15 major restaurant brands, with OEMs accelerating adoption timelines despite a slight decline in auto unit volumes due to economic uncertainty. This development indicates potential future royalty and subscription revenue increases.
In terms of stock performance, SOUN has risen 16.7% over the past three months, outpacing the Zacks Computers – IT Services industry at 7.4%. The company’s forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio is 21.41, compared to the industry’s 19.08. The current analyst consensus estimates a loss of 16 cents per share for 2025, an improvement from a $1.04 loss per share a year ago.
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