NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) reached a market cap of $4 trillion on Wednesday, surpassing competitors like Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL). Despite facing challenges, including competition from DeepSeek and various tariffs, NVIDIA’s shares rose 1.8%, maintaining a 24% increase over the past year. The company’s sales surged by 69% year over year, totaling $44.1 billion in the first fiscal quarter.
SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) reported a 211.6% increase in share price over the past year, driven by growing demand for its voice AI solutions from clients such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Casey’s General Stores. The company’s first-quarter revenues reached $29.1 million, marking a 151% year-over-year growth, with projected 2025 revenues of $157-$177 million. However, it incurred $188 million in losses last year, while NVIDIA boasts a net profit margin of 51.7%.
Both companies currently hold a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with NVIDIA controlling over 80% of the GPU market, providing it a competitive edge over SoundHound AI.
