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SoundHound AI Shifts Focus, Stock Soars Despite Forecast Decline

10/25/2025

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SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is transitioning from a music app to a voice AI platform for automotive and hospitality.
The stock rose 143% in 2025; 16% decline is forecast for 2026 due to a 53-times sales valuation.
Revenue backlog stands at $1.2 billion, with demand growing as shown by Red Lobster's AI phone ordering.
The stock could approach $25, but The Motley Fool did not rank SoundHound among top recommendations.

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Story summary

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is transitioning from a music app to a voice AI platform for automotive and hospitality.
The stock rose 143% in 2025; 16% decline is forecast for 2026 due to a 53-times sales valuation.
Revenue backlog stands at $1.2 billion, with demand growing as shown by Red Lobster's AI phone ordering.
The stock could approach $25, but The Motley Fool did not rank SoundHound among top recommendations.