About SoundHound AI, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (SOUN)
SoundHound AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in voice-enabled AI and conversational intelligence. They develop innovative solutions that allow businesses to enhance customer engagement through natural language processing and speech recognition technologies. The company's flagship product, SoundHound, enables users to interact with devices and services using voice commands, while its AI-driven platform offers tools for speech-to-text, voice search, and personalized experiences. By leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, SoundHound AI aims to transform how people and businesses communicate, providing seamless and intuitive interactions in various applications, from music recognition to virtual assistants and customer service automation. Read More
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) and the rest of the automation software stocks fared in Q2.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after markets pulled back as a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report for July dampened hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI), a key measure of wholesale inflation, rose 0.9% month-over-month in July, far exceeding the 0.2% increase that economists had predicted. Annually, prices at the wholesale level jumped 3.3%, also surpassing the 2.5% forecast. This hotter-than-expected data has poured cold water on widespread expectations for an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month. Persistent inflation makes it less likely for the central bank to ease monetary policy. Sectors with high-growth stocks, such as SaaS, are particularly sensitive to interest rate changes, as the prospect of higher rates for longer can diminish the present value of their future earnings, leading to a decline in stock prices.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 automation software earnings season.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after cooler-than-expected inflation data ignited investor optimism for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, an important measure of inflation, came in cooler than expected, showing prices holding steady at an annual rate of 2.7%. This data has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates. For growth-focused sectors like SaaS, lower interest rates are particularly beneficial as they increase the present value of companies' future earnings, making their stocks more appealing.
Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
Voice AI recognition company SoundHound (NASDAQ:SOUN) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 217% year on year to $42.68 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.03 per share was $0.02 above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how automation software stocks fared in Q2, starting with Jamf (NASDAQ:JAMF).
