# SoundHound AI stock volatility and revenue growth > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/servicenow-stock-swings-with-ai-sentiment > Updated: 2026-08-21T21:40:45.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 10. Following the July 2024 rally and mixed analyst sentiment, SoundHound AI’s share price continued to swing sharply through 2026. In late May 2026, the stock rose 5.7% to $8.59 after Snowflake’s strong AI earnings. Early June saw a 52% year-over-year revenue increase to $44.2 million, though a $25 million GAAP loss and high short interest caused the share price to fall over 16% post-release. An all-equity acquisition of LivePerson for $43 million raised dilution concerns. By early July, the stock slipped to $6.64 despite robust revenue growth. On July 21, shares rebounded 4% to $6.56. In early August, the company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $61.9 million, a 45% year-over-year increase that exceeded the $53.4 million consensus estimate. This growth was driven by enterprise deals in healthcare, automotive, and restaurant sectors, including a seven-figure agreement with MUSC Health and contracts with Stellantis and Hyundai. The earnings beat initially lifted shares 13.5% in after-hours trading to $7.30 and prompted an increase in full-year revenue guidance to $230–$260 million. However, by August 10, the stock experienced a decline of approximately 7% despite the revenue growth and improved gross margins. Analysts expressed concerns regarding high cash burn, noting the company used nearly $60 million for operating activities over the last six months. By mid-August, while the company reported accelerating growth and confirmed that regulatory approvals were secured for the LivePerson acquisition—projecting combined 2027 revenue of at least $350 million to $400 million—investors remained wary. Recent wins include an eight-figure contract in Latin America and a seven-figure automotive deal in China, yet the stock has declined 25.68% year-to-date as concerns persist regarding the path to profitability and a decrease in cash on hand from $248.5 million to $202.8 million over six months. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: SoundHound AI reports 48% revenue surge despite ongoing losses SoundHound AI reported a 48% revenue surge for the first half of 2026, reaching $106 million, despite recording a $68 million loss and facing a stock price significantly below its all-time high. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-reports-48-revenue-surge-despite-ongoing-losses ### 2026-08-13: SoundHound AI raises revenue guidance amid accelerating growth SoundHound AI raised its full-year revenue guidance to $230M–$260M following a 45% year-over-year increase in Q2 revenue, despite significant year-to-date stock declines. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-raises-revenue-guidance-amid-accelerating-growth ### 2026-08-10: SoundHound AI reports Q2 revenue growth amid stock decline SoundHound AI reported a 45% year-over-year revenue increase to $61.9 million in Q2, but shares fell 7% as investors weighed strong growth against ongoing losses and high cash burn. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-reports-q2-revenue-growth-amid-stock-decline ### 2026-08-05: SoundHound AI Q2 revenue jump lifts stock 13% after earnings SoundHound AI posted Q2 2026 revenue of $61.9 million, up 45% YoY, narrowed losses and raised full‑year guidance, sending its shares up 13.5% after hours to $7.30. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-q2-revenue-jump-lifts-stock-13-after-earnings ### 2026-07-21: SoundHound AI stock climbs 4% as analysts diverge SoundHound AI shares rose 4% to $6.56 as analyst ratings range from strong‑buy to sell; the firm posted a $0.06 loss per share but revenue jumped 52% to $44 M. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-stock-climbs-4-as-analysts-diverge ### 2026-07-07: SoundHound AI shares slump as losses mount and acquisition raises dilution concerns SoundHound AI stock fell 37% in H1 to $6.47 and slid 4.6% to $6.64, while the company posts strong revenue growth but ongoing losses and a dilutive $43 million LivePerson acquisition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-shares-slump-as-losses-mount-and-acquisition-raises-dilution-concerns ### 2026-06-25: SoundHound AI wins AI Breakthrough award as shares climb 3% on Nasdaq SoundHound AI was named Overall Agentic AI Company of the Year in the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards, and its Nasdaq shares rose about 3% to $6.41, with analysts keeping mixed ratings. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-wins-ai-breakthrough-award-as-shares-climb-3-on-nasdaq ### 2026-06-22: SoundHound AI shares slide as investors question profitability SoundHound AI's stock is down ~30% YTD, trading near $7 after a $22 peak, with strong revenue growth but deep losses and mixed analyst ratings; recent insider sales add to investor doubts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-shares-slide-as-investors-question-profitability ### 2026-06-08: SoundHound AI posts strong revenue growth but sees stock plunge amid heavy short interest SoundHound AI posted 52% revenue growth to $44.2 M in Q1 2026 but lost $25 M, with stock down over 16% amid >38% short interest; it announced a LivePerson acquisition and targets $350‑$400 M revenue in 2027. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-posts-strong-revenue-growth-but-sees-stock-plunge-amid-heavy-short-interest ### 2026-05-28: SoundHound AI Shares Jump After Snowflake's Record Earnings Boost AI Market SoundHound AI shares rose 5.7% after Snowflake’s earnings lifted AI stocks, while call option buying surged 105% and analysts offered mixed ratings. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundhound-ai-shares-jump-after-snowflakes-record-earnings-boost-ai-market --- Cite as: SoundHound AI stock volatility and revenue growth. 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